Category: Architecture
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DTM gets iconic designation
The Virginia Chapter of The American Society of Landscape Architects announced today that it is designating the Charlottesville Downtown Mall as a “2012 Iconic Landscape.” But you already knew that. Still, at 12pm on Thursday, October 4, at the 3rd Street, NE on the Mall, there will be a ceremony with talks about the Mall…
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Farewell, Preston Coiner
A lovely tribute to DTM lover Preston Coiner from Steve Trumbull and his Charlottesville Then & Now blog: “Preston Coiner loved the downtown area of Charlottesville and lived, worked and owned commercial property here. He loved to walk the downtown mall and chats with passers-by, many of whom he knew personally but plenty of others…
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First & Main event space to open
Former Cville Weekly ad rep go-getter Travis Wilburn is opening another DTM venue at First & Main, right across from Hamilton’s. That space has been a mish-mash of things over the years, nothing permanent (although check out the nifty Holsinger photo here–used to be a place called Metropolitan Cafe), but Wilburn tells the DP he…
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Developer closes deal on DTM eye-sore
According to recently filed court documents, the ‘Landmark Hotel’ property on the Downtown Mall has now officially changed hands. On August 8, Atlanta-based developer John Dewberry, who won the property at auction for $6.25 million, officially closed on the purchase, to the partial relief of former owner Halsey Minor’s creditors. That amount is a far…
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Living art on the DTM
A blog called Apartment Therapy takes us on a tour of interior designer Jeannette Andamasaris’ DTM digs on 4th Street. Sweet pad!
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DTM featured with four other great pedestrian malls
“These pedestrian malls are all great places to spend time exploring great car-free retail, dining, and entertainment. The trend of a walkable pedestrian mall cut off from car traffic gained in popularity in the 60’s and 70’s as a way to revitalize downtowns, and while the successful ones still see millions of happy visitors each…
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Short film: summer on the DTM
Another great short film about the DTM from Brian Wimer and Rich Tarbell. So many great little details that make the place special. Sound track is Old Virginia Block by Devon Sproule. You have to check it out!
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City pulls chairs out from under homeless
Five benches around the Central Place fountain were removed because of “behavior problems” from some of those who have been using them, the Newsplex reports. But one homeless man makes a good point: “I understand there’s some noise, but the thing is, you don’t have to take the chairs out for that; pinpoint the ones…
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The other new DTM hotel…
Speaking of hotels…there’s another one planned for the corner right across from the Lewis & Clark (and Sacagawea) statue, a seven story, 133 room Marriott extended-stay Residence Inn. Work on it could begin this winter, and a slew of funky business that have set up in the interim –Random Row Books, City Clay, Cat Thraser…
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Auction approaches for DTM eyesore
For three years now, the shell of a once planned luxury hotel has sat like a ‘landmark’ to false promises. On June 18 at 11am at the Charlottesville Federal Courthouse, the 11-story structure finally goes on the auction block. Will the DTM finally get its hotel? Hawes Spencer of the Hook has the details on…
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