Could shopping be coming to Trade and Tryon?

The Story

The 20-story Independence Center at uptown’s best-known crossroads is for sale, and the real estate agent is pitching its potential for street-level retail.

The Facts

– The building, at 101 N. Tryon St., is about 565,000 square feet and has multiple parking options.

– Bank of America is the biggest tenant. Northeastern University has a satellite campus.

– List price: Around $120 million.

– Street-level retail is possible by removing the enclosed connection between the building and the adjacent Marriott hotel.

– Apartments are another possibility.

The Quote

“There’s a great opportunity to really kind of enhance the property by putting in a retail plaza. It’s unique and rare to have an opportunity at Trade and Tryon. Those buildings sell from time to time, but not very often.” – Ryan Clutter, Charlotte-based senior managing director with HFF, the real estate firm listing the building.

C5’s Take

Yes, bring more shopping to uptown! With Amelie’s gone, we’ll need something to do during our work breaks.

Photo: Mark Hames / Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published December 5, 2014 at 6:21 AM with the headline "Could shopping be coming to Trade and Tryon?."