BigFootsSocks Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Is it shallow to think rich people are shallow?Arabella has perfect views of Uptown, Greenway, Med Center, and Downtown.Marlowe has a decent view of Wells Fargo, and the immediate cluster around it.I don't really understand what you're getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I don't really understand what you're getting at.I don't either at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The fact that the condo is surrounded by empty parking lots is a bit scary...eventually those will be filled with buildings and your view gets jacked up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Something that everyone should consider when comparing the two projects is the fact that in either of these luxury or semi luxury units most of these residents will be getting in their cars and driving anywhere they need to go. I bet very few of the people who already live in high rise units in the Uptown or downtown walk to many events. Its unfortunate but its not in our culture to walk when we can just get in our cars. I know this is wrong and we have to change this mindset, but reality is none of the high rises are really that close for most wealthy people to walk around Post Oak or San Felipe in their Manola Blancs and Gucci's. Sorry but it just doesn't happen. The only people I ever see out on the sidewalks in Uptown/Galleria for the most part are people walking to the bus stops or asking for change at the intersections. Its the way the parking lots eat up so much space between one retail space after another. Our system is built for the automobile and until hat changes it will remain a society driven by cars. Don't get me wrong but a perfect example is all of our stadiums are covered and rarely open unless its a perfect cool day. The fans complain if its not closed. I really wish it was different like in Midtown where there is a conscientious effort underway to make it a more cohesive living working playing environment that emphasizes walking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Something that everyone should consider when comparing the two projects is the fact that in either of these luxury or semi luxury units most of these residents will be getting in their cars and driving anywhere they need to go. I bet very few of the people who alreadylive in high rise units in the Uptown or downtown walk to many events. Its unfortunate but its not in our culture to walk when we canjust get in our cars. I know this is wrong and we have to change this mindset, but reality is none of the high rises are really thatclose for most wealthy people to walk around Post Oak or San Felipe in their Manola Blancs and Gucci's. Sorry but it just doesn'thappen. The only people I ever see out on the sidewalks in Uptown/Galleria for the most part are people walking to the bus stops or asking for change at the intersections. Its the way the parking lots eat up so much space between one retail space after another. Our system is built for the automobile and until hat changes it will remain a society driven by cars.Don't get me wrong but a perfect example is all of our stadiums are covered and rarely open unless its a perfect cool day.The fans complain if its not closed.I really wish it was different like in Midtown where there is a conscientious effort underway to make it a more cohesive living working playing environment that emphasizes walking.I really think the complaint about the climate is getting old. I do agree with you though 100%. The culture is changing in certain areas of the city. Mainly in the older parts of the city, like from downtown to the TMC. Most of that area is completely walkable. My gf and I walk that area all the time. With the changes being made to Post Oak, I think the area will become way more walkable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This is why, when people joke or argue about GFR, in new projects downtown, I can't understand why people think its funny. If the retail spaces aren't planned when the apartments or buildings are built its much more difficult to come in later and try to add. You have to have things to walk to relatively close to develop the type of culture we all want. You can't ask people to walk 4 blocks between stores or service oriented establishments. Once you have areas in place that develop this way you start seeing much more pedestrian flow. Perfect example is the Post properties West main/Bagby area and the Ensemble theater rail stop with the burgeoning neighborhood of residents, shops, clubs, theaters and restaurants. People enjoy walking in those types of areas. I walk all the time and I'm 65. Granted on 100 degree days I'm staying inside. Its just not fun out there in the humidity unless you want to sweat. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I don't like the way they advertise feel to much like some cheesy scam..but I do want to see this built it would be a great bookend to Greenst 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 If you're paying $2,800 in rent, PM me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) I was at Reserve 101 and Dirt Bar last night after walking over from the ballpark. Talk about a great date, all the construction along the way to talk about. I have to say, location wise, Marlowe is spot on. I stood outside Dirt smoking and watched all the upcoming shows scroll through the marquee at House of Blues and thought how cool would it be to live across from a successful Green Street and Shopping District. Nice enough looking building for me to want to live in. I think Randall Davis made a smart move on this one. Edited September 25, 2015 by adr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I was at Reserve 101 and Dirt Bar last night after walking over from the ballpark. Talk about a great date, all the construction along the way to talk about. I have to say, location wise, Marlowe is spot on. I stood outside Dirt smoking and watched all the upcoming shows scroll through the marquee at House of Blues and thought how cool would it be to live across from a successful Green Street and Shopping District. Nice enough looking building for me to want to live in. I think Randall Davis made a smart move on this one.It sounds dope though right? Damn, what it must be like to be in the 1% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 If you're paying $2,800 in rent, PM me. Their marketing angle strikes me as a bit cynical. "Spend $2,800 a month on my project, I've done the math, trust me". Most anyone in a position to spend that kind of money does their own math or trusts someone who will do it for them. If I recall correctly, his figures assume very little down and a high marginal tax rate to get a big net pop out of the mortgage interest tax deduction. There aren't going to be too many folks that can swing that kind of payment that aren't already crowding the phase out of the deduction. If you like it and you can afford it, more power to you, but this isn't the type of place for folks counting pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 In regards to the ad... You're* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 In regards to the ad... You're* Oh wow I missed that reading it - and I guess their editors did too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What the marketing campaign is overlooking in its rent comparison is that a condo comes with a mortgage of $2,800 PLUS property taxes and any other additional costs (maintenance fees, insurance, etc.). Rent payments is a simplified number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db650 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What the marketing campaign is overlooking in its rent comparison is that a condo comes with a mortgage of $2,800 PLUS property taxes and any other additional costs (maintenance fees, insurance, etc.). Rent payments is a simplified number.http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31284-marlowe-20-floors-downtown-condo-tower/page-8 Math actually includes property tax and HOA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) That ad copy is really awful, IMO. Apparently they think folks are too stupid to do their own math. And this coming from folks who can't spell "you're". Really?EDIT: looks like others caught that too. Edited September 25, 2015 by UtterlyUrban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) In regards to the ad... You're*Maybe I'm not looking at the same ad. I don't see an incorrect usage of the word your.Edit: found it, I was looking at the wrong ad. Edited September 26, 2015 by jgriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Now at 30% sold. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 You'd have to think that with a more attractive building like Arabella and a better location near Discovery Green or Market Square/Theater District, it would sell at a faster rate like Arabella. But you have to start somewhere, I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Now at 30% sold.Time to start diggin' !!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 it's 11/4, almost 11/5. 11/5 is the date that the sales lady told me they were breaking ground on this project. I wonder if they will 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 it's 11/4, almost 11/5. 11/5 is the date that the sales lady told me they were breaking ground on this project.I wonder if they willLots of parked cars n the lot today and no fence. Of course, they have 5 more hours before midnight! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Any activity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Any activity?Went by on Sunday, nothing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Randall Davis spokesman told me it starts either next month or the beginning of next year. I'm thinking the later. Edited November 12, 2015 by Triton 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Randall Davis spokesman told me it starts either next month or the beginning of next year. I'm thinking the later. Great news. I am excited for this. Hopefully this is the catapult for more development on the east side of downtown, specifically the retail that is supposed to come on Dallas St. Not to get too off topic, but any word in regards to that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Anyone who came to Houston for the Super Bowl in 2004 aren't gonna recognize the city. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Downtown Houston in 2004 was awesome, I can only imagine what it will be like in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Randall Davis spokesman told me it starts either next month or the beginning of next year. I'm thinking the later.Cool.I came to this thread to say that the parking lot was still full of cars today. I guess that we will know when the lot gets fenced off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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