kylejack 855 Posted May 17, 2011 It's going to be a new bar concept owned by the owners of Pub FictionYes, the liquor permit sign says "Pub Fiction #2". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian0123 398 Posted May 17, 2011 So I guess it's not going to be a park like some hoped it would.Not when Camden owns half the land. BUT... Midtown owns the other half... and their job is to build parks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted May 17, 2011 yup, that is my understanding too, hopefully it materializes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 930 Posted May 20, 2011 ^Boyscouts^Pub Fiction 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nole23 1436 Posted May 20, 2011 I walked by Pub Fiction 2.0 yesterday and the sign hanging from it says "Celtic Gardens - Coming Summer 2011" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian0123 398 Posted May 20, 2011 I walked by Pub Fiction 2.0 yesterday and the sign hanging from it says "Celtic Gardens - Coming Summer 2011"There is supposed to be a rooftop bar... perhaps the roof will be "celtic gardens"? Sounds pretty cool if it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgriff 617 Posted May 20, 2011 Photo taken a few minutes ago.... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted May 20, 2011 Here's a bunch of pics I took from my balcony showing the construction progress of the Scout Square parking garagehttps://picasaweb.google.com/Mark77006/ScoutSquare?authkey=Gv1sRgCJqf8IGs2fCYqQE&feat=directlinkIf Im posting the link wrong (or not supposed to post something like that) just let me know and I'll fix/remove it... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barracuda 346 Posted May 20, 2011 Here's a bunch of pics I took from my balcony showing the construction progress of the Scout Square parking garagehttps://picasaweb.google.com/Mark77006/ScoutSquare?authkey=Gv1sRgCJqf8IGs2fCYqQE&feat=directlinkIf Im posting the link wrong (or not supposed to post something like that) just let me know and I'll fix/remove it...Nice time-lapse. Sorry about your change in view.I notice that the construction phase in the latest Google Maps satellite image almost matches your photo number 13. It looks like they were taken within days of each other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Did this company recently move into 2600 travis or have they always been there?i think they recently put up a new sign in the barcadia/reef parking lot but i'm not sure.http://www.origindesign.com/contact-us Edited May 24, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted May 25, 2011 ARA recently aquired Arbor Place as well as the huge lots off gray next to Junction. Their specialty is multing housing investment services.http://arausa.listinglab.com/MidtownArborPlace/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wernicke 25 Posted June 4, 2011 Instantly horrible views for all the residents facing that thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted June 4, 2011 Instantly horrible views for all the residents facing that thing...Yep -- some of the end units are very close to nice cement walls now....I at least have the pool between my balcony and the cement wall ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Anyone have any details on the liklihood of Camden City Centre II moving forward this year? The presentation makes it sound like 2011 might be a likely year for the project to start.http://www.snl.com/C...&FID=1001157718 from March 14, 2011Slide 27______________Potential 2011 Development StartsCamden City Centre II - Houston, TX - 260 projected homes - 36 million projected cost______________Older news about the developments, I assume the other block they are talking about is the superblockhttp://blog.chron.co...llion-offering/ From a late April Press Release...nothing detailed yet but there are some projects in the pipeline, just don't know if Houston is one for sure or not."Development ActivityLease-up continued during the first quarter at Camden Ivy Hall, a $17 million joint venture community owned by the Fund which is currently 85% leased. Construction continued during the quarter on two wholly-owned development communities: Camden LaVina, a $61 million project in Orlando, FL; and Camden Summerfield II, a $32 million project in Landover, MD. Initial occupancy at these communities is scheduled for mid- to late 2011, with construction completions expected by early to mid-2012. In addition, the Company began construction during the first quarter on Camden Royal Oaks II, a $14 million project in Houston, TX scheduled for initial occupancy in late 2011 with construction completion expected in early to mid-2012. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company began construction on three additional wholly-owned development communities comprising 978 apartment homes for a total cost of $141 million: Camden Montague in Tampa, FL, a $23 million project with 192 apartment homes; Camden Westchase in Tampa, FL, a $52 million project with 348 apartment homes; and Camden Town Square in Orlando, FL, a $66 million project with 438 apartment homes. In addition, Camden sold a land parcel in Washington, DC to the Fund for approximately $9.4 million subsequent to quarter-end, and the Company was reimbursed for previously written-off third party development costs, resulting in a gain of $4.7 million that will be recorded in the second quarter of 2011. Construction on this community - Camden South Capitol, an $88 million project with 276 apartment homes – also commenced subsequent to quarter-end. The Company has four additional development communities expected to begin construction later in 2011 or during 2012. " Edited June 13, 2011 by DrLan34 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) http://www.smartapar...onstruction.pdf some intersting information from a new presentation"MID TOWN SITE PROPOSEDDeveloper: Camden Property CompanyCAMDEN CITY CENTRE 2 PROPOSEDDeveloper: Camden Property CompanyPOST MIDTOWN SQUARE PHASE III PROPOSEDDeveloper: Post PropertiesGABLES POST OAK PROPOSEDDeveloper: Gables ResidentialMIDTOWN GROVE UNDER CONSTRUCTIONDeveloper: Oxberry Group" Edited June 15, 2011 by DrLan34 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nole23 1436 Posted June 16, 2011 Celtic Gardens (Pub Fiction 2.0) has a website. Looks like they are almost done putting the brick up, and theres a sign outside with hiring information. I would take pics but my camera is broken http://celticgardenshouston.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) lookin good! New office and retail development on the rail, hopefully it goes through... first saw the announcement on innerlooped http://innerlooped.com/ and more info and renderings here http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/ Edited June 24, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 24, 2011 More info from Swamplot on the new arts center in Midtown... http://swamplot.com/independent-arts-collaborative-buying-midtown-lot-for-new-main-st-arts-center/2011-06-24/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2106 Posted June 25, 2011 This rendering has actually been on an architect or developers website for a few years now. So maybe some of these obscure renderings we find are actually potential developments ;p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) old article on bob schultz and the deal with metro regarding the main street properties http://www.chron.com...nt/4689600.html this from city-data http://www.city-data.com/harris-county/M/Main-Street-111.html Edited June 29, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted June 29, 2011 http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=70036 is this still on the board? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nole23 1436 Posted July 6, 2011 Here's the website of the restaurant moving to the ground floor of the Scout's Square parking garage this fall.BlackFinn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted July 6, 2011 Here's the website of the restaurant moving to the ground floor of the Scout's Square parking garage this fall.BlackFinnBloody Mary Buffet -- sweet !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 9, 2011 Saw some windows going in on the added floor of the Boy Scout's building. I think this is where Landmark Houston Hospitality Group will have their office. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray? Edited July 12, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?We walk down there all the time to eat -- it's cool watching all the new development also....the patio at Majorca is really funky....too bad someone doesn't do some rehab on that yellowish building just east of Taft (in the edge of the new school's property)....it looks like someone started redoing it a while ago but then quit ? Edited July 12, 2011 by HoustonMidtown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 12, 2011 We walk down there all the time to eat -- it's cool watching all the new development also....the patio at Majorca is really funky....too bad someone doesn't do some rehab on that yellowish building just east of Taft (in the edge of the new school's property)....it looks like someone started redoing it a while ago but then quit ?the carnegie school is turning that building into their new fine arts center. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted July 12, 2011 the carnegie school is turning that building into their new fine arts center.Cool !! NIce to see it will be used... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stmkit37 0 Posted July 14, 2011 Yep -- some of the end units are very close to nice cement walls now....I at least have the pool between my balcony and the cement wall !this garage is the reason I joined this forum! I saw that and instantly thought "what a PISS POOR deal for those who bought at Edge!". I can't believe that is even legal for them to basically just block out unit's only source of light! I'd be livid over this construction. Are a lot of owners trying to sell? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted July 14, 2011 this garage is the reason I joined this forum! I saw that and instantly thought "what a PISS POOR deal for those who bought at Edge!". I can't believe that is even legal for them to basically just block out unit's only source of light! I'd be livid over this construction. Are a lot of owners trying to sell?The people who own the units that are right up against the garage have definitely expressed their anger regarding the garage's construction -- it was always a possibility that something like this could be built on the lot -- I knew that when I bought my unit....originally it was going to be another bar, but obviously that fell through...I don't think any of them are trying to sell at this point...The builder has met with us (EDGE owners) to discuss how they could "beautify" the cement walls (plantings/vines, paint, etc)...I don't know if there has been any final decisions on that...whatever they do, it won't restore the view Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian0123 398 Posted July 14, 2011 Are a lot of owners trying to sell?Why would someone sell after it's built? If it's bad, it presumably could impact resale value. It would make more sense to just enjoy the density they moved their for and not take a $ hit on trying to sell it. The vine idea mentioned above is a cool idea. On the plus side... their units are now hurricane and tornado proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonMidtown 3634 Posted July 14, 2011 On the plus side... their units are now hurricane and tornado proof.LOL -- I have mentioned that a few times to others that live here.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GerryM 3 Posted July 15, 2011 Finally made it over to the lot and put a pic of the Magnificat rendering on my new blog: Rendering I actually like the look of it a lot. It would be nice if a multi-story had made it to Elgin... but this looks fairly decent at least.Construction of the Magnificat building is progressing nicely. Windows are in, exterior cladding is going up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stmkit37 0 Posted July 16, 2011 The builder has met with us (EDGE owners) to discuss how they could "beautify" the cement walls (plantings/vines, paint, etc)...I don't know if there has been any final decisions on that...whatever they do, it won't restore the viewClouds? lol, yeah that would be nice if they could at least give you that much to "make amends". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 17, 2011 what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?Anyone know if there are any interested developers for this site at this time?http://arausa.listinglab.com/WGrayBaileyLandSite/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?edit - sorry double post... Edited July 17, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles Z 2 Posted July 18, 2011 The Cheerz Bar is now Midtown Drinkery. The old Tipsy Clover crew got together with the Drinkery on Washington owner and opened this weekend. They seemed fairly excited. The place is being renovated to have more of an open feel outside. The bar had quite a few St Arnolds choices on draft. Was a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Anyone know if there are any interested developers for this site at this time?http://arausa.listin...BaileyLandSite/saw some land surveryors on the site closest to junction... -edit-I just spoke with ARA (they owners of the land), and they said the land is under contract to be developed into apartment complexes. When i asked if there would be retail he said that is always an option. Of course I asked if he could comment on the developer and he said no not at this time...He also said that things can fall through in this business but it is under contract.we shall see... Edited July 26, 2011 by DrLan34 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian0123 398 Posted July 27, 2011 saw some land surveryors on the site closest to junction... -edit-I just spoke with ARA (they owners of the land), and they said the land is under contract to be developed into apartment complexes. When i asked if there would be retail he said that is always an option. Of course I asked if he could comment on the developer and he said no not at this time...He also said that things can fall through in this business but it is under contract.we shall see...What section of land are you referring to? Is it the one that Junction uses for parking (that has the abandoned row houses on the back side)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted July 27, 2011 yes that is correct. The surveyor siad they were surveying the houses and the lot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) http://docs.newquest.com/brochures/west-gray.pdf looks like this will be the next big lot to go but it is sad to see that they are advertising a fast food place for the lots use. Hopefully that does not happen. Edited August 1, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasota 1717 Posted August 1, 2011 Wow that would be an enormous waste of that site. Especially once Post finishes its expansion- it would be a mirror image of the horrible little CVS on the East side of one of the more walkable developments in the city. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htownproud 316 Posted August 2, 2011 Too bad. A few years back there was a sign there for nice condos going in--maybe this new bank/fast food will die too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nole23 1436 Posted August 11, 2011 Here's a picture of the Scout Square parking garage from the facebook page of the restaraunt going in at the bottom of it.BlackFinn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted August 22, 2011 latest presentation from Camden as of August 1, 2011: http://www.snl.com/Cache/1500035021.PDF?D=&O=PDF&IID=103094&Y=&T=&FID=1500035021 Potential 2011/2012 Development StartsTotal Projected EstimatedProject Location Homes CostCamden Noma Washington, DC 320 $120Camden City Centre II Houston, TX 260 36Camden 5400 North Lamar Austin, TX 291 43Total 871 $199 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 91 Posted August 23, 2011 City centre? Well... I guess it's better than nothing...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1874 Posted August 24, 2011 OLD atricle: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2010/03/camden-sets-250-million-offering/"The Houston projects are a second phase of Camden City Centre off Interstate 45 near downtown and another one slated for Midtown."Does anybody kow which lots are scheduled for City Centre expansion?I am guessing the other projec tis for the superblock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPHous 78 Posted September 1, 2011 I drove down around Midtown earlier and noticed some work on the North East corner of W Gray and Taft. Does anyone know what could be going in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
