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  1. downtownian
    the site is listed for sale on loop net
  2. downtownian
    With all the other options in a 2 block radius, I don't think i would ever eat at that chipotle.
  3. downtownian
    I was just walking that path for the first time today and thinking the same thing... but at dusk
  4. downtownian
    If it wasn’t for the garden on top, I would have guessed that was a mall with the taller building in front an anchor department store.
  5. downtownian
    Frank's pizza is staying open. Just frank's backyard is closing. Hard Rock Cafe downtown is closing too: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/04/01/hard-rock-cafe-to-close-downtown-houston-location.html
  6. downtownian
    I guess they didn't get the memo that it's East River. Definitely not a bayou
  7. downtownian
    El Segundo Swim club, bumpy pickle, if that brewery ever gets built
  8. downtownian
    East End coffee plant sells for $10 million as plans continue for Buffalo Bayou redevelopment https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chron.com/business/real-estate/amp/East-End-coffee-plant-sells-for-10-million-15027128.php
  9. downtownian
    It wouldn't bother me if this also put 5,000 units in river oaks.
  10. downtownian
    You can’t get a certificate of occupancy or health department sign off to open without bathrooms, fully functional bar etc. which takes a long time.
  11. downtownian
    I like how they pick up bits of everyday life like someone doing an instagram photo shoot on top of Market Square Tower at 9:00 and a tow truck taking away a car at 9:20.
  12. downtownian
    Not a fan of giving huge subsidies to outdated and out of fashion corporate hotel chains. W's had a cultural moment 10-15 years ago but don't seem relevant anymore. Wish it was a boutique by a well respected hotelier or giving tax breaks to local small businesses.
  13. downtownian
    I would reverse Stage 4 and Stage 5 (do stage 5 first because it is bayou adjacent while Stage 4 does not front water).
  14. downtownian
    Think some of the interior renderings in this article are new: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/home/design/article/The-Preston-will-bring-progressive-modern-design-14826099.php
  15. downtownian
    Was hoping they would go with a Houston architect and Schaum / Shieh who were a finalist. I really like their Transart Foundation building on Alabama.
  16. downtownian
    Agree - Pennzoil is beautiful. Little disheartening to see the vacancy so high.
  17. downtownian
    The reports are quarterly. The next quarter ends Sept-30 and then it takes them a while to write up the report so mid/late October.
  18. downtownian
    According to page 12 of the below, Mia Bella is opening at the Star. Hope it’s not the beautiful space that Benjamin’s would have taken: http://www.downtowndistrict.org/static/media/uploads/attachments/downtown_market_update_2019_q2.pdf
  19. downtownian
    Q2 downtown report is up. Highlights: -residential occupancy of 90.3% up from 86.8% at beginning of quarter. Increase due to strong seasonal demand. Houston average is 90.2% -average rent of $2.03/sf compared to Houston average of $1.18 -Bank of America Tower is 88% leased http://www.downtowndistrict.org/static/media/uploads/attachments/downtown_market_update_2019_q2.pdf
  20. downtownian
    Yeah, think it was Humble Tower Apartments with 82 units
  21. downtownian
    Also, the Great Southwest Building was originally going to be renovated into apartments but then there was an ownership change and it is now a Cambria Hotel. https://www.hotel-online.com/press_releases/release/brief-report-historic-downtown-tower-could-become-luxury-hotel-by-2019/
  22. downtownian
    I strongly prefer residents to hotel guests downtown. Creates a more vibrant neighborhood and community. I like hotel development downtown but would never want to see a residential building flip to hotel.
  23. downtownian
    I agree that it is cool but game changer is a little overstated. People could do that at the JW across the street ($189 / night) or the Club Quarters ($130 / night) compared to this at $129 / night. Plenty of other boutique hotels around Main Street as well with a lot closer to the central bar area.
  24. downtownian
    Most recent downtown report states "609 Main at Texas is over 80 percent leased". Page 3 of the link: http://www.downtowndistrict.org/static/media/uploads/attachments/downtown_market_update_2019_q1.pdf
  25. downtownian
    Yes, it's strange. My personal accountant is in the building. I was initially surprised because I thought the building would be full of major corporate tenants.
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