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  1. lockmat
    I’m sorry Houston19514, I want to clarify that what I think is pathetic is the setback and the integration of the building into the strip center. I agree with you and am glad the strip centers provide what makes a good dense place. This area is walkable, but is the walk enjoyable? I think that’s one of the main aspects all of us are craving for as Houston densifies. They probably could have made the setback much smaller, but they’d still have a Kroger parking lot dominating its east side. I think they could have integrated the tower much better if it was on a street corner. No doubt they thought about this much longer and harder than I have and this provided the most potential for profit. So who knows. Let’s see how they continue to improve the property.
  2. lockmat
    I'll politely disagree that this is a dense area. There are suburban areas that are as dense or denser than this strip. This strip is not much different than any other suburban road except that it is inside the loop. My main beef is the setback from the road and that the front porch is a parking lot. These developers act like they've never been to an urban city or stayed a hotel in one of those cities and experienced urbanity. If they were a resident, would they rather come out their apartment doors and have to look both ways before even getting to the sidewalk or would they just rather step onto the sidewalk? It's sad that Houstonians agree to pay top dollar for a view without the urbanity to go with it. But hey, I'm just a guy who lives in the suburbs, but I'll enjoy the view of the skyline as I pass by on the freeways!
  3. lockmat
    This is pathetic. Maybe I'm overstating, but I don't think I am. The tower looks fine, but once again Houston is "getting the density with none of the benefits." The parking lot moat gives a great Houston vibe.
  4. lockmat
    True, I recall the same thing. There is probably documentation posted earlier in the thread.
  5. lockmat
    I agree, that rendering doesn't make any sense, even from the Dallas/Fannin perspective, in my opinion. ...unless you meant, west?
  6. lockmat
    It seems the intent was not to have a pattern.
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    When referring to CBD parking, I'm assuming you're referring to buildings without their own garages? Newer buildings come with them. I'm not aware, do they not have enough parking for all of their employees? If my assumption is correct that buildings w/ garages that have enough spaces for all their employees, that's one less factor they can check off their list. So theoretically, if this was built downtown, it would have enough parking spaces, no?
  8. lockmat
    The U.S. economic report that came out a few days ago shows retail nationally is doing awful. http://www.businessinsider.com/retail-job-losses-are-hurting-the-economy-2017-4
  9. lockmat
    Yes. Are they typical? Does this one just stand out more or not all buildings have them?
  10. lockmat
    That vertical concrete division is interesting. Anyone know what that is?
  11. lockmat
    How do y'all think their market square resi tower next door plays into their plans for their chron tower? Would they view including condos/apts on their Chron site competition to their Market Square tower or a compliment to it? Adding mixed-use and/or resi to the Chron site could make the entire area, including the market square tower, more attractive.
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    I guessed they just didn't build any garages but I didn't know the ones underground were so small. I've seen the old downtown aerial shots with tons of parking lots, so I'm guessing they relied on those? Were there many on the west side of DT because they seemed to be mostly to be everywhere but in that NW quadrant. Which leads to my assumption that today' potential tenants will simply not accept a lease without a garage?
  13. lockmat
    This is almost like getting a supertall. Do we realize how rare this is? Should get an award for best/most underrated project of the year. On the subject of garages, I'm puzzled that our 80's highrises had more land (maybe more land is bad assumption?) but did a better job with the garages. Now we have less room and developers do a crappier job. Doesn't make sense.
  14. lockmat
    All the buildings look like they came from the "Houston Potential" thread or an aspiring artists personal webpage. The best design in my opinion is the lowrise with retail.
  15. lockmat
    Is the Chase Tower garage the one east of the tower across the street? The gray building.
  16. lockmat
    Market Street tower pool made it on Drudge via http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4395260/Texas-block-glass-bottomed-rooftop-pool.html
  17. lockmat
    I like it but kinda wish the design was different now b/c it reminds me too much of 609.
  18. lockmat
    I'd guess the windows covering the garage will be opaque enough that it would be impossible to see if it was kept.
  19. lockmat
    I would think all that really matters is what Class A+ vacancy looks like (and potentially hotel/resi demand is).
  20. lockmat
    You might be, but I'll buy it! Are they in a race with Skanska and Linbeck?
  21. lockmat
    What else on the garage needs finishing?
  22. lockmat
    All he meant was retail.
  23. lockmat
    UK blowin up! I like that nickname!
  24. lockmat
    Interesting, there's also Newmark marketing a Regent Square in Pittsburgh. http://looplink.pittsburgh.ngkf.com/ll/19923066/1101-1103-S-Braddock-Ave/
  25. lockmat
    If decision makers aren't already reading HAIF, let your voice be heard about your opinions on downtown and take their survey! http://www.plandowntownhou.com/participate.html One of the things I liked is giving us the chance to map out our routes via foot, driving etc and showing which are our favorite streets and blocks.
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