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Thanks Downtownian!
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I agree, I seem to remember people saying a few years ago that oil would never go back under $100 again.
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Really? I wonder why Finger would not go for the incentives. Are there strings attached?
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I would call this a transformational project for Houston. I love the vision, and the execution. It might even make me become a member of the museum again.
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That's what she said
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This is one of my favorites projects going on right now, especially bc of what they're doing to ADLA and making the ground level of the GRB so people friendly.
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This will be a great addition to the area This will be a great addition to the area
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Market Square Tower: 40-Story High-Rise At 777 Preston St.
fernz replied to Urbannizer's topic in Downtown
It's possible to have a solid wall but it would be rare. Single-loaded corridors significantly drive down the efficiency of the building and make per-unit costs too expensive. There will likely be units facing the gargae. On-site employees will live there, and the rest will be used to advertise lower entry prices.- 1,893 replies
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Good points. I guess it depends what recently and renovated actually mean. If the buildings got new paint and carpet 4 years ago, they are toast!
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GreenStreet: Mixed-Use Development At 1201 Fannin St.
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I would love to see one in Midtown
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Yes, I agree taller buildings have stronger bones and take longer to build. That does not mean all office towers take longer to build than residential. The added time caused by the higher live loads is offset by the added amount in interior build out. Another obvious point to consider is floor plates. These days, a 25,000 sf plate is typical for office, whereas residential can get away with smaller floor plates. My point was that a blanket statement about use is not possible, there are too many variables.
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The article says the apartments were recently renovated. That would tell me the sales price is not conducive to immediate redevelopment, and that Midway can get a nice revenue stream from the property. I would bet this is a long-term play for Midway.
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There's no reason a residential tower, which has every unit fully finished out, should be faster to build than an office tower which is often delivered as shell space. Take a look at 2929 Wesayan and Sovereign as extreme examples. Skyhouses are an exemption, their developers have figured out a way to crank out McTowers very quickly. While they may not win Architectural awards, they are great for business given their speed to market - and I would bet most potential residents don't mind the exterior look at all.
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Great picture, thanks for sharing. Houston is so damn flat!
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5 years ago we could only wish this type of development was typical for Midtown.
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GreenStreet: Mixed-Use Development At 1201 Fannin St.
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The Cosmopolitan Of Houston: Multifamily At 1818 Commerce St.
fernz replied to Urbannizer's topic in Going Up!
We used to have it. It was called the Enron Field District. It was an official district with fancy signs over the street name signs. That didn't work out very well.- 117 replies
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Pearl 21Eleven: Multifamily At 2119 Westheimer Rd.
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This project will have lots of Houston-style GFR.- 115 replies
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CityCentre: Mixed-Use Development At 800 Town And Country Blvd.
fernz replied to Parrothead's topic in Going Up!
Like others have said, not every current proposal will suffer, but office projects in the energy corridor are probably more vulnerable.- 960 replies
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CityCentre: Mixed-Use Development At 800 Town And Country Blvd.
fernz replied to Parrothead's topic in Going Up!
Love this development, but would be surprised if it moves forward in current oil environment.- 960 replies
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That's what she said...
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Republic Square: Mixed-Use Development For ExxonMobil Chemical Campus
fernz replied to fernz's topic in Katy and Points West
The retail buildings are fronting a new street with what looks like a pitiful sidewalk, the open spaces look like suburban-type ponds instead of activity areas, and the center of the development has a new wide street.. I know this is not the best "context" but the property fronts a park with lots of activity - and BTW the plan doesn't engage the park; but this is much better location than what City Center started out with (the intersection of two major freeways)- 85 replies
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Republic Square: Mixed-Use Development For ExxonMobil Chemical Campus
fernz replied to fernz's topic in Katy and Points West
Seems like they are not doing a pedestrian-oriented type development like City center, too bad.- 85 replies
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