Spencer Street Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 i'm not too impressed with the design, though. looks like 7-story strip center... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 By the way, what would you guys like to see there? a nail salon cell phone store dry cleaners subway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Another jazz club. But as far as everyday retail goes, an electronics store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 (edited) I stumbled upon something...Kirby @ WestheimerGables Upper Kirby Edited June 6, 2006 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I guess that will be close to the Kirby @ Westheimer development. Doesn't look like it sits in the plot of land that the earlier rendering was showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I guess that will be close to the Kirby @ Westheimer development. Doesn't look like it sits in the plot of land that the earlier rendering was showing. I wasn't sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 The Gables Upper Kirby is already open. It's just South of West Alabama and East of Kirby. Near the Volkswagon Dealership I believe...think right behind Flemings Steak House's strip center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner&RiceGrad Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) I'm guessing that these projects only get built in places with super expensive real estate. That land over in Rice Military was probably relatively cheap compared to Upper Kirby.Is cheap land here why we don't see many of these cool projects that we envy in other cities? If so, that means that all we have to do is wait and they will spring up in bunches once land goes above a certain price. Any commercial developers out there that want to expand on that? Another new mall is what you think you're getting excited about? I only count 6 floors but I saw 7 somewhere. Curious, do I have to right project? I'm sure I do... Good news for Westheimer. Howabout the city run one of its light rail lines up and down Westheimer and Kirby in the near future, instead of down Fannin or Main. I think this area is going to be dense as hell in 10 years. Edited June 7, 2006 by Sooner&RiceGrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Why wouldn't METRO want to run its rail line down Main/Fannin? Though, I agree with you about running a line down Westheimer--just not inside the Loop. THere's no room unless you're willing to spend hundreds of millions buying up land to demolish existing structures. Outside the Loop, however, I think a limited-stop express-type line down Westheimer to at least Westchase could be very intriguing.But the sad truth is that even if this ever come into play, it will be decades from now. The focus right now is on the next segment--the University Line--which is having its own range of battles right now. That said, and in keeping this on topic, the University Line could see very good ridership with a Kirby stop along Richmond, particularly if the range of planned projects in the Kirby Corridor come into fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner&RiceGrad Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I never said the Main/Fannin line which I've ridden was a bad idea. If it came sooner we may have gotten the Olympics...If it were up to me there would be commuter rail down Westheimer to Westchase or at least the the beltway but Kirby has a turn lane and even a median in sections that could be whittled down to make room for a light rail that would get loads of ridership once it's completed in say 5-10 years as this part of town is getting denser and denser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 A rendering thought you guys might like to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 A rendering thought you guys might like to see... I do like it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 i'm not too impressed with the design, though. looks like 7-story strip center... A rendering thought you guys might like to see... Doesn't look like a 7 story strip center anymore huh. Thanks Tex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 (edited) So, any updates on this project? Edited November 25, 2006 by UrbaNerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtrader Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I have heard they are requesting a variance which is causing a short delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 If you guys would like to see what the location where Jalapeno's Restaurant is looks like go to this website: http://maps.a9.com/ Then click on Houston, and finally put in this address in the location box: 2702 Kirby Dr, Houston, TXYou can use this site to look at a lot of streets in many major cites across the USA. that A9 thing is pretty wild. i just saw my cat in the window of my apartment (pictured there from the street) --- creepy! the a9 maps site no longer works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lectro Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Looks like they started construction, I drove by this site today, and they were moving dirt!Lets hope they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Good lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Construction is underway...started earlier this week. This project is going to be incredible when finished. Lots of residential and lots of retail. Just can't believe how many great projects are about to break ground!!! It's a good time to be in Houston.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Construction is underway...started earlier this week. This project is going to be incredible when finished. Lots of residential and lots of retail. Just can't believe how many great projects are about to break ground!!! It's a good time to be in Houston..You said it largeTEXAS!! I'm bummed that I'm living here in LA now. It's going to be real exciting to see what Houston looks like in about 5 years or less. It's like the Pavilions groundbreaking announcement started a domino effect with all of these other projects. Pavilions, Finger tower, City Centre, Kirby@Westheimer, I really hope they start construction soon on Blvd. Place and High Street. Even though it'll never happen, could you imagine if they built a rail line down Westheimer? You could take the rail from Blvd. Place to High Street to this Westheimer project to the Pavilions, plus the whole Montrose area. In a perfect world. Oh well this is all still awesome news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Its hot in Houston!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) What's the status of this project? Does anyone have any updated information on this? Any announced retail tenants? Photos?I did find that this is now known as West Avenue and "Phase one" is supposed to be: 5 acres; 180,000 sq. ft. of retail; 380 apartmentsEstimated completion: Late 2008 or early 2009 Edited March 8, 2007 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) Things are moving along with this project. No tenants to announce just yet though Edited March 9, 2007 by largeTEXAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Things are moving along with this project. No tenants to announce just yet thoughI think it will do very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 The location would seem to be a winner, although, like with anything, it also depends on the list of retailers, build design (is it convenient to residents and patrons alike?), that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanra Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 The black plastic is gone from the Westheimer side of the fence. The hole a crew was working on, looks bigger then what is at the new DT park. Their were dozens of men working away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Anybody know what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Anybody know what this is? I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Merge: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...=4312&st=75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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