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http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Designs-reawaken-Dowling-Street-s-forgotten-past-7465740.php?t=d7c7de44d3&cmpid=twitter-premium

Park plan 'still in play'

The chain-link fence surrounding a 1970s-era office complex at the northeast corner of Westheimer and Mid Lane portend the demolition of the vacant structures that sit on a pricey plot of Houston real estate.

The property owner purchased the development several years ago. On the back of the property, an 8-story apartment building called The James opened last year. A multifamily building with 17 stories called The Ivy is under construction.

Once the existing office buildings are taken down, it would be expected that the owner, Stonelake Capital Partners, would have plans for another building, maybe two. Yet Stonelake says it will develop a 5-acre park at the front of the site, an amenity to the residents, according to the company's website.

Alan Schoellkopf, Stonelake's chief operating officer, confirmed that the park plan is still in play but directed additional questions to an associate with the firm who did not return calls.

Perhaps the park will be temporary and buildings will be developed once the commercial real estate market improves. But maybe it will become another example of urban green space, as developers put more of an emphasis on nature and community spaces.

The site is between Highland Village and River Oaks District. It includes several low-rise buildings that housed an Indian restaurant, two banks, medical offices and other small businesses.

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^^^ this particular property would be simply perfect for a 5***** hotel brand such as a 

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or another such notable hotel flag.  located among beautiful oak trees... right on the side of ROD and HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE.

perfection...

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On 8/2/2016 at 11:09 AM, gene said:

and since they are saying for now they are making it a "park"...i do see they have so far kept most of the existing trees on the lot...any renderings of the (temporary) park?

 

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/08/16/exclusive-spacious-park-to-rise-near-river-oaks.html

 

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Construction on the park should begin in 60 days, Peeples said. It's unclear how long construction will take.

 

"(The) highest and best use is not a park, but we feel it's a great amenity for the development and the area," Peeples said.


Rather, Stonelake's long-term vision for the prime plot is to develop a luxury mixed-use project. Plans aren't solidified, but the development could include office, retail and perhaps residential units, Peeples said. A timeline wasn't provided, other than Stonelake's plans to move forward with the mixed-use development "when market conditions change," Peeples said.

 

 

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7 hours ago, htownboy said:

Geez, if you want to simulate the beauty of a historical building DO NOT PUT BALCONIES ON THEM. I love historic buildings to death and of course I'd want more, but please do not put balconies on them!

There are a few very nice historic buildings with balconies, and it can totally be done well.

 

I think the real rule should don't put tacked-on looking balconies on...well, anything really.

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My feeling is that if you CANNOT do an expert job making it look like an historic building (as is this case), or if don't have a really good reason TO make it look like a historic building (no precedent here), then don't do it at all.  This thing looks a bit ridiculous.   The cornices, the arches, the columns... Are those turrets?  Money could be spent on something better. 

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