The Pragmatist Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I saw this while clicking through the Chronicle. Forgive me if it has been posted elsewhere. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/?cmpid=hpfsln *Changed link to the updated story. Edited May 2, 2013 by The Pragmatist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I saw this while clicking through the Chronicle. Forgive me if it has been posted elsewhere. http://www.chron.com/news/gallery/Skylane-61548/photo-4564089.php Woo Hoo. That is such a prime spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Nooo! They can't destroy that beautiful specimen of Soviet era architecture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 you beat me to posting it. These would ranking high on the worst apartments of the greater heights area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think we may be seeing a pie in the sky rendering. 8-9 stories with all kinds of unique architectural elements? I suspect that when they go to break ground, we will get the usual 4-5 story "pavillion style" complex. But, if this rendering is based in reality, then it would mark a new level of multifamily development inside the loop and a break away from the safe bet pencil box developments. But, it is certainly a spot that is ripe for redevelopment. White Oak Drive gives residents good access without having to cut through the neighborhoods. It would be totally amazing if they actually did some ground floor retail. It would be great to go to the park and be able to get a sandwich at a cafe in the new development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Doesn't even look like the same tract of land...probably just some photo-shopped stock pic their publicist found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have a couple of friends that live in that complex. I wonder if they have any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/?cmpid=hpfsln#11831-1Under contract and set to replace the old and very outdated Skylane Central apartments near the Taylor street bridge. Can't post the (one of several proposed) rendering but it looks a lot like the now debunked Hines cafe adobe project, which I dig. I think we can safely assume they will select a much more traditional design bc, well, that's what happens in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 This is total B.S they did not say jack.. I found it strange when I went to renew- my lease the woman was like oh don't worry just pay month to month.. in fact they moved the rental office offsite .. Why do they toy with people ..instead of saying "hey you might have to move were negotionng to sell the property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have a couple of friends that live in that complex. I wonder if they have any info? A guy in this thread makes it sound like they don't know anything about the plans... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Duplicate topics merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 A guy in this thread makes it sound like they don't know anything about the plans... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Everyone I talk to said they had no I dea, there has been no emails. no letters sent out.. they just started moving the office employeesto the main office at corprate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) In one of the more hilarious google street view shots that I've seen, one resident provides his honest thoughts on this development. Please note the guy in the black tank top... https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2222+white+oak,+houston,+tx&ll=29.778421,-95.380232&spn=0.013018,0.026157&hnear=2222+White+Oak+Dr,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77009&gl=us&t=h&layer=c&cbll=29.779534,-95.381526&panoid=t6GlasiDO8xgIUfbT08Wnw&cbp=12,8.62,,0,3.32&z=16 Edited May 3, 2013 by King Owl 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/ Bout dang time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Whoa, I dreamed we had this thread going yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If they could do the same at Sunnyside apartments on the corner of Pecore and Beauchamp, I'd be soo happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Whoa, I dreamed we had this thread going yesterday. No dream. It was up and disappeared. I wonder whether this development will be made possible by the soon to be revised flood maps and some of the work currently underway on the bayou by the MKT/hike-bike bridge. Part of the property is currently in the floodway and all of the property is in the flood plain. Building it up would take care of the flood plain, but that might be seen by the County as impeding the floodway. I really hope they buck the trend and put in some ground floor retail. Doubtful given what Greystar usually does, but it would really be great for the neighborhood to have a cafe/restaurant right next to the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 No dream. It was up and disappeared. Not disappeared, just merged with the original thread on this topic... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Going up would be the wrong place to put this... it has to go down first. I was wondering why it wasn't posted yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Another cool rendering https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=653051798044128&set=a.371100272905950.108427.363161143699863&type=1&theater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Great rendering but I must say... what in the world is going on with our skyline in that picture. There are just so many things wrong with it.. from it's far north location to the northern towers now being southern towers. Wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 From the architect's website under the rendering: "One of the scenarios the developer is considering for a new apartment project, called Elan Heights, is an eight-story building with about 250 units and attached parking." Word from the meeting with the developer at the Woodland Heights Ass'n meeting was that they are looking at building something modern-leaning to attract 25-35 year old age group. I suspect that once designs get in front of investors the final version will get dumbed down and be more like the Gables Memorial Hills apartments, which aren't bad looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I hope they have rooftop access/common space, as it would be a waste to not take advantage of the view from there. I like the rendering though, can't wait to see the razer wire bunker garage gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 From the architect's website under the rendering:"One of the scenarios the developer is considering for a new apartment project, called Elan Heights, is an eight-story building with about 250 units and attached parking."Word from the meeting with the developer at the Woodland Heights Ass'n meeting was that they are looking at building something modern-leaning to attract 25-35 year old age group. I suspect that once designs get in front of investors the final version will get dumbed down and be more like the Gables Memorial Hills apartments, which aren't bad looking.This is almost certainly what will happen which is incredibly frustrating but entirely predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 This is almost certainly what will happen which is incredibly frustrating but entirely predictable.Which do you consider the frustrating part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Expect Greystar and Finger Companies to be among the first developers tackling metal frames in Houston. Greystar’s newest metal frame project dubbed Elan Heights will begin in Q2 2014. It will encompass 260 units with an average square footage of 760. The mean rent will be $1,700. http://apmanagement.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-Apartment-Report_APC_7.8.13_PRESS-BREAK.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 http://apmanagement.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-Apartment-Report_APC_7.8.13_PRESS-BREAK.pdfWhile I really loved living at Sawyer Heights, I can't justify the rent for such small square footage. Not to mention our 15sqft storage ($200/month). Might as well buy a townhouse... Which is what my plans are in the next 2-3 years.Anyways, the rendering is cool. Very different, but in a good way. The area is awesome and I miss it very much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feufoma Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 While I really loved living at Sawyer Heights, I can't justify the rent for such small square footage. Not to mention our 15sqft storage ($200/month). Might as well buy a townhouse... Which is what my plans are in the next 2-3 years.Anyways, the rendering is cool. Very different, but in a good way. The area is awesome and I miss it very much!
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