cspwal 3903 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 It's not already in the TIRZ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4038 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Apparently not according to a Central Houston employee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 3903 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 http://www.houstontx.gov/ecodev/tirzmap.pdf Huh. Looks like there's not a downtown TIRZ..there's a market square one, an east downtown one, and a midtown one. The east downtown one stops at main street - and is called "Greater Houston" and shares the TIRZ with along Holmes and Main south of 610.There's also an east downtown TIRZ - it's not called "EaDo" so at least we got that going 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4038 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yeah i just looked that up too. I would guess they'll try to add it to the Greater Houston TIRZ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 3903 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That would make sense, but it is such a strange name for that TIRZ, and is the TIRZ the one financing the Dallas retail corridor renovations? I wonder what condition the Days Inn is in - whether it would be worth renovating, or if I get to watch a nice demolition Sunday morning in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4038 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm not 100% sure who is funding the Dallas renovations. The Central Houston employee just said "we"..? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3405 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 More than a few people I follow on instagram take pictures from this building.Popular stating point for beginner "rooftoppers" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed_Tx 1790 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 ^^^btdt in 1981... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 383 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 its going to be a sheraton! This is huge https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/behind-the-scenes-at-central-square-plazas-redevelopment-50075?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 383 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 801 Calhoun I just checked my calendar and since it's not April Fools - this is the most exciting post I have ever done. https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/behind-the-scenes-at-central-square-plazas-redevelopment-50075?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser Here’s the team on the top floor, which has a very high ceiling and the ability to build an outdoor patio. (Right behind the quartet is another blighted building that’s about to be redone—801 Calhoun is being redone as a Sheraton.) 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2184 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Although, technically...still a rumor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11778 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Sweet!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4986 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 If this turns out to be true and they do as good a job on this as they did on CNB, I think they should go in the Repurposed building Hall of Fame. I hope this is true. I've been praying someone would do something with the Day Inn eyesore for years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate99 7729 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) This would be quite something. Let's meet up for beers in the lobby bar opening day. Haven't heard of St. Joseph's Parkway referred to as Calhoun in quite some time. Edited September 17, 2015 by Nate99 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 383 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Props to Houston19514 for catching it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronTiger 913 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 What about all the rumors about the Days Inn being structurally compromised or something that's prevented it from being redeveloped so far? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2184 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Take a breath, for a sec. The article is not saying that this group is redoing "801 Calhoun". It's just saying that the building behind them in the picture is to be redone. But, who, exactly, is this information coming from? It's not clear. Hopefully it is a true scoop. But until a developer/owner/contractor/hotel brand/etc. makes an announcement...it's just a rumor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avossos 2281 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I think I read somewhere that it takes hundreds of years for a steal concrete structure to deteriorate.Take a breath, for a sec. The article is not saying that this group is redoing "801 Calhoun". It's just saying that the building behind them in the picture is to be redone. But, who, exactly, is this information coming from? It's not clear. Hopefully it is a true scoop. But until a developer/owner/contractor/hotel brand/etc. makes an announcement...it's just a rumor.I agree, but I am hoping and praying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2184 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Me Too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 3714 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I got really excited. What a let down. Almost as much of a let down as gene's "model" pictures. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11778 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 This building reminds me so much of the Marriott Marquis today from this angle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OkieEric 660 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 FWIW, the other morning I was coming up Travis and noticed a worker or someone walking around the base - that entrance was open as well, I believe. It didn't seem like that big of a deal at the time (considering we have seen "workers" there before) but maybe something really is happening. No idea what the guy was doing, though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 2020 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 That podium is awful, if it gets redone they must address it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11778 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 That podium is awful, if it gets redone they must address it. What could they do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avossos 2281 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 What could they do?Cover it / and the entire building / in some sort of glass. Similar to the Central Bank Building 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samagon 3250 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 This would be quite something. Let's meet up for beers in the lobby bar opening day. Haven't heard of St. Joseph's Parkway referred to as Calhoun in quite some time. I was going to say this. I guess Biznow is living in Houston's past! according to this thread:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/3250-was-this-street-renamed/ from that thread, it was 1997 that they changed the name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate99 7729 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 There was some plan for the Sheraton Lincoln to be several other hotels (including an Omni IIRC) before they shaved it off flush with the ground. Hoping for the best never hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11778 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Cover it / and the entire building / in some sort of glass. Similar to the Central Bank Building That would be cool.... but not even the developers of the new Central Bank building covered their parking garage in glass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 3793 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 thou art sheraton.... 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44116 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Merged with the ongoing thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moore713 784 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I look at 801 everyday and think why hasn't it been redeveloped. ..happy dance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigereye 1843 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) I know there have been renovation proposals floated in the past, some with renderings. Has Kirksey's ever been associated with this property in the past? Found a small mention on their site... http://www.kirksey.com/projects/category/renovation Edited September 17, 2015 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigFootsSocks 3179 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Fact; Monarch has the best hot takes on any new project. Edited September 17, 2015 by BigFootsSocks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
houstontexasjack 2349 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Curiously, if this comes to pass, Starwood's major brands (Westin, Sheraton, Le Meridien) would all be in redeveloped buildings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasHoldem 0 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Aloft would fit that description as well. Edited September 18, 2015 by TexasHoldem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2398 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I remember their being an asbestos abatement issue as the main reason this building has sat vacant for eons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4038 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) 801 Calhoun I just checked my calendar and since it's not April Fools - this is the most exciting post I have ever done. https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/behind-the-scenes-at-central-square-plazas-redevelopment-50075?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser Here’s the team on the top floor, which has a very high ceiling and the ability to build an outdoor patio. (Right behind the quartet is another blighted building that’s about to be redone—801 Calhoun is being redone as a Sheraton.) can't wait to hear more! thanks for the link.. kind of a bummer they're reserving the rooftop patio for an executive office, it would of made for a cool SkyBar. Edited September 18, 2015 by cloud713 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsanity02 1283 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I hope this is true. Change the hideous eyesore. But I am going to hold off. Still waiting on news of the Great Southwestern building. Chronicle Garage Delenda Est Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunstar 608 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I had always pegged this building for the wrecking ball. I'm glad either way, but watching a building implosion is on my bucket list 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 3714 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I had always pegged this building for the wrecking ball. I'm glad either way, but watching a building implosion is on my bucket listWith everything slowing down right now, I guess the best chance this building has is a hotel. It would be nice if they could polish it off with a creative design for residential, like the Wolfe rendering we saw a few years ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronTiger 913 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I had always pegged this building for the wrecking ball. I'm glad either way, but watching a building implosion is on my bucket listYou should have visited College Station when we blew up a 20 story hotel, or our football field. They were impressive. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sevfiv 1407 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Great photo! Where's it from? Can I have a copy?! This building reminds me so much of the Marriott Marquis today from this angle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11778 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Great photo! Where's it from? Can I have a copy?! Just did this Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=old+holiday+inn+houston+1970s&safe=active&sa=X&biw=1008&bih=615&tbm=isch&imgil=obTByYB0jldvXM%253A%253Beyd14-hFUTy2vM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Falchetron.com%25252FHouston-8052-W&source=iu&pf=m&fir=obTByYB0jldvXM%253A%252Ceyd14-hFUTy2vM%252C_&usg=__Q10JcirjM2ryEJSZwgjDDiEfAM4%3D&ved=0CCkQyjdqFQoTCICHn4vwgMgCFcaLDQodBlcBfw&ei=nyr8VcC7PMaXNoauhfgH#tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaG0wcmAdI5XIjj0JysCAqOhaSX6exS0FHRjp6Us_1NZgeJgrgUIqaJ4FjqgPggjK7BhrWpYkOOq9iiLX8mdPMYLeGioSCfQnKwICo6FpEfxt6wIxXYj2KhIJJfp7FLQUdGMRK3UObPuLahYqEgmnpSz81mB4mBFYVQ-U4reRxioSCSuBQipongWOEbiSsncnzDlCKhIJqA-CCMrsGGsRAUZalaqSnn0qEglaliQ46r2KIhG4krJ3J8w5QioSCdfyZ08xgt4aERYctcj8SOgH&q=old%20holiday%20inn%20houston%201970s Here's another one: 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j_cuevas713 3023 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Man this thing was ugly even brand new 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EllenOlenska 1180 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Could they put a Marriot style glass facade on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sevfiv 1407 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 It was decent with a sunset reflection 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 383 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So all that hype which I helped start... Nothing found on the Sheraton? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1592 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 FWIW, the other morning I was coming up Travis and noticed a worker or someone walking around the base - that entrance was open as well, I believe. It didn't seem like that big of a deal at the time (considering we have seen "workers" there before) but maybe something really is happening. No idea what the guy was doing, though When I was by I noticed workers as well in the garage section. Looked like some sort of plumbing/sewerage work since there was water flowing out. A Sheraton would be great, but after so many false alarms on this one I'm not keeping my fingers crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1592 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 With everything slowing down right now, I guess the best chance this building has is a hotel. It would be nice if they could polish it off with a creative design for residential, like the Wolfe rendering we saw a few years ago... I always thought this would work for apartment-like housing for seniors. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigFootsSocks 3179 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I doubt this is moving forward anytime soon;http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Oil-woes-take-toll-on-Houston-s-hotel-industry-6527849.php?t=15d968323d&cmpid=twitter-premiumI wonder how this affects the Le Meridian redevelopment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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