Urbannizer Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Development group working with the city to convert these structures into affordable apartments. See page 20 http://www.downtowntirz.com/downtownhouston/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Board-Book-2-8-2022-FINAL.pdf I remember there being a thread long ago somewhere…original plan was office. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Very interesting. I didn't realize that building was vacant. I imagine on a cool day, it's a nice walk up the hill to the Red Line train, so that's good. And its proximity to the college makes it a good fit for studio apartments. Still, I've been assured in other threads on HAIF that nobody lives in that area, and it's a "no-man's-land," so I'm not sure why they don't just tear down the building and replace it with yet another surface parking lot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 52 minutes ago, editor said: why they don't just tear down the building and replace it with yet another surface parking lot. they COULD dig a ditch through there to make sure half of downtown doesn't flood.... heh heh (how about that nice out of context quote there... lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paco Jones Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 Project: The Warehouse Lofts at 707 Owner: Wellington Development Co. Architect: eStudio Architecture + Design Information: Renovation of existing building to 4-story apartment building with basement. Total of 67 untis and approx. 111,500 SF (not including attached parking garage). 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 So this will be I guess technically “mixed-income” housing? (Since looking at the presentation it sounds like some will be market rate) It’s nice they’ll be saving those buildings and they’ll be getting new life as housing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) This is honestly a miracle. I've been worried about these buildings for a long time. And with Urban Genesis doing it's thing right down the street, this area is going to be even more vibrant than ever. Edited May 11, 2022 by j_cuevas713 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Did Urban Genesis buy this property too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) FWIW, that replat was never recorded. Some people do go through a replat application that is a contingency for a sale. Edited May 23, 2022 by wilcal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) They are calling this "Wellington Frost Town" and it's on the District H affordable housing development list for 2022. https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/District-H-Housing-Applicants.pdf https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/Wellington-Frost-Town.pdf https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/Wellington-Frost-Town-2022-January.pdf Edited December 3, 2022 by hindesky 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrr Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 12/3/2022 at 3:33 PM, hindesky said: They are calling this "Wellington Frost Town" and it's on the District H affordable housing development list for 2022. https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/District-H-Housing-Applicants.pdf https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/Wellington-Frost-Town.pdf https://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/affordable-housing/Wellington-Frost-Town-2022-January.pdf Any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Jrr said: Any updates? Haven't seen anything yet, this is likely going to be partially funded by HHA, state and federal funds. Will keep an eye out for funding, state and city permits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) There are so many smaller infill projects like this happening all over the city. Once they're all complete they're going to glue together a lot of neighborhoods. Edited June 13, 2023 by j_cuevas713 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Any update on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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