Triton Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Sure someone can link me to it but what's the 3 to 4 story metal structure going up across from this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 New building for Crime Stoppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 13 minutes ago, cspwal said: New building for Crime Stoppers Oh cool! Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Looks like some foundation work is being done for the park portion. Apartments. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted April 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-big-screw-in-midtown-and-other-sign.html \ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Looking south from McGowen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 From afar. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Is it just me, or is this project moving along reeeeeeally slowly? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 considering the scope of the project, I think it's progressing nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WshfulThnkn Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Any updates on this project? Floor count? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 On August 23, 2016 at 6:51 PM, WshfulThnkn said: Any updates on this project? Floor count? Thanks Just walked by early today, looks like they're starting/working on the 4th floor. I'll try to take a picture later today when I walk by again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I can't seem to find the renderings for the final design so I can figure out how many floors this will be. Can anyone provide please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrLan34 Posted August 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) On 8/25/2016 at 2:19 PM, bobruss said: I can't seem to find the renderings for the final design so I can figure out how many floors this will be. Can anyone provide please. https://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/us/camden-mcgowen-station SUMMARY 315 Units 8 Stories Edited October 25, 2016 by DrLan34 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks Dr. Lan. So this is going to dwarf the large project across the street. I think its five floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phillip_white Posted August 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2016 Taken today. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 ^^^ @phillip_white props for these cool illustrations my pal, i was wondering just how this particular project was progressing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/09/midtown-park-not-much-in-evidence-yet.html 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cspwal Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 It's coming along nicely I wonder when they will start on the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, cspwal said: It's coming along nicely I wonder when they will start on the park? They've actually started on it, I should have taken a pic yesterday when the southern gate was open. See the rendering above, the cement wall which will have "Midtown" on it is up on the southeastern corner. Edited September 25, 2016 by hindesky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 They're hoping to secure a major network during the super bowl for the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 12 hours ago, BeerNut said: They're hoping to secure a major network during the super bowl for the park. "...the big game is a driver for projects such as Midtown Park, where ESPN plans to set up camp for its coverage ..." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: "...the big game is a driver for projects such as Midtown Park, where ESPN plans to set up camp for its coverage ..." Interesting choice. I remember last time they were in the grass field that was destined to become Discovery Green. I imagine it will be kind of a dead area though, with all the crowds downtown. IIRC, last time Channel 11 news had a platform set up at Texas & Main (where 609 Main is) where they were broadcasting the news, Dave Ward & Co. sitting up there with crowds below. Something like that would be a much livelier scene than Midtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I believe Fox Sports will be in Discovery Green. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: I believe Fox Sports will be in Discovery Green. They will be carrying the game so that works just fine. Wonder if the convention bureau will set up a giant screen there for people to sit in the park and watch the game Euro-style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diaspora Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 ESPN not FOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 39 minutes ago, Diaspora said: ESPN not FOX ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted October 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2016 ESPN is going to use Midtown park for their Super Bowl coverage, Camden better hurry up if this is going to happen. I realize the apartments won't be ready but the work on the park needs to kick it into a higher gear. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Does anyone know why they decided to put the apartments at that end, instead of the park? With ESPN broadcasting from the park, it looks like they'll have a view of the apartments instead of the downtown skyline. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 45 minutes ago, Ctaf said: Does anyone know why they decided to put the apartments at that end, instead of the park? With ESPN broadcasting from the park, it looks like they'll have a view of the apartments instead of the downtown skyline. ^^^ this is all turning into a HUGE puzzle here. however, there is now three months until the SB. with sheer hard work and determination, they can complete the park itself. however, they shall need to camouflage the highrise apartments with SUPERBOWL / ESPN signage and special lighting effects.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ctaf said: Does anyone know why they decided to put the apartments at that end, instead of the park? With ESPN broadcasting from the park, it looks like they'll have a view of the apartments instead of the downtown skyline. Well discussed in the earlier pages. Camden looking out for Camden. Visibility of the apartment complex and concern that its residents shouldn't have to walk a whole block to the rail stop trumped civic factors such as park layout and urban space. Didn't occur to anyone that a successful park actually fuels interest in apartments surrounding it, and that civic interest thus coincides with self-interest. Aversion to ground floor retail led to the bizarre little pocket park/restaurant area at the north end. It is what it is. Edited October 31, 2016 by H-Town Man 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hopefully ESPN has a plan B if this doesn't finish soon. No one was working on Sunday. Campo might have egg on his face since he's part of the Super Bowl committee. Levy Park may be further along than this. Southern portion of the apartments looks topped out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phillip_white Posted November 14, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2016 The park is finally taking shape! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 5 hours ago, hindesky said: Hopefully ESPN has a plan B if this doesn't finish soon. No one was working on Sunday. Campo might have egg on his face since he's part of the Super Bowl committee. Levy Park may be further along than this. Levy Park is further along (opens Jan 7th) but Midtown Park doesn't have as many features/complex design therefore I think it still has a chance. There's no way the apartments will be done by then. A few articles on the previous page mentioned both would be done in time for the big show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Philip, Outstanding work. The birds-eye view of this area brings into perspective the dynamic growth of Midtown. It informs the discussion providing everyone insight into the growth pattern that has developed, the ramifications for future growth, and a more efficient and illuminating way to see the scope, scale and potential growth, the big picture. And what better way than by air to take it all in. This video also suggests that they are well along, and into the final stages of construction of structures, paving, and plumbing. The shaping of the infill seems to be underway and landscaping is not far off. Its amazing how fast crews can get grass, plants, shrubs and trees in the dirt. Well choreographed. Probably the main issue will be the timing of getting the grass in before winter gets here. Most grasses tend to go dormant in cold weather, so I imagine they'll seed it with winter rye, for its resistance to cold weather, rapid growth, and its bright green color for the cameras. All in all It looks like its going to be a very successful park, and much anticipated opening. I also wouldn't be surprised if they finished the facades of the faces of this project for the illusion. It will definitely help spur growth. This tool seems to be something you should be able to market. Seems to me that this is the kind of tool that developers could use to sell projects, helpful to real estate investors in making more informed decisions and for city planners, providing them with a better way to understand and appreciate the dynamics of its current growth and the for future planning of this meteor. Good luck! By the way I really liked the shot of the two rail cars suggesting a curtain opening behind the trees. Edited November 14, 2016 by bobruss sentence addition 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 omg i was just about to post that exact thing bobruss....love that shot of the two light rails passing each other...wow...please let light rail eventually make it to uptown... there are rumors that the "dedicated bus lane" on Post Oak Blvd is really a precursor to the light rail eventually taking its place and i hope that is true. amazing video! gene 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 phillip_white's drone video makes the park look further along than from the ground level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 With the apartments to the northern end the park looks like it will have a more urban park feel, but both the park and the apartments would have benefited from the view if the apartments were on the southern end instead. I hope someone comes in and builds a 40 story tower right across the street and totally ruins Campos view. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The view thing doesn't get me so much. This is destined to be a vertical neighborhood, at least mid-rise vertical if not highrise vertical. Unless they had used the entire Superblock for a park (as would have happened in a perfect world), it's unlikely that you're going to see downtown from a small park in an urban neighborhood. If anything, building the park at the north end of the superblock on McGowen Street would have attracted Caydon or someone else to put a tower across the street, and then you definitely lose your view of downtown. I think this will be a cool spot, despite all the misplanning. That drone video really gives a nice Old Houston vibe with all the prosaic mid-century buildings and mature trees in the area. If the Caydon tower comes to fruition across the street, we have liftoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 13 hours ago, HoustonIsHome said: With the apartments to the northern end the park looks like it will have a more urban park feel, but both the park and the apartments would have benefited from the view if the apartments were on the southern end instead. I hope someone comes in and builds a 40 story tower right across the street and totally ruins Campos view. I think the idea of placing the apartments on the northern end has to do with how they can promote the units. By placing them on the north end of the park, you can up-charge the rooms with a downtown view and the ones with a park view. If they would have been built on the southern end, only one side would of had the park and the downtown views and the other side would be HCC (much harder to rent for a premium). 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I think they felt like the closer to the rail stations the better for marketing, and your suggestion about skyline value and park view value also makes sense. I would have liked seeing a large six block park. It would have generated the kind of growth you see around Discovery Green, and created a park more the size midtown should have considering the number of residents within walking distance. Regardless Midtown will be getting a park and much larger than any future parks proposed for downtown. Last I heard is they were possibly going to find a quarter to a half of a block to be designated a new park for southwest downtown. Thats it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 They're trying to get the park done before the Superbowl? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yup, because ESPN will be broadcasting from the park. good luck to them I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It doesn't appear that much has changed on the park end, but the apartments are coming along nicely. They have scaffolding in place on the Southern end of the building. My guess is they'll try to have that end looking tidy for the ESPN broadcast while they finish up the rest of it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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