Urbannizer Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 https://lanewaysmidtown.com/?cf_su=1&cf_id=95 Caydon, one of Australia’s leading lifestyle developers, presents a new vision for Houston, inspired by the iconic streets of Melbourne. High-rise multi-family residences, condominiums, a boutique hotel, food and beverage outlets, health and wellbeing offerings, green spaces and laneways will all come together in a beautiful mix of culture and community in the heart of Midtown. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted March 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2019 https://storage.pardot.com/73342/154052/HOUS058_Laneways_Overview_Brochure_8_12pp_DIGITAL_FA.pdf 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Interesting. I dig that Caydon is embracing ground floor retail throughout the site to build a mini-community folks can walk through. From this overview, it looks as though there might be four distinct structures north of the currently-under-construction highrise. I'm quite curious to see what Caydon does with these smaller footprints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Do we know what Midtown Arcade is? I know they are trying to renovate the Greenstreet building there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellanious Caesar Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: Do we know what Midtown Arcade is? I know they are trying to renovate the Greenstreet building there. Arcades in Australia refer to alleyways that are either built or converted to house shops, bars, restaurants, entertainment, etc. They're also alternatively called laneways. Arcades https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=720&ei=bnORXLrtJ_GV_Qamt63IBw&q=melbourne+arcade&oq=melbourne+arcade&gs_l=img.3..0j0i8i30l9.1506.4727..5209...0.0..0.186.1121.14j2......1....1..gws-wiz-img.....0..35i39.E1kicH3JnAk Laneways https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=720&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=dHORXLqfFIyO5wKu7ZmwBg&q=melbourne+laneways&oq=melbourne+laneways&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5i30j0i8i30l2j0i24l4.98803.100222..100440...0.0..0.109.673.7j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.cp6qSd3RxhE Edited March 19, 2019 by Sellanious Caesar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 From the brochure: ”Five towers will form the foundation of this residential community with exciting retail offerings on the ground floor.” (emphasis added). What constitutes a tower? At least 10 stories? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 The moving truck was backed up to the art supply store on the phase 2 site, so that area should be available soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Edit: Duplicate post. Edited March 20, 2019 by houstontexasjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Really, really, really love this site layout. This formula, mid-rise buildings framing narrow pedestrian streets with fine-grained retail, is basically what the good parts of every tourist destination city look like. The mid-rise buildings just happen to have towers on top of them. If you're going to build on a super-block, this is a good way to do it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Angostura said: Really, really, really love this site layout. This formula, mid-rise buildings framing narrow pedestrian streets with fine-grained retail, is basically what the good parts of every tourist destination city look like. The mid-rise buildings just happen to have towers on top of them. If you're going to build on a super-block, this is a good way to do it. You don't have to look very far to see a bad way to do it. Glad things are improving in Midtown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 15 hours ago, bobruss said: One great thing this image points out is the power of perspective. In this image it appears that the Wells Fargo building is much taller than the Chase building. Now we all know that the Chase is 5 floors taller, and definitely the tallest building in Houston. Since the Wells Fargo is much closer to us it creates the illusion of looking taller than the Chase. This is something you have to remember to take into consideration when looking at renderings and recognizing which building is closer, which will obviously make that building seem much taller than it really is. I know most understand this but I felt like there are some that might not have that understanding, and this clearly illustrates this optic. while Chase has 5 more floors, WellsFargo is in actuality only 10 feet shorter than the Chase building. 1002', and 992' respectively. even if these buildings were right next to each other, it would be hard to distinguish which was taller but yeah, perspective sure can mess with a person's mind, and if I didn't know better, I'd think the WF was bigger. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 More details from the brochure: Construction of Laneways’ first residential tower will be completed this summer. It will comprise a broad mix of studios and one and two bedroom apartments for lease. The four future phases of Laneways are: three multi-family buildings and a condominium project. Caydon’s partnership with a well-known US hotel operator will herald the rise of Midtown’s first boutique hotel. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Props to Caydon for adding a new perspective to urban development in Houston. I hope it spreads like wildfire. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hopefully this will be the new paradigm in Midtown and Downtown. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Phase II to break ground early next year. Can someone post the full article? https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/03/20/more-apartments-condo-and-a-boutique-hotel-planned.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'm curious as to what type of hotel might go here. The brochure mentions a "well-known US hotel operator," but also describes the hotel as "boutique." I think the Hyatt Centric brand might fit that description. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: I'm curious as to what type of hotel might go here. The brochure mentions a "well-known US hotel operator," but also describes the hotel as "boutique." I think the Hyatt Centric brand might fit that description. ACE Hotel?! (please) or some sort of Wyndham? Edited March 20, 2019 by Avossos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Kimpton? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted March 20, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2019 https://product.costar.com/home/news/shared/776417961 Sounds like phase II will consists of three high-rises, with the last being built at a later date. Quote Three more high-rises are planned at the site, totaling roughly 1,000 multifamily units, 200 luxury condos and a boutique hotel with 200 rooms, Caydon Principal Joe Russo said via email from Australia. There will be about 55,000 square feet of ground-floor retail for food, beverage and wellness concepts. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I doubt it will happen but maybe our third Zaza? Also super excited that they are looking at doing projects all over town! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1202 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 17 hours ago, Urbannizer said: https://product.costar.com/home/news/shared/776417961 Sounds like phase II will consists of three high-rises, with the last being built at a later date. Nearly 20 years ago when my wife and I were early settlers in Post by Midtown square, we never envisioned Midtown looking so GREEN with livable and walkable areas! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 5:21 PM, Urbannizer said: https://storage.pardot.com/73342/154052/HOUS058_Laneways_Overview_Brochure_8_12pp_DIGITAL_FA.pdf The buildings along McGowen (The Greensheet, Leon’s Lounge, Kim Tai) aren’t on this layout. Is Caydon planning to commandeer the rest of this block or is the diagram deceiving? I notice it says “TO McGowen St.” on the right side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 5:21 PM, Urbannizer said: https://storage.pardot.com/73342/154052/HOUS058_Laneways_Overview_Brochure_8_12pp_DIGITAL_FA.pdf The buildings along McGowen (The Greensheet, Leon’s Lounge, Kim Tai) aren’t on this layout. Is Caydon planning to commandeer the rest of this block or is the diagram deceiving? I notice it says “TO McGowen St.” on the right side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 My guess is that Leon's Lounge etc remain in place, and the build-out just covers the current parking lot behind these structures. The block on the far right in the diagram is slightly smaller than the two on the left, while the actual Dennis-Main-McGowan block is wider than the blocks immediately south, so there is room. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) On 3/20/2019 at 3:28 PM, Urbannizer said: https://product.costar.com/home/news/shared/776417961 Sounds like phase II will consists of three high-rises, with the last being built at a later date. The full text of the Costar article says early 2020 for Phase II. Edited March 22, 2019 by H-Town Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) On 2/18/2019 at 10:21 AM, Houston19514 said: I think this is going to be rentals. My impression is that, to the extent they use the word "condominium" at all in Australia, it does not necessarily mean ownership as it does to us here in the US. Confirmed. From ad in Houstonia magazine: Drewery Place at Laneways Now Leasing in Midtown. (link doesn't seem to work yet)Drewery Place at Laneways Edited March 31, 2019 by Houston19514 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted March 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2019 Few pictures from Saturday 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Here’s the ad in Houstonia: https://imgur.com/gallery/q0YuufU I’m surprised the leasing site for it isn’t operational. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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