Spokane/ CDA development discussions - Page 63

seattlefoo1 · #**1241** Posted **Feb 20, 2013, 8:56 PM**

I was reading the February 14th edition of Journal of Business and there is an article about the proposed convention center hotel with a conceptual drawing (sorry, not good at posting links, but you can look it up). I was quite excited about this project when the original announcement came out, however, I am a little less excited after seeing the rendering. Don't get me wrong, this thing is better than a parking lot, but its another boring box. I was hoping there would be more glass, or a splashy entrance....something that would really stand out. Anybody else share the same opinion?

bgriff4 · #**1242** Posted **Feb 26, 2013, 3:47 PM**

My initial reaction was disappointment as well. Although, that rendering is not very detailed so it's hard to say what its overall aesthetic will be. After looking at it a little more I could see a sophisticated building (brick?), but still have some worry that it will be a boring box. I would love to see it with a real presence both on street level and from a skyline perspective. I'm hopeful, but worried that Worthy will put up another paper box.

Speaking of...the Davenport Tower could have been a LOT more than what it is. And African safari theme? Kind of out of left field for Spokane. I think a river theme, or something to do with the Inland NW would have been more appropriate. Maybe instead of the 'Safari room', we could be going to the 'River room' for some drinks and dinner. I can think of many cool design ideas using this region as inspiration. Ok, done with that.

I don't remember if I posted this link or not but I think this would be GREAT for the north bank of the park, or somewhere along the north bank of downtown, a multi-use fieldhouse:

http://www.spokanesports.org/project-sports.html

FireFighter74 · #**1243** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 2:10 AM**

Kendall Yards Progress

Looks like CDA is heading in the right direction. Why cant' Spokane?

Theseanzee · #**1244** Posted **Apr 13, 2013, 5:35 AM**

So does anyone know if we're actually getting this new hotel? It was suppose to be started in march. Every new high rise proposal has unfortunately fallen through and I'm hoping that's not the case with this one and the proposal for the new high rise for Coeur 'dAlene as well.

ghost22 · #**1245** Posted **Apr 29, 2013, 9:48 PM**

here is a rendering of the proposed 15 sorry hotel it looks bland

FireFighter74 · #**1246** Posted **May 1, 2013, 1:56 AM**

My god! Looks like a 15 story Walmart.

mattlovescda · #**1247** Posted **May 2, 2013, 1:59 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireFighter74

My god! Looks like a 15 story Walmart.

HA! Yes, I think "bland" is putting it nicely. Hopefully the building that actually gets built looks nothing like that render.

James Bond Agent 007 · #**1248** Posted **May 10, 2013, 2:19 AM**

Hey guess what? I'm probably going to Spokane in July, first time I've been there since '07!

When I was there last time, I took photos of 1) downtown/Browne's Addition, and 2) South Hill. I had wanted to also take some pics of the north side but didn't have time. So when I go there in July I'll finally do the 3rd set.

FireFighter74 · #**1249** Posted **May 19, 2013, 6:21 AM**

Apartments currently under construction.

FireFighter74 · #**1250** Posted **May 19, 2013, 10:41 PM**

Well if you do come to Spokane, skip the north-side all together and walk Kendall Yards and the U-District. There is much more to see there. You can walk MLK Wy which is half way completed. There is a nice path around the Spokane river that you can take which is between the Monroe street bridge and Gonzaga.

James Bond Agent 007 · #**1251** Posted **May 20, 2013, 3:50 PM**

^
Having lived there a few years, I'm familiar with those areas. I will be checking out those two area, as I'm thinking there's been new stuff going on there since I was last there in '07 (especially Kendall Yards). But I'm mostly interested in taking pics of the part of town I missed when I was there last time.

bgriff4 · #**1252** Posted **May 21, 2013, 5:18 PM**

If you're headed to the north side, I would check out Audubon park. The neighborhood is walkable and you can stop in at the Flying Goat for a beer and fantastic fired pizza, or an equally delicious sandwich. Downriver Grill is across the street if you're feeling a little fancy.

Websites:
http://www.theflyinggoat.com/food.html
http://www.downrivergrillspokane.com/

Audubon Park:

You could also head North on Francis to Nine Mile where you can access Riverside State Park for a good hike. It would put you near the Bowl and Pitcher:

Of course you have the Garland district:
https://www.facebook.com/GarlandDistrict

Green Bluff for some great scenery, local farms, and rural flavor:
http://www.greenbluffgrowers.com/

Corbin Park is cool. It used to be a horse racing track back in the day. And many old Victorian style homes to boot:
http://properties.historicspokane.or...?DistrictID=16

Hillyard is an old neighborhood which used to be a rail yard (Hill's Yard). Now it has a business district, old buildings and a funky vibe. Does have some crime, but hey, it's Spokane. We're working on that. It's definitely worth driving through and catching some photos:

Info about Hillyard's history:
http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm...m&file_id=8406

This is a helpful website to give you ideas of where else to go:
http://www.spokesman.com/guides/

James Bond Agent 007 · #**1253** Posted **May 23, 2013, 1:40 AM**

^
Thanks. But having lived there before, I pretty much know where I want to go. Corbin Park was already on my list. In fact it was #1 on my list.

asher519 · #**1254** Posted **Jun 5, 2013, 1:58 AM**

Hello Spokane! I will be moving out to your fair city at the end of July to attend grad school at Eastern Washington's Riverpoint campus. I was just notified today so I'm still in crazy excited mode. I'm presently in Columbus, Ohio. I lived in Portland for several years before the recession hit, so I'm very much looking forward to returning to the Northwest. This will, however, be my first time in Spokane so I may be hitting you up for housing info and whatnot as my cross-country trek gets closer. Just wanted to say hi to my soon to be home base forumers

FireFighter74 · #**1255** Posted **Jun 6, 2013, 2:51 AM**

Gonzaga

Tennis Center $6 Million
http://news.gonzaga.edu/2013/gonzaga...s-construction

University Center $60 Million
http://news.gonzaga.edu/2013/gonzaga...ion-university

Retail Center (under construction) $14 Million
http://news.gonzaga.edu/2012/gonzaga...ound-spring-14

WSU

Biomedical Building DT (under construction) $78 Million
http://www.cpd.wsu.edu/CapitalProjec....aspx?Value=29

Spokane Convention Center Expansion $77 Million
http://www.spokanepfd.org/completion/

Martin Luther King Jr. Way (phase 1 completed) $3.77 MIllion
http://www.spokaneengineering.org/mlk_way

And welcome to Spokane asher!

FireFighter74 · #**1256** Posted **Jun 6, 2013, 3:47 AM**

Student services building addition $5.5 Million
http://www.spokanejournal.com/article.php?id=9208

FireFighter74 · #**1257** Posted **Jun 6, 2013, 3:42 PM**

http://www.spokanejournal.com/article.php?id=9236

FireFighter74 · #**1258** Posted **Jun 16, 2013, 4:44 AM**

Here is what I'd like to see

But 15 stories tall. Maybe make it 25 just to be the tallest.

bgriff4 · #**1259** Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 2:29 AM**

Absolutely! It seems things have fell silent about this hotel. Maybe they went back to the drawing board on design? Red tape? Financing? I'm ready for some news on this thing.

bgriff4 · #**1260** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 6:02 PM**

Bennett Block on Main and Howard is getting a new building/remodel:

http://g-b.com/core/files/gb/propert...4554583e96.pdf

I'm unclear on a what stage of development it's in, but it looks nice!