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@Naviguessor, actually, upon closer inspection, Glenbrook still looks to be salvageable as an urban location, so far that any future PT line to Hobby is placed along Broadway St. But the resulting urban development is best confined to the triangle bounded by 610, 45S, and Sims Bayou. If need be, 610 and 45S along the area can be sunken, and converted into deck parks to complement the new garden. Still wouldn't beat the Gus location, though.

I played Glenbrook for the first time last month. I was impressed. It was actually a much nicer course than I expected. Lots of trees, quite a bit of terrain. I haven't seen the Gus. But having seen Glenbrook made me even more eager for this project. It's turn out great, I'm confident of that. That being said, I agree, that Gus would make a better location and initially, a superior garden. But, since really, only one Golf Course was going to survive, its right that Gus Wortham did. It's the better, and more historic course.

Not that Glenbrook is bad, but Gus was a FAR superior location for this thing. If there's still opportunity, then they really should switch back to Gus. @bobruss, luckily, the east/southeast sides of Houston have more mature trees and natural lushness compared to areas farther west. That should provide more than enough sight to look at while the garden is growing in.

How Houston’s Missing Media Gene Hobbles Its Global City Ambitions http://www.newgeography.com/content/004137-how-houston-s-missing-media-gene-hobbles-its-global-city-ambitions I have been saying this since I joined HAIF about 11 years ago. Houston really has no media presence. So much so that we get exited just when we hear Houston mentioned in a TV show or in the news. To other cities its just an everyday occurrence.

It completely astounds me that this hasn’t happened. This is one of the most prime locations in this city.

Finally got around to checking this out. Definitely worth the visit.

Don't forget potato chips.

@Naviguessor, hopefully the benefits of Gus (light rail connection, urban fabric, etc) can be replicated at Glenbrook. Otherwise, there's a bit of a loss in terms of potential. @bobruss, it's still accessible as a golf course, as work hasn't begun yet. It will be closed off starting April 1.

Unless my eyes deceive me, the crosses have been taken down.

Well said sir. Completely agree.

Actually it depends. Spoke with gf that does apartment pricing and there are situations where a property developer would rather fill an apartment over current market occupancy rates to make a sell to investors.

They are getting ready to start taking it down:

Our first good look at Northbank, planned near 100 Waugh 17-story high-rise, 269 units 14-story office, 336,000 sq ft 132 room hotel https://download.transwestern.com/flyers/Houston/Randi_Ideus/Broker Presentation 2015.pdf

My father had an office in the Medical Arts Bldg for 50 years-graduated dental school in 1927. I got to know that lobby and office real well.Had a busy lunch counter and lots of glossy marble. What kind of small mind destroys a structure like that for parking?

This is the Grand Texas Theme Park of inner-loop development.

Vlog with drone footage at end

Surprised that no one posted this little blurb from the Chronicle back when it originally came out. Like the Chase Tower, similar claims that the tower could have been taller if but for FAA regulations though that couldn't seem to be verified in original reports. Some good insight into the construction though as well as decent construction photos. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/03/could-the-64-story-transco-tower-have-been-even-taller/

The before picture doesn't do it justice for the fading of the brown crown that was pretty severe on the west side. Anyways, here's a picture of the progress.

More on the Williams tower beacon http://swamplot.com/shining-a-little-more-light-on-the-williams-tower-beacons-return/2016-02-09/ Before: Current:

The beacon is back on and much more visible on the drive in from Sugarland. http://swamplot.com/why-the-williams-tower-beacon-was-off-last-fall/2016-02-05/

Thank you, sir. Indeed it is from Skyhouse. 21st floor to be exact. Haha thanks. I try to be viewer friendly.

Plug away. At least you don't make us click on the link to view the image like some people make us click their twitters. You know who you are.

Is that from SkyHouse? Great photo btw.

Not sure when it started back up but it's definitely up and running again. Hard to tell since this is a long exposure but you can clearly see it lit up here (shameless plug): Williams Tower by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr

Nobody knows anything about this at all? I would think somebody on this forum would know somebody who has answers. I guess the skyscraper forum is not very popular. If this were in going up section this would have been sorted out in a few minutes.

I saw it on Christmas. Seems different, but maybe it was the low clouds and light rain?

I just noticed the beacon operating the other day. How long has it been back in operation?

I don't know what's going on with it, but it looked weird the other night when I was driving home. Didn't even recognize it

Any updates regarding the roof? Will there be a new lighting display?

For the first time I can clearly see this silver'ish color change on the crown from my balcony. I highly suspect its related to a new lighting feature to be unveiled Thanksgiving night at the Uptown Holiday Lighting.

http://fuelfix.com/beaumont/2015/09/28/energy-transfer-to-buy-williams-in-37-7-billion-deal/#35602101=0 Another name change looming? Energy Transfer Tower It'll still always be the Transco to me...

There is definitely something white or silver being applied to the very top of this building. I am not sure I like it.

Yes but are they re painting/repairing?

I think its just scaffolding

Some weird silver things going on the crown. Anyone know what they're doing?

No, because its location is unique and makes Houston different than other cities. I also say that about other tall Houston buildings that are in unexpected places. What other US city has a crazy tall building that far away from downtown? None.

It would be an attractive addition to the downtown skyline but it would also be partially obscured by other tall buildings. I like it where it is. For this Houston native and resident for 50+ years, it is awe inspiring to see it from say, the Sidney Sherman Bridge over the ship channel, and recall Houston's remarkable ascent as a major urban presence in my lifetime.