citykid09 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Is this what you are seeing?(stolen from Gary) Is this development up to the street? Or does it have a parking lot around it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 It is right up to the street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnet Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 To see the Orion "site", turn on Asbury Street which is between the strip center with Texadelphia & Los Cucos and a gas station (Texaco?). At the bottom of the hill there is a parking lot with the old sales office. Several months ago there was still a observation type platform you could walk up which overlooked the graded site down near the bayou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I thought it was dead but its coming back with a new name:Orion to finally blast off as Asbury at River Oaks apartmentshttp://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto.../08/story7.htmlYou have to be a paid member to see the story though. Anyways I know you guys will be happy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Then & NowOrion to finally blast off as Asbury at River Oaks apartmentsHouston Business Journal - January 5, 2007http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto.../08/story7.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Man! wassup with all the forestry around those towers? They're going to plant all those? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) I like the towers but it looks like there trying to make it look better with the Ohio Valley backdrop.edit; ricco67 beat me to it. Edited January 11, 2007 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 moderator this is a duplicate thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 moderator this is a duplicate threadI went ahead and merged them. How can they call it Asbury at River Oaks? Maybe I quibble, but it's not in River Oaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Additionally, these towers are NOT going up. If you read the article, it is very clear that they are building rental apartments and not condo towers. The first phase will be 4 floors of apartments over 2 floors or parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Additionally, these towers are NOT going up. If you read the article, it is very clear that they are building rental apartments and not condo towers. The first phase will be 4 floors of apartments over 2 floors or parking.Too bad; the twin towers are cool. So just another midrise ... one of a thousand in Houston. The only reason it made it to HBJ is because of the "River Oaks" location I presume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 The only reason it made it to HBJ is because of the "River Oaks" location I presume.No, HBJ reports very frequently on new midrise announcements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Anyone have renderings? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) Got my hands on HBJ. Picture the Sabine Lofts and you have an example of Asbury (boring). I was tempted to scan the picture and put out here, but I don't know about copyright laws. Therefore, I won't. But ... on a happier note ... Lighthouse Island in Clear Lake is beginning to be transformed into an upscale community with homes, condos, etc. The photo in HBJ with the sailboats docked and the lighthouse across the blue water makes me want to get into my 401k and purchase a place there. It will be absolutely awesome. Edited January 12, 2007 by houstonfella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildingunbuildingrebuilding Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 This project has been a complete disaster. The 2 original developers- Day and Tarragon- had a huge falling out and blame each other for killing the condo project. I couldn't tell from the HBJ article which one is actually doing this, although it sounded like probably Tarragon. This is a neat site, but the lack of visibility could hinder the apartments. I wish them luck- at this point, they seem entitled to some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpfresearcher Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Does anyone know what the current status of this project is? Has it started? When it will start? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanman Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Does anyone know what the current status of this project is? Has it started? When it will start?FYI, see page 2: http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto...ry7.html?page=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 (edited) I can't find a website for their alternative plan. Anyone else have luck?[ Edited November 3, 2007 by lockmat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Land planned for Orion sold.High-end plans slip away as land is soldPricey condos didn't get built, and neither did more modest apartmentsBy NANCY SARNOFFHOUSTON CHRONICLESept. 4, 2010, 10:56PMFive years after pulling the plug on a $425 million condo tower planned for a site along Buffalo Bayou, the owner has sold the property.The 9.25-acre tract sits just south of Memorial Drive between Westcott and South Shepherd on Asbury Place.New York-based Tarragon Corp. along with a Florida development partner were once planning a luxury high-rise called Orion on the site.It was designed as two 37-story towers with 360 units averaging 3,600 square feet and priced at more than $1 million apiece.In 2005, however, Tarragon said there wasn't enough demand for the large units, so the project would be redesigned with smaller ones.The property was then permitted for a four-story, 247-unit apartment complex, according to a marketing brochure from Cushman & Wakefield, which was listing the land for sale.All city of Houston building permits are paid and current.Nancy Sarnoff link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 This was mentioned to me earlier in the year. Just now coming across this article. It's likely Harvey has affected plans for a high- rise here. http://houston.towers.net/2017/05/24/interfin-plants-its-flag-at-buffalo-bayou/ Quote Cathexis Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Houston-based Cathexis Holdings, is in the catbird seat with its ownership of prime Buffalo Bayou waterfront property — property that Interfin Corporation wants to develop. Cathexis owns 9.25 undeveloped acres on the south end of the Rice Military neighborhood, just across the bayou from River Oaks Country Club. According to state records, Interfin — a Houston developer of luxury residential properties — wants to build a 28-story luxury apartment tower on the site. The tower will include a pool deck on the eighth floor. Such a filing implies the land is either under contract, or Cathexis is collaborating. But Cathexis is in the oil and gas business and uses its real estate operation primarily to acquire energy-related resources. Interfin has made no official announcement and did not respond to our request for comment. However, the project architect, Ziegler Cooper Architects, gave the state notice of plans for a tower with an estimated project cost of $92 million. The project name is Avant Buffalo Bayou, and it has an estimated construction start date of October 2017. Ziegler Cooper stated the project would take about 27 months to complete. Meanwhile, Interfin Holdings LP filed for a trademark registration on March 15 for the name ‘Avant Residences’ and a logo symbol. The trademark will be used for marketing and sales, as well as the management and operation of a real estate development, according to the filing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Sent to me March 11th via PM: Quote I can't share the link because it's from a customer, but it is on Memorial just down from Asbury street. The plans are from Ziegler Cooper and it looks exactly like the project they have on their website called The Midtown. I am bidding the lighting on Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Anyone familiar with the site and topography? Height not distance from water is the crucial factor whether flooding occurs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, Twinsanity02 said: Anyone familiar with the site and topography? Height not distance from water is the crucial factor whether flooding occurs. Looking at Google Earth Images from 8/30 right after the storm, you can still see water in the southeast corner of the property and along the southern boundary. I would think this was flooded during the peak of Harvey. You could raise the land say 5 feet and with a parking garage on the base, it wouldn't be a huge deal but I am sure they are cautious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 It looks like it. I attended a party a few months ago at the old pre sales office which has been turned into the residence of the owner of the property and the planned development of Orion. He also owned the old Rainbow Lodge site and the apartment site on Memorial at the light just before Shepherd. Not a bad piece of property to own. I'll see what I can find out. He owned most of that land in that area at one time. 45 minutes ago, KinkaidAlum said: Is this the old Orion site? Depending upon the massing, the folks in Bayou Bend Tower might be losing downtown views if this thing lifts off! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Was Orion that ultra-primo twin building development in the early 2000's? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, H-Town Man said: Was Orion that ultra-primo twin building development in the early 2000's? It was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thread for The Orion: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J Money Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hey Urb, I don't think those images posted correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Does that mean this is back on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Tower-in-a-park > tower-in-a-parking-lot, I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 This looks like it sits on 1.5 - 2 acres. What about the rest of the land? I wonder if there are other phases in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 HFF is now listing this as two tracts combined for 11.27 acres. https://www.hfflp.com/property-details.html?propId=7802 https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/X8p6_cv-kko7xvazxn5nw4xeQJx1Bog_eBOFAYetJBw/document.pdf 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Wow, this thread brings back memories. Not good ones, but memories nonetheless. I remember the teeth gnashing when this got scrapped. It was up there with the Shamrock Hotel downtown. Luckily we got 609 Main a while later, hopefully we get the same upgrade here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Merged Avant Buffalo Bayou into this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I wonder when and if trails can be built along the HCFC easement linking Buffalo Bayou Park at Shepherd with Memorial Park. It can surely physically be done, it's just the NIMBY issue that must be overcome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: I wonder when and if trails can be built along the HCFC easement linking Buffalo Bayou Park at Shepherd with Memorial Park. It can surely physically be done, it's just the NIMBY issue that must be overcome. That would make sense. Unfortunately there are some pretty wealthy NIMBY's in the neighborhood. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: I wonder when and if trails can be built along the HCFC easement linking Buffalo Bayou Park at Shepherd with Memorial Park. It can surely physically be done, it's just the NIMBY issue that must be overcome. Even if there is room and it could physically be done, I would imagine that the terms of the HCFC easements would not allow for trails, meaning a separate easement would have to be negotiated with each property owner (and presumably paid for). I saw a BBP presentation some time ago where they talked of that missing link and said they are always working on trying to acquire property rights to make that connection. Edited July 15, 2019 by Houston19514 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Now cancelled idea by Interfin https://zieglercooper.com/projects/interfin-asbury/ 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted March 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2022 https://verosade.com/projects/ 525 Unit Multifamily Two 30-story towers Under Negotiation 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Oh snap!! It’s alive?!? The tower on the right looks super cool. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, thatguysly said: I believe these are placeholders for the time being. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Welling Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Did they mean to misspell Asbury St on the website? Listed as "Ashbury Street"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Urbannizer said: I believe these are placeholders for the time being. Quite possibly. I just like being able to see something with them next to each other since before only the completed render was released. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickn Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 4:15 PM, Justin Welling said: Did they mean to misspell Asbury St on the website? Listed as "Ashbury Street"... Definitely a typo. This is a good site not only for its quiet pocket of bayou forest feel -- if the Logan Lane development had been done right, this neighborhood could feel South Boulevard already -- but also because it stands right in the middle of where Kirby Drive could have been, and so it will be the vista visible all up and down the street, tying it together from the south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 10:38 AM, thatguysly said: Verosade, eh? So they're involved with these two, in addition to 3615 Montrose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 These are to be twin towers? 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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