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Buffalo Bayou East Sector Master Plan event coming up soon: https://www.facebook.com/events/923104768033348/

https://www.virtualbx.com/construction-preview/houston-rice-university-proceeds-with-parking-garage-retail-building-for-the-ion-project/

'Strategic' Greenway Plaza-area property acquired by Houston-based real estate firm https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/10/22/strategic-greenway-plaza-area-property-acquired-by.html

Taken Monday afternoon.

https://hsuoffice.com/project/montrose-collective/

Talked with a Gilbane worker who said they are going to demo the 2 top floors on Wheeler and then add on and he mentioned they may add a parking garage catty corner on Fannin.

Source: http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/cullen-transformation-project.php Lots of details on this web-page, especially on the picture front

Being from third ward I think the groups in that area need to be real careful who they they into bed with. No one is saying dont help those in need. However you can not ignore that where this group has gone. Crime as jumped.. assualt. Vehicle break in, murder ( they had two killing just last year). The sanitation issues they created alone were staggering.

3rd Quarter, 2019: A net 157 units were absorbed in the CBD, while zero new units were delivered. (Assuming 1.4 people per occupied apartment, downtown added about 75 people per month during the 3rd quarter) 88.9% occupancy. (CBRE's reports can be frustrating at times. Last quarter they reported 90.3% occupancy. With additional net leasing and no deliveries, it's a simple mathematical certainty that occupancy would go up, not down...) The "Central Houston" market (downtown, Montrose/Museum/Midtown, Heights/Wash Ave., Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, and Med Center/Braes Bayou) delivered 918 new units during the quarter, with 869 units net absorption (for approximately 1,200 additional residents).

From their website.

Demolition pictures from today.

Greenbriar and N. Braeswood. They're replacing the bridge. Also making a new concrete walking path.

Live webcam: http://www.metronational.com/properties/in-development-9757-katy-freeway-residential-highrise Interior renderings:

1920 N. Braeswood has been issued a demolition permit.

"The property is 94% leased to a diverse roster of industry- leading, high-credit tenants with a 10.6 year weighted average lease term." Wow 94% leased... that's impressive... I didn't think it was that much.

If that design were built from scratch I wouldn't mind it, but knowing that there's a beautiful structure that lies beneath, I could never warm up to it.

The guy in the second to last photo is REALLY interested in that grass.

This looks really damn nice. Didn't see this one being built until now. Really hope all the parking lots around there can be transformed into towers.

Hospitals employ lots of doctors. Those doctors usually have offices close to their working hospital or who they're affiliated with and hence doctors, clinics or specialty practices have their facilities in them. Hospitals usually have their administrative offices in the towers also, so it wouldn't be odd for the need for more office space in a booming med center especially with the growth in research and related fields.

This past week they tore down the old gym and as of today the West Building is starting to come down.

If anyone wanted to go for the opening, you can get some swag. Kind of interested, so might walk over.

Originally posted July 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. More on the vision for 615 W Gray St in a recent article on Papercity Magazine's site. This article is about Steve and Hilary Ybarra, their work on 2132 Bissonnet and other projects coming soon: 2132 Bissonnet is not a one-off development in the neighborhood the Ybarras live in. This architect couple (Steve and Hilary met while both were studying at Yale University’s graduate school of architecture) already has bought lots in the East End (at 3501 Harrisburg Boulevard, right across from a light rail stop) and at 615 West Gray in Montrose. They plan to do mixed-use developments similar in scope to 2132 Bissonnet on both sites. Part of their vision revolves around the idea of showing what can be done with mixed-use developments built on a more modest scale (two to three stories). “We also talked about a new psychology for Houston,” Hilary says. “These mixed-use projects replacing the generic strip mall with a something a little more dense and a little more interesting.” “Houston has a lot of big developments,” Steve says. “You have River Oaks District. You have The Post Oak. Very large scale things. We’d certainly love to do something on that scale in the future, but for now we like focusing on smaller sites that — while not as large — have the potential to be the type of buildings that people will interact with more on a daily basis.” https://www.papercitymag.com/real-estate/steve-hilary-ybarra-new-houston-developers-2132-bissonett/

https://www.facebook.com/events/925114941204222/ "To demand that the developers sign a Community Benefits Agreement, we are establishing the Houston Coalition for Equitable Development without Displacement (HCEDD). All individuals, community groups, advocacy organizations, and supporting businesses/organizations who are interested in supporting this initiative are invited to attend."

Can anyone find that schematic of the project? https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/Project-to-cut-vehicle-lanes-add-space-for-14551230.php#photo-18477959

I think this is one of the threads that disappeared They are making slow progress - their original opening date in October won't be happening unfortunately https://www.nextseed.com/offerings/east-end-backyard https://www.facebook.com/eastendbackyard/ Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr

This thread was originally created June 27,, 2017. I'm reposting this because this post and other content from me are no longer available on the forum. The original thread is archived here (screenshot).

He's very tall. Nope. He just got mugged and thrown down the slope by the smiling couple.

I wish they could add some green space on top of the galleria with some restaurant/bars and some entertainment.

This. Being from the southside, when I roll through the area I always see two or three OGs with the backpacks walking in between the groups. I always check to see the homeless peeps' wrists for the hospital tag to see if the corner is packed that day because the local hospital released them after treatment. I used to work with homeless people, so you begin to notice the...patterns after a while. My boy runs outreach out there, its not the guys at the light by 59 that gives them trouble (they are pretty nice to the police actually), its the peeps by the Fiesta that they get tired of. So, in short, theres a host of problems. And yeah, dunno about affordable groceries with the way those groups treat that Fiesta by always milling around the outer part of the parking lot. I shop there sometimes, and outside of the occasional douche, its very neighborhood-y. Alot of older folks recognizing each other, asking about how they families are, have they been going to church lately, etc. Gonna be sad when it goes, its kind of a relic. I say all that to say: I don't think those kids have spent enough time in that area to really get to know it. Otherwise, their...requests would be more nuances.

Growing up my parents always told me the world would go mad one day. I always took it as an old wives tale, perhaps not.

The former Saint Nicholas School.

This was originally posted June 27, 2017 in the previous thread for Hollyfield Cleaners Building | 1731 Westheimer | Winlow Place . Although the information is outdated, it may be helpful to see what was previously discussed or shared before since the original thread and other content from me were removed. Archive link coming soon. Here are the proposed renderings for 1731 Westheimer (brochure) From Loopnet and Davis Commercial Building Size 5,000 SF Parking for Restaurant up to 4,200 sf Beautiful 1930’s Construction High Metal/Wood Ceilings 500 SF Patio Area

This was originally posted June 27, 2017 in the previous thread for Hollyfield Cleaners Building | 1731 Westheimer | Winlow Place . Although the information is outdated, it may be helpful to see what was previously discussed or shared before since the original thread and other content from me were removed. Archive link coming soon. The Westheimer Flea Market at 1731 Westheimer in Montrose (the old Hollyfield Cleaners building) is being redeveloped into a retail strip. Davis Commercial is marketing the property.

Originally posted n the thread for 3201 Allen Parkway | 3201 Allen Pkwy | Mixed Use. Although the information is outdated, it may be helpful to see what was previously discussed or shared before since the original thread and other content from me were removed. An archive link to the original thread is here. Originally posted by ekdrm2d1,, June 8, 2019 in the previous thread for 3201 Allen Parkway | 3201 Allen Pkwy | Mixed Use.

Originally posted February 16, 2018 in the thread for 3201 Allen Parkway | 3201 Allen Pkwy | Mixed Use. Although the information is outdated, it may be helpful to see what was previously discussed or shared before since the original thread and other content from me were removed. An archive link to the original thread is here. Proposed renderings of the repurposed Stages Repertory Theatre into a mixed-use from Houston Business Journal and leasing brochure: View from Allen Parkway: Reimagined historical Star Engraving building View from the corner of Rosine and D'Amico Street: Reimagined warehouse View from Rosine Street: Courtyard between reimagined historical Star Engraving building and warehouse

Was downtown today and I was awestruck at what is now visible! Sadly if it is true that it will be covered up once again, any architecture buff should make the trip to see this. The terracotta, sculptures, figurines or whatever they are called are so beautiful and seem to be pretty much intact. Perhaps the covering actually protected it. They were power washing it today. This (1101 Main) is not the Dollar Store that had the fire last week, that was the Dollar Store at 901 Main. Another clarification, the modernization with slip covers on some of the older buildings on Main did not occur in the 80's, it was more like the late 60's/early 70's. Examples were the original Carter Building at 806 Main (now JW Marriott Hotel). I can remember in the 1970's the building that now houses Holy Cross Chapel (905 Main) had a godforsaken ugly, tacky gold metal cage like covering with an even tackier picture of the San Jacinto Monument plastered across it. I believe the tenant of the building at the time could have been San Jacinto Savings or something like that? The original Krupp & Tuffly building from 1929 at 901 Main (the Dollar store fire last week) was absolutely gorgeous before it was "modernized with the blank covering. Check out how it originally looked: http://www.houstondeco.org/1920s/krupp.html If it's neighbor (now Holy Cross Chapel) could have been restored then why not 901 Main (unless last week's . fire made it no longer salvageable) and of course 1101 Main which we are now seeing what is underneath. I agree with what "dbigtex56" said - Can't the Landmark Society or Downtown District (or whatever those entities are called) approach the owner? Perhaps financial incentives could be made...or, permits denied? Maybe if the public outcry is strong enough? Or is this just wishful thinking of myself just like "dbigtex56"

Whatever happened to this proposal?

https://news.uhd.edu/president-shares-uhds-highlights-goals-for-the-future/

A McCarthy worker told me they were glass, my concern would be vandals.

Interior:

This thread was originally created February 16, 2018. I'm reposting this because this post and other content from me are no longer available on the forum. The original thread is archived here. 3201 Allen Parkway, site of the former Stages Repertory Theatre.

Originally posted October 5, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. 609 Main in downtown Houston is on the market. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing the Hines building on a site specifically for potential buyers. The site went live this week. On behalf of Hines, Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to present the generational opportunity to acquire 609 Main at Texas, a recently delivered, 48-story, trophy office tower and an icon on the Houston, Texas skyline. 609 Main (the “Tower”, “Building” or “Property”), measures 1,085,427 Rentable Square Feet (100,839 Rentable Square Meters). The property is 94% leased to a diverse roster of industry- leading, high-credit tenants with a 10.6 year weighted average lease term. 609 Main is the premier office address for premier tenants. 609 Main at Texas is a Class AA + trophy quality tower designed by Pickard Chilton and developed by Hines. It is set within the highly sought-after Main Street district of downtown Houston. The Building features best-in-class amenities including a flexible 300-person conference center and event space, a 6,000 SF state-of-the-art fitness facility and two rooftop gardens. The street level retail, including Prelude Coffee and Mendocino Farms, embraces the active live-work-play environment of the Central Business District. https://www.609mainhtx.com/

Upper Kirby skyline.

I like the south facing shades on the windows.

Any updates to this one? Permits were issued for the new school along south main earlier this week. http://www.cohtora.houstontx.gov/ibi_apps/WFServlet.ibfs?IBIF_webapp=/ibi_apps&IBIC_server=EDASERVE&IBIWF_msgviewer=OFF&IBIAPP_app=soldpermits&IBIF_ex=sold_permit_d&CLICKED_ON=&PN=17025148&PT=13 Project No: 17025148 Date : 2018/05/09 00:00:00 USE : (EPR) 38,OOO SQ FT NEW SCHOOL 1-1-2-E/A3 Owner/Occupant : *ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL Job Address : 12115 MAIN ST 77035 Valuation : $ 7,200,000 Permit Type : 13 FCC Group : Schools & Other Educational Bldgs Buyer : MICKELIS LESLIE Address : 12320 BARKER CYPRESS 60213 77429 Phone : (713) 539-3143

Some more detail on this in a recent HOK publication - nothing new in terms of those renderings (despite the super-imposed image of downtown instead of the medical center!), but the 2nd page has some additional description about their concept https://issuu.com/hoknetwork/docs/hok_master_planning__landscape_arch/126

Mixed use development in the medical center? That main tower is huge! Supertall? Could this be that big mixed use project we've been hearing about?