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...
Luminare Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) FYI to whoever changed the thread title....Catalyst is spelled wrong (hint: missing an 'a') >.> Edited October 30, 2014 by Luminare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 FYI to whoever changed the thread title....Catalyst is spelled wrong (hint: missing an 'a') >.>Lol. I just noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 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.I was talking about shopping and retail buddy, not going to plays and ballgames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) That building is so pretty Edited October 30, 2014 by Howard Huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 FYI to whoever changed the thread title....Catalyst is spelled wrong (hint: missing an 'a') >.>Also, ms Sarnoff said the building is now "28" floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I was talking about shopping and retail buddy, not going to plays and ballgames.It's all perspective. Not everyone cares about theGalleria, just as not everyone cares about sports, theater, bars, and mass transit options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I was talking about shopping and retail buddy, not going to plays and ballgames. You were saying that you would rather be in a high rise in the Galleria because of the shopping. I was just stating some other factors that people might take into account besides shopping which might influence them to choose a downtown high rise over an Uptown high rise. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Lol. I just noticed that. lol Yeah I didn't notice that either for awhile. I know what it's like to Misspell titles on Forums and its a good feeling -.- You gotta give a heads up though and support them in making the correction. I remember I was like.....ok I'm not that great of a speller, but I know this is missing a letter somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGeneral 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. These places are mostly for people who work downtown. If I work downtown and wanted to live in a high-rise, I would live downtown. I go shopping about 3 times per year, I go to work 5 days a week. For people who work in the Galleria, living in the Galleria makes more sense. It's all about the commute. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Downtown > Galleria for me. Market Square, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou trails, Sundance, Alley, Hobby, Jones Hall, Minute Maid, Toyota Center, House of Blues, Dynamo, Warehouse Live, LaCarafe, Warren's Inn, Hearsay, Batanga's patio, Little Dipper, and more right at your door step. Galleria wins for Kenny and Ziggy's and yearly trip to Container Store. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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