Texasota Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I think that's wrong. Houston is still cheaper than most peer cities, but it *is* getting more expensive. I think to a lot of students, artists, service workers etc, this will be really appealing. And it has some security that just getting roommates doesn't have. I think there's a real possibility that this will just be the first of this type of building. Which would be great! Houston at its best produces options - a much more flexible housing market that provides the closest possible home for your specific needs and budget. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, 77002er said: My prediction is that this concept will fail within 5 years and it will be converted into 1 and 2 BR apartments If I could have a dollar for every time a HAIFer predicted failure. . . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 What will never fail is that someone in some capacity will say "you know I think this building needs a little hat." 1 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Texasota said: I think there's a real possibility that this will just be the first of this type of building. Isn't this essentially the same set-up as the X properties? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Maybe? If it follows X Phoenix it looks like it will be mix of coliving spaces and conventional apartments. Which is great - that means there are two versions of the concept going up in two different neighborhoods. More information for other developers to learn from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77002er Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Houston19514 said: If I could have a dollar for every time a HAIFer predicted failure. . . True, L O L , but who really wants to live in what is essentially a dorm if there are other options Edited October 4, 2022 by 77002er 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) I think this concept will end up working well here. Houston has lots of younger people moving here for work, many of them just out of college, so a setup like this could be attractive while they’re getting their jobs and beginning their lives out of school. It could also be a nice option for our many full-time service industry workers, if the price is right. If my math isn’t wrong- and I’m no math savant- these units will probably go for about $1k/month or thereabouts. Everywhere is getting a CoL increase thanks to inflation. Luckily Houston will remain more affordable than many other metros because we aren’t collectively allergic to building more housing 🙃 Edited October 4, 2022 by BEES?! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, 77002er said: True, L O L , but who really wants to live in what is essentially a dorm if there are other options You've apparently never been between the ages of 18 and 30 and living paycheck to paycheck. All this does is formalize an arrangement a lot of people are in anyway. Edited October 4, 2022 by Texasota 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, BEES?! said: I think this concept will end up working well here. Houston has lots of younger people moving here for work, many of them just out of college, so a setup like this could be attractive while they’re getting their jobs and beginning their lives out of school. It could also be a nice option for our many full-time service industry workers, if the price is right. If my math isn’t wrong- and I’m no math savant- these units will probably go for about $1k/month or thereabouts. Everywhere is getting a CoL increase thanks to inflation. Luckily Houston will remain more affordable than many other metros because we aren’t collectively allergic to building more housing 🙃 I can see people snatching these up quick with those prices! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77002er Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, Texasota said: You've apparently never been between the ages of 18 and 30 and living paycheck to paycheck. All this does is formalize an arrangement a lot of people are in anyway. No, I skipped over those years ....there was no money in it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, 77002er said: True, L O L , but who really wants to live in what is essentially a dorm if there are other options Are there other options for the same price, in the same location, with the same amenities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) This location is arguably the best location in the entire city to get to desirable parts of the city very quickly. It’s also in a fun neighborhood. I think it’ll do well. Edited October 4, 2022 by clutchcity94 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 The Ion and Wheeler Transit Center are really close to this location. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, BeerNut said: The Ion and Wheeler Transit Center are really close to this location. And it'll be right on the University BRT line (though idk where the nearest stop would be - presumably Montrose? Hoping the buses for that line are bike-on like the rail). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 minute ago, 004n063 said: And it'll be right on the University BRT line (though idk where the nearest stop would be - presumably Montrose? Hoping the buses for that line are bike-on like the rail). It supposed to have walkon/walkoff like LRT. I would hope there would be areas for people to bring their bikes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, BeerNut said: It supposed to have walkon/walkoff like LRT. I would hope there would be areas for people to bring their bikes. Has anyone here tried bringing a bike on the Silver Line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 3 hours ago, 004n063 said: Has anyone here tried bringing a bike on the Silver Line? Yeah. It's large enough to carry it on like the light rail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Looks like the tower crane will be place where the four boxes are. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Tower crane base was set this morning, I talked with the site superintendent and he said they plan to do the mat pour on Friday, weather permitting. He hopes to erect the tower crane sometime next week, it will 180' high with 200' of jib. I told him about the incident at the White Oak apartments crane and he told me they shot the level with a transit to make sure his tower crane base is level. The AT crane they use to install the tower crane will be set up on Stanford St. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) Tree company is cutting down and trimming the trees along Stanford St. in preparation for the AT crane that will erect the tower crane. Before pictures. Edited November 5, 2022 by hindesky 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) I feel bad for the folks that live next door to this. Edited November 4, 2022 by clutchcity94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 7 hours ago, clutchcity94 said: I feel bad for the folks that live next door to this. But what a great development for the area. Everything within a mile radius of the ION District is going to blow up. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 They didn't finish due to the rain. Jib is supposed to be 200' according to the site superintendent. Assume they are coming back on Sunday when the rain ends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 They finished adding to the jib of the tower crane on Sunday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Mock up under construction. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, hindesky said: Mock up under construction. Is the whole thing going to be that color? Be quite a statement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, 004n063 said: Is the whole thing going to be that color? Be quite a statement... That's not the final color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 19 hours ago, 004n063 said: Is the whole thing going to be that color? Be quite a statement... Every manufacturer has their "color" for this kind of product you are seeing. What this is is a fluid applied vapor barrier. 17 hours ago, hindesky said: That's not the final color. So @hindesky is correct. This won't be the final color. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Counted 4 concrete trucks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Looking down Richmond Ave. Blue crane in foreground is the UNITi Montrose and Red crane in background is the Fairmont Museum District Phase III project. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LosFeliz Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Yes, I agree. Your attitude is boring AF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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