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Two proposed developments in two of the city’s high-profile areas – a 130-room boutique hotel near Name Search
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According to documents released by the Office of Planning and Development Thursday, the new hotel at the northwest corner of Whitten and Mullins Station roads would be an addition to the larger 50-plus-acre, $200 million Parkside at Shelby Farms development that was approved by the Memphis City Council in April 2016. This new hotel will go under scrupulous checks to ensure that it is up to the correct working quality before opening. When new hotels like this are built, they will have a variety of needs to ensure they are meeting the correct standards. For example, the hotel elevators may need a secondary elevator sheave assembly to ensure that the pulleys and cables are strong and working correctly with the right traction for safety. This is just one area, but it is essential. The smallest things can add up to something bigger if not handled correctly.

“The detailed plans tailored to emphasize pedestrians first and to complement the vision of Name Search
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Solomito, also requested a final site approval for Phases 1 and 2 on behalf of the applicant, Name Search
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In addition to the hotel, the mixed-use urban village wants to include Class A apartments, townhouses, senior living, offices and retail tenants across, all spread out amongst 18 mid-rise buildings and at least three towers.

“Rather than unduly injure or prohibit the use, value, enjoyment, or development of surrounding properties, the proposed planned development amendment will support them,” her letter of intent went on to say. “We look forward to working with you to ensure the development’s consistency with the public interest.”

Allen & Hoshall is listed as the project’s engineer.

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