democide Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Was the cake built to scale too? I like the cake model better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I actually like the downsized crown. I think the big crown wouldn't have lasted as well over time. Anyways, I think this building will look great and I can't wait for it to go up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Was the cake built to scale too? I like the cake model better. It definitely tasted better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Construction begins on April 21 and it is set to open September 2016, in time for the 2017 Super Bowl. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Seriously, couldn't they take the ladders out before the mayor's visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Although the model probably is to scale, you are seeing it from a perspective you won't experience in real life. The rendering is probably to scale as well, and you will see it like that if you look up from right across the street. But most of the time, it will look like something in between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 It would've been cool if they didn't have the back part, looks less sleek; still a nice building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Didn't Houston Chron say construction was to begin today? I checked Oxblue and it looks like nothing is going on. I'll swing by there during my lunch break and check it out real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Where can I find the webcam for this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Where can I find the webcam for this project? The webcam is for 609 Main but you can see the Marquis site in the upper right corner http://oxblue.com/open/Hines/609Main 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Didn't Houston Chron say construction was to begin today? I checked Oxblue and it looks like nothing is going on. I'll swing by there during my lunch break and check it out real quick. I walked by there myself today. Whole lotta nuthin' going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I walked by there myself today. Whole lotta nuthin' going on.Yup. Maybe it will start tomorrow.The only thing I saw in the area was that they were still doing soil testing on the other lot with the 39 story residential tower on it, but now on the northern portion of the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 There appears to finally be a little activity gathering on the site! (Viewing from the 609 Main @ Texas webcam.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 There appears to finally be a little activity gathering on the site! (Viewing from the 609 Main @ Texas webcam.) I've seen vehicles come and go from the webcam last week. I won't get too excited until I see heavy machinery on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Drove by today just 30 mins ago for a late lunch. All the activity is light rail related. Nothing for this site yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I've seen vehicles come and go from the webcam last week. I won't get too excited until I see heavy machinery on site. Agreed, but couldn't help but be excited by any apparent activity. ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 From a very good source this projects site work will begin on Monday. Just received street closure permits. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Surveying team is on site. You can probably see them in the 609 Main webcam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Traffic barricades up. Walker is closed in front of site. Will it stay closed for the duration of construction or is this temporary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 From the cam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 How will the light rail work? Since the garage is above it. It will be underneath it with no stop. Maybe a ramp to the second floor of the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 From the street: Cutting a line down Walker Bad light, but on the Walker side sidewalk it reads "SHORING". Oh, and the fence is here... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 From the cam Is this cam available to the public on the web?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is this cam available to the public on the web??http://oxblue.com/open/Hines/609Main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 http://oxblue.com/open/Hines/609MainWow! THANKS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wow! THANKS!No problem, it's on page 32 of the 609 Main thread if anyone's curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Drove by the site this evening. The fence/barricades are up and there is a backhoe on site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This is a frustrating project. I see it is moving forward, but with the city dumping $150 million into this it's not unreasonable to expect it to get going a little quicker right? Haven't they had financing lined up, renderings completed, and contractors picked for months now? They had a big groundbreaking ceremony a month ago, ate their cake, and since have really only erected a fence. Sure it's not Mayor Parker's responsibility and there are other projects that have quietly cancelled or pushed back start dates, but I don't think there is a more reported on project in all of Houston(besides the Exxon aerials for days) while also receiving city money and is still failing to make major progress. I have no doubt it'll pick up soon(probably this Monday to spite me), just a little perturbed something with so many things going for it still cannot start at the announced (April 11th) groundbreaking. Honestly, so they don't ever get it wrong, they should just say it'll start soon and will be finished sometime after that. It would be annoying, but at least they can't be wrong when using vague terms.End /rant. Sorry about that guys. Really anxious for this side of downtown to look completely different in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Construction started at 7am this morning. They are stripping the asphalt back. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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