woolie Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 And we have the sketchy Fiesta at Wheeler Station!Actually, I'd rather drive to the Dunlavy Fiesta, there's too much rotten food at the Wheeler one. It's only one mile further than the Wheeler one. Still, I agree, it would be nice to have a new grocery store near by.This has not been my impression at all. I've found the Wheeler Fiesta to have consistently high quality produce -- better than "Pee On Me" Kroger's, at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 "Pee On Me" Kroger?LOL! I don't think I even want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Haha.Seriously. I keep buying stuff at the fiesta in midtown only to find out that one of my items each trip already expired a month before I bought it. Last time it was salami or something like that. I need to read the labels more carefully I guess, but that never happens at the other Fiesta. The fruits and veggies always seem kind of old there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) Haha.Seriously. I keep buying stuff at the fiesta in midtown only to find out that one of my items each trip already expired a month before I bought it. Last time it was salami or something like that. I need to read the labels more carefully I guess, but that never happens at the other Fiesta. The fruits and veggies always seem kind of old there too.Check out the Fiesta Main & OST/Kirby. They've got an awesome fish market. Edited May 8, 2008 by rsb320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 So yeah, back to topic... I love this new development. Since I go to St. Paul's church, this is perfect for me. If I ever tire of my place in Eastwood, I would move here. It's so nice for the inner loop to be in a residential Boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 This has made it above ground level... things are moving fast. This will be a nice project.I noticed construction workers bulldozing on the block north of this project... they are either improving or tearing down the Nehemiah Center. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 That would be awesome if they were (as long as it wasn't going to stay as an empty lot).I could see myself moving into this place some day if I had the money, and if I stay in Houston longer term than my PhD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Who is developing the project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Who is developing the project?GrayCo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Does anyone know what is happening a few blocks to the north of this? It's a small peice of land on the corner right on San Jac. I have seen some dirt being moved around there in the last week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thought this thread deserved a bump. This project is going to have quite an impact on the surrounding streetscape. Any renderings available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thought this thread deserved a bump. This project is going to have quite an impact on the surrounding streetscape. Any renderings available?Yep, Jax linked to one in post #8.http://graycopartners.com/currentprojects/museumplace.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Yep, Jax linked to one in post #8.http://graycopartners.com/currentprojects/museumplace.phpThanks. Either I overlooked the link, or the rendering's easily forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Saw it this weekend. It's a lot bigger than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 It can even be seen from 59! Did they add a couple of floors to it, or something?Oh, and what's that going up just to the left of it? Despite the economy, that area has a ton fo stuff going up atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The website says it is supposed to be 6 stories on top of 2 stories of parking, so that's 8 in total, which seems about right.I was under the impression that the other block would be another similar building. Can anybody confirm that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm hoping that they reconsider the retail aspect sooner than later. We (being the church crowds in that area) lost our Subway to this project, so that would be an easy thing to plug in. Plus a little brunch place would surely see some major funds, and not just on the weekends. Keep in mind that every one of the large churches in the area has noon services a couple of times a week, and a full-time staff of at least 30-ish people. Add in the prospective residents of Venue and close proximity to the museum district station... sounds like a good recipe for retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I hope this project ends up looking like the rendering on the website: GrayCo. It doesn't look too flashy but seems to blend in well in my opinion looking at the rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Has it's own site now: http://www.venuemuseumdistrict.com/index.php Edited April 24, 2009 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Cool. I have noticed that the building is quite visible from the Museum District Metro Rail station pictured in the photo on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It seems most visible when viewing it from the north. It actually makes quite an impression on the Museum District skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 website is running full force now: http://www.venuemuseumdistrict.com/index.php some highlights: Climate-Controlled Sky Bridge Connects North and South Towers Sports Lounge with Flat Screen Televisions Full-Size Washer and Dryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks mighty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I took this today on my way into the TMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Looks great. It's so nice to see this kind of development along the light rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 That rendering conveniently omits the low, ugly building next door along Fannin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 That rendering conveniently omits the low, ugly building next door along Fannin.It also puts the rail right next to the building instead of across the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ? The rail is right next to the building, and the ugly low building is part of a church or something I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ? The rail is right next to the building, and the ugly low building is part of a church or something I think...I mean right next to the building. In the picture a few posts up the rail is separated from the building by a couple of lanes of roadway. The rendering shows the rail next to the sidewalk and the building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I mean right next to the building. In the picture a few posts up the rail is separated from the building by a couple of lanes of roadway. The rendering shows the rail next to the sidewalk and the building.The metro tracks in this part of town are split between Fannin and San Jacinto. On the west side of the building, the tracks are right next to it. On the east side, the tracks are separated by a couple lanes of roadway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The metro tracks in this part of town are split between Fannin and San Jacinto. On the west side of the building, the tracks are right next to it. On the east side, the tracks are separated by a couple lanes of roadway.My bad. I didn't realize it spanned the whole block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Can anyone tell me why they have installed a fake, multi-colored tree on the San Jacinto sidewalk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I haven't seen it but it sounds funky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Wow... all these pictures are outdated. The building is completely covered with tan bricks now. I'll see if I can get some pictures of Venue this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 http://realtynewsreport.com/2018/08/30/hines-buying-museum-district-apartments-for-72-9-million/  HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Hines Global Income Trust has agreed to buy the 224-unit Venue Museum District apartments for $72.9 million or $325,400 per unit.  The seller of the property, 5353 Fannin, is Grayco Lui Museum District Investment. The seven-story community is 89 percent leased.  The deal, funded with $1.5 million in hard earnest money, is expected to close in September, Hines reported. The purchase includes an adjacent land parcel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Unfortunately, the adjacent parcel (to the north of the complex abutting Southmore) is only about 15,000 square feet. A physician owns the other 15,000 square foot parcel immediately to the east of the Hines parcel, which housed the Rehab Sports Bar. However, I believe that bar recently closed, so Hines might have an opening to acquire that lot to get 30,000+ square feet for development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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