Houston19514 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) On 9/4/2013 at 10:57 AM, Subdude said: If memory serves the Chase garage tunnel runs through the west side of the block, so connecting to 609 Main might mean burrowing through their basement, which Chase might not want. The alternaive of approaching north from BG Place would mean digging under an entire block of older structures. 1. Chase does not own the Chase garage and likely woukd have nothing to say in the matter. 2. I would think an additional tunnel connection would do nothing but increase the value of the Chase garage building, so not sure why the owner would object. 3. Hines still manages and/or owns the Chase garage. Edited August 8, 2016 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Not a big loss. I'm still wondering how 609 Main will connect to the tunnels, if at all. You know, the tenants could access the tunnels by spending 30 seconds above ground, walking across the street, and entering the tunnels from the the old Gulf Building. I know it's crazy, but walking through that lobby never gets old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I love this! Gorgeous!http://www.colvilloffice.com/properties/609MainAtTexas/gallery.php#Did Colvill/Hines tip you off or something? The images aren't on their website anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Did Colvill/Hines tip you off or something? The images aren't on their website anymore.The images worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 The images worked for me.Strange, when I go to the website through google only the old ones show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 It works for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Not sure if this was ever confirmed during all the 609 Main height discussion..., but this appears to be a definite confirmation of 47-stories directly from a Hines rep. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/09/three-top-real-estate-professionals.html Mooz with HinesMooz began with his comments on the state of the market as it relates to the energy sector, and with that, Hines’ plans for its next projects:• Hines plans to break ground on its 47-story downtown skyscraper at 609 Main in the first quarter of next year. Mooz said the company is in talks with several large tenants, but a lead tenant was not mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 i saw that earlier. i sure hope its an error, or the building is still at least 757'.. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Full, hi-res images: 47-Stories, 1.05 Million Square Feet Design Completion: 4th Quarter 2013 Construction Start: Jan. 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Hines-bets-big-on-its-hometown-4890024.php#/0 Edited October 14, 2013 by Urbannizer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) 47-Stories, 1.05 Million Square FeetDesign Completion: 4th Quarter 2013Construction Start: Jan. 2014http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Hines-bets-big-on-its-hometown-4890024.php#/0 Urbannizer, could you or someone else post the article. Even going through Google doesn't seem to be giving me access. Edited October 12, 2013 by fatesdisastr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Urbannizer, could you or someone else post the article. Even going through Google doesn't seem to be giving me access. They've made it as to where you can no longer copy and past an article or any portion of an article (such as a paragraph). I've tried on my computer and iPad. Here's a few paragraphs I've written from the article: From his window, Cover can see Market Square and the block where the office tower is planned. Because it will take several years to build, construction will probably start without any tenant commitments. "We'd rather build it while the market is demanding space," Cover Said. *** The company started planning for a new wave of building in 2006, when Cover began leading the southwest region and was given the green light to move forward on new development in the city where the company was founded in 1957. The message, he said, was clear: "It's our home, let's go after it." While office development is still at the core of business, there's been a growing moment toward diversification. *** Cover said he respects the opinions of the neighbors, but he also feels strongly that Houston will continue to become a denser city with people living closer together and buildings getting taller. "Jerry has instilled in us to try to leave a place with something great," he said, referring to Gerald Hines. "And some people's definition of something great is don't ever build anything. But great cities are dense." All the new development is emerging after years of geographic diversification for Hines. "It's very encouraging that Hines is sort of renewing it's commitment to Houston," Fox said. It's doing so with a younger generation of leadership at the firm. The elder Hines, now 88, does not claim to now how long the current cycle of prosperity will last. But if Houston maintains its strong position in the energy industry, he said, "we will continue to be a very healthy society." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 They've made it as to where you can no longer copy and past an article or any portion of an article (such as a paragraph). I've tried on my computer and iPad. Here's a few paragraphs I've written from the article: Thanks for taking the time write some of it down for us. I'll look into subscribing soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Although you can no longer copy/paste, simply googling the headline still works..., although you must type it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Although you can no longer copy/paste, simply googling the headline still works..., although you must type it in. I tried that. I used to do that all the time but for this article it wasn't going to the article when I googled the title. Not sure why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I tried that. I used to do that all the time but for this article it wasn't going to the article when I googled the title. Not sure why Just tried copy & pasting the title... and it actually worked this time. It didn't when I tried it on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Just tried copy & pasting the title... and it actually worked this time. It didn't when I tried it on Saturday. Yeah I can see it now. I wonder if they have a time limit lock or something. Maybe it was just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 ^ wasn't just you. I think the article was probably in today's dead-tree edition of the paper, so they locked it out until today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 From the interview (different article): "In Houston, we're excited about our residential project and hopefully our new office building if we can get it off the ground. It got pretty scary on that last one. We completed the leasing but had some scary moments." If?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Let's face it, this thing isn't getting built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Let's face it, this thing isn't getting built. And why is that? Do you have inside news or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think he was referring to BG Group Place. He took a chance will no major tenant. Now it is 96% full so 609 Main will get built. Urbannizer said they start in January. Urbannizer is always correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think he was referring to BG Group Place. He took a chance will no major tenant. Now it is 96% full so 609 Main will get built. Urbannizer said they start in January. Urbannizer is always correct. BG Group Place was the "last one" in the quote. The "if" building is 609 Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 they're probably in a dogfight for tenants with the 102 story building 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 If that is ever built is a hotel and condos just like the Trump Tower in Chicago. Donald will have the top 50 floors! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 From the interview (different article): "In Houston, we're excited about our residential project and hopefully our new office building if we can get it off the ground. It got pretty scary on that last one. We completed the leasing but had some scary moments." If?!?!! how recent is that article? whats up with the IF when the Chron and Hines reps have all but confirmed it? they're probably in a dogfight for tenants with the 102 story building LOLOL thanks for the laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 how recent is that article? whats up with the IF when the Chron and Hines reps have all but confirmed it? Two days ago. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Q-A-Developer-Hines-sees-mobility-as-crucial-for-4889928.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 guess well have to wait for further confirmation or until January then.. :/ or keep an eye out on the demolition reports to see if Texas Tower is coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yes they need the whole block. It is a beautiful building and still in design and Hines wants to make a major foot print here since he is a native. I remember the days when Pennzoil Place was built. He has built major landmarks here and he is not done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So this won't happen? I was really looking forward to this! ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hines isn't stupid. They started BG Group Place right before a predicted economic crash and didn't look back, what would stop them from creating another tower in one of the country's fastest growing city? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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