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  1. The block 42 highrise is all residential and currently at 46 stories. This would take half the block (old HC parking garage).
    20 points
  2. I think the residential component is slated to be 40 - 45 floors. Hopefully they are tearing down the garage and close to a groundbreaking - this is becoming a dense residential neighborhood.
    14 points
  3. When I saw the Block 58 material, they had renderings of the Residential project and it appeared to be as tall if not a couple floors taller than Market Square Tower with a lot of glass. Still subject to change, but this was back in January.
    11 points
  4. correct. block 58 could have a mixed use component but office for certain. hines is incredibly active in houston right now.
    10 points
  5. Right so for background, I was able to review Hines Block 58 Marketing book that highlighted all on their new office project (Block 58) in great detail. On a few of the pages where they showed the impact on the skyline from different vantage points, they showed the proposed high rise on Block 42. The proposed high rise was clearly residential and looked to be as tall if not a few floors taller than Market Square Tower, with nearly all glass facing Market Square park. I have no knowledge of the project outside of these renderings - but the impact on the northern portion of our skyline was immense. Hopefully the filing of these plats are a good sign.
    10 points
  6. Getting ready for the In Bloom Music Festival https://www.inbloomfestival.com
    7 points
  7. Same here. While it was only preliminary drawings and everything is subject to change if/when this were to break ground, we must remember this is Hines. And if you look at the immediate area with 609 Main, Aris MS, MST and Capitol Tower, these are all of the highest quality in their asset classes and are doing very well. As we've seen time again, the Hines effect is real and we should expect this area to continue to reflect that.
    6 points
  8. I went to Craft F&B yesterday. They had 24 beers on tap and a list of cocktails. Good prices on the drinks. The food is well priced as well for this type of restaurant. $12 burger and the brick oven pizza is a little more. But you get a good size pizza for the price. I really liked the place and will be making many more trips. I walked the rest of the hotel lobby and conference area. It is extremely well designed with a ton of white marble. It is one of the nicest if not the nicest building I have checked out in Houston. The French place isn't really for me but had some nice looking pastries and coffee. The high end cocktail bar was nice as well. Props to Tillman for putting together a very nice and cohesive structure.
    6 points
  9. Subdivision Plat filed for Block 58 (former Chronicle building) and Block 42 (710 Preston Parking Garage). What's interesting is that Martin Fein is listed as the developer for Block 58 on the current planning commission spreadsheet. SubdivisionPlatPDF_1617-1750_Block 58_plat.pdf SubdivisionPlatPDF_Block 42 Inverstors LLC Plat_01.pdf
    4 points
  10. Paint is going up and the ground floor façade is being finished:
    4 points
  11. Any idea what the height was on the block 58 tower?
    3 points
  12. I just wish that while it was still there, that it had been planted to bluebonnets, and a few Texas longhorn cattle allowed to graze. Imagine the photo ops.
    3 points
  13. There have been no parking requirements downtown for a very long time.
    2 points
  14. As far as I know, Gerald Hines has an excellent track record of going through with his building plans. This will be outstanding. Good riddance to the HC garage.
    2 points
  15. Thank you sir! I didn't think Block 58 would be full residential. Seemed to be suited for office or mixed use office. This makes sense.
    2 points
  16. Wow... I really need to lower my expectations right now because they are sky high!
    2 points
  17. CRE - did you think the residential project will be on block 42 or on block 58? Your comment about tearing down the garage made me think perhaps this is 2 separate towers you saw? Both residential?
    2 points
  18. I’m not sure who said this, but I thought a groundbreaking was 4Q 2018
    2 points
  19. That is correct. Dixie is my dad's girlfriend. http://www.dixiefriendgay.com/
    2 points
  20. I almost feel like you guys all work in the same office sometimes.
    1 point
  21. so, are these blocks currently effected by the parking exemptions? Have the parking exemptions even been placed yet in downtown?
    1 point
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  23. So just for clarity, there are two towers, yes? block 42: 46 stories, all residential. block 58: skyscraper, office. Floors unknown. Just checking.
    1 point
  24. Be still, my racing heart. That'd be quite an addition, in and of itself. As to Block 58, I'm sure Hines is well aware of the proposed tower at One Market Square given that they were tied down in litigation regarding tunnel access for that site. I can't help but think Hines would want to ensure their building would make the bigger splash, even if One Market Square gets built. That gives me a sense of optimism for this site.
    1 point
  25. Ellen Cohen hosted her annual district C update meeting last night. Lisa Johnson, division manager of Parks/CIP related that the pocket Park (424 Westheimer) will go forward as planned with completion in 2019. This was good news as rumors circulated that it would be postponed and used as a staging place for COH machinery used in Lower Westheimer Renovation. Both of these projects were completely funded before Harvey. The lower Westheimer renovation will be pushed back a year.—- Many funds from COH projects were diverted towards Harvey stuff apparently—
    1 point
  26. This is making me happy to hear. Full block for Hines to play with on Block 58 so hopefully the ground floor interaction is substantial. Have you guys heard anything about the plans for Block 42?
    1 point
  27. Sign is still up. Even some images on the fence..
    1 point
  28. Interesting. The Southmore and Aris were both partnerships with Greystar.
    1 point
  29. Interested to know as well! There's been a lot of change on Durham and Shepherd recently
    1 point
  30. “A Gay Pair of guysput up a parking lotWith a pink hotel, a boutiqueAnd a swinging hot spot” I mean, who else, in the box of stereotypes that was 1970, would build this?
    1 point
  31. I've known Dixie since about 1990, when I showed her around the Blossom street, Washington Ave. and Shepherd area looking for property to buy. Don't see her very often but occasionally at art events. She is a great asset to Houston and her work is all over the country. Probably one of the most successful public art artists in Houston. Tell hr I said hi!
    1 point
  32. I believe that mural is by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay. Her work is also featured in a very large public arts project out at Intercontinental airport. She also did the three incredible 10 foot tall birds, 'Words Of a Feather", at the new library on Griggs east of MacGregor park. Her work is wonderful. Adds so much color to the park.
    1 point
  33. OXY HQ - Greenway Plaza https://archinect.com/URBinProphet/project/gensler-work Design A Design B Design C Design D Design E Design F Design G
    1 point
  34. The ballroom is gone and so are the townhomes on the corner of Yokum and Hawthorne.
    1 point
  35. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/03/12/tilman-fertittas-the-post-oak-hotel-now-open.html
    1 point
  36. But those posters were correct in that city actions play a huge role in how the landscape factors as an attraction. Just imagine if SF focused itself away from all the interesting scenery, and, instead, built wide suburban sprawl, chopping down all trees in sight along the way? Or imagine if Chicago and Miami built themselves well inland from their respective waterfronts? Without such connections and cohesions, the landscape wouldn't be able to radiate into the city vibe as strongly, and the resulting tourist appeal would be less dynamic. Houston's land may be flat like the Midwest, but that's where the similarities end. The Midwest does not have Houston's loblolly pines, live oaks, southern magnolias, etc. They cannot grow azaleas, camellias, bougainvillea, palms, etc that flourish in Houston. SF certainly has an attractive and world class location that aided tremendously in its tourist appeal. But I have zero doubt that Houston's landscape too can be advantageous to tourism. It just has to show and not tell.
    1 point
  37. Old thread, I know. But the article is highly spot on when it comes to the perception issues that Houston has. And this "missing media" gene plays a huge role in Houston's supposed lack of iconic landmarks: is it that the city truly is lacking in structures that could offer such integrity, or is it just a matter of the lack of exposure that ensured people never saw these landmarks? And by exposure, it goes well beyond media coverage of various forms (i.e. poems, songs, TV series, books, etc) to include connection with the urban fabric (to allow people to easily explore it). I'd imagine that many visitors to Houston don't even know that the San Jacinto monument exists, simply by virtue of how unconnected the site is with the city.
    1 point
  38. The outside of the building has some pretty cool lighting they're installing. Basically a LED line around every floor.
    1 point
  39. Oh, good. The Hindenburg will finally make it to Houston in 2035.
    1 point
  40. View of the Capitol Tower progress on the left (plus other buildings) from One Shell Plaza:
    1 point
  41. Pretty cool you got the same info a while back from the job postings but glad to see it confirmed and the renderings.
    1 point
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