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Looks like the tower crane is running out of room and will have to be jumped soon. Turner's Cut.

This building is now visible driving down i10!

So this is gunna be a pretty neat building, eh fellas?

We went both days, and it was great. The line for the big playground was about 10 minutes when we went (apparently they will have someone there monitoring the gates at all times). My kids loved the sand and water feature, which I think is unique to Houston parks (bring a change of clothes and towel for the kids). My only complaint is there are not many bathrooms, but the ones they have are very nice. Great addition to the park.

According to this website https://mmgrea.com/houston-4q23/ (@urbannizer shared in another thread) this lot is in the planning stages for a residential building, expected construction start date is 06/01/2024. I'm not sure how reputable this is, but thought I'd just share and get the conversation going. (also, couldn't find an existing thread for this lot, but if there is, please feel free merge)

First look at new renderings of Rothko Chapel's campus expansion (houstonchronicle.com) "On Wednesday, phase two kicks off with a groundbreaking ceremony. Over the next two years, Architecture Research Office and Nelson Byrd Woltz will manage the construction of the new Administration and Archives Building and the Kathleen and Chuck Mullenweg Meditation Garden in addition to a program center, guest house for resident and visiting speakers and fellows, plus a shaded, shared plaza."

Day 2 demolition progress.

This is said to be a mid-rise residential building. Check the data table below. https://mmgrea.com/houston-4q23/

The sidewalks are legit soo narrow, you have to walk in a single file instead of side by side if you're walking with someone...... I cannot stand this roach mayor. Are we not paying thousands of dollars in taxes for these services? Our infrastructure is legit crumbling.... we can't seem to fix the traffic problem because we're told we just need more roads, the actual roads are pothole infested and falling apart, the side walks are abysmal, we have 3 nice parks in the entire city. Now the mayor wants to budget cut on an extra foot or 2 on wider side walks????

There was an hour long wait to get onto the playground, with security controlling entry and exit. Was quite a big event this past weekend!

Some revisions to the design. https://xspacegroup.com/houston

In a turn of events, it appears Fertitta just bought this lot. So the possibility for phase II is back on the board now. the Equinox Hotel won’t happen though. That brand failed nationally. Covid finished it. It ended up being a one location hotel in NYC

The thing has TIRZ funding, sidewalks widened, drainage being improved... numerous wins. Even regarding "anti-car activism", no lanes are being removed. What is wrong with this mayor?

https://nrpgroup.com/communities/the-pointe-at-bayou-bend Leasing site - https://www.pointebayoubend.com

It's finished.

Ravenvolt is now doing the work. The fence is now covered. https://ravenvolt.com

Tilman Fertitta recently acquired 777 Post Oak Blvd, according to Houston Chronicle today: Fertitta announced Wednesday he closed on a... 176,779-square-foot office midrise at 777 Post Oak Boulevard, near his Post Oak Hotel...Fertitta bought the 2.28-acre property at 777 Post Oak in mid-March... There is also this speculation: The parcel’s proximity to River Oaks District could create future expansion opportunities for the upscale mixed-use development he bought in March for $450 million. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/tilman-fertitta-buys-uptown-river-oaks-post-oak-19408478.php

Tilman Fertitta recently acquired the 4702 Westheimer Rd and 0 Westcreek Lane parcels, according to Houston Chronicle today: Fertitta announced Wednesday he closed on a 3.4-acre site at 4702 Westheimer, near his newly purchased River Oaks District... The parcel’s proximity to River Oaks District could create future expansion opportunities for the upscale mixed-use development he bought in March for $450 million. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/tilman-fertitta-buys-uptown-river-oaks-post-oak-19408478.php

Funny, I drove by here yesterday and wondered what had happened to the proposed residential tower. I seem to remember a half sphere high rise shaped building by Ziegler Cooper or Genzler going there, but thought it was another of the here one day and forgotten the next. Glad to see it's still in the mix.

It would be the 43-story tower that's been planned there for a couple of years. That date is new though...

The whole Commons is really beautiful. Great addition to a pretty amazing park.

The whole area was extremely well done. We chose not to wait in the long line for the big playground, but my kid loved the little playground on the side with the big monkey

Last week, Granger's shared a photo of its new exterior signage. Granger's the latest HTX Restaurant Group concept at 1200 Binz. The eatery is located at 1200 Binz St, Suite 120. Our sign is up! We can’t wait to share our new space with you! https://www.instagram.com/p/C5q0S2BgJA2/

word on the street is that McCarthy got the bed tower and Tellepsen got the Central Plant / Parking Garage. Curious to see how this job evolves now that the Clark/Linbeck JV is out of the picture.

I stopped by for a site visit to check around. 5600 San Felipe Street: The residential development next door is called San Felipe Park, 5602 - 5640 San Felipe Street.

They factored in cost cutting.

The Moran CityCentre hotel undergoing renovations - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com) The Moran CityCentre's 244 guest rooms have been updated, and the transformed public spaces will debut in late summer, Midway said April 15. The goal of the project is to improve "the overall guest experience through a modern Texas-inspired aesthetic, state-of-the-art amenities and new food and beverage offerings," the company said.

Isn't the topic at hand the fact that the mayor is inserting himself into TIRZ plans to throw out a planned sidewalk improvement?

Columns going up for the crown.

The Wells Fargo Drive Thru is fenced off. Assuming demo will be coming shortly and then they will build the new Wells Fargo which will open the existing location to be repurposed.

Can they please do something with the unsightly former Kona Grill restaurant space?! that abandoned outdoor patio is in a sad state and makes the outside look horrible... i always said it would be the perfect place for a Common Bond or similar so access in the mall but also easy walk up access for those looking for a coffee or quick snack, salad or sandwich while on heavy foot traffic Westheimer... (and yes i know there is Starbucks down the street etc...) but this really would be a cool dine in and walk up location in my opinion!

According to a LoopNet listing, Cushman & Wakefield is still marketing 2121 Main St on behalf of the seller. The last update to the listing was in March. It's also not marked as being under contract. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2121-Main-St-Houston-TX/27469813/

February 2024:

I received this message from Cityliving this morning, and asked me to share it:

Hines' new Levit Green life sciences campus near Texas Medical Center adds tenant Apr 15, 2024 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2024/04/15/hines-levit-green-life-sciences-pranax-tenant.html Houston-based Hines has landed another tenant for Levit Green, a 53-acre life sciences campus near the Texas Medical Center. Pinehurst, Texas-based PranaX inked a lease for a 7,400-square-foot, turn-key lab space on the second floor of Levit Green’s Building 1 at 6420 Levit Green Blvd., Hines said April 15. PranaX’s business focuses on using exosomes, or membrane-bound extracellular vesicles, to confer regenerative therapies aimed at treating aging, inflamed and damaged tissue and organs. The company recently entered into a technology licensing agreement with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to commercialize exosomes as therapeutics, natural supplements and wellness products that can promote healthy aging.

A few points: Cityliving is within his rights to delete his images. They're his. Yes, it harms the community, but the law doesn't recognize harm to HAIF. It does recognize copyright infringement. Yes, it is possible for a photographer to get money out of an organization for infringement. I've paid the rent a number of times that way. You just have to know how to do it. Complaining on social media is no different than going into your closet and shouting at your shoes. Cityliving doesn't have "constant" deletions. He hasn't posted anything since February. His black boxes will be memories soon enough, as the threads move on. I'll let the moderators know they can remove the images if they come across them. But there's over half-a-million posts on HAIF, so a dragnet is not reasonable.

Oxy bought their site within the development.

I've been keeping an eye on this as I bike by on the trail -- I don't think its energized yet, last I saw they were working on the connection to the substation. FYI I think it is related to this project down at the TMC https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/news/1626

Saturday morning was very foggy.

Founded by Ima Hogg on May 15, 1929, Child Guidance Center Of Houston served children with mental health disorders in the Houston and Harris County area. Found this while browsing the Houston Public Library's Digital Archives. https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2299/rec/1