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  1. Not at all. That is in fact the correct way to feel about it.
    7 points
  2. HAR listing for renting one of the PH units: https://www.har.com/homedetail/3411-yoakum-blvd-ph3501-houston-tx-77006/15128795 $11,207/month This next one might be common area?
    7 points
  3. The website is now live: https://www.liveatforth.com/ Edit: Well... "live" is generous, as it barely loads, but they have an online presence! Some finds:
    4 points
  4. Promised my wife a shopping trip to the new Target when she gets home from work today. I'll take some pics and report back.
    4 points
  5. I walked by today. The forma that separate dog park part from rest of park are laid along with the beginnings of a fence 10” or so from brick 2 story wall of apartment next door. That apartment brick wall was never part of any plan proposal but now thatI see it as a backdrop of the park fence! And eventually the porch swings that will be installed.........I wish the owners of Apartment could have been contacted and proposed a huge mural courtesy of PWE; something bright that could have “ told” the story of history and future of that space in that part of Houston. alas now I can only hope for some urban guerilla vine plantings to add a bit more green to the park. Lol
    4 points
  6. DC Partners Targets Mid-2021 For Opening Of The Allen Lifestyle Pavilion Construction of The Allen, a $500M mixed-use development overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park near Downtown Houston, is well underway. The project, situated on 6 acres at the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street, broke ground in November. Eventually, the site will hold a 34-story tower with 99 luxury condominiums and a 170-room hotel. A lifestyle pavilion is also planned for the property and will be the first part of the project to deliver in 2021. Developer DC Partners CEO Roberto Contreras told Bisnow that the main construction of The Allen Lifestyle Pavilion will be completed by the first quarter of 2021, and tenant build-outs will then commence. The pavilion is expected to open to the public in Q3 2021. The 62.1K SF building will include retail and a ground-floor restaurant with a patio overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, a two-story fitness club, and a rooftop restaurant and lounge area with views of Downtown Houston. The pavilion was 80% pre-leased prior to construction, and leasing for the remaining space is underway. Completion of the hotel and residential tower will take longer. That part of the development is slated for completion in the first half of 2023, the developer confirmed. The Allen is the first mixed-use project in Houston that features both condominiums and a hotel since the Four Seasons hotel in Downtown Houston was completed in 1982. The hotel will be overseen by Thompson Hotels, a boutique subsidiary company of Hyatt Corp. The Thompson Houston hotel will occupy floors 1-15 of the tower, while condos will fill floors 16-34. By building The Residences at The Allen, DC Partners is aiming to cater to the underserved luxury condo segment of the market in Houston. The company told Bisnow that so far, 20% of units have been sold, mostly to Houston-based buyers. One-bedroom condos start at $563K, while penthouses start at $2.4M. The Allen is one of several new infill developments underway in the Buffalo Bayou/Montrose area that are expecting to bring further residential and retail density to the already-popular inner-Houston neighborhood. The site includes a 2.9K SF sales center, which showcases two full-scale kitchens, two bathrooms and a walk-in closet. Customers are able to do walk-throughs of prospective condos using virtual reality software and select custom finishes from an array of samples. G.T. Leach Construction is the general contractor for the development. HOK led the site plan and architecture, while interiors for the hotel and the condos were designed by Abel Design Group. TQ RED and Westmont Hospitality Group are investors in the project. Contact Christie Moffat at christie.moffat@bisnow.com
    3 points
  7. We are pleased to announce the opening of Carmen Herrera's Estructuras Monumentales in Buffalo Bayou Park! This spectacular outdoor exhibition by one of the world's most important living artists features four newly-created sculptures that were first envisioned nearly five decades ago. Estructuras Monumentales is the 105-year-old Herrera's first public art exhibition in Houston and only the second time that these large scale works have been presented globally. Organized in partnership with the New York City-based non-profit Public Art Fund, Estructuras Monumentales was first presented at Manhattan’s City Hall Park in 2019. This major survey exhibition offers Houston audiences a powerful and reflective experience that celebrates the full breadth of Herrera’s work in three dimensions. Concurrent with this exhibition is a showing of Herrera’s works at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Now through April 23, 2021, you can visit these vibrant, larger-than-life Estructuras at the Fondren Foundation Meadow in Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway at Gillette Street) along with the Park's permanent sculpture, Henry Moore's Spindle. The five sculptures together are reflective of our Artful Anniversary, the fifth anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park!
    3 points
  8. Bugging CMs and maybe even Shelia Jackson Lee's office. I know many are triggered by the mention of SJL. But if there are federal funds available in a new stimulus bill, SJL is pretty good at bringing home the bacon. If this goes through the usual capital improvement process, it could be a decade before it gets replaced.
    3 points
  9. This makes me sick. That bridge was such an important connector.
    3 points
  10. Am I a jerk for hating that dumb clock tower?
    3 points
  11. Hi! I drove by this morning after fixing my jeep airbag recall situation (yay me! haha) and there were lots of cars...so driving through the parking lot i see the sign that says Open Oct 25th but then i see a lady coming out with a basket and tons of halloween stuff etc... so i say hey how did you just get to shop in there today and she said oh they are doing a soft opening! so sure enough, despite all the signs saying Open Oct 25th, it is indeed open and while it feels more intimate (perfect for this area/Montrose), it is super bright and nice! everyone was really friendly that worked there saying hello and welcome too! congrats to montrose...so happy for you guys!
    3 points
  12. The Allen high-rise project marks construction milestones The $500 million mixed-use project The Allen has marked two construction milestones: completion of the foundation core for its hotel-condo high-rise and the topping-out of its lifestyle pavilion, developers DC Partners announced Oct. 9. The four-level, 62,000-square-foot pavilion is scheduled be ready for tenant move-in by the first quarter of 2021, while the high-rise is expected in 2023. The pavilion is 80% leased, according to the news release, and will include a fitness club; rooftop dining with views of Buffalo Bayou Park; and retail and restaurant spaces. The Thompson Hotel will take up the first 15 floors of the high-rise, and The Residences at The Allen will take up floors 16 through 35, offering 99 condominium residences, 17 penthouses and a rooftop helipad "engineered to accommodate drone deliveries and transportation of the future," according to the developer. The residences are 20% pre-sold, according to DC Partners. https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/development/2020/10/21/the-allen-high-rise-project-marks-construction-milestones/?type=article&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter_article
    2 points
  13. Rodney Ellis is an avid cyclist and supporter of the local bike trails. Contact his office too even though it's not in his precinct. Maybe he can influence Judge Hidalgo to send some funds toward bridge replacement. Also, if HCFCD is doing any work on that channel, it may have been due for replacement in the future.
    2 points
  14. There's a tub in the master bath. It's the oval near the left wall.
    2 points
  15. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Glenwood-Cemetery-prepares-for-its-next-life-15660768.php#photo-17741498 Glenwood Cemetery, the historic resting place of some of Houston’s most famous figures, has long been a local tourist destination for those interested in history, nature or just a place to stroll on a nice day. When COVID-19 shut down most of the city earlier this year, Glenwood became even more of a haven for Houstonians who flocked to the 88-acre cemetery after weeks of being trapped in their homes. “We saw an exponential increase in the amount of traffic — mothers with strollers, husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, all walking casually through the cemetery,” Richard Ambrus, Glenwood’s executive director, said in a recent web presentation updating cemetery stakeholders on pre-COVID planned improvements to the property at 2525 Washington Ave. near the edge of downtown. The central focus of the improvements is a 12,000-square-foot facility that will house administration offices, cemetery archives and a gathering space with a catering kitchen that will be able to accommodate up to 150 people. The future Center for Glenwood will be built in place of an old maintenance facility near the entrance that was relocated and rebuilt. Both buildings will provide parking. Construction is expected to begin next year on the cemetery center, which was designed by Dillon Kyle Architects. “The impact of the building is going to be tremendous,” said W. Temple Webber III, chairman of the capital campaign. “We’ll be able to engage the community with programming and grow our constituency.” About $9 million has been raised or pledged towards the project’s $15 million goal, Webber said. Glenwood was established in 1871 and now has more than 24,000 interments. Its most notable occupants include Bob McNair, Denton Cooley, George Hermann, William P. Hobby and Howard Hughes. Glenwood’s lush garden-like grounds and narrow, winding roads attract hundreds of people each week. Prices for burial sites have risen to as high as $50,000 for a waterfront lot with skyline views. The little 1888 cottage that has housed administration offices for years will likely be repurposed as a chapel or auxiliary meeting place. nancy.sarnoff@chron.com
    2 points
  16. This one will be delayed at best. The budget vs. cost to build is not close at all. They have asked GT Leach to provide a cost but I can't see how they would be able to come close, even considering they are known for cheap building practices.
    2 points
  17. That makes sense. And if there's an uptick in crime, try slipping your neighbors' dogs some mild laxatives as a precautionary measure.
    1 point
  18. That area has always been the no-man's-land (or Berlin Wall, if you prefer) of Houston. The only accommodations for crossing the bayou are either distant or strictly reserved for auto traffic (as in the case of the Studemont bridge -see photo). Biking a mile or two out of your way may not be a major inconvenience but for pedestrians, it's a killer. All I can say is this is what happens when a city is built on the cheap. It eventually comes back to bite us in the butt. https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7781025,-95.3873417,3a,75y,359.44h,95.57t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sLHEtm_RnVkm5GFkYEK6Wsg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
    1 point
  19. awesome! and remember there a BIG reader board stand up signs right at the entrance saying Open Oct 25th...but they ARE open! I even told the manager at the entrance that waved me on in that the sign was up and he said "Yeah that is our official opening day but for now we are doing a soft opening" and while that makes no sense to me to leave the sign up, maybe they don't want it to be toooooo busy so they can slowly train people? anyway, Have fun! I love me some Target!
    1 point
  20. AUGH!!! Why no bathtubs? 3 bathrooms and no tubs???
    1 point
  21. Wow, that's quite a change from a month ago.
    1 point
  22. "Change is in the Air!" Suggests that there will be some height to the change.
    1 point
  23. The top rendering is old design concept. This has a rendering from inside the pool area.
    1 point
  24. The website boasts "18,000 SF of retail space for a restaurant and café. On-site amenities will include a rooftop pool, fitness center, yoga studio, resident coworking space, and a sky lounge with views of Downtown Houston." I suppose it's possible that the 18,000sqft are split by both street faces. Also, I noted that the former Alamo Tamales building now has "Live at Forth" drawings all over.
    1 point
  25. Soccer at Sundown by Russell Cardwell, on Flickr
    1 point
  26. I guess COH/PWE must have anticipated many people walking around at all hours and having their dogs with them. We were told those Park visitors with their canine friends Utilizing the dog park would act as a passive safety measure. Alas there was little faith in nearby residents remembering to regularly water plants so COH/PWE nixed the idea of flower planters.........sigh
    1 point
  27. These kind of takes are my favorite on HAIF, discussing the architecture of a park. I love the Lamp posts with the hanging lantern but the brick they are on, not so much. If we're talking taking in motifs from the surrounding homes, then yeah, alot of the houses closer to 59 have older looking brick in them. Is there such a thing as distressed looking bricks? They shoulda used that. If there really are some porch swings, that is v montrose-y based on the surrounding homes lol. And the gazebo being to the side, and not directly in the middle is a weird, but then if you think of connectivity and allowing people to stroll through the park, it makes sense. It help the gazebo be a little more private. Having the park be well lit is smart because in Montrose you have people walking around at all times of day. I really like it, seems like a lot of thought went into it and it will serve the community well. When do we get to play here? 😁
    1 point
  28. Holy bananas how did I miss all of the updates to this thread over the last 3 months. I always thought that the small room sizes in this property may be a challenge, but it would be fantastic to add some pricing variation to downtown (and even Midtown). Based on room size, a hotel makes the most sense, but this area needs residents and not temporary guests imho. People that can take advantage of the YMCA next door and if the NHHIP and the city develops the land the Pierce Elevated land into parks or whatever, that there are more residents that are nearby. You have to think that the new BRT lines connect with the downtown transit center, so this might be one of the best transit-connected blocks in the city. Could be direct BRT to the Galleria/HSR/IAH, direct LRT to NRG/Med Center/UHD and LRT->BRT/LRT connection to TSU, UH, the other sports stadiums, etc.
    1 point
  29. Sure, but there are less lame ways to do that. Although I'll hold my final opinion until it's actually complete, it honestly seems like it's more meant to reflect some people's perception of the history neighborhood rather than its actual specific history.
    1 point
  30. Pool area. Forget to add that after I left from taking this pic I found a guy's wallet in the parking lot of the Pronto Cucina. Everything appeared to still be in his wallet. After my ride I logged on to Facebook and looked him up, sent him a message about it and for him to contact me. He did and we met up at my place and I returned his wallet, he was very grateful, I told him to Pay it Forward.
    1 point
  31. Just to fill in a little additional information gleaned from the Downtown TIRZ meeting: It sounds like Phoenix has the building under contract, but has not yet closed on it (as of mid-August). They are working with consultants etc to try to come up with best mix of units/pricing. The initial plan as shown above was mostly micro and studio units and a mix of affordable and market rate. They are looking at increasing the number of 1 bedroom units and also possibly increasing the percentage of affordable units. They are aiming to minimize the amount of "ask" from public bodies, hoping to not ask for any (other than HUD financing based on affordable housing and Oppportuniy Zone tax benefits). Yes, it is an Opportunity Zone project. (Contrary to the implication above, just being in an Opportunity Zone does not make a project an Opportunity Zone project; but this one is.) They are definitely addressing the student housing market. They specifically talked about it being an ideal location to provide housing for students at multiple area universities (UH-D, UH, Rice, TSU, St Thomas), Medical Center employees, downtown employees, including hotel employees...
    1 point
  32. Tower crane is not being jumped this weekend like I was told by a worker. The city was doing sewer work all around this build and might have affected the jumping of the crane.
    1 point
  33. I keep coming back to this thread thinking someone finally posted the renders or the model.
    1 point
  34. Sorry for the delay. Here are some pics from One Park Place on 9/27.
    1 point
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  36. Texas Tower making the first of many appearances at Minute Maid Park.
    1 point
  37. To be fair, HAIF's entire Venezuelan contingency will likely back you up.
    1 point
  38. As of this writing, you have 4,705. With that level, you can recommend demolishing the Menil, Williams Tower, the BOA Center (heck, even a Whataburger) and receive polite discourse. I have 337. I can barely recommend demolishing a Citgo gas station...
    1 point
  39. Rather than crossing myself, kissing St. Chris, taking a deep breath, and diving into the Studewood Death Race, my recommendation is to continue down White Oak and pick up the trail to downtown either from Michaux or directly off of White Oak a couple more blocks further on down.
    1 point
  40. CoH has some COVID relief funds that they have to spend by the end of the year. I wonder if they can use some to provide for this social-distancing approved method of transportation? This is what I got from them 6 days ago when I asked: So pretty much in line with what you heard. Sigh
    0 points
  41. I called the parks board and asked for an update on when this bridge will be opening back up. I was shocked to learn that it has sustained major structural damage and will need to be replaced. On top of that, there's no funding for a new bridge, so it's not opening back up for a long, long time. If you're wondering what you can do about this, contact your councilperson and ask for discretionary funds to be diverted to this project.
    0 points
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