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Century-old building under contract in North End + Lawsuit filed over Hawthorne Lane Bridge construction

Andrew Nantais
·2 min read

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1. Century-old building in Charlotte’s North End under contract to sell to local developer

The Foundation Supply building along North Tryon Street has been redeveloped over the past few years by a Texas-based developer for office and retail space. The building is under contract to sell to a Charlotte developer.
The Foundation Supply building along North Tryon Street has been redeveloped over the past few years by a Texas-based developer for office and retail space. The building is under contract to sell to a Charlotte developer.

A Charlotte real estate developer is under contract to buy property in North End.

Browder Group Real Estate is planning to close on the sale of a century-old building from Austin, Texas-based Artesia Real Estate Investments in early May, Matt Browder confirmed exclusively to The Charlotte Observer.

The 125,000 square foot building called Foundation Supply is located at 1801 N. Tryon St., across the street from the Amtrak station.

Gordon Rago has the scoop.

2. Contractors sue Charlotte over payment after delays in Hawthorne Lane bridge project

The Hawthorne Lane bridge is being rebuilt as part of the $150 million Gold Line streetcar extension project. The bridge closed in mid-2017 for what was supposed to less than two years of work, but remains closed to cars to date due to delays.
The Hawthorne Lane bridge is being rebuilt as part of the $150 million Gold Line streetcar extension project. The bridge closed in mid-2017 for what was supposed to less than two years of work, but remains closed to cars to date due to delays.

There were several delays during the construction of the Hawthorne Lane Bridge that the city repeatedly blamed on its contractor.

The city may have gone too far in its blame game though. Johnson Brothers Corporation is suing the city for $155 million saying it breached its contract, misrepresented the project and provided unjust enrichment, according to the suit.

Julia Coin breaks down the suit against the city.

3. Charlotte Pho restaurant hit with more than 20 violations during health inspection

Mecklenburg County’s Environmental Health Division conducts nearly 13,000 restaurant health inspections every year.
Mecklenburg County’s Environmental Health Division conducts nearly 13,000 restaurant health inspections every year.

A popular local Pho restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Healthy Department.

Pho Real was cited for more than 20 health violations including undercooked food and employees not washing their hands. This is the restaurant’s first “B” grade since September 2019.

Evan Moore runs down the health inspection.

4. Atlanta-based brewery opens this spring with outdoor garden in Charlotte’s South End

Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. will open at 2217 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte with an outdoor space, shown in this illustration.
Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. will open at 2217 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte with an outdoor space, shown in this illustration.

Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. is opening its first North Carolina taproom this spring.

The Atlanta-based brewery will open its doors in Charlotte’s South End at 2217 S. Tryon St. Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. joins an ever-growing list of over 30 breweries in the Queen City.

Catherine Muccigrosso shares more details on the opening.

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Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.
Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.