TonyM Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Yeah, they already have retail planned next to cafe Layal and sudden impact as well as the empty lots next to it (until the church) are all up for sale.Saw some site clearing on the little lot next to the church the other day. Don't know what anyone would do with that plot right now. Can't imagine the church being too many years away from a sale either.Thanks for informing me, hopefully they will be redeveloped into something more fitting for the area.Eh, there's nothing wrong with the houses themselves (at least nothing more or less wrong with them than the rest of the cheaply built townhouses in the area). Main thing is that many of them are poorly landscaped or not really well taken care of because the original owners don't have the funds to keep them up.Housing "initiatives" never cease to amaze me. People can't afford houses to begin with so we subsidize the purchase. Then we're shocked to find out that unreliable buyers don't have the funds and can't keep them up either, and they subsequently fall into disrepair.A few of the houses that I know have turned over to new ownership are quite nice and well taken care of. Personally I like the two stories much more than the overly abundant three stories that dominate the area, a little variety never hurt. Would like to see some start coming up for sale to young buyers who can put a little money into them and keep them viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 are they moving those homes!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think they are moving them down Bailey towards Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://swamplot.com/apartments-moving-in-beside-freedmans-town-rowhouses/2013-01-28/#more-53807 Looks pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://swamplot.com/apartments-moving-in-beside-freedmans-town-rowhouses/2013-01-28/#more-53807 Looks pretty sweet. Very good news indeed!  It's not prettiest or trendiest looking but it is far from offensive and the fact that there is ground level retail helps too.  Should be a good fit for Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 All I can ask for! Big bonus for palm trees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Does anyone know if the variance was approved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for informing me, hopefully they will be redeveloped into something more fitting for the area. They are going nowhere. Come to grips with them. If it makes you feel better, I know several of the owners. They are great people, and do not fit the profile most would associate with the stereotypical "low income" buyer. Most are flight attendants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Word is that this will be a mixed use development with ROB. Retail on bottom, 2-3 parking floors, and 4-5 multifamily apartments on top. Supposedly similar to Post Midtown. We will see what actually materializes. Now THIS is what I'm talking about! This is awesome, mid-rise apartments, built up to the sidewalk east coast style, with ground level retail included to keep the flow going from the retail that starts at the Post, making almost the entire stretch of gray st walkable from bagby to taft, NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 some more details 188 Units5000 sq ft of street level amenities (fitness center, etc)6,578 sq ft of ROB Looks like 6 full stories with 1 full story of extra facade to cover the mechanical equipment... looks like 7 stories will be coming to West Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 3 of the shotgun houses have been moved to Bailey and Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Variance was approved.  Latest design attached.  Seems like we no longer have retail. There is now 5000 sq ft "Amenity Center - east side" and 1,400 sq ft "Amenity Center - west side" in addition to the apartments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Variance was approved.  Latest design attached.  Seems like we no longer have retail. There is now 5000 sq ft "Amenity Center - east side" and 1,400 sq ft "Amenity Center - west side" in addition to the apartments... You had to post this on a Friday?  This is going to ruin Howard's weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 That sucks. Probably didn't help that Post seems to be having a little trouble getting bites on their new ground floor. (I know it hasn't been there long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSci Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 That sucks. Probably didn't help that Post seems to be having a little trouble getting bites on their new ground floor. (I know it hasn't been there long)Â I heard from a potential commercial tenant that the buildout costs they are quoting have been outrageous, and the commercial tenants also are required to carry extra insurance to protect the residential tenants above from damages (I haven't heard that residents are required to carry any extra). The landlord has also been very particular about desiring that businesses attract only certain types of customers (aiming for a specific demographic), and tenants are required to be open during evenings and Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/multifamily-monday-4-new-trends/site is mentioned under "4) Infill projects are branching out" along with a map of the site, but no mention of Dolce Living specifically"But now that hot areas like the Galleria and Midtown have mostly filled up, the fringes of the Inner Loop are seeing action." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The variance request signs have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 word is that they are pulling permits but nothing is for sure until shovels are in the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Project is still moving forward, revised re-plat will be submitted in next 3-4 weeks to include the entire eastern block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Soil samples underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 New variance request, hopefully the new plan shows retail, but I wouldn't count on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Latest plat approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thank god the shacks behind this on Victor won't be touched. Â I would hate to see the shanties get torn down. Â Every time I drive by them, it makes me think that I live some exotic, like a slum in Bombay or Rio. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thank god the shacks behind this on Victor won't be touched. Â I would hate to see the shanties get torn down. Â Every time I drive by them, it makes me think that I live some exotic, like a slum in Bombay or Rio. Â Â LOL -- Â a few of them have been removed already - not sure what is happening to the remaining ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Construction equipment on blast at the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Construction fence is up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've been out of town, but on Monday all the shotgun houses were still there. Have those been removed? They had taken a few out months ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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