ricco67 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Got any additional info on this?I was always wondering what they were planning on doing with that tower. the location for it sucked and I always wondered why they didn't put it near the edge of the property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Are you talking about this piece of land?I don't see any other land that it could be.http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Houston,+TX,...p;z=19&om=0And if so, it doesn't look like many apts could fit onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nope. sorry, that was downtown. We're talking closer to the montrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) Here it is. Google map is stupid for some reason. If you click on the link, it takes you to the location I saved and then goes to downtown. I don't know why.Sorry Jax, but here's the live link: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...2&encType=1 Edited January 28, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KinkaidAlum Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 If I remember correctly, this was Papa Farb's son who purchased this land. He plans on building an upscale apartment community with a garage across the way attached via skyridge. The project was dubbed CitiPlace when it was first announced.If my memory is correct, you can see some of the townhome communities he's developed here, www.farbhomes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) theres a thread or two about this project in the midtown forums.for clarification, its harold farbs grandson.long story short:it will be built on 3 parcels, parking garage will be wrapped by the main building, pool on top overlooking downtown (while hopefully somewhat hiding the phone tower) , and rents are projected to be about $1.50 psf.edited to add midtown forum links here and here (gave details in post #23) Edited January 29, 2008 by houston-development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks, HD. Both links are the same though.Combine threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 metamorphose and purge?It just doesn't "Sing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Both links are the same though. i fixed them.. sorry, coffee hasnt kicked in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Two of the topics merged. The other was about Webster/Brazos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The construction you see is a Midtown TIRZ project...updating utilities/water/streets/etc. They currently have Helena and Baldine ripped up. From what I know about the Farb project, they are eventually planning the midrisde apartments mentioned above. They were unable to negotiate out of the cell tower lease, therefore the building will "surround" the tower. I've also heard this project is delayed behind higher margin projects they have planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Man, I wonder how long that tower lease is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALaw Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Man, I wonder how long that tower lease is.Primary term of five years, with five options to renew for additional 5-year terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 From what I know about the Farb project, they are eventually planning the midrisde apartments mentioned above. They were unable to negotiate out of the cell tower lease, therefore the building will "surround" the tower. I've also heard this project is delayed behind higher margin projects they have planned.um....he is not doing a midrise, its a 4-story project.the cell phone tower will be enclosed by the 6 level parking garage, which will be wrapped by the main building. the top will be seen but hes designed it so focus will be diverted elsewhere. he gave up trying to negotiate several months ago.it was delayed due to the architects, not because of "higher margin projects". he has a couple of townhome projects and that margin is ABSOLUTELY nothing compared to this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rci2145 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Anybody know when they will actually start construction? Estimated completion date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTexas Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 There seems to be some action in the past week. A large ground billboard, painted black now, has gone up. I imagine they will advertise the new mid rise if that is still happening. Today, they've been putting up a fence around the two parcels of land next to each other. Anybody have any new information on whether the mid rise is still the plan for this property? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i think that billboard is the same one he had up before (for information, please call..) they knocked down the fence.hes planning on breaking ground in the next 60-days and allegedly has financing.and its not a midrise, its 4-story wrapped around a parking garage with 2 out-parcels that will be connected via sky bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i think that billboard is the same one he had up before (for information, please call..) they knocked down the fence.hes planning on breaking ground in the next 60-days and allegedly has financing.and its not a midrise, its 4-story wrapped around a parking garage with 2 out-parcels that will be connected via sky bridges.Definitions of what constitutes a "midrise" are hazy. You're correct that Farb is planning a four-story wrap, but in the spectrum of descriptors (low-rise, midrise, highrise, skyscraper), a lot of people--including professionals--consider this to also be a midrise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Billboard pic attached...sorry for the low res. They've since addeded a covered chain link fence are the property. Given the placement of the billboard, I would imagine a rendering/advertisement for the complex. Looking forward to the ground breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Maybe we should make it mandatory that all HAIFer's carry a camera (whines for a moment at his camera-less situation) for pictures around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Definitions of what constitutes a "midrise" are hazy. You're correct that Farb is planning a four-story wrap, but in the spectrum of descriptors (low-rise, midrise, highrise, skyscraper), a lot of people--including professionals--consider this to also be a midrise. since when did people in our profession start calling 4-story stick product a midrise? geeze, next thing you know people are going to start over-using the term "luxury living", even for C product. ooops, too late, they already do... Billboard pic attached...sorry for the low res. They've since addeded a covered chain link fence are the property. Given the placement of the billboard, I would imagine a rendering/advertisement for the complex. Looking forward to the ground breaking. thanks for the pic. i drove by there on tuesday evening and nothing was there, so that must have gone up afterwards. Edited March 28, 2008 by houston-development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 since when did people in our profession start calling 4-story stick product a midrise?Hell, HAR classifies any condo project that is four stories or higher as highrise. Planners, architects, consultants, politicians, and media also throw around 'midrise' liberally. And as you pointed out, marketing materials just lie outright about various things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rci2145 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Is this project ever going to get started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Is this project ever going to get started?all i can really say is there may be a change of plans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 all i can really say is there may be a change of plans...Scale up or down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rci2145 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 all i can really say is there may be a change of plans...A trendy commercial development with a large underground parking lot would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTexas Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A trendy commercial development with a large underground parking lot would be nice.I found a little info on "CitiPlace"....looks like Farb has placed a bid for construction. This link details the number of units and square footage.http://www.davisbros.net/citiplace.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 While talking it out with a few people, it seems that apartment building might be increasing since getting into a home is probably getting a bit harder and probably will remain so for at least a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTexas Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Recent signage on McGowen @ Bagby seems to suggest that Farb is ditching the "Citiplace" idea and selling the properties (3) around this intersection. How about a nice big park!!!??? Unfortnately, the property is too valuable and that idea will surely not go through. I imagine, in the end, we will see townhomes there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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