wernicke 32 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 It is kind of funny to go back to the original posts on The Collective from 2005... seems like they have been Collecting funds with plans to start soon for 3 years now. Whatev's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2837 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I thought this building was a for-sale condo project? I know there were a few retail spaces for lease on the street level, but I can't imagine needing to create a new billboard for those spaces has caused a 3 year delay. I have a feeling they ran into a brick wall with their prices. The biggest unit was on the market for around $1 million. That is simply to high for a multiple unit building on the "wrong" side of Midtown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Hizzy! 18 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 That does seem high. The Baldwin Park frontage makes it an attractive development but it's still not what I'd call a premium urban neighborhood. Seems like they were overstating the market to some degree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ricco67 451 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 That does seem high. The Baldwin Park frontage makes it an attractive development but it's still not what I'd call a premium urban neighborhood. Seems like they were overstating the market to some degree.I wouldn't know about that, now that people are seeing the benefits of living close in are being apparent, maybe this would be an excellent opportunity if it wasn't for the housing finance issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midtownuser 2 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 this project would have been completed by now if they followed through with their plans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barracuda 352 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I'd really thought that this would be done by now. I hope it will include first floor retail rather than just residences, if it ever does happen. It seems like one of the more valuable pieces of land on the east side of Midtown, although $1 million is kind of insane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian0123 418 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I've been periodically trying to find out more info about the Collective and have stumbled across some more info...http://www.communityartistscollective.org/...30&Itemid=9I haven't seen this information on their site before. Do you all view this as a good sign, or is it just more talk and the project still has another 100 years to go until completion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2292 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Anyone got an update on this? It's not listed on the developers website: http://www.britamerican.com/development/development.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2837 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Gotta figure this one dead.The worst part, in typical Houston fashion, we lost a really cool building and have gained another scar. The original 2 story bricked Artist Collective Building has quite unique and now it's toast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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