phillip_white Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, corbs315 said: I heard that that is where the construction workers for the Caroline redo are setting up camp. But I don't know much more than that. If this is the Caroline complete streets project, we sure haven't heard much about it in a while. Last I heard (about 6-9 months ago) that project was on hold indefinitely due to being over-budget. I might try e-mailing the MMD to see if anything has changed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, phillip_white said: Last I heard (about 6-9 months ago) that project was on hold indefinitely due to being over-budget. I might try e-mailing the MMD to see if anything has changed. By all means. Would be nice to get a firm source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 5 hours ago, corbs315 said: By all means. Would be nice to get a firm source. Caroline redevelopment project is starting! What a great time for the east side of Midtown. Project thread here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 9:11 AM, corbs315 said: 2614 Caroline has a demolition permit today. Its ownership changed to Christus in May. Does this mean yet another healthcare clinic for the area? Building is gone. Appears the foundation was spared. Maybe this will be parking for now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 9:25 AM, drecey said: Wow!!! I literally rode my bike past this one a few hours ago and was about to ask if anyone knew what this was going to be. There's a bunch of toilets and debris that looks like it was removed from the building. Great location across the street from MidMain and MATCH! Wow, Midtown is becoming the beer garden Mecca of Houston! (Axelrad, under the radar, woosters, beer market company, this one!) Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, tigereye said: Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... I went to Beer Market Friday. It was great! Almost overwhelming with the number of both beers and TVs. Edited August 23, 2017 by corbs315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 8:47 PM, tigereye said: Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wow that old building went from being completely taken for granted for by those club owners to a complete renovation in to a new building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 1:30 PM, corbs315 said: Speaking of residential, a development sign finally went up on the lot on the southeast corner of La Branch and Elgin. UPDATE 7/19/17: Per the Houston Permitting site, 4 residents have building permits now (Assuming this is 3203-3211 La Branch). UPDATE 7/20/17: But not sexy enough for a new post. They broke ground on this yesterday apparently. I know this remains not sexy, but they've made a lot of progress on these homes in the last month, particularly in the last week. Just bringing it to attention as Harvey appears to have not slowed this construction. Much of the wood frame is already complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) *duplicate post please delete* Edited September 14, 2017 by corbs315 Duplicate; please delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 https://houston.eater.com/2017/9/25/16359168/midtown-houston-momo-food-and-wine-opening-october-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 4:04 PM, Urbannizer said: Houston Planning Commission Approves Clinic Project Next to Midtown Park 'SuperBlock' This is quite the phenomenal turn of events, considering that you have land whose highest and best use is site assemblage for a residential tower instead being used for a two-story clinic. You have to wonder if HACS acquired the land a few years ago before it was worth what it is now and has to meet a certain time target for developing these. I am not one of those people who hates the sight of clinics and rehab centers and churches and wishes that every block of Midtown could be a microbrewery with architecture resembling a crumpled aluminum can, but it is unfortunate that this compromises the prime block on Main fronting the new park. But if land values keep going up then economics will eventually prevail, although it may be ten years from now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It will be facing Fannin not Main, and hopefully it will be somewhere that the residents of Midtown can also go for annual physicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Probably the residents that live on park benches, behind dumpsters, and under freeways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I've been to medical clinics plenty of times for care and I have never lived any of those places. But, if this is where People who do live in those places can get care, then great! This is a big city and veryone needs access to care. Facilities like this, as well as schools of many different levels, make the city a better place for everybody. A welcome, and apparently necessary, addition to the neighborhood, IMO. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, cspwal said: It will be facing Fannin not Main, and hopefully it will be somewhere that the residents of Midtown can also go for annual physicals Never said it would face Main. I said it compromises the block on Main across from the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Yeah losing the whole block isn't great, but the main street side could still have a nice half block development - maybe a mid-rise with retail or a restaurant with parking in the back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 1:30 PM, corbs315 said: Speaking of residential, a development sign finally went up on the lot on the southeast corner of La Branch and Elgin. UPDATE 7/19/17: Per the Houston Permitting site, 4 residents have building permits now (Assuming this is 3203-3211 La Branch). UPDATE 7/20/17: But not sexy enough for a new post. They broke ground on this yesterday apparently. Updated photo Around the corner... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 What's all this then: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Interfaith-Ministries-announces-1-million-for-12408386.php?ipid=houstonhomepage#photo-14656653 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Trying this again. Mound of dirt, some trees, and a weird sign. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 7:47 PM, skwatra said: Trying this again. Mound of dirt, some trees, and a weird sign. Oporto Fooding House & Wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hey I know I posted about the funeral home across from HCC on Almeda earlier that it looked like it's been closed for a while...anyway there was some construction/demo equipment on the site yesterday. Maybe work is progressing on something soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 5:25 PM, corbs315 said: Hey I know I posted about the funeral home across from HCC on Almeda earlier that it looked like it's been closed for a while...anyway there was some construction/demo equipment on the site yesterday. Maybe work is progressing on something soon? On the demo list today. Wonder what's coming. Lot is owned by HCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_nataliepw Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Anyone know what the new structure is right next to/in the Art Supply parking lot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 10 hours ago, _nataliepw said: Anyone know what the new structure is right next to/in the Art Supply parking lot? I would imagine that's going to be Caydon's leasing office until the tower tops out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Found a permit filing for Wanderlust Houston at 4018 CHARTRES ST 77004. That turned up https://www.wanderstayhotels.com/ Is this the same hostel for Midtown that was mentioned on Swamplot a while back? I can't seem to find the old article. Seems like a decent location and not too incredibly far from the light rail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_nataliepw Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 17 hours ago, phillip_white said: Found a permit filing for Wanderlust Houston at 4018 CHARTRES ST 77004. That turned up https://www.wanderstayhotels.com/ Is this the same hostel for Midtown that was mentioned on Swamplot a while back? I can't seem to find the old article. Seems like a decent location and not too incredibly far from the light rail. Yea I remember hearing about this too, I think it was originally “Wanderlust” and not “Wanderstay” hostel. I could’ve sworn the original news about it said the location was planned for McGowen St though. I’m sure there’s limited space there with the Caydon plans and Midtown Commons developing that block 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, _nataliepw said: Yea I remember hearing about this too, I think it was originally “Wanderlust” and not “Wanderstay” hostel. I could’ve sworn the original news about it said the location was planned for McGowen St though. I’m sure there’s limited space there with the Caydon plans and Midtown Commons developing that block I could have sworn the same. In fact, I remember inquiring about which building was under consideration, since the plan hinted that it would be almost adjacent to the McGowen train stop, and the plans sounded fairly specific (sleeping 46 people). As I recall, this was announced shortly before the Super Bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I recall that too. Honestly, this seems like a terrible location for a hostel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 8:21 AM, phillip_white said: I would imagine that's going to be Caydon's leasing office until the tower tops out. I saw that on yesterday's bike ride and at first thought it might be a mock up of the building but this sounds like a better use. They just need to weed out the homeless that hang out/live on the street north of the Caydon between the Art Supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Going in next to Midtown Common at what is currently the Fast Traffic body shop. Article says it should be open by late summer 2018. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/05/25/esports-arena-to-open-in-midtown-in-houston.html 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diaspora Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Will be an interesting to watch the transition from one of the last standing automotive repair hubs in Midtown to gamer mecca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) On 5/29/2018 at 9:37 AM, phillip_white said: Going in next to Midtown Common at what is currently the Fast Traffic body shop. Article says it should be open by late summer 2018. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/05/25/esports-arena-to-open-in-midtown-in-houston.html Woah this is HUGE! Can we get a new thread for just that? Edited May 30, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Couple things I noticed on the permitting website today: Something called the "Social Beer Garden" at 3101 San Jacinto (appears to have been a series of failed clubs here before). Something called "The Gypsy Poet" marked as a remodel on 2404 Austin (the old Core Church) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 7 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Social Beer Garden at 3101 San Jacinto (Houston midtown) is bar from a guy who owns Shamrock Pub in Humble. I would be surprised if this place survives in Midtown. The Kirby Group and the group with Pub Fiction have a grip on the Midtown bar landscape. Doesn't help that it's not close to any current establishments. With the current success of all the open air bars and bier gardens how will they make this place more inviting and a destination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I mean, it's within two blocks of Weights & Measures and 13 Degrees Celsius. I think if they can veer more toward that demographic rather than the more stereotypical bro-y midtown scene they'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) argh Edited July 13, 2018 by Texasota weird triple post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) blergh Edited July 13, 2018 by Texasota triple post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diaspora Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Yup, the 3101 San Jacinto location has been, in the past, Club Empire and Club Myst, with dreadful results for nearby residents including a driveby in which 6 people were shot in May of 2015, when it was billed as Club Empire. The nearby residents and businesses protested the TABC license in 2016 and the place shut down soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 This tickled me. Feel free to delete if too dumb/off topic. Was browsing the permit site for 77004. Looks like Hopkins wants a new pool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 2 hours ago, corbs315 said: Looks like Hopkins wants a new pool! Could this have been the inspiration?http://abc13.com/society/making-a-splash-jj-watt-hosts-backyard-pool-party-with-teammates-/3370498/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Wahlburgers opening in Midtown. From Eater Houston Is Houston the next location for a celeb-owned burger chain with its own reality show? The speculation is on about an outpost of Wahlburgers landing in Houston. Actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Donnie and Paul own the chain, which serves burgers, sandwiches, and milkshakes and has its own A&E reality show Wahlburgers. Here are a few pieces of evidence: there’s an Instagram account created for Wahlberg Houston with no content posted yet. In the meeting notes of the Midtown Management District Board of Directors Meeting for April 4, there’s a mention that Wahlburgers is “finalizing negotiations to open a Wahlburgers Restaurant near Midtown Park.”https://houston.eater.com/2018/7/24/17604666/wahlburgers-houston Perhaps they will be located in the retail strip on the north side of Camden Station apartments? Never heard of this restaurant and don't anything about how large or small their locations are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I hope they're not getting the restaurant pad on the north side of Camden. They can do so much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjorade Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I believe whalburgers is going on Washington where Grafiti’s was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Sanjorade said: I believe whalburgers is going on Washington where Grafiti’s was. WHaT!! Woohooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Sanjorade said: I believe whalburgers is going on Washington where Grafiti’s was. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjorade Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Avossos said: Source? Heard from a neighboring business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjorade Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 9:58 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: Really? One of the reason Grafitti's at Union St closed is because of the parking situation. Customers had no where to park with the Tyler Flood building going up and neighbors complaining of customers parking in the streets. Midtown is the better location. There is parking, parking garages, and it's a walkable area in comparison to Union St and Washington Avenue. Just what I’ve heard in passing. Also, Grafiti’s really sucked. Ha. $18 for an over salted chicken fried steak. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjorade Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Another note about the parking situation with regards to Grafiti’s: From what I understand, the owners were such jerks to the other tenants during build out that the landlord decided to create separate lots. They would have had a ton more parking if they weren’t asshats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Sanjorade said: Another note about the parking situation with regards to Grafiti’s: From what I understand, the owners were such jerks to the other tenants during build out that the landlord decided to create separate lots. They would have had a ton more parking if they weren’t asshats Other tenants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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