If there is any testament to the progress Salemtown has made in the past dozen years, it is the dramatic change at the intersection of 5th and Garfield. Where once a dilapidating cinder block market rumored to host dog fights stood there is now the first of
5 8 attractive new homes going up. Compare and contrast:
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From gang graffiti target to residential buildings partially influenced by the community at a host of meetings:
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What was once an eyesore with a view of Downtown is becoming a corner of urban quality:
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This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a really tall house, 3 stories. Does that really fit in with the neighborhood? Is there mixed use planned for this corner?
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ReplyDeleteNope. A couple of previous mixed use rezoning requests have failed at that corner even with neighborhood association request.
According to email I've read between the developer and Tim Walker at the Metro Historical Commission, the height is appropriate for Garfield, a major entrance to the neighborhood. It is also appropriate according to Mr. Walker on the edges. In fact, Salemtown already has three story homes on at its southern edge, which addresses the question about "fitting in with the neighborhood". The North Nashville Community Plan allows for higher density at intersections and moderate density in the middle of blocks.
.......so, whats the point about a 3 story house in the neighborhood in an urban core area? Seems like an odd question given what is going on all around us. I dont want my property value being capped by some opinion from someone who lives in a one story home.
ReplyDeleteI think these homes are beautiful. The neighborhood is lucky to have them.
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