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  1. Phase II? Proposed plat for East River Sec 3.
    18 points
  2. These are the kinds of projects that will really have an impact on our density and overall skyline. These smaller partial lot midrises that fill the perimeters of most other cities. For so long we have built primarily block size chunky tall buildings, but now maybe some of the quarter, half, and 3/4 size parcels of city blocks will get developed, which will give more diversity and density to the skyline. I think this is good.
    14 points
  3. Houston’s first Hispanic archive center moves forward, renewing advocates’ hopes https://houstonlanding.org/houstons-first-hispanic-archive-center-moves-forward-renewing-advocates-hopes/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024226_Newsletter_Hey Houston&utm_term=Houston
    14 points
  4. Today I parked in the TMC Helix Park surface lot. I walked around one of the sections of the Helix Park is it was just thrilling. Really amazing stuff here. The waterfalls are now active! Both of the water features are very cool! Mikyoung Kim Design does fantastic work. Some of the outdoor furniture is bright in colors, just like Levit Green. Very cool!
    13 points
  5. Prosed plat for Ion District Graduate Student Housing. Developer - https://tmo.com
    12 points
  6. The Madison Construction on the Madison is expected to start by the end of 2024 and possibly take two years. Plans call for two- and three-bedroom condos of 2,000 to 3,200 square feet. When sales begin in summer, prices are expected to range from about $1.5 million to $2.4 million. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/montrose-condominium-community-west-gray-retail-18893531.php
    12 points
  7. The Liebherr rower is finished, they were breaking down the AT crane of Cranemasters Inc. The operator on the blue and white Tadano RT 750 crane will be operating the tower crane for Keystone Concrete. My drone has an altimeter, I aimed the cross hairs on the very top part of the mast, it showed a height of 305'. The jib is high enough to clear the Cotton Exchange building and short enough to not hit the Catalyst or the Cambria hotel.
    12 points
  8. Midway breaks ground on CityCentre office tower anchored by Dow Chemical - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com) "Houston-based Midway has broken ground on what will be the latest addition to its booming CityCentre mixed-use development in west Houston. As the Houston Business Journal first reported in November, the new CityCentre Six office building will be at 903 Town and Country Blvd. When it is completed in 2026, the new building will include 308,000 square feet of office space, which will sit atop a nine-level podium parking structure. The building’s ground floor also will include about 12,000 square feet of retail and dining space. Midway also confirmed Feb. 23 that the previously unnamed anchor tenant for the building will be Dow Chemical, which leased 65% of the building for its Houston Dow Center. The Dow Chemical Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michigan-based Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), which has a major presence in the Houston area."
    12 points
  9. Took this yesterday (February 22, 2024). Some guy tried to stop me from taking the picture. I told him to go call a cop, which is a lot more polite than I usually am to people trying to stop me from taking pictures.
    12 points
  10. It was built like this on purpose, in case of flooding only the garage will flood and not the apartments. Same for the McKee because it's even closer to Buffalo Bayou.
    11 points
  11. https://buffalobayou.org/event/night-light-3/ RSVP sign up - https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/359715/calendar/2024/03/?flow=314839&full-items=yes
    11 points
  12. Jumping the tower crane at least two sections.
    11 points
  13. The FAQ on the website mentions that this stormwater vault will become a pocket park.
    11 points
  14. Looks like they are working on the 12th floor.
    11 points
  15. Long-term, my guess would be "completed at originally planned height." The basic summary is that there's potentially value in the project that another party could buy at pennies on the dollar depending on how things play out (if the developer is unable to get financing to finish). We have the tower crane still up. The site is secure and one would not expect any theft. The developer was self-financing and is estimated at about $100MM into the project. Thus far, the prime contractor, Hoar Construction, has filed a lien affidavit with a claim totaling about $38 Million. To date, Hoar Construction has not yet filed suit seeking foreclosure of its lien, indicating they are giving the developer a bit of time to try to get financing. Hoar would have records of work that's been done and work that's remaining and has an incentive to play nice with a potential lender or other party that might step in to complete the project. This is not a "black box" like the Heaven on Earth--where floor heights would not be appealing to modern luxury units anyways. However, Hoar can't wait forever to let the developer try to get financing. The latest date by which they would be able to file suit is November 15, 2024. Other subcontractors have also filed mechanic's liens against the property for their work. I candidly do not know whether Hoar's claim encompasses those amounts or not (they need to file the affidavits to protect their rights and don't just want to have to rely on Hoar). A couple subcontractors have already filed lawsuits. As time goes on, the developer will be faced with hard choices. An order of foreclosure would wipe out it's interest in the subject property and it would lose everything it put into the property. So, if the developer cannot get financing on its own and the process starts moving faster toward foreclosure, it has an incentive to sell the project (incl. the plans, permits, etc.) to another party at a hefty discount to pay its lienholders and try to salvage some value. It would lose a bit chunk of what's put in but might at least be able to to retain some equity that way. The purchase price would need to cover all lien amounts, however. If no buyer is interested at taking over above that amount, then it goes to foreclosure--I'm skipping the court process and getting an order for foreclosure on that, but that's where things would head. The buyer at foreclosure would end up owning the property without having to worry about any lien claims and could buy it at an even heftier discount. Procedurally, the process would be a bit messy getting there with all the subcontractors involved, but given the money, things would get worked out.
    11 points
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  17. This has been approved by Harris County Commissioners. This lot (that was recently demolished) along with the northern lot (grass field that also used to have a building on it) and the southern lot (currently has 7 story building on it) will all be apart of a Memorial/ Park. The project indicates that the 7 story building off San Jacinto and Franklin will be demolished. https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/government/2024/03/08/master-plan-approved-for-downtown-houston-park-to-become-lynching-memorial-site/
    10 points
  18. Building signage along Bertner is up. Bravo team!
    10 points
  19. Tellepsen, who has been working on this project for over a year now, was recently notified by the university that they were going to put the project out on the street to bid. Proposals were recently submitted by multiple general contractors and the project has not yet been awarded at the moment.
    10 points
  20. They were jumping the tower crane today. They use that weight to balance the jib while they jack the crane up. When they find the sweet spot they un bolt it and then use hydraulics to raise the upper portion of the crane. They then slide the new section in, lower the upper portion and bolt it up, repeat this process until they add all the sections they need. Traffic was jacked up trying to go south from Washington Ave. I too was in the on Shepherd heading southbound but I bailed out and found another route. Both Memorial Dr. and Allen Pkwy were shut down, one for the Rodeo Run and the other for the returning Trail riders back to Memorial Park after the Rodeo Parade. All the streets around lower Heights and north Montrose were a cluster f🤬kc.
    10 points
  21. Tillman's helicopter's rotors were turning so I didn't want to get too close, it did eventually take off.
    10 points
  22. My visit to TMC Helix Park this weekend. I must, continue, to say wow! What an amazing development. There are now information kiosks scattered around. The graphics appear to have a new 2024 TMC Helix Park Master Plan! The rendering indicates a bunch of parcels are outlined in orange. They are labeled as under construction, but I believe under construction just qualifies as a construction fence. One thing to note. The rendering still indicates the parking garage will, eventually, have a retail wing. The 4th park's water features are just, absolutely, incredible. Mikyoung Kim Design did an outstanding job here. The water fountain is cascading a curved steep. wow! Looking downward, the other side. Hard to tell but that's running water. Dynamic One. Just an awesome looking building!
    9 points
  23. Looks like it will be brick but the top two floors might be stucco.
    9 points
  24. Also, driving by today, I saw fresh utility markings (technical term: "orange paint stripes") on the sidewalks along Buffalo Spdwy.
    9 points
  25. Dow, a materials science company, will anchor the 320K SF, 19-story building in Midway’s west Houston mixed-use complex, CityCentre, Midway said in a news release Friday. “Dow's commitment as the anchor tenant has been a driving force behind the project's strong momentum and underscores the strong leasing demand for CityCentre office space, which remains 100% leased,” Chris Seckinger, vice president of investment and development at Midway, said in the release. “Their presence not only confirms the tower's status as a premier business destination but also reflects the confidence leading enterprises have in our vision for the district.” Dow leased a substantial portion of the building's office space for its Houston Dow Center, according to Midway. Houston Dow Center's current address is 1254 Enclave Parkway in the Energy Corridor, according to its website. https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/dow-to-anchor-forthcoming-office-tower-citycentre-six-123035
    9 points
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