Howard Huge Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Damn, you were a busy man today, Marc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Is that the central square building in the background being totally gutted? Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Yes!http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/90-old-central-bank-building/page-14#entry476048It's frequent topic in the midtown section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 They put up a fence shortly after I posted this:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22649-more-coming-to-midtown/?p=472127 The owner of Club Limelight is building a Vegas-style outdoor lounge and club. How old is this fence? This is the property across the street. There's also a portapotty on site. 2014-09-20 11.38.51 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That fenced-in building across the street should look pretty neat: http://www.loopnet.com/xNet/MainSite/Listing/Profile/Profile.aspx?LID=18872119&SRID=4904773490&StepID=101 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Also, word on the street is that Trammel is going to build another midrise just north of the one going up right now at Main and Hadley. Where will I ever sell my gold from now on?!??!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Nice! Definitely a hot corner right now. This rendering quite a bit more involved than the one that I saw. Are they still looking at a 9 month delivery? This also shows the Camden Apts at the Superblock opening 2016. That fenced-in building across the street should look pretty neat: http://www.loopnet.com/xNet/MainSite/Listing/Profile/Profile.aspx?LID=18872119&SRID=4904773490&StepID=101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Also, word on the street is that Trammel is going to build another midrise just north of the one going up right now at Main and Hadley. Where will I ever sell my gold from now on?!??!! Is that the lot with the gas station on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 My guess in the block across from 2016 Main, although I would love to see those empty storefronts torn down. Is that the lot with the gas station on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yes, the whole block including the gas station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wow, it's awesome that development is finally pushing toward the Expreso and Greyhound stations. I wonder how much time is remaining on the Shell station's lease. And I imagine they might have some issues getting those gas storage tanks removed. Yes, the whole block including the gas station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Alexan Main St is the name for Phase II SubdivisionPlatPDF_Alexan Main Street-51964-140929.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice! I wasn't expecting this so soon. We need to a construction cam set up on Larry's balcony for all of these projects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Alexan Main St is the name for Phase IISubdivisionPlatPDF_Alexan Main Street-51964-140929.pdfMakes me wonder how much longer this would take since gasoline tanks are buried underground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I've never had to remove gasoline tanks on a project, I imagine theres some soil/environmental considerations to consider; but from a construction standpoint--- I would imagine its pretty easy and quick. 2-3 extra days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I've never had to remove gasoline tanks on a project, I imagine theres some soil/environmental considerations to consider; but from a construction standpoint--- I would imagine its pretty easy and quick. 2-3 extra days. Sorry to hijack this thread, but I have a question for you Purdue....there is a new townhouse development going in on the East side...they have cleared the block and started the pads for the town homes....on a part of the lot where they haven't put pads, they have dug a deep (probably 15-20 feet) perfectly square/recatangle hole in the ground (the sides are perfectly vertical), they had some kind of survey equipment in the hole yesterday when I drove by -- and idea what this is for? I will try to get a pic when I go by the next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Fountain or drainage? Maybe a water well or lift station?That's more of a civil job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sorry to hijack this thread, but I have a question for you Purdue....there is a new townhouse development going in on the East side...they have cleared the block and started the pads for the town homes....on a part of the lot where they haven't put pads, they have dug a deep (probably 15-20 feet) perfectly square/recatangle hole in the ground (the sides are perfectly vertical), they had some kind of survey equipment in the hole yesterday when I drove by -- and idea what this is for? I will try to get a pic when I go by the next time. Yeah, try and get me a photo. Im curious as well. Unless it's a huge town-home, Id be interested to know why theyre digging so deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 If they're trying for some LEED points, it may be a cistern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Slowly coming up... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Yeah, try and get me a photo. Im curious as well. Unless it's a huge town-home, Id be interested to know why theyre digging so deep. Finally got a pic - they have done a lot more with the "hole" since I saw it last, they added the brickwork and filled in some dirt...Im wondering if it's maybe a pool ?? Edited October 19, 2014 by HoustonMidtown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm sorry to say, I don't know what that is--- A below-grade CMU wall... Maybe a fountain? I see some drainage pipes staged in the back. I dont know. I'm super curious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 So when is the Cadillac dealership finally gonna move out and sell to another residential developer? Its officially sandwiched in and out of place.When the superblock retail is built out across the street, with the Reef/Proof building to the west, and Mongoose/Cobra/Leons Lounge to the east, that dealership totally destroys all continuity of what could be a continuous 3 block walkable stretch of activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 So when is the Cadillac dealership finally gonna move out and sell to another residential developer? Its officially sandwiched in and out of place.When the superblock retail is built out across the street, with the Reef/Proof building to the west, and Mongoose/Cobra/Leons Lounge to the east, that dealership totally destroys all continuity of what could be a continuous 3 block walkable stretch of activity.It would be nice if they did something like Audi did with the multi story building, and sold the rest of the land to a developer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It would be nice if they did something like Audi did with the multi story building, and sold the rest of the land to a developer. I started a thread about this very subject in the Midtown forum. Seems like there were mixed feelings about it but I think it would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Wow, it's awesome that development is finally pushing toward the Expreso and Greyhound stations. I wonder how much time is remaining on the Shell station's lease. And I imagine they might have some issues getting those gas storage tanks removed.I don't see them moving anytime soon only hope is a developer with deep pockets buying them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That or increasing property taxes prompting them to look elsewhere. I don't see them moving anytime soon only hope is a developer with deep pockets buying them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Finally got a pic - they have done a lot more with the "hole" since I saw it last, they added the brickwork and filled in some dirt...Im wondering if it's maybe a pool ??IMG_4548.jpgIt could be underground detention tank. They are common on tight lots where having a grassy hole is not feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I haven't found anything mentioning this, and I'm unsure if this is related to whatever activity is on the webster side.I was talking to a couple of employees at that station and it seems like the owner purchased the entire plot the station was on and they are due to shut down in December. anyone know what's going on with this block? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Alexan Midtown Phase II 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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