Condo development

West End Park attracts condo developers

By NANCY DEVILLE

The condo craze has hit Nashville, and West End Park has become a real estate hot spot. There are about nine projects under construction or just completed throughout the neighborhood that borders the western side of Centennial Park.

Scott Troxel, sales agent for the D5 Lofts on Parthenon Avenue, said one reason the area attracts developers is because the zoning allows for higher density.

"It's not just the zoning, but also the location," he said. "Being that close to Vanderbilt and West End is fantastic."

But some neighbors fear that as rooftops increase, storm water issues and drainage problems will increase.

"There are some positives with money being invested and older homes being replaced," said resident David Medovich. "But there is also increased construction traffic and the impact to the sewer system."

Eddie Montgomery, developer of The West Leigh and the Rise at West End, both on Parthenon Avenue, said it had not been hard for developers to stay within guidelines.

"We've not had any problems working with the neighbors and Planning Commission," he said.