Triton Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 When does this one start construction?Q3 2014. So, soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Wow, a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I really like that the garage is lined with units (or at least pretending to be) so it doesn't loom like a big parking garage at the base. These developers know what they're doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I really like that the garage is lined with units (or at least pretending to be) so it doesn't loom like a big parking garage at the base. These developers know what they're doing. I agree, that certainly improves the view from and interaction with the street. Thinking back to mid- and high-rise residential projects I looked at in the past, it often seemed like a long walk from car to one's front door. The garage-clinging units in this project would certainly have a convenience advantage in that regard. I'm not sure what downsides there might be, but I guess that would depend on other details of the design and construction. Hearing car alarms going off at night could be one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Not too bad. I do like that they are using an off-white as appose to beige color scheme. A good filler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wonder if the Ball players will buy/rent any of these? or will the team pick up a few for guest quarters or something? Have you seen the payroll of the Astros? No player could afford it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 impressive edifice. great height! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wonder if the Ball players will buy/rent any of these? or will the team pick up a few for guest quarters or something?Probably.There is a Houston Rockets presence at One Park Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Now aiming to start in late August/early September. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Now aiming to start in late August/early September.Well that fits the third quarter start time. Guess things are still on schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Triton Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm about to have a heart attack from all this residential development. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On to the Next One Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Love how this one looks. Man, will be really fun watching all of these kick off here in the last half of 2014. Wow, so many more residents for downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 just sucks that there isn't any retail in the development next to it -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 just sucks that there isn't any retail in the development next to it -.-which development? there will be retail in 500 Crawford.. unless you are talking about the mid rise announced a few months back for the lot just south of this/on the rail line. im not sure about that one. too many developments around downtown. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 is it ok to pray for these... please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGeneral Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 That is an amazing looking residential building. I love the floor to ceiling glass on the end units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 is it ok to pray for these... please! P.U.S.H. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Very nice Downtown is going to look amazing in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Amay-za-zing! A sea of parking lots turned into a neighborhood over night. Forget the trophy towers, this is what Houston needs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 is it ok to pray for these... please! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Can. Just did. RIP, Jim. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 which development? there will be retail in 500 Crawford.. unless you are talking about the mid rise announced a few months back for the lot just south of this/on the rail line. im not sure about that one. too many developments around downtown. heh Now don't get me wrong I actually think that 500 Crawford is nice, but the retail you speak of is only on Texas Ave. I mean that massive thing is going to take up two whole blocks! They could have squeezed in some more in there, but at least with this and 500 Texas Ave is going to get some nice traffic on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I think I've posted this before, right? 2014-07-24 20.18.00 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/2861-corinthian-cant-buy-enough-historic-fixer-uppers/ Marquette Cos prez Darren Sloniger's development activity itself is a change. He's been a buyer in Houston for several years, but he wants IRR in the teens and that's rarely happening on the acquisitions side now. He's also building Downtown (he'll break ground on Block 52 in six weeks), and says everything happening in the CBD makes it one of the most exciting opportunities he's ever seen. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Ah hell yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I wish the Hogan-Allnoch building next door would be renovated but I think all the new development just makes it more likely to be torn down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Downtown is going to literally look like Sim City around New Years. My god. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Downtown is going to literally look like Sim City around New Years. My god. It amazing, right? Another thread lists a guestimate of downtown cranes in 6 months or so.... The guess was about 20. If "about correct" that is simply amazing. We are talking about an Area that is about 1 mile by 1 mile....... Downtown is going to be torn up a bit (roads/lanes blocked, weekend closures) and that will be a touch inconvenient. But, I am totally thrilled that all this is getting off the ground seemingly all at once. Now, if Camden Conte and Hess residential, and Hines Market Square would hurry up and get to diggin', that would be amazing on top of Amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Anything new on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Anything new on this?I think this is supposed to start in two weeks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I think this is supposed to start in two weeks. I hope, this building is really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube88 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 new image? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Still looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The newest, a 28-story luxury apartment tower on Texas Avenue between Austin and LaBranch, will have floor-to-ceiling windows, an infinity-edged swimming pool and a private club room with views of home plate.Chicago-based Marquette Cos., is planning to break ground on the building - which will be called Catalyst - on Wednesday.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Projects-rise-near-ballpark-5856796.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=8b2afe02eaf1bd0534 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So November start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 November 5th. woo! it sounds pretty cool too. glad to hear there will be multiple different price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Projects-rise-near-ballpark-5856796.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=8b2afe02eaf1bd0534I wonder what the rents will be on the top two floors mentioned? HO-Le-crupper, batman! I think will will saunter over to the leasing office in a few months, unshaven, in stained shorts,a t-shirt, and dirty sneakers and ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 November 5th. woo! it sounds pretty cool too. glad to hear there will be multiple different price points.Yes, it sound like there will be several price points. You will be able to choose from:1) extremely expensive2) unbelievably expensive3) uber, utterly shockingly expensive4) is this how the Top 5% live? Expensive and5) "oh, so this is the 1% that everyone talks about" expensiveFive choices. Take your pick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yes, it sound like there will be several price points. You will be able to choose from:1) extremely expensive2) unbelievably expensive3) uber, utterly shockingly expensive4) is this how the Top 5% live? Expensive and5) "oh, so this is the 1% that everyone talks about" expensiveFive choices. Take your pick.Ha. I knew this joke was coming.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 As great as these places are, and as awesome as it is that all this is being built downtown, when I think of how high the rents will be, I would still honestly rather be in a similar high rise in the Galleria.As many leaps and bounds as we have made downtown, there still isnt enough retail in the immediate area, as opposed to the galleria.In other words, when all of these rich people want to go shopping on the weekends, they will still have to get in their cars and drive out of downtown to get there, ("there" probably being the galleria area) because there damn sure aint any shopping downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I would much rather live downtown. The traffic in the Galleria sucks as do the bars. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I would much rather live downtown. The traffic in the Galleria sucks as do the bars. So would I. There's Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and Discovery Green, plus it's only a short train ride to NRG Stadium. There's also the theater district with the symphony, orchestra, opera, ballet, and Alley Theater. I also think that the views from this highrise will be much better than anything in Uptown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Remember, remember the fifth of November. Great to see a firm start date for this project. This area will be booming when the Super Bowl rolls around in 2017. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 November 5th. woo!Yay! Birthday present for me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 As great as these places are, and as awesome as it is that all this is being built downtown, when I think of how high the rents will be, I would still honestly rather be in a similar high rise in the Galleria.As many leaps and bounds as we have made downtown, there still isnt enough retail in the immediate area, as opposed to the galleria.In other words, when all of these rich people want to go shopping on the weekends, they will still have to get in their cars and drive out of downtown to get there, ("there" probably being the galleria area) because there damn sure aint any shopping downtown. Proximity to Flying Saucer > Proximity to retail 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 That building is so pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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