[dbigtex56]

Southeast corner; has been vacant for several years (was the site of the notorious French Quarter theater.)

Lot was fenced in a month or so ago, and dirt is being moved now. Also, holes have been punched in the side of the parking garage just east of this lot (Elgin @ Milam, former parking for High Fashion Fabrics.)

Any info on what's being built?

[musicman]

didn't high fashion also have a sign mentioning some type of expansion on the south side of elgin? i may be thinking milam though.

EDIT: i think i am.

This post has been edited by musicman: Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 6:28 PM

[Mr. Chenevert]

For a year or more there was a sign saying another strip center was going to built there.

Not sure if thats what is actually what is happening though.

[Lectro]

I believe this is the block where the 24 hour fitness is supposed to be on the top two floors.

[Jax]

The sign said Fretz construction and I looked them up. Looks like it's going to be this.

[Mister X]

It's modern, it's urban, comes up to the street, sidewalk cafes - I like it a lot. Give me more of these in Midtown.

[Jax]

More info:
here, and here.

[dbigtex56]

Thanks for the links, JAX.

This does indeed look like it will be a great addition to Midtown.

[lockmat]

The renderings aren't consistent with the floors though. One has two floors only.

[midtownuser]

this is HUGE. finally we get a 24 Hour Fitness nearby. Any idea when everything will be complete?

[Deut28Thirteen]

This is nice add to midtown, thanks for all the info Jax

[midtownuser]

any idea when this project will be completed?

[roadrunner]

Drove by today. There were a bunch of workers there putting materials at the site. Can't wait til this is done.

[The Great Hizzy!]

Are those supposed to be elevators/elevator wells at the NE and SE corners of the building?

[woolie]

I had given up on hoping this would be built -- after the sign had been up for 1+ year. In fact, when I saw them pour the foundation on the right part of the property, it looked to me like a parking lot.

Here's hoping it goes through as described -- my favorite restaurant is on a nearby block, and I spend alot of time around here.

[Jax]

Which restaurant Woolie? Mai's?

[lockmat]

Last time I clicked on Jax's links, they didn't work. First one still doesn't, but second one does. And boy am I glad. I'm extatic! As small as this, it looks really cool.

I really love how they are creating an inset for on street parking. Or does that already exist?

[woolie]

Jax, on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 @ 10:48pm, said:

Which restaurant Woolie? Mai's?

Mai's is usually ok, but somewhat variable in level of service and quality of food. I ate there frequently back in the 2000-2004 timeframe, and still do sometimes at night. But my favorite is Cali Sandwich, where I get banh mi or vermicelli dishes a couple times a week. It's cheap, fast, and close to where I live.

[Jax]

I've had good luck with Mai's but I always get the same thing... bun.

I've actually never been to Cali but the guy from Jenni's Noodle House also recommended it so I've got to check it out.

[KinkaidAlum]

I am in town for my aunt and uncle's 50th anniversary. We went to Mai's for lunch today. It appears there is some sort of white crane at the site now.

[mls1202]

If I recall, the existing parking garage that will be adjacent is kinda dumpy looking. Does anyone know of any plan to renovate it? The model still keeps the dumpyesque exterior.

[texas911]

Love Mai's, been going there since the 80's when it was a scary smoke filled restaurant, but was open after the clubs all closed. Still go there, with my kids, but that place sure has changed.

[Mr. Chenevert]

mls1202, on Sunday, October 14th, 2007 @ 10:11pm, said:

If I recall, the existing parking garage that will be adjacent is kinda dumpy looking. Does anyone know of any plan to renovate it? The model still keeps the dumpyesque exterior.

They are definitely cleaning it up a bit. I dont think you will see a total redo, but I have seen some walls and paint going up around the garage. Not sure what the finished product is going to look like, but its apparent they are at least addressing the garage.

As for the building, lots of steel beams were laying on the ground this weekend and a crane is on site. I think we will be seeing the shell being put up very soon!

[Jax]

Awesome, I'm looking forward to this place. Looks like there might be some sidewalk cafe type places within walking distance of the Metro Rail and that's always good for me! Anything will be better than the current state of that parking garage - it's awful!

[dbigtex56]

Jax, on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 @ 10:48pm, said:

Which restaurant Woolie? Mai's?

woolie, on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 @ 10:59pm, said:

Mai's is usually ok, but somewhat variable in level of service and quality of food. I ate there frequently back in the 2000-2004 timeframe, and still do sometimes at night. But my favorite is Cali Sandwich, where I get banh mi or vermicelli dishes a couple times a week. It's cheap, fast, and close to where I live.

Jax, on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 @ 11:13pm, said:

I've had good luck with Mai's but I always get the same thing... bun.

I've actually never been to Cali but the guy from Jenni's Noodle House also recommended it so I've got to check it out.

KinkaidAlum, on Sunday, October 14th, 2007 @ 5:29pm, said:

I am in town for my aunt and uncle's 50th anniversary. We went to Mai's for lunch today. It appears there is some sort of white crane at the site now.

texas911, on Monday, October 15th, 2007 @ 8:18am, said:

Love Mai's, been going there since the 80's when it was a scary smoke filled restaurant, but was open after the clubs all closed. Still go there, with my kids, but that place sure has changed.

For more comments on Mai's, click here for an existing thread.

[Jax]

I was at Mai's tonight and I noticed that they seem to have completed much of the frame of the new building. Wow that was fast! I'm glad this project is moving forward!

[ricco67]

Really, that is quick! Oh, Mai, goodness!


Can you guys tell I'm in a weird mood today?

[wernicke]

I live at the Calais right across the street and they have now finished the entire steel superstructure for this building (they start banging at 7AM)... Now they just need to fill it in! My gf and I are pretty excited about have a nice retail center within one block of our front door.

[The Great Hizzy!]

Quote

Now they just need to fill it in! My gf and I are pretty excited about have a nice retail center within one block of our front door

Sounds exciting!

[lockmat]

Just a new photo from swamplot

http://swamplot.com/...11-29/#more-743

[HtownWxBoy]

lockmat, on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 12:43pm, said:

Just a new photo from swamplot

http://swamplot.com/...11-29/#more-743

Nice :-)

[suzerain]

HtownWxBoy, on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 12:47pm, said:

Nice :-)

The crosspoint properties website shows a starbucks as a tenant on the first floor.

[lockmat]

suzerain, on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 1:39pm, said:

The crosspoint properties website shows a starbucks as a tenant on the first floor.

I don't see it

[suzerain]

lockmat, on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 1:45pm, said:

I don't see it

 prop1_info.jpg (165.96K)
Number of downloads: 47

Look at the space on the far right.

[dbigtex56]

Created new thread for new topic "The Mix" - posts have been moved here.

[wernicke]

Took some pics of the progress yesterday.

 Elgin_at_Louisiana1.jpg (384.66K)
Number of downloads: 128


How do you guys post pictures consecutively within a single post (and get it to show up on the page)? Have a couple more pictures but it won't let me upload any more...

[lockmat]

Copy and paste it.

[wernicke]

I'm not sure what you mean about copying and pasting the pic... I just cut this one down to be really small -- it is the more finished north side, you can see the dark brick with white trim:

 Elgin_at_L5.jpg (54.87K)
Number of downloads: 95

[lockmat]

You need to either save it differently or save it in another place. I don't understand the error message it gives when you've saved it this way. When it's in the format or place where you have yours, it won't let you paste it, but I'm not sure why. I'm not computer geek enough to understand.

I suggest you just upload it to the HAIF Image Gallery, and then you can copy and paste it from there.

[midtownuser]

what do you guys think? do you like what they did to the garage? the random colored blocks.

[wernicke]

I personally think the garage is kind of strange, particularly if they leave those cinder blocks at the bottom.



More completed side.

[Mister X]

Is it too much to ask for one of these on EVERY corner in Midtown? Seriously tho, this is gonna be very nice. This project is definitely a move in the the right direction for Houston.

[mls1202]

Wow....

I'm not so sure about that parking garage. What once was old is now new again. I'm pretty sure that the colors they used are straight out of the 1960's Sears Appliance Catalog: Avocado Green, Wheat Yellow, etc.

[swtsig]

mls1202, on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 @ 10:53pm, said:

Wow....

I'm not so sure about that parking garage. What once was old is now new again. I'm pretty sure that the colors they used are straight out of the 1960's Sears Appliance Catalog: Avocado Green, Wheat Yellow, etc.

it's only a parking garage... the building itself will be a very pleasant addition ot midtown, imo. if the mix is built as indicated, this intersection will become very attractive.

[BryanS]

Houston's next gay gym. After the Fitness Exchange fiasco and re-location to Washington... my opinion.

EDIT: Not that there's anything wrong with that...

This post has been edited by BryanS: Monday, February 25, 2008 at 12:02 AM

[Subdude]

mls1202, on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 @ 10:53pm, said:

Wow....

I'm not so sure about that parking garage. What once was old is now new again. I'm pretty sure that the colors they used are straight out of the 1960's Sears Appliance Catalog: Avocado Green, Wheat Yellow, etc.

1970s really. I like it! Nice change.

[midtownuser]

i'm sure the cinder blocks will go.

are we sure that a 24 hour fitness will be here? or is it still speculation?

[The Great Hizzy!]

Subdude, on Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 12:37am, said:

1970s really. I like it! Nice change.

Yeah, I was thinking 1970s, too. It definitely has a more unique footprint, especially given the wrath of beige stucco that represents a lot of urban infill today.

[skwatra]

midtownuser, on Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 4:38am, said:

are we sure that a 24 hour fitness will be here? or is it still speculation?

i heard from a trainer at another 24 hr fitness that there were building a new gym on that corner. it could still be speculation, but at least its coming from multiple fronts.