Skye , formerly known as The Park , is a 22-story building at Caldwell and Third Streets in Charlotte , North Carolina that includes a 172-room Hyatt Place hotel opened October 15 , 2013 , and a 67-unit condominium development . In 1985 , developer Pete Verna built the Charlotte National Building and a parking garage designed to be the base of a skyscraper . Both structures were four stories ; the Charlotte National Building included the facade of the First Citizens Bank building which was demolished for First Citizens Plaza . Architect/preservationist Jack Boyte described the reconstructed facade as " classical Greek temple architecture . " In 2000 , downtown Charlotte 's first luxury condominium development , The Park , was announced . The project was delayed by an uncertain economy after the September 11 attacks . Originally , Charlotte 's second tallest residential building was to have 126 units , but the number changed to 105 units so they could be larger ; sizes would range from . Four levels of parking already existed at the site ; the fifth through ninth floors would be parking as well . Construction was set to begin in June 2004 , with completion in Fall 2005 . A rooftop park with a swimming pool was inspired by Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Skye (Charlotte)