lockmat Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, ajgallion said: I live in the apartments butting up to the development and saw a group of men in business attire walking across the lot the other morning. They looked to have rolls of plans with them and we pointing around chatting... but I’m not sure what that could mean. Making plans for the future Kickball field? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 11 hours ago, ajgallion said: I live in the apartments butting up to the development and saw a group of men in business attire walking across the lot the other morning. They looked to have rolls of plans with them and we pointing around chatting... but I’m not sure what that could mean. When the suits are out. Its a dead give away that its the architects, developer, and client. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 11/29/2017 at 10:26 PM, Urbannizer said: Now 1Q 2018 according to this recent brochure. https://issuu.com/dcpartners/docs/dc_partners_brochure__for_print_ Groundbreaking Q4 2018. http://dcpartnersusa.com/properties/the-allen/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindTiger Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, LBC2HTX said: Groundbreaking Q4 2018. http://dcpartnersusa.com/properties/the-allen/ That would be very welcome news. I'm skeptical about the groundbreaking given how long this project has been waiting already, but given that they announced groundbreaking for 4Q 18 in 4Q 18 it makes me think they are ready and will follow through. Fingers crossed but cautiously optimistic. Something tells me that vacant lot on Dallas next to the cemetery doesn't stay vacant long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, BlindTiger said: That would be very welcome news. I'm skeptical about the groundbreaking given how long this project has been waiting already, but given that they announced groundbreaking for 4Q 18 in 4Q 18 it makes me think they are ready and will follow through. Fingers crossed but cautiously optimistic. Something tells me that vacant lot on Dallas next to the cemetery doesn't stay vacant long. Agreed. It says Phase 1 groundbreaking... do we know what is in Phase 1? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 59 minutes ago, BlindTiger said: That would be very welcome news. I'm skeptical about the groundbreaking given how long this project has been waiting already, but given that they announced groundbreaking for 4Q 18 in 4Q 18 it makes me think they are ready and will follow through. Fingers crossed but cautiously optimistic. Something tells me that vacant lot on Dallas next to the cemetery doesn't stay vacant long. My guess something got held up at permitting and considering how massive this development is...I assume that it took longer than expected. I thought that at the pace some of these developments were flying out of the permitting office that it would have started this summer, but that was probably a bit too optimistic considering projects that there are much smaller projects at my firm that are taking enormous amounts of time to get out. I wouldn't even be surprised if they had to do some slight alterations given the current climate regarding flooding and with this being such close proximity to the bayou I'm sure that took some time to get over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, H-Town Man said: Agreed. It says Phase 1 groundbreaking... do we know what is in Phase 1? pretty sure it's the thompson hotel/condo and "lifestyle center" that connects to the park via walkway. might include some retail as well, can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Luminare said: My guess something got held up at permitting and considering how massive this development is...I assume that it took longer than expected. I thought that at the pace some of these developments were flying out of the permitting office that it would have started this summer, but that was probably a bit too optimistic considering projects that there are much smaller projects at my firm that are taking enormous amounts of time to get out. I wouldn't even be surprised if they had to do some slight alterations given the current climate regarding flooding and with this being such close proximity to the bayou I'm sure that took some time to get over. And Harris County permitting floodplain requirements changed at the start of 2018 following Harvey. You are probably right that adjustments had to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 3:05 PM, LBC2HTX said: A few months ago a friend, who works at Equinox, and another friend, who works at Stream Realty, both told me that Equinox will be opening their second Houston location here. That should be an indication of the quality of retail they’re seeking and that this project is definitely moving forward. You can in fact, see the Equinox signage on the second floor of the retail building. I can almost guarantee that the "lifestyle center" apart of Phase I will be Equinox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindTiger Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Are any of the towers included in phase 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 3 hours ago, BlindTiger said: Are any of the towers included in phase 1? This is from April of 2017, so it may not be up to date: “Phase one of the project will include a luxury hotel and condominium tower, retail pavilion and office building with more than 200,000 square feet of space.” https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/04/26/renderings-revealed-for-new-luxurymixed-use.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 T minus 99 and counting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgallion Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 A backhoe appeared on site this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 it's going to take a while to build if all they have is that one piece of equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, samagon said: it's going to take a while to build if all they have is that one piece of equipment. Even with one piece, it will still probably finish before Dolce Living on West Gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Looks more like the digger is lost. Like it got separated from the rest of its digger family. Edited October 8, 2018 by Luminare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Triton said: Even with one piece, it will still probably finish before Dolce Living on West Gray. Haha---Dolce deserves a little more respect. Le Palais on W. Gray started a full year before, and it's still under construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Let's hope the Allen goes the way of Alta West Gray rather than Dolce Living or Le Palais. I am personally jazzed about the possibility of an Equinox in the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgallion Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Work has begun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talltexan83 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Do the plans still include a pedestrian bridge over Allen Pkwy? I think that would be a cool feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Looks like they nixed it last rendering I saw. I could be wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 The pedestrian bridge is no longer on the renderings on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibletrees Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 hours ago, talltexan83 said: Do the plans still include a pedestrian bridge over Allen Pkwy? I think that would be a cool feature. Pedesestrian bridge was unnecessary. Use the crosswalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 4 hours ago, EllenOlenska said: Looks like they nixed it last rendering I saw. I could be wrong. I noticed that too.. too bad. I agree that it wasn’t “necessary”, escapecially with the new Allen parkway pedestrian improvements, but there was just something cool about the idea of a private developer directly tying in their project to Buffalo Bayou Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindTiger Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Any update in the past week and a half or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Transwestern sent out an email about leasing space in the Allen today. The downloadable brochure below was included: https://download.transwestern.com/flyers/Houston/retail/flyers/The Allen/TheAllen_Brochure.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 It looks great on paper. Now, we have to hope it gets built. They're already into the 4th quarter of 2018 so now its time to see some boots on the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 30 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: Transwestern sent out an email about leasing space in the Allen today. The downloadable brochure below was included: https://download.transwestern.com/flyers/Houston/retail/flyers/The Allen/TheAllen_Brochure.pdf There’s some new info mentioned in the brochure - 41,800 sq ft movie theater (8 rooms) - Rooftop helipad for the high-rise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Interesting line at the bottom says "For Investment Opportunties [sic], Please Contact," and then there are two names with "eb5" in their e-mail addresses. I wonder if they have all their financing yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, H-Town Man said: Interesting line at the bottom says "For Investment Opportunties [sic], Please Contact," and then there are two names with "eb5" in their e-mail addresses. I wonder if they have all their financing yet? From what was previously discussed, it sounded as though they were ready to go on the tallest building but would flesh the rest out later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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