Popular Post Paco Jones Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 Name of Development: The Mill Developer: Triten Real Estate Partners Location: 2219 Canal Street General Info: This includes a multi-family building, two freestanding restaurants, and approximately 13,000 SF office building (4 story with restaurant, coffee shop, retail on the ground floor). The multi-family is a 7-Story with 323 Units, equaling approximately 262,000 SF. It includes a restaurant, retail space, fitness area, club, event space, exterior amenity pool deck, fitness lawn, co-working space and parking garage. EDIT: Renderings are of the multi-family portion only. Site plan added for reference. Architects: EDI International Michael Hsu Still in design phase. This is all of the information I have at the moment. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Site plan could be better, but I don't mind the building. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSirDingle Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hot damn, Right by eado navigation too. Loving the D E N S I T Y, although the parking lot could be cut though. Overall, the building looks pretty decent, and will be great infill for the area. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) So I’m guessing EDI will design the apartments as they build for Alexan and Broadstone and the retail goes to Hsu. Hsu’s portfolio is quite impressive . https://hsuoffice.com He has a lot of buildings in Austin and his work in Houston is good as well. Here’s hoping we get a P Terry’s and a Home Slice in the East End. Additionally, I’m happy the building is only 7 stories because this lot is one of the last spots that can block my view of downtown. I’m a little worried about it blocking Minute Maid, but hopefully I get lucky and they build it in a way where it doesn’t. the parking lot seems big, which actually, in my opinion is a good sign that they are planning on building some attractive retail, maybe akin to Heights Mercantile. Edited June 14, 2020 by I'm Not a Robot 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 So it looks to be a replacement of the existing structure and I presume the vacant lot along the railroad. Is that everyone else's understanding too? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Luminare Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Decided to draw up a site plan for those who are finding it difficult to decipher what is going on. Again this is just from my professionally trained eye as someone who works in the profession. I do know someone who works for Michael Hsu, so I can ask that person later if they know some extra tib bits to clear some things up. So remember I don't work on the project, but this is what a professional sees. Black - Parking / Drives Orange - Overall Building Footprints Yellow - Pedestrian plaza Green - green space Brown - Parking Garage for the residential complex pinkish purple - Ground Floor Retail for the Residential Building Purplish blue - Ground Floor Townhomes This is an incredibly dense mixed use as far as Houston goes. I'm really excited to see something like this in this city now. This is something that I would see in places like Austin or Denver, etc... 2 hours ago, I'm Not a Robot said: So I’m guessing EDI will design the apartments as they build for Alexan and Broadstone and the retail goes to Hsu. Hsu’s portfolio is quite impressive . https://hsuoffice.com He has a lot of buildings in Austin and his work in Houston is good as well. Here’s hoping we get a P Terry’s and a Home Slice in the East End. Additionally, I’m happy the building is only 7 stories because this lot is one of the last spots that can block my view of downtown. I’m a little worried about it blocking Minute Maid, but hopefully I get lucky and they build it in a way where it doesn’t. the parking lot seems big, which actually, in my opinion is a good sign that they are planning on building some attractive retail, maybe akin to Heights Mercantile. It looks like to me, based on the design I'm seeing, Michael Hsu is designing the entire thing, not just the retail. The materials used throughout are hallmarks of a Michael Hsu design. EDI doesn't really use a lot of metal panel and variations for facades on residential. My guess is that Michael Hsu is the "Design Architect", EDI is the "Architect of Record", and probably someone like Alliance, or Broadstone is the Developer. If I remember correctly this land once belong to Midway, but then they sold it if I'm not mistaken. Could be wrong about that part. For those who are wondering why I'm seeing Townhomes on the ground floor in the Purplish Blue that I laid out, I would go and reference what was done for the Kirby Collection. Really liked how those turn out. I think it makes sense to keep that part of Runnels St purely residential with no retail, as thats what it already is, and you aren't really going to be pulling a lot of folks to retail from Navigation. Instead it's a much better idea to put retail in this kinda courtyard setting which I really like and works in this city. 2 hours ago, JBTX said: So it looks to be a replacement of the existing structure and I presume the vacant lot along the railroad. Is that everyone else's understanding too? From the site plan it looks like they will be clearing the whole site. I don't know if they will build everything at once, or just the residential component first. 19 hours ago, Texasota said: Site plan could be better, but I don't mind the building. Could be sure, but for how big this site is its actually pretty well thoughtout. Not to mention the low density retail on the southside and the parking lot to west means that at anypoint they can clear those front parking lots and add more residential later to provide better frontage to Navigation Blvd. Its definitely better than what was there before, but I can see why you would say this. Other than that. More Michael Hsu, please. This firm is pushing the envelope in this town with site planning, mixed use, and contemporary design. I hope more will follow and we get a new vanguard of firms that move into this city like they are and really shake things up. Edited June 14, 2020 by Luminare 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Honestly the thing that bothers me about the site plan is the drive running parallel to Navigation. That's just a huge missed opportunity to help define Navigation as an increasingly urban street. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Luminare said: If I remember correctly this land once belong to Midway, but then they sold it if I'm not mistaken. Could be wrong about that part. Your memory serves you well. There was a Midway sign on that property up until very recently. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/13/2020 at 6:23 PM, Texasota said: Site plan could be better, but I don't mind the building. I wish the building masses were up against Navigation and Runnels, defining the streetscape at that intersection with an urban feel. I feel like Hsu overstresses creativity instead of meat-and-potatoes urbanism. The best urban environments tend to have a lot of buildings that do things simple, with zero setback, ground floor retail, and parking hidden as much as possible. It is the streetscape itself that provides the space. Hsu's non-conventional site plans scream "Look at me!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 I had to reread the title a few times. I thought I was becoming a mixed use development. 7 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Love it. Hopefully it will improve the retail in the area. The Spa is disgusting and the liquor store is so overpriced it makes Specs blush. Total Wine Gang checking in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebluez Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 This looks awesome! I live nearby and have been hoping that something of this caliber happens at that corner. @Paco Jones do you have any other info on the rest of the site yet? I'm dying to know if Triten will readapt the existing structure or not. That's seems to be their MO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolman Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Don't forget the pizza place next to the liquor store, it's pretty good! Also, don't know if this has been talked about in the forum, but the big warehouse that got updated down the road (2339 Canal St.) is supposed to have a coworking space (Common Desk) and a cidery/arcade (Bishop) both from Dallas based companies in the near future. https://www.cidercade.com/houston https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/10/28/dallas-coworking-company-heading-to-houstons-east.html I'm excited! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 The city mailed Notices of Variance Request on this project. Reference 2020-1119. Hearing will be on Thursday. They are moving quickly. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 8:03 AM, coolman said: Don't forget the pizza place next to the liquor store, it's pretty good! Also, don't know if this has been talked about in the forum, but the big warehouse that got updated down the road (2339 Canal St.) is supposed to have a coworking space (Common Desk) and a cidery/arcade (Bishop) both from Dallas based companies in the near future. https://www.cidercade.com/houston https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/10/28/dallas-coworking-company-heading-to-houstons-east.html I'm excited! Your post made me seek out what Pizza place you could be talking about. Southside, right? I got it on Thursday and it was really good! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Article on the Houston Chronicle about the development. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Houston-developer-plans-high-end-project-in-East-15424528.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, EastEndHeritage said: Article on the Houston Chronicle about the development. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Houston-developer-plans-high-end-project-in-East-15424528.php "He said the project is funded, but the company is still working through the final budget and design scheme as the commercial real estate market goes through changes due to the pandemic. “We’re soldering on,” Arnoldy said. “We think it’s still a viable plan.” Looks like this project has some legs. It says that they are requesting setback variances to maintain a pedestrian feel along Canal Street. What about Navigation??? Can we get rid of the parking lot on Navigation?! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2020 Phase II is a 20-story mixed-use high-rise consisting of multifamily, office and retail. Corner of Canal and Navigation 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Phase II is a 20-story mixed-use high-rise consisting of multifamily, office and retail. Corner of Canal and Navigation Where the warehouse currently is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Phase II is a 20-story mixed-use high-rise consisting of multifamily, office and retail. Corner of Canal and Navigation This is a misleading quote then. "Arnoldy said he was working the city to assure the project will not overwhelm existing traffic patterns. Rather it will have a “low-rise feel” that better blends into the area." Edited July 22, 2020 by I'm Not a Robot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iah77 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, I'm Not a Robot said: This is a misleading quote then. "Arnoldy said he was working the city to assure the project will not overwhelm existing traffic patterns. Rather it will have a “low-rise feel” that better blends into the area." Existing traffic patterns being the pattern of having no traffic at all lol... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, iah77 said: Existing traffic patterns being the pattern of having no traffic at all lol... I dunno, there is a lot of traffic. Mostly concrete trucks and other trucks roaring down Navigation daily. Maybe "not overwhelm" means "swap work trucks for passenger vehicles." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, JBTX said: I dunno, there is a lot of traffic. Mostly concrete trucks and other trucks roaring down Navigation daily. Maybe "not overwhelm" means "swap work trucks for passenger vehicles." This area could use some traffic instead of people going 60 MPH down Jensen next to a school. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Agreed. The speeding on Jensen/Navigation/Commerce/Canal is insane. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 With all the abandoned railroad tracks and potholes, I'm honestly shocked anyone is capable of going 60 MPH. lol 3 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Triton said: With all the abandoned railroad tracks and potholes, I'm honestly shocked anyone is capable of going 60 MPH. lol Where there is a will, there is a way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aachor Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) This aesthetic is going to look so dated in 10-15 years, in which case it will be an eyesore. Like all of the mansard-roofed lowrise developments from the late 70's and early 80's. However, I love that we keep seeing more and more mixed-use development in this city. Edited July 23, 2020 by aachor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 hours ago, I'm Not a Robot said: This is a misleading quote then. "Arnoldy said he was working the city to assure the project will not overwhelm existing traffic patterns. Rather it will have a “low-rise feel” that better blends into the area." The current planning commission agenda has a building elevation of a 20-story high-rise (in which the chron article fails to make note of). Cant make much out of it as it says “facade details TBD”. I take “low rise feel” as the development having a nice interaction with pedestrians by having wide sidewalks, retail and a design similar to existing structures in the area. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 This keeps getting more and more exciting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 22 hours ago, Triton said: With all the abandoned railroad tracks and potholes, I'm honestly shocked anyone is capable of going 60 MPH. lol speaking of, are there any plans to fix this issue? I drive/run/bike along Commerce St. a lot and it bothers me that there haven't been any efforts to improve that road. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 commerce is such a wide road, I enjoyed using it to ride, but yes, it seems to be the worst street in Houston that I have ever been on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 46 minutes ago, samagon said: commerce is such a wide road, I enjoyed using it to ride, but yes, it seems to be the worst street in Houston that I have ever been on. According to the Major Thoroughfare & Freeway Plan, Commerce is a "Major Collector of sufficient width" so it's probably low down on the todo list, unless something changes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, cspwal said: According to the Major Thoroughfare & Freeway Plan, Commerce is a "Major Collector of sufficient width" so it's probably low down on the todo list, unless something changes Like a few planned mid to high-density projects 🤔? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 There's still train tracks embedded in the streets in EaDo between $499k townhouses, so I wouldn't hold my breath on rebuilt streets outside of a few corridors (bike lanes, transit corridors) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 5 hours ago, cspwal said: There's still train tracks embedded in the streets in EaDo between $499k townhouses, so I wouldn't hold my breath on rebuilt streets outside of a few corridors (bike lanes, transit corridors) Commerce already has bike route signage and dead ends into the Harrisburg Hike and Bike Trail. At the northern end, it runs up along the edge of downtown near the Bayou and could easily connect to the expanded trails after they are extended south past San Jacinto. Seems like a prime candidate for being redone with dedicated bike lanes added. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EaDo Lou Posted July 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 4:14 PM, thedistrict84 said: Commerce already has bike route signage and dead ends into the Harrisburg Hike and Bike Trail. At the northern end, it runs up along the edge of downtown near the Bayou and could easily connect to the expanded trails after they are extended south past San Jacinto. Seems like a prime candidate for being redone with dedicated bike lanes added. According to the latest Houston Bikeways map (http://tei-houston.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0d493ce6ec01481b82cec71bf7f67374), a portion of Commerce is designated as a "Potential Short Term Implementation Opportunity" for an in-street ROW. If/when implemented, this would essentially link the Buffalo Bayou trails via Jensen/Navigation, the Harrisburg trail via Commerce, and the Columbia Tap trail via Paige/Harrisburg/Emancipation. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 10:19 AM, cspwal said: There's still train tracks embedded in the streets in EaDo between $499k townhouses, so I wouldn't hold my breath on rebuilt streets outside of a few corridors (bike lanes, transit corridors) I'm unsure what point you're trying to make. If it's between $499k townhouses, I would think that means there's sufficient reason and support for the city to update the road. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheSirDingle Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Found some stuff from the planning commission. Site Plan: sectioning of the two bottom buildings: 2d rendering of the phase 1 mixed use (4 floors) and a building elevation of the phase 2 mixed use (20 floors) Looks to be another big mixed use development. Probably going to be a pretty bustling lot when completely developed. IMO mixed used = best use for 24/7 activity. Edited August 18, 2020 by TheSirDingle 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I wonder if they plan on connecting Canal St to Chartress instead of it being a dead end at the RR tracks. Would be nice to have another route underneath the tracks like Navigation does. Maybe not since that site plan above shows a parallel st with the tracks right on the end of the property. I doubt you'd be able to connect that to an underpass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Looks like there is a drive-in screen set up. If Midway can do it at East River, why not here? (Forgive the terrible night time, in car photography) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 https://www.chron.com/local/article/Black-owned-drive-in-movie-theater-to-provide-an-15541062.php?cmpid=trend&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwAR3qYKt89CzXGorXdxejxBMAFkxoAeiNAjWlNQoAMdIE8tW0k2kvx8bxA6g 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 These drive-ins are popping up like mushrooms. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/12/02/rooftop-cinema-club-moves-drive-in-to-eado.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 The drive-in has been a good use of the property while we wait for Triten to permit, secure funding, and secure an HEB (hopefully!) for us in the East End. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Is this HEB talk speculation/ rumor/ a dream? I'm just trying to gauge how hopeful I should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, 77011transplant said: Is this HEB talk speculation/ rumor/ a dream? I'm just trying to gauge how hopeful I should be. It is my dream. 40 minutes ago, ljchou said: I don't pray but I will pray for an HEB. Same 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, ljchou said: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/12/02/rooftop-cinema-club-moves-drive-in-to-eado.html Does this mean the apartments / office are going to be breaking ground soon? In Sawyer yards... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, Avossos said: Does this mean the apartments / office are going to be breaking ground soon? In Sawyer yards... I think it just means the land is being used temporarily for the outdoor theater. I'm not even sure what the real timeline for breaking ground is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, j_cuevas713 said: I think it just means the land is being used temporarily for the outdoor theater. I'm not even sure what the real timeline for breaking ground is Well, I am hoping its a sign of future activity 😗 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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