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[[Image:The Marketplace rendering.jpg|right|thumb|375px|2010 rendering of The Marketplace]] | [[Image:The Marketplace rendering.jpg|right|thumb|375px|2010 rendering of The Marketplace]] | ||
[[Image:2011 Marketplace rendering.jpg|right|thumb|375px|2011 rendering of The Marketplace]] | [[Image:2011 Marketplace rendering.jpg|right|thumb|375px|2011 rendering of The Marketplace]] | ||
The '''Marketplace''' is a | The '''Marketplace''' is a hotel and entertainment district under construction adjacent to the [[Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. The $70 million project is being developed by National Ventures Group LLC of Atlanta, Georgia with $57 million in public bonds issued by the BJCC authority and backed by an extension of the city's existing 14% lodging tax, with no additional incentives from the city. In October [[2010]] the [[Birmingham City Council]] approved a measure to extend the city's 3% lodging tax for 30 years to help fund the project. | ||
The project | The project includes a 303-room '''Westin Birmingham at the Marketplace''' hotel, and space for as many as 20 restaurants, nightclubs, retailers and other tenants. The 10 or 11-story hotel would be owned and operated by the BJCC through its existing contract with Starwood Hotels, operator of the [[Sheraton Birmingham]]. The two hotels would share a back-office. | ||
The architect for the is Rabun Rasche Rector & Reece of Atlanta in association with Birmingham's [[NGH Group]]. [[Keith Design]] of Birmingham is designing the entertainment district. [[Brasfield & Gorrie]] was announced as lead contractor, along with minority-owned partners [[A. G. Gaston Construction]] and [[Monumental Construction]]. At Bell's suggestion, the design of the hotel was tweaked to provide more of what he termed a "wow factor". | The architect for the is Rabun Rasche Rector & Reece of Atlanta in association with Birmingham's [[NGH Group]]. [[Keith Design]] of Birmingham is designing the entertainment district. [[Brasfield & Gorrie]] was announced as lead contractor, along with minority-owned partners [[A. G. Gaston Construction]] and [[Monumental Construction]]. At Bell's suggestion, the design of the hotel was tweaked to provide more of what he termed a "wow factor". | ||
Ground was broken on [[January 24]], [[2011]]. Design approval was granted in April of that year, and completion is expected | Ground was broken on [[January 24]], [[2011]]. Design approval was granted in April of that year, and completion is expected shortly after the hotel opens on [[January 13]], [[2013]]. The project is being designed to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification as recognized by the [[USGBC of Alabama|U. S. Green Building Council]] | ||
In November 2011 Bayer Properties announced that the 60,622-square-foot entertainment district could connect to the BJCC and [[Railroad Park]] by "green ways" or bike paths. The district itself would cost $15-20 million to build and would feature rooftop bars and other attractions. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* Stewart, Sherrel (January 24, 2011) "Stage set for groundbreaking for hotel, entertainment center." ''Birmingham News'' | * Stewart, Sherrel (January 24, 2011) "Stage set for groundbreaking for hotel, entertainment center." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Tomberline, Michael (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham design panel approves West Hotel and entertainment district project." ''Birmingham News'' | * Tomberline, Michael (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham design panel approves West Hotel and entertainment district project." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Poe, Ryan (November 15, 2011) "Bayer provides more details on entertainment district." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | |||
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Revision as of 19:43, 15 November 2011
The Marketplace is a hotel and entertainment district under construction adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in downtown Birmingham. The $70 million project is being developed by National Ventures Group LLC of Atlanta, Georgia with $57 million in public bonds issued by the BJCC authority and backed by an extension of the city's existing 14% lodging tax, with no additional incentives from the city. In October 2010 the Birmingham City Council approved a measure to extend the city's 3% lodging tax for 30 years to help fund the project.
The project includes a 303-room Westin Birmingham at the Marketplace hotel, and space for as many as 20 restaurants, nightclubs, retailers and other tenants. The 10 or 11-story hotel would be owned and operated by the BJCC through its existing contract with Starwood Hotels, operator of the Sheraton Birmingham. The two hotels would share a back-office.
The architect for the is Rabun Rasche Rector & Reece of Atlanta in association with Birmingham's NGH Group. Keith Design of Birmingham is designing the entertainment district. Brasfield & Gorrie was announced as lead contractor, along with minority-owned partners A. G. Gaston Construction and Monumental Construction. At Bell's suggestion, the design of the hotel was tweaked to provide more of what he termed a "wow factor".
Ground was broken on January 24, 2011. Design approval was granted in April of that year, and completion is expected shortly after the hotel opens on January 13, 2013. The project is being designed to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification as recognized by the U. S. Green Building Council
In November 2011 Bayer Properties announced that the 60,622-square-foot entertainment district could connect to the BJCC and Railroad Park by "green ways" or bike paths. The district itself would cost $15-20 million to build and would feature rooftop bars and other attractions.
See also
- The Forge, an unbuilt proposal for the same site
References
- DeButts, Jimmy (March 26, 2010) "Lodging tax extension eyed to spur entertainment district." Birmingham Business Journal
- Tomberlin, Michael (May 2, 2010) "$70 million hotel, retail plan proposed near Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (May 10, 2010) "Birmingham Mayor William Bell to unveil hotel, retail BJCC plans." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (June 9, 2010) "Developer shows new sketches of proposed Westin Hotel." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (October 19, 2010) "Birmingham City Council approves hotel funding, gives initial approval on stadium." Birmingham News
- Williams, Roy L. (January 5, 2011) "Contractors named for Birmingham entertainment district hotel." Birmingham News
- Williams, Roy L. (January 23, 2011) "New hotel design adds 'wow' factor to Westin." Birmingham News
- Stewart, Sherrel (January 24, 2011) "Stage set for groundbreaking for hotel, entertainment center." Birmingham News
- Tomberline, Michael (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham design panel approves West Hotel and entertainment district project." Birmingham News
- Poe, Ryan (November 15, 2011) "Bayer provides more details on entertainment district." Birmingham Business Journal