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  1. Have we seen the FAA height yet? https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=392938124&row=299 735 ft with construction starting 02/21/2019! Overview Study (ASN): 2018-ASW-19191-OE Prior Study: Status: Work In Progress Received Date: 12/21/2018 Entered Date: 12/21/2018 Map: View Map Construction Info Structure Summary Notice Of: CONSTR Duration: PERM (Months: 0 Days: 0) Work Schedule: 02/21/2019 to 10/28/2021 Structure Type: Building Structure Name: Block 58 Point 1 FCC Number: Structure Details Height and Elevation Latitude (NAD 83): 29° 45' 40.40" N Longitude (NAD 83): 95° 21' 50.39" W Datum: NAD 83 City: Houston State: TX Nearest County: Harris Proposed Site Elevation: 45 Structure Height: 735 Total Height (AMSL): 780 Frequencies Low Freq High Freq Unit ERP Unit
    13 points
  2. More of Stanmore River Oaks https://www.virtualbx.com/construction-preview/houston-planning-commission-gets-look-at-four-apartment-projects/
    5 points
  3. Well, I for one am hoping praying and dreaming of a brand new "supertall" downtown that is higher than Chase Tower. Although 75 stories was pretty awesome in the early 80's, I think enough decades have passed for some forward thinking and very wealthy investor to take us to this next level that all the 3 largest cities in America bigger than Houston have already done. Don't get me wrong. This building will be spectacular and beautiful in it's own right, but it's probably considered more "infill" than anything else. What can I say, I do have huge expensive supertall dreams for this GREAT super city we call Houston !
    4 points
  4. Here you go. The crates behind the fence on the Capitol side have windows in them.
    4 points
  5. Exciting to see this area develop. Someone needs to knock down the Public Storage across the street next.
    3 points
  6. Probably in the Going Up section because it is going up. Isn't that what the Going Up section is for?
    3 points
  7. Dead on the money, but I think all of us are placing our own perceptions on who the target audience is. More appropriate would be to figure out who is the target audience with these stores (or the target audience HoustonFirst is trying to target). People stuck at a convention for a couple days, and or to busy to get out, but would probably like a quick taste of "Texas" offerings? Then these stores are the perfect fit for easy access to "Texas" offerings. Thats the mainstream for ya. As for TexMex, the place could seriously use a Torchys. EDIT: This is of course not to put down the work they have done to the convention center. Fantastic really. Lets just be real here. The convention center and the offers they are trying to put in there scream GENERIC TEXAS. Its a place literally designed to cast the widest net possible! These are the results we should expect, and frankly I'm ok with. Unless we think "Generic Texas" needs a significant refresh. EDIT2: In otherwords its what a corporation thinks "Texas" is. Which is interesting to think about really from their perspective. They are trying to pitch a vast net based on what a Corporation thinks Texas is.
    3 points
  8. I got my sh** in there lol jk 🤷🏽‍♂️ 😂😂😂
    3 points
  9. I'm guessing this building is around the same age or within the same time frame as the ole Exxon Building. Same look (International Style), and same materials (monolithic stone exterior) both are marble right? I can't remember if the Exxon buildings facade is also marble.
    2 points
  10. Sure. Indian-American structural engineer Joe Colaco was interviewed by Christof Spieler in Cite magazine issue 67 (which printed in Summer 2006) "Since at the time One Shell was the tallest building in Houston. the antenna was part of the program to take care of electronic transmissions. And we had to provide an antenna tube, which was close to 200 feet tall above the roof of the building. It was an extremely heavy antenna tube—six feet in diameter, with two inches of steel wall thickness tor the tube. And that was required not so much for strength as to control the sway of the antenna, which is required to prevent distortion of electronic signals. Well, it outlived its usefulness, and about three or four years ago, the question came up from the building manager, can we take it down? We spent quite a few months thinking how to take down an antenna tube that weighs almost one ton per foot off of the top of the building. And after a great deal of study, it was decided that it would be impractical to do it. The next alternative was to leave it in place, retrofit it, clean it up, take off all the rust spots, and so on, and then have it essentially painted and left in place..." As for CTBUH, what can I say? They still haven't noticed that they even need such a category, much less amended it officially, because they're really focused on their own growth. It only matters to a tiny handful whether CTBUH cares or not though. They specifically rank the 1776-foot 1WTC in NYC taller than the Willis Tower in Chicago despite knowing that everything above 1368' (or 1373' from a different entrance) on 1WTC is for broadcasting. They do this by saying that only feet 1777 through 1792 of 1WTC are used for transmission. Obviously that's a distinction that would apply to a lot of other rooftop masts whose antenna is only on the top of a pole, but Willis and others don't get the same pretend distinction. EDIT: since this post may attract people who nerd out about such things, does anybody happen to have a similar real height for the striking and not even FCC-licensed old disused mast atop the University Club in Tulsa? Just curious...
    2 points
  11. If completed this one will rank tenth. 910 Louisiana (One Shell Plaza) is in the top ten because CTBUH forgot to make a rule about spires that were once removable equipment but aren't anymore. Ever since Shell stopped using the mast downtown as a communications antenna, it has been an architectural feature solely, and therefore "counts as height" 🙄
    2 points
  12. Regarding Saltgrass, I am sure that Houston First isn't excited by the concept, but happy to have a tenant, who will probably be viable. It does seem like we should have a BBQ joint (I realize Bud's didn't make it, but Goode Company might. McAllister's was a chain but didn't have much curb appeal, IMO, for the high profile location. But, it was financially accessible. A more reasonably priced TexMex (compared to Pappasito's) also seems like a MUST on Avenida de las Americas. Maybe funky taco place could substitute. In the end, Saltgrass is fine...but not more than that. Just think Houston First should filter a bit more.
    2 points
  13. That should make it top 10 tallest in Houston (#9, I believe)
    2 points
  14. Houston has dense enough corridors for a complete light rail system in the inner loop with extensions to both airports (which isn't the same as a bus from downtown to IAH). You can have lines towards the west and southwest sides of towns. This isn't Houston 1985. With the location of the largest employment centers in Houston and the increase in density within the Beltway, it makes getting rail ridership here easier. The recent expansion was incomplete and doesn't show the full potential of the current lines. Would be a lot different if the University and Inner Katy lines were also complete at this point. I agree with those that say commuter rail would work best from the suburbs, especially since the trains could run more often throughout the entire day than the current Metro P&R system. Studies have shown that even BRT is less favorable to potential riders than rail would be. It's still a bus, just in its own lane. There's talk of autonomous buses from folks who don't want rail but we already have autonomous rail in the world. Hindsight 20/20 (or not since it was voted for by citizens but turned down by the mayor at the time), Houston should have heavy rail down most major freeways with limited stops until you reach the core and it could 17-20 hours a day.
    2 points
  15. Speaking of the "cult of preservation", I found this video that was posted over on the Nashville development forums, explains the current crisis they and some other places are going through:
    2 points
  16. Google streetview supports this - the panels were there in March 2008 and gone in September 2009, so Ike was the likely culprit.
    2 points
  17. I agree with the fact that Downtown is maturing with new restaurants. The population just needs to increase some more. I’m hoping that the The Shops at Houston Center redevelopment helps.
    2 points
  18. https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Randall-Davis-to-build-condo-project-on-Westheimer-13509227.php
    2 points
  19. I’m sure this will be unpopular but I think at least one suburban chain restaurant is exactly what is needed at the GRB for the same reason that in Times Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Navy Pier, the West End, the Riverwalk, etc, etc you will find an Applebee’s and an Olive Garden. The price point for Grotto and Pappadeaux is simply too high for the families that frequent Discovery Green on the weekend. There needs to be a familiar national brand targeted for $10/person instead of $20+. There are plenty of options for “in-the-know” foodies elsewhere, even in walking distance. The Convention Center restaurants will be successful based on volume. EDIT: I actually agree with Doc Loomy that Torchy’s for McAllister’s is a perfect solution.
    1 point
  20. Ross you don’t sound like you’re ready to learn as to why decentralization is the solution (obviously it’s the answer because it isn’t not the answer) and instead only want to waste server space. Thanks for letting us all know exactly what kind of person you really are. Matty: “Doc Luminaire, I have a stomachache.” Doc Luminaire: “Well we better remove your small intestine.” M: “Can’t we start with some antibiotics?” DL: “You obviously don’t work in this industry. Let me ask you a simple question: Is a bitter pill hard to swallow?” M: “Before you remove my small intestine can you explain to me why you think it’s the right solution?” DL: “Someone once told me a patient who thinks he’s a doctor has a fool for a patient. Please answer my question. Is a bitter pill hard to swallow? Or do I need to dumb it down? Do you think two wrongs make a right? Once you tell me that, I’ll tell you why I know removing your small intestine will solve the problem. Are you really here to fix your stomachache or waste the time of the entire medical community and space in my file cabinet?” M: “OK Doc maybe I’ll seek a second opinion.” Nurse Houston 19514: “Doctor, I’m still wondering why exactly you are recommending to remove Matty’s small intestine.” DL: “Nurse Houston, can you tell me why that isn’t the right decision? EDIT: I’ve heard another patient got their small intestine removed once.” M: “Get me the hell outta here.” DL: “Thanks for letting everyone know exactly what kind of person you really are.”
    1 point
  21. Haven’t had the time with the holidays to really get some pictures, but a lot has been happening. They have already started putting the new siding up and you can see the design really start to take shape. I’m liking it with the minor nitpick being the color. If they keep it how it is, it’s fine, but I’m hoping they paint it white or a lighter shade.
    1 point
  22. This is the former site of Mexican restaurant Casa Grande, and farther back it was Stuart's Drive-In. http://swamplot.com/casa-grande-on-n-main-st-isnt-just-closed-its-bank-closed/2015-03-20/
    1 point
  23. So, it is pretty clearly still removable. They just chose not to remove it. It seems like if the building owners were interested, they might be able to make a case to the CTBUH that the tube has over time become a permanent architectural element, but I'm sure the CTBUH doesn't go around the world scouting out masts, antennae etc. that might be eligible for reclassification.
    1 point
  24. Interesting. I see CTBUH lists it as 714' (architectural) and 1000' (height to tip) (which would make it a supertall). But they also still show it as 11th tallest in Houston. If they were counting it as 1000 feet, it would be the 2nd tallest building in Houston. Why would the mast no longer be removable? (FWIW, I don't think Shell ever used the mast. I believe the mast was used by various television and radio stations.)
    1 point
  25. Well I think this has more to do with the fact that it's part of the Landry's family of restaurants, so it's a local brand. Plus it's not like McAlister's wasn't a chain as well.
    1 point
  26. YES! Watched this recently. Its amazing how ridiculous it has gotten there. The failure to understand that new developments help assist in making more things available and affordable to more people. If new things are built then wealthier people will move out of the old then freeing up the old which then has to become cheaper to take in the new. I read an article that New York City was having a housing "crisis" (though I loath the term) and what do you know...as soon as new developments were allowed to go through rents have immediately begun to drop again.
    1 point
  27. Not once in 100 years has the area around 19th street had 700+ multifamily units and over a dozen restaurants/bars/coffee shops. 19th street was originally designed to be a commercial street that serviced the Heights with most people using the trolley or walking to get there. It is now becoming an entertainment destination for a city of 6 million people. 19th street has never been as dense as it is going to become in the next 5 years. And this is not an issue where a once dormant commercial street comes back to life in the Heights and has patrons parking on residential streets for the first time in decades. The development on 19th street will quickly turn into another Greenville Ave where all the parking lots are packed and people are driving all around the neighborhood streets looking for parking. There is enough land around 19th street to avoid that situation by putting in some structured parking. But that will never happen because we make parking an individual business owner responsibility and each business owner lines up for a break on the amount of parking they are required to have on site.
    1 point
  28. While sometimes this city puts business/development first to a fault, I rather take that then what is going on in San Fran, for example, where they can't build anything at all because of NIMBY's and the "cult" of preservation.
    1 point
  29. Saltgrass (See VII) https://www.houstonfirst.com/static/media/uploads/attachments/doc038096-b-12.20.pdf
    1 point
  30. For a metro area the size of of the state of Connecticut, bus is probably the only real mass transit option. You need dense corridors for light rail. We don't have that. What we do have are spread out suburbs and heavy traffic during rush hour. If anything, that argues for commuter rail instead of light rail. Are they even considering that? All i hear about are lrt and brt.
    1 point
  31. NIMBY's are the worst and it seems like the richer they are the worse they are. Drainage issues have to be the worst excuse they have considering most of these people are probably River Oaks residences with 10,000 sqft roofs with driveways and patios that are even larger.
    1 point
  32. Some of those panels started falling off and they had to reinforce the wall panels. I cant remember the exact reason. Perhaps a Hurricane.
    1 point
  33. Per Sarnoff - an announcement on the empty Bud’s space expected next week. But it another space has opened up: McAlister’s closed up shop. https://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/McAlister-s-Deli-closes-at-Avenida-Houston-13514969.php
    1 point
  34. i believe he meant "assy gases"... hanover is getting into the wastewater treatment game.
    1 point
  35. From the St. Joseph Medical building parking garage.
    1 point
  36. The last tower crane is coming down. The helipad is going to move to this roof when it's finished according to 2 Vaughn workers.
    1 point
  37. Off topic, but this is down the street from the site
    1 point
  38. Updated my little map of potential lots for development. AD9427DA-D401-4365-8D29-EEEE62E4B98F by David, on Flickr
    1 point
  39. Took the dog for a walk, the whole north side and part of the west side has been removed.
    1 point
  40. Wow. This is awesome news. Ever since the work to improve the front façade of the GRB was announced, I've wished that the same would be done to the "back side". This is even better than what I hoped for. This should add even more appeal to Houston as a convention destination, with convention planners that have overlooked Htown in the past.
    1 point
  41. Umm duh it's called investing. You think NY just came to be? Fade away how? The neighborhood was dead for almost 30 years. That wasn't enough for you? If this is such a downer for you then why the hell are you in a forum dedicated to seeing Houston grow? I never call people names but you sir are a moron
    1 point
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