largeTEXAS 285 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Colorado Group Plans $80M Mixed-Use, Infill Project By Jennifer D. Duell Last updated: July 19, 2005 08:23am HOUSTON-Within three years, a mixed-use project is expected to rise on Block 98, a piece of vacant land adjacent to the new city park and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Two companies from Colorado Springs, LandCo Properties LLC and Equity Edge LLC, have formed a partnership to transform the 1.5-acre tract into two residential high-rises with ground-floor retail space. Block 98 is bordered by Rusk, Crawford, Walker and LaBranch streets near Toyota Center. Each tower will contain 150 units that will be priced "for the young, single professional," says Michael Raider, LandCo's COO. He tells GlobeSt.com that construction will begin in about three years. "That's when the market will be ready," he says, explaining one tower will have rental housing and the other will be condos. "I am not sure that we'll break ground on both towers at the same time." Raider, a Houston native, was eyeing Block 98 about a year before he closed the deal with Crescent Real Estate Equities Co. for $6.5 million. "We see Houston as Denver about seven years ago with the new light rail, entertainment and park creation. Denver is just a huge residential market right now," he says, "and we think Houston is following right behind it." Raider's not yet selected the project architect, but says he's hoping to use a local firm. The partnership, Block 98 Partners Ltd., obtained a $4.9-million loan from Southern National Bank of Texas to acquire the land. Tucker Knight, a director with Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP's local office, arranged a three-year bridge loan with an adjustable interest rate. The Block 98 development will be the second project that LandCo has tackled in Houston's CBD. The company recently acquired the former Days Inn Hotel at 801 St. Joseph Parkway for redevelopment into 251 luxury apartments and retail space. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2006, with units delivering in early 2007. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YakuzaIce 33 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Is it the same as this?http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...=2695&hl=landcoOr is it a different project? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjb434 34 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Old news. It's the same project. This is a duplicate thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44491 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) More good news for downtown? Same block as the Hess parking garage. Ziegler Cooper is the architect, sorry for the rough image quality.Page 44http://www.humphreys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MFEC_FutureDesigns_FINAL.pdf Edited November 30, 2013 by Urbannizer 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 155 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Nice. I didn't know there was any more room on that block. The building looks sleek. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2318 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Yeah, baby! Much happier knowing a single story retail won't be going in there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston? 145 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 How likely will this get built? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2398 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Looks like one of those "this is what could potentially go here", pie in the sky, over the top renderings that never get off the drawing board.I hope to god I'm wrong though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 253 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Am I missing something here? The above rendering is the same as in the "Gables Post Oak" thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2942 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Looks like one of those "this is what could potentially go here", pie in the sky, over the top renderings that never get off the drawing board.I hope to god I'm wrong though. I'd love to hear your reasoning as to how this resembles a "pie in the sky, over the top rendering". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2318 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'd love to hear your reasoning as to how this resembles a "pie in the sky, over the top rendering".it looks pretty finalized to me. looks very similar to Hines downtown tower. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 445 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 as this rendering is from a presentation for a multi-family development conference in las vegas, what evidence to we have that it represents an actual project with legs? has it been announced elsewhere? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2318 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 There are multiple other renderings in the presentation from Houston that are for real. That's a start 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 253 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 So they have the same page of renderings for this project and Gables? Again, same rendering as in the Gables thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 155 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 So they have the same page of renderings for this project and Gables? Again, same rendering as in the Gables thread.I believe the renderings are from a presentation of sorts... containing several projects. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 445 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I believe the renderings are from a presentation of sorts... containing several projects. ......a "multi-family residential" conference in las vegas.  go to the link http://www.humphreys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MFEC_FutureDesigns_FINAL.pdf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4054 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 i count 33 stories on this 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2318 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Strange how it will have a skywalk to the new hotel. It also looks like there is a large opening on the right side, I'm guessing for the garage. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5082 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Skybridge. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2233 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 We all know how each of us feel about skyridges. Let's leave it at that. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 155 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 We all know how each of us feel about skyridges. Let's leave it at that.What do you mean? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44491 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 What do you mean?http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/28878-eado-station-apartments/?p=436138 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate99 7785 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) Is this only taking up the part of that block that is not occupied by the garage?  That would be fairly skinny, but I guess the floors would be wide enough for units on each side with a hallway in the middle.  Edited December 3, 2013 by Nate99 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 4773 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) Is this only taking up the part of that block that is not occupied by the garage?  That would be fairly skinny, but I guess the floors would be wide enough for units on each side with a hallway in the middle.   Yes, and that strip of land was left unoccupied precisely for the purpose of eventually having a residential structure built on it. Edited December 3, 2013 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11947 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Yes, and that strip of land was left unoccupied precisely for the purpose of eventually having a residential structure built on it. I thought the original intended purpose was for retail. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 4773 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) I thought the original intended purpose was for retail. According to a Cite magazine article, the architects (Gensler) convinced the developer of Hess Tower (Trammel Crow) "that a 75-foot-wide strip . . . should be left empty to allow for the possibility of a residential development." The GRBCC 2025 Master Plan also has the site designated for residential development. Edited December 3, 2013 by Houston19514 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
por favor gracias 631 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks for all the info, Houston19514. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbates2 1381 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That spot is going to look awesome with all that is going up over there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchFan 323 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Regarding the confusion about the rendering at the top of this page: there is 1 large pic above 3 smaller ones.  The upper left of the smaller 3 appears to be The Austonian condos in Austin, also designed by Ziegler Cooper, which was completed a few years ago.  So, don't get in a tizzy how they can all be in the "Gables Post Oak" development.  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfastx 548 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Really excited for this one. With the three new hotels in the area, this is going to look really nice.  I'm surprised something this big went on that little lot, I was expecting it to stay surface parking for decades. Glad the pessimistic me was wrong! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate99 7785 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 If this goes, that would make three substantial residential towers going up in DT proper, not counting the Texaco renovation that has the "phase 2" tower associated with it.  Interesting times. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoodToBeMe 13 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I wonder how many units this would contain. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44491 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 38-floors, 299 residential units! Trammell Crow is the Developer. (#33 on the map)Â http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-02-25/140126_Current_Projects_11x17.pdf 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3407 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 it also says 299 units.Est complete date summer 2017. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClutchCity 232 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Awesome news! I didn't have high hopes for this but another 30+ story RESIDENTIAL tower for downtown is just amazing. Great to see this moving forward. I know I've said it before(as had several others) but this is really a superb time to be in Houston! :] Edited February 26, 2014 by ClutchCity 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11947 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 That development map is just getting crazy. Would be cool if we had a development map from 2012 to compare just how many projects are now under construction, planned or proposed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44491 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 That development map is just getting crazy. Would be cool if we had a development map from 2012 to compare just how many projects are now under construction, planned or proposed. I did not find a 2012 Development Map, so I just pulled up a map from around the same time last year. Ignore the green, it means completed. Feb. 2013 Under Construction - 3Planned - 10Potential - 5  Feb. 2014 Under Construction - 13Planned - 17Potential - 4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11947 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 That is just incredible! Thanks. Funny how we don't even have room anymore for completed projects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatesdisastr 533 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 38-floors, 299 residential units! Trammell Crow is the Developer. (#33 on the map) http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-02-25/140126_Current_Projects_11x17.pdf Is the map a little off, because it looks like this development is butt up against the Marquis on the map. Other places on the map indicate a separation of road between developments, except here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fernz 368 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Would that make if the tallest residential building in Houston? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 385 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Dead serious how many residents would DT need to shift the attitude change and make DT CBD he new hot spot. I'm not really interested in debating suburbs v DT but I feel DT has so much pos momentum regarding living and social aspects but the lechuguga seems to be heading north and west. There will always be law firms and smaller O&G I guess I am asking does 10k residents help DT office landscape or is it just another albeit new neighborhood to live - again this is far from bashing DT- look at my post history I'm thinking big picCheersLorenz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
democide 165 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Is the map a little off, because it looks like this development is butt up against the Marquis on the map. Other places on the map indicate a separation of road between developments, except here. It's off due to the maker for #23. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4054 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Would that make if the tallest residential building in Houston?probably not.. its on 12 stories of parking garage. plus, 2929 Weslayan is 40 stories. and that 40 story Market Square residential should hopefully be in the pipeline soon (though also on a garage)..id be interested in a list of all the residential highrises going up or proposed for Houston.42 story Hermann Place40 story 2929 Weslayan40 story Block 35)/Market Square block38 story Block 9838 story Texaco redevelopment36 story Gables Post Oak33 story Hines Market Square30 story Hanover Montrose30 story Uptown Park29 story Hanover Post Oak28 story Marquette 1400 Texas28 story Astoria26 story Belfiore25 story The Southmore25 story SkyHouse River oaks24 story SkyHouse downtown21 story The Sovereign20 story Chelsea Montrose20 story The Woodlands condo tower18 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase III17 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase II17 story Bunker Hill mixed use development15 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase III13 story The Kirby Collection12 story Camden highrise Phase I12 story Camden highrise Phase II10 story Allied Orion Group(sorry to get off topic.. did i miss any? thats quite an impressive list of residential highrises) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1173 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) probably not.. its on 12 stories of parking garage. plus, 2929 Weslayan is 40 stories. and that 40 story Market Square residential should hopefully be in the pipeline soon (though also on a garage)..id be interested in a list of all the residential highrises going up or proposed for Houston.42 story Hermann Place40 story 2929 Weslayan40 story Block 35)/Market Square block38 story Block 9838 story Texaco redevelopment36 story Gables Post Oak33 story Hines Market Square30 story Hanover Montrose30 story Uptown Park29 story Hanover Post Oak28 story Marquette 1400 Texas28 story Astoria26 story Belfiore25 story The Southmore25 story SkyHouse River oaks24 story SkyHouse downtown21 story The Sovereign20 story Chelsea Montrose20 story The Woodlands condo tower18 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase III17 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase II17 story Bunker Hill mixed use development15 story Azalea Court/Mid Lane Phase III13 story The Kirby Collection12 story Camden highrise Phase I12 story Camden highrise Phase II10 story Allied Orion Group(sorry to get off topic.. did i miss any? thats quite an impressive list of residential highrises)Theres another 41 story tower listed on the clark construction site. Other than that I think your good. Edited February 26, 2014 by TowerSpotter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11947 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Theres another 41 story tower listed on the clark construction site. Other than that I think your good. Â Link? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1173 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Link?Looked for the thread and searched for it myself and couldn't find it. The thread was opened by Urbannizer maybe he can link us? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44491 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 BidClerk, that was the project page for 609 Main with a misleading description and floor count. I didn't know that because only subscribed members can view the name of the project. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1173 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 BidClerk, that was the project page for 609 Main with a misleading description and floor count.Dang, I was looking forward to seeing a render to that. XD 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 5028 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Cloud 713Â You did miss the Hanover Southampton, 12 stories in the Rice Village that's going up now. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1597 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Note a sidebar discussion was split into a new topic in Downtown.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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