jmontrose Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Anyone know what's going on next to the Federal Reserve on Allen Pkway? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Anyone know what's going on next to the Federal Reserve on Allen Pkway?I've been wondering the same thing. Anyone have some insight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What was there before? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What was there before?Jeff Davis hospital, then an empty field afaik. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwood Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am guessing more overflow parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ^^We're in Houston so... that sounds about right.^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post skooljunkie Posted June 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2016 http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/mixed-use-allen-parkway-eb-5-Houston-8315544.php Quote A Houston developer who purchased six acres across from Buffalo Bayou Park said he expects to begin construction of a mixed-use development on the site in early 2018. Roberto Contreras, a Mexican entrepreneur who formerly ran a local distributor of Silestone, said initial plans call for a luxury hotel, housing, shops and an office tower. Contreras, president and CEO of Houston-based DC Partners, hired the Gensler architecture firm to create a plan for the site on the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette, next to the Federal Reserve Bank. The company purchased the property from HTX Real Estate Partners. The deal closed in May. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, skooljunkie said: Was just talking about this site the other day. Would hope they take the buffalo bayou foot traffic into consideration in the design. There is almost nothing walkable from the bayou in terms of food/beverage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucleareaction Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Guy in the photo with a world champion jersey on. Just ain't right... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 HBJ has more details: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/06/22/mixed-use-development-slated-for-site-near-buffalo.html Roberto Contreras, president and CEO of Houston-based DC Partners, told the Houston Business Journal he plans to start an approximately $500 million mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street in early 2018. The 6.01-acre project is expected to feature a luxury hotel, housing, shops and an office tower. Gensler designed the overall master plan layout for the site. The company, along with Tianqing Real Estate Development LLC, bought the property from HTX Real Estate Partners in a deal that closed in May. Contreras said he could not disclose the cost of the deal. Contreras said the luxury hotel, the first phase of the project, would have about 150 to 180 rooms and would open around 2020. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2016 Wow!!! Make this happen please!!! http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/gansu/2016-08/22/content_26559908.htm Quote Tianqing Real Estate Development LLC (Tianqing RED), a US subsidiary of one of China's largest real estate companies, has acquired a prime location in Houston to build high-rise buildings of mixed use that will change the city's skyline in the next few years. Tianqing RED recently closed on the purchase of the land on Allen Parkway, west of downtown and across from the newly improved green space Buffalo Bayou. It is the last track of undeveloped land of that scale at such a prime location in the city. "The land is a rectangle with hard corners, sufficient depth and width for development. It has great views all around. To the north there is the Buffalo Bayou, to the south the Texas Medical Center, to the east downtown Houston, and to the west the financial district Galleria. We are very happy to be able to get our hands on it," said David Du, president of Tianqing RED. Tianqing RED is a US subsidiary of Tianqing Group Real Estate Company, Ltd ( Tianqing Group), the largest real estate company in China's Gansu province. A total of $500 million will be invested in the project. The planned first phase includes a luxury hotel of 150-180 rooms and a high-rise condo. Construction is expected to start by the end of 2017 or early 2018. Another high-rise condo, a class-A office building and possibly a luxury senior-living building will be built later. Upon completion, there will be two condo towers with a total of 180 units along with the hotel, an office building and ground-level retail spaces. The project aims to become a new landmark in Houston. Tianqing RED, as the major stakeholder, is partnering with Houston developer DC Partners on the project. The master plan will be designed by Gensler, which designed China's tallest building, the Shanghai Tower. "Working with a local partner enables us to readily gain access to the local contractors, connections, talents and other resources. It also helps to reduce our risk somewhat," said Du. Du said Tianqing RED had looked around the US for opportunities and eventually picked Houston because of its thriving economy. "Texas is number one in the US in GPD growth, population growth and job creation. Houston's economy is much diversified. The people here are open and welcoming. In addition, the government policy provides a favorable business environment. To us, Texas is like the California of 1990s or China's Shenzhen," he said. Du said Texas' welcome was evident when Tianqing Group's chairman of board Han Qing visited here in May this year. He was well received by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and state officials. All expressed support for the project that will stimulate the local economy. "The consul general of China in Houston, Li Qiangmin, also gave us a lot of help by providing some useful suggestions," added Penny Sizemore, vice-president of Tianqing RED. EB-5, the popular immigration investment program among Chinese, will be used to raise part of the money for the project. However, Du said Tianqing RED will not rely heavily on EB-5 for financing. When it gets ready to start construction, parent company Tianqing Group will guarantee and provide the remaining funds for the project, he said. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 And my dream of the west-facing view of Downtown getting a little less monolithic and a little more three dimensional is nudged closer to reality. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That would be great. Maybe then we can get rid of Allen Parkway Villages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 25 minutes ago, terra002 said: That would be great. Maybe then we can get rid of Allen Parkway Villages. I'll let Houston19514 correct me here, but that can't be torn down because they fought to make them historic. I believe the central buildings are from the mid-1940s. I have a feeling those will be there for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That's a shame... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucleareaction Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 My fantasy, along the lines of this project, is something happening to the site at Montrose & Allen Parkway. If the Khan Foundation ever gives it up, I'd love to see a multi-purpose mall/residence/office space there. Tiers of restaurants facing the Bayou, sidewalk access, etc. At least this prime plot is getting the project it deserves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Financial District Galleria has a nice ring to it. Cool project but comparing us to Shenzen is a stretch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2016 Resized for a better look: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellanious Caesar Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) I count between 35 to 45 stories for both. That is substantial height for Neartown. I'm excited for this and the developer mentioned two more towers that aren't in the rendering for the future after phase 1. Edited August 25, 2016 by Sellanious Caesar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Woooooooooooooowwwwww, that's great news!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^^^ nice! so china's not so bad after all.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2016 Guess this was the previous design? It comes from a Chinese article published back in March. Both look great! http://www.jiayuan5.cn/news/show-7907.html 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibletrees Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 4 hours ago, terra002 said: That's a shame... Hey, it's a good selling feature for those who'll be interested in a condo here! Views of Downtown that will never be obstructed. I love how they've placed so much on 6 acres, utilizing the plot very well. This is how you do a mixed-use development. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Resized for a better look: Is it me or do the buildings look like they were created in minecraft but with a texture/resource pack? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Isn't $500 mil a little lite for a project like this? Sounds like they are going cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Wow! That would do wonders for connecting the uptown and downtown skylines. Sexy AF. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellanious Caesar Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) I was just thinking last week that it would be great if Neartown's skyline doubled in size. Then today we find out about this!! * Neartown is the neighborhood west of DT on Allen Parkway. It's anchored by the cluster of office and condo buildings with the AIG building in the middle of it. It's the tall building with the flag pole and US flag on it and the surrounding skyscrapers and high rises. Also I look forward to the day when Upper Kirby and Neartown converge. Upper Kirby and Greenway Plaza already have converged. Edited August 26, 2016 by Sellanious Caesar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Neartown is a made-up name. Let's really not encourage it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Jaw literally came off this morning! Fantastic news! True signs that Houston has defeated the Boom Bust cycle. Our city is growing up everyone. Enjoy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 @CrockpotandGravel ??? I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at because that's what I posted originally in that thread, with a redirect link. You even quoted me the same day I made the comment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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