tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post115855636631042627..comments2023-08-24T02:17:49.104-07:00Comments on LivingInUrbanSac: The first casualty....GAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1159332714248006502006-09-26T21:51:00.000-07:002006-09-26T21:51:00.000-07:00Awesome news!! Thanks for the info Mahala!Not get...Awesome news!! Thanks for the info Mahala!<BR/><BR/>Not getting a cutting edge building (even if I am not totally in love with it), and about 260 housing units would be a big lose.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1159331171796392662006-09-26T21:26:00.000-07:002006-09-26T21:26:00.000-07:00Funny. I didn't even notice that your site was Li...Funny. I didn't even notice that your site was Living In Urban Sac. Sorry for the mistake. I found out more on Aura. Apparently the deal was just restructured and HAS NOT FALLEN THROUGH! The ownership of the LLC has been allocated slightly differently because the bank would not fund as much of the project. Glad to hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158966412615804142006-09-22T16:06:00.000-07:002006-09-22T16:06:00.000-07:00Title Corrected..Thanks to "bob" ..er Anonymous fo...Title Corrected..<BR/><BR/>Thanks to "bob" ..er Anonymous for pointing out the error in a way he only knows how. Looks like he is running out of topics to bitch about so he turns to spelling.<BR/><BR/>and no, I did not go to Sac State, I went somewhere a little out of reach for you. Given your interpersonal and communication skills though, I'm thinking you didn't even make it out of high school.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158793306044186702006-09-20T16:01:00.000-07:002006-09-20T16:01:00.000-07:00Mahala - Good idea about West Sac. I'll put that ...Mahala - Good idea about West Sac. I'll put that together.<BR/><BR/>Also, when you say it fell out of escrow..are you talking about Taylor selling part of Lot A to Nassi?GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158790404511725142006-09-20T15:13:00.000-07:002006-09-20T15:13:00.000-07:00You are all correct about rumors, you never really...You are all correct about rumors, you never really know. I do talk to a few of the people who know things of this nature. I did hear that Aura fell out of escrow but that doesn't mean it won't be salvaged. I am not at liberty to reveal my sources. I too do not want to see these projects hampered or haulted. I am glad the news media is still positive on the subject. They always want to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158787937310625972006-09-20T14:32:00.000-07:002006-09-20T14:32:00.000-07:00The difference between the Towers and Aura is that...The difference between the Towers and Aura is that the Towers have an equity partner to pay for work that has been done up to this point, including permits. From what I remember Aura does not have one so no funds are available to much more than test piles. <BR/><BR/>My source says that Aura's just waiting for a "signature" and work will start in late Oct. Being that construction of any kind Zwahlen Imageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122038976671611879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158780890628782212006-09-20T12:34:00.000-07:002006-09-20T12:34:00.000-07:00just a thought... but couldn't there be building p...just a thought... but couldn't there be building permit complications do to the fact the US Bank Building is right next door, and pouring a foundation right now?<BR/><BR/>it would seem risky (in my layperson's knowledge) to dig, pound, drill or whatever next to 621 for a little while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158778345526613832006-09-20T11:52:00.000-07:002006-09-20T11:52:00.000-07:00I don't know...often these rumors are started by t...I don't know...often these rumors are started by the competition in an effort to make the other guy look bad. I have almost been caught up in a few rumors but within a day I realize it's just BS. <BR/><BR/>I hope that's the case here too.Zwahlen Imageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122038976671611879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158777364270947042006-09-20T11:36:00.000-07:002006-09-20T11:36:00.000-07:00also, the part that worries me about Aura is that ...also, the part that worries me about Aura is that they could have pulled an excavication and foundation pemit before the other permits are given. If they aren't going by the end of the next month, something is up. <BR/><BR/>From what I understand, they are not digging much, but I'm sure it takes time. With the rainy season coming, they are really pushing it.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158776911180286602006-09-20T11:28:00.000-07:002006-09-20T11:28:00.000-07:00I'm not sure you need to hang with heavy hitters t...I'm not sure you need to hang with heavy hitters to get this info. I get a lot of my info that turns out to be true from people who heard type stuff.<BR/><BR/>It's not always accurate, but a lot of times it is.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158767987112271282006-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:002006-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:00Mahala, those are some big claims to have, you mus...Mahala, those are some big claims to have, you must be hanging out with some big hitters or you heard it from a friend who heard it from...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158737926687290402006-09-20T00:38:00.000-07:002006-09-20T00:38:00.000-07:00Speaking of walking before running, it seems Mark ...Speaking of walking before running, it seems Mark Friedman has plenty to keep busy with downtown. I gotta admit I was not a fan of either of his Triangle projects, though I'm not glad to hear they may be in jeopordy.<BR/><BR/>These are both Saca and Nassi/Liebskind's first projects, with more to come. I mean, we still have the Metro, 800 K, Epic and even the retail project on I street by Nassi. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158734034305902112006-09-19T23:33:00.000-07:002006-09-19T23:33:00.000-07:00I agree, the infill is just as important and we ne...I agree, the infill is just as important and we need to walk befor we run (and the towers is a RUN), but I think not having Aura or The Towers go through would be a huge loss given where they are currently.<BR/><BR/>I can see 100 more for Saca, but considering Aura has "reported" 80% sales that is weird. I have read many times, financing is done. What is reported a lot of times though can have GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158731335262697102006-09-19T22:48:00.000-07:002006-09-19T22:48:00.000-07:00I have heard that the Aura is actually in danger o...I have heard that the Aura is actually in danger of not being able to get financing. Saca was forced to sell 100 more units to secure his. Mark Friedman is pulling his plan to build the 3000 units in the Triangle area in west sac. <BR/><BR/>This is not all bad. We need to walk before we run. Don't want to end up like San Diego. We need more small scale infill to bring the people downtown to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158685523608380052006-09-19T10:05:00.000-07:002006-09-19T10:05:00.000-07:00I’m starting to get the suspicion that Denile and ...I’m starting to get the suspicion that Denile and “Bob” are the same person.<BR/><BR/>If you really have such little life that you need to troll a blog about a place you don’t even live near, you have issues.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158684435983005392006-09-19T09:47:00.000-07:002006-09-19T09:47:00.000-07:00denile,these guys at this blog wouldn't know anyth...denile,<BR/><BR/>these guys at this blog wouldn't know anything about urbanity or urban design if it fell on them...<BR/><BR/>why else do you think they live and work in Sacramento?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158675774392252932006-09-19T07:22:00.000-07:002006-09-19T07:22:00.000-07:00Previous Post DeletedDenile - I have asked if you ...Previous Post Deleted<BR/><BR/>Denile - I have asked if you would like to post here to stay on topic. Your post has nothing to do with this topic of Libabry Lofts.<BR/><BR/>I suggest if you have so much to say on the topics you are writing about, start your own blog.<BR/><BR/>If you would like to comment on the topic, please do so.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158673953128029272006-09-19T06:52:00.000-07:002006-09-19T06:52:00.000-07:00That's too bad about the Library Lofts ----I walke...That's too bad about the Library Lofts ----I walked to the Post Office yesterday and went by the site -I would have not mind living there, specially considering they're supposed to be moderately priced (compared to the other high profile projects)...Hpefully something interesting will replace it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158624094098102312006-09-18T17:01:00.000-07:002006-09-18T17:01:00.000-07:00The 1000 units they proposed were accross two or t...The 1000 units they proposed were accross two or three other sites the county owns as well, not just the BofA site.GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158619005297996752006-09-18T15:36:00.000-07:002006-09-18T15:36:00.000-07:00that doesn't even make sense to me...that would ha...that doesn't even make sense to me...<BR/><BR/>that would have to occupy the whole block and probably stand no less than 70 floors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158617743157767742006-09-18T15:15:00.000-07:002006-09-18T15:15:00.000-07:00i did some searching on the subject - to no supris...i did some searching on the subject - to no suprise most of the info available is on your site :)<BR/><BR/>but i also came across a biz journal article that said the Montgomery Advisors out of SF was also a finalist for the 8th & I spot. The article said that they proposed 1,000 units of housing?!<BR/><BR/>that's huge. i wonder if they're still interested?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158601996986311452006-09-18T10:53:00.000-07:002006-09-18T10:53:00.000-07:00There were other developers that put proposals in,...There were other developers that put proposals in, Saca, Dain Domich and Kolokotronis. <BR/><BR/>With so much on Saca's plate, I'd like to see Domich or Kolokotronis make a run at in, esp being local developers.<BR/><BR/>Dain Domich says they are still intersted in the site. Their plan was for a 200K building, which is prob a midrise, with office space, office condos, housing, and retail. The GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-1158597181158311042006-09-18T09:33:00.000-07:002006-09-18T09:33:00.000-07:00was there mention of a back-up plan for the two si...was there mention of a back-up plan for the two sites? what will happen with jibboom? weren't there other developers who also submitted plans for that site?<BR/><BR/>the library lofts shouldn't have been canceled. in fact they should just sit on the proposal for one more year, then start building when the first phase of the railyards begins construction on 5th street - just 3 blocks away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com