trymahjong Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 There was a notice put out that Mayor Parker would be speaking at Washington Terrace Civic meeting this Wednesday, concerning development on that piece of land. I noticed a bit of grumbling and lots of rumors about this development from residents Does anyone know any details?Is this part of Midtown TIRZ meeting it's requirement to build affordable housing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 New senior housing development, two four story residential buildings and a two story community center. image by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Nice to see something proposed for this empty plot. I've wondered about it for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hmmm... was hoping for something a little more substantial. This is a very visible lot from the freeway, but I guess something is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 their plans show light rail running on the street right next to it. guess they're still hoping for the university line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 The land prices must be pretty low here - that's a lot of surface parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Montrose-Center-Proposed-Senior-Housing-Renderings-with-Elevations.pdf image by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr image by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr image by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr image by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I am part of a non-profit group that has pledged to contribute to this center's capitol campaign. My understanding is that the land was acquired through a city grant. The building will house low-income LGBT seniors, and not everyone in the neighborhood is happy about it, but I'm glad to see it moving forward. http://www.projectq.us/houston/houston_residents_fight_lgbt_housing_center?gid=16930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 We supported this effort through a family foundation as well. It's a really great project and will serve an underserved population. Can't wait to see this one rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 That's an extremely specific demographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre154 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 There's an item on the Planning Commission Agenda today for Cleburne Senior Living. Looks like the plat is being submitted for approval. Here is what the site plan looks like at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Transit Oriented Seniors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre154 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The plat and the accompanying variance were approved by Planning Commission today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 existing thread: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32765-cleburne-senior-living/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Existing threads merged into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 http://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2016/11/the-montrose-center-hopes-to-open-lgbt-seniors-housing-facility-in-2018/ The property, at 2222 Cleburne, is about a mile and a half east of the Center in the historic Third Ward. The finished facility will feature 112 one- and two-bedroom independent-living apartments spread out across two interconnecting four-story buildings. At the ground level, the complex will include parking spaces, a dog park, a gardening area, a water feature, courtyards, and a shade structure. A privacy fence will enclose the complex. The Hollyfield Foundation, the Brown Foundation, and The LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation have generously anchored the capital campaign. But in order to qualify for the Midtown land contribution, the capital campaign must still raise $1 million by December 31, 2016. Once that amount is raised, the final architectural plans can be prepared. Organizers are hoping for a fall 2017 groundbreaking and a summer 2018 grand opening of the facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/05/15/lgbtq-focused-senior-housing-project-to-get.html The Montrose Center recently reached its fundraising goal for a new senior housing facility focused on the LGBTQ community, which will soon get underway. The project will be the first of its kind in Texas and throughout the South, according to the center’s website. The LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation Inc. provided a $750,000 lead gift for the fundraising effort earlier this year, allowing the center to exceed its goal, according to a March press release. The Montrose Center will name one of the three buildings on the property in honor of the gift. The senior community center building will be named after Robert “Bob” Reeves Lewis, an LGBT community leader whose bequest started the LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation. The Montrose Center had to secure $2.5 million in order to receive a 2.87-acre lot as an in-kind donation from the Midtown Redevelopment Authority. The lot, valued at nearly $3.27 million, is at 2222 Cleburne St. Construction is expected to start early next year, KTRK ABC13 reports. While open to all, the facility specifically will accommodate LGBTQ seniors, ABC13 reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 So about that future rail station... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I am curious how a public taxing authority is legally able to make a $3.2m donation to private charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Third Ward LGBT-focused senior housing project moves forward, files permits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Old design proposal for Cleburne Senior Living https://www.sc-arch.com/work/law-harrington-senior-living/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Ground breaking will be Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 10:30am - 11:30am FromThe Montrose Center: The Montrose Center is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its affordable senior independent living center!This complex will embrace the LGBTQ and Third Ward communities. The “There’s No Place Like Home” campaign, led by honorary campaign co-chairs, Mayor Annise Parker and State Rep. Garnet Coleman, has hit the final financial milestone in order to break ground.The complex, designed by Smith & Company Architects, will feature 112 one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments for low-income seniors ages 62 and older. Eligible seniors will pay no more than 30 percent of their income for rent. Additional features of the property will include a social services department managed by the Center, geriatric primary care clinic provided by Legacy Community Health, a group dining area, meeting and game rooms, fitness center, a dog park, a vegetable garden, and outdoor recreational spaces.Housing is one of the greatest financial challenges, and correspondingly, one of the greatest needs for older adults across the nation. The groundbreaking event will also honor and thank Mayor Parker and Representative Coleman for their vision and work to launch the senior living center.This project presents a unique opportunity for the LGBTQ community and its allies to come together to ensure that LGBTQ and Third Ward seniors can age in a safe and affirming environment, with dignity, independence and a sense of community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Montrose Center Breaks Ground on LGBTQ-Affirming Seniors Housing Quote On June 20, the Montrose Center finalized the necessary funding to start construction. In addition to receiving $13.8 million in federal subsidies, it was also granted $5.1 million in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) funding from the City of Houston’s Department of Housing & Community Development, and a land donation valued at over $5 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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