Comments on: South Peak development shows progress

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 02:52:06 +0000

Well, now that I’ve read that your $200K gets you a princely 870 sq ft, it all makes more sense. Who wouldn’t flock to that.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:05:18 +0000

All I can think of whenever I drive by there is trying to get up and down that hill during ice storms. Risking life and limb just to get back to a $200K 1-bedroom condo. I wish them well, but I’ll stay down here in my level, reasonably-priced neighborhood, thanks.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:12:58 +0000

Yes Bryan, I’m sure they did “analysis upon analysis”. I’d love to see the “analysis” that illustrates that there’s a burning demand in Roanoke to spend $200K on a 1 bedroom condo overlooking the scenic 220/419 interchange, but whatever. It looks trashy and is a sad introduction to Roanoke for people driving up and down 220.

But we can revisit this in a year or 25 year or whenever the tea leaves seem right to the developers and see how things panned out. I’d wonder what the burning need was to clear-cut that mountain years and years in advance of breaking ground, but that’s probably just more managerial magic.

By: Mike3

Mike3 — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:44:22 +0000

I can only hope South Peak is more of a benefit to the Roanoke economy than the ghost town at Keagy Village-Dunkin Donuts prospering there at best. Remember the outrage prior to development by nearby Homeowners at Keagy Village? Those vacant tenants there due nothing to help consumer confidence, sw county, or the potential revenue dollars and exisiting retailer profits.

Here’s wishing South Peak has better prosperity.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:04:53 +0000

Kristen, try and follow me here. Investors bought Slate Hill with plans to develop fairly quickly. Economy tanks, so they delay development. Economy makes a bit of a come back. They do analysis upon analysis and decide the environment is right to begin construction. And as Caine mentions, there were several hearings prior to anything being cleared on Slate Hill. Keagy Village is a clear example of what NOT to do.

Maybe we can get rid of all the billboards on 220 too. Just trying to see things through your glasses here.

By: CaineRed

CaineRed — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:11:03 +0000

I am sure there were plenty of engineers around before the project started to account for run-off. Also, I am sure this wasn’t “forced” on Roanoke County. There were hearings and zoning meetings. I just like the people who complain about developments then also whine when businesses leave the area. At least they are doing phases so maybe there is some thinking going on in this project.

By the way, the goats on US 220 approve of the Southpeak.net billboard.

By: MC

MC — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:40:51 +0000

Hey Bryan, the only thing that will be “progressive” about south peak dot net’s hillside deforestation project is water. Spdn will offer nothing new to Roanoke except fresh storm runoff that will ultimately affect unsuspecting businesses below.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention how beautiful it is. A heck of a lot nicer looking than that silly natural hillside with dirt and trees that used to be there. God forbid they leave the damn hillside be.

By: david

david — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:38:26 +0000

Good call, Art.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:04:24 +0000

Because Tanglewood is run and owned by a bunch of idiots!!! If CBL that ownes VV got there hands on Tanglewood every store would be filled with good things not the half empty trash that Tanglewood has to offer. Come on it is in the best area of town and should not have a problem getting filled!! Agree Bryan. You and me buddy could make things happen!!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:59:56 +0000

Yes Bryan, and after staring at a naked hill dotted with small decorative bushes for several years, it’s clear Slate Hill is being run by genuises.

The Riverside project is interesting and unique with a great location. It’s not more canned stick-built crap no one asked for or wants. It’s completely different. And Bryan, I also wanted that restaurant built on Mill Mountain AND I don’t mind the Taubman. I’m hardly anti-development.

The sign is god-awful and an embarrassment. That’s not news, and I’m not the only one who thinks so.