samagon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 So happy to see this lot filled in. It's my favorite part of Midtown (Continental Club, Nattachee's, Breakfast Klub, Julia's, The Ensemble, Sig's Lagoon, Big Top, Tacos-A-Go-Go, and that beautiful old Spanish-style apartment building). Plus, the connectivity to the Museums, TMC, Downtown, Montrose, HCC, UH, TSU, Rice, UST and more is so darn easy. So many things have been proposed for this lot, ranging from 20 story office towers to medical clinics but at the end of the day, a solid midrise apartment is the best possible outcome. And Double Trouble. I'm no fan of going there at night, but for a quiet Sunday morning coffee and people watching, it's great. Just thought the pic should be in the thread. The dogs humping in the lower left corner really do add something special to the rendering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Midtown could use more highrises, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Midtown could use more highrises, though.I couldn't agree more !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSci Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Work should begin very soon. No more parking lot at the site, as the property is now fenced off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/01-31-13-new-midtown-apartment-complex-to-rise-and-its-targeting-hip-young-professionals/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/01-31-13-new-midtown-apartment-complex-to-rise-and-its-targeting-hip-young-professionals/EDI International describes Broadstone Midtown as four floors of apartments perched atop a two-story, 284-space parking garage. But no first-floor retail, much to the disappointment of all mixed-use enthusiasts.Whitney Radley lurks this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSci Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Work should begin very soon. No more parking lot at the site, as the property is now fenced off. Trucks on site today, tearing up the lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I saw some dirt being moved on the empty lot next to Julia's as I sped by on the light rail this morning. I know this thread is old but does anybody know what's going there? Is it the same project that the above posts mention, or is it something new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Theres a whole other thread about it Jax, broadstone midtown, 3800 main... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I thought I remembered seeing one but when I searched for Alabama and Main I didn't find anything but this. I'll try to locate it and merge them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Theres a whole other thread about it Jax, broadstone midtown, 3800 main... Can you refer me to the other thread? When I search for broadstone midtown I only find Broadstone West Dallas.EDIT: I found it but it was in the Midtown forum not Going Up. Merging now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 A few quick snaps from the train window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sweet pics, jax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sweet pics, jax! You're being sarcastic right? Horrible pics from a cloudy window on a fast moving train but it shows activity on the lot which makes me happy. I remember eating at Julias and commenting about how horrible the view out the window was compared to how nice the restaurant was. I am glad that is changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You're being sarcastic right? Horrible pics from a cloudy window on a fast moving train but it shows activity on the lot which makes me happy. I remember eating at Julias and commenting about how horrible the view out the window was compared to how nice the restaurant was. I am glad that is changing.I actually wasnt being sarcastic, the pics show workers and equipment moving around on the site which i hadnt seen before, i didnt even notice the quality of the pix, just what they show. But then, i forget youre a photographer, so youre probably overly critical of your pics anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I actually wasnt being sarcastic, the pics show workers and equipment moving around on the site which i hadnt seen before, i didnt even notice the quality of the pix, just what they show. But then, i forget youre a photographer, so youre probably overly critical of your pics anyway. Cool! Yeah that's what I was trying to convey, that this project was seriously getting going after the lot sat vacant for so many years. I am a photographer but I don't mind posting a blurry photo once in a while when it can be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 From a bike ride today. You can also see some people using the new bike rental kiosk in the neighborhood!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 From a bike ride today. You can also see some people using the new bike rental kiosk in the neighborhood!! IMG_1538.jpg Bike rental kiosk, WHERE?!! I live in the ventana, a block from 3800 main.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Right next to the Continental Club.http://houston.bcycle.com I might never use it because I have an awesome bike but it'll be great when people visit me and want to go for a ride with me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Right next to the Continental Club.http://houston.bcycle.com I might never use it because I have an awesome bike but it'll be great when people visit me and want to go for a ride with me. Awesome this is 4 blocks from my apartment. I too have a pretty good bike but this will be great for my non bike buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 IMG_0406.JPGI saw the big hole today, impressive.Shouldnt be long before the foundation and pilings are up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 2 cranes up in midtown now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 The crane as seen from my place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yesterday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) \ I came here looking for an ATM Edited June 23, 2013 by LarryDierker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Any photo updates? Great project with rail access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 This is from their facebook page a couple weeks back: Nothing has really changed since then - the project seems to be crawling along compared to everything else in the area. They did put up scaffolding for what looks to be a cinderblock elevator shaft and have brought some pallets of wood on site. My uneducated guess is that means they are almost done with the concrete work and will begin framing floors 2+ fairly quickly. Check out their facebook page if you want a laugh. To say the least, Broadstone knows exactly who its target audience is: https://www.facebook.com/pages/3800-Main-A-Broadstone-Community/128597873987384?ref=stream#!/pages/3800-Main-A-Broadstone-Community/128597873987384 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Earlier today: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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