The Great Hizzy! Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 So the last known rendering for the rumored Ritz (found in Swamplot, I believe five or six months ago) was included in this updated image for Blvd Place? That definitely is a good omen, in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayou City Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Here is the large rendering on the front page of today's business section... Is this still being built?It's not in the images of the other BLVD Place buildings and theres no information of it on this site: http://www.wulfe.com/BoulevardPlace.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I was, up until now, under the impression that Starwood, who owns St Regis, also owned Ritz Caroltons... that it just their Uber branding...Apparently I'm wrong. Ritz is just a management company that doesnt own any hotels, and back in 97 they were ticked at the owners of 4 of their hotels - that the service and product wasn't up to snuff to wear the Ritz name - so they abandoned management, and thats when Starwood bought them, invested millions to make them even shinier, and the St Regis name was born.so yah.. welcome back Ritz... i thought ye never had left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Is this still being built?It's not in the images of the other BLVD Place buildings and theres no information of it on this site:http://www.wulfe.com/BoulevardPlace.asp Really, I see the Landmark Tower very clearly! (Circled it in RED for ya) What are you smoking, can I have some? There are only 2 towers to pick from. Edited June 4, 2008 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Is this still being built?It's not in the images of the other BLVD Place buildings and theres no information of it on this site:http://www.wulfe.com/BoulevardPlace.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealEstate Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I was, up until now, under the impression that Starwood, who owns St Regis, also owned Ritz Caroltons... that it just their Uber branding...Apparently I'm wrong. Ritz is just a management company that doesnt own any hotels, and back in 97 they were ticked at the owners of 4 of their hotels - that the service and product wasn't up to snuff to wear the Ritz name - so they abandoned management, and thats when Starwood bought them, invested millions to make them even shinier, and the St Regis name was born.so yah.. welcome back Ritz... i thought ye never had left.You are still wrong. Marriott owns Ritz Carlton and has for many years - http://www.marriott.com/corporateinfo/glance.mi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Here is the large rendering on the front page of today's business section... No balconies? What's that about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 No balconies? What's that about?Not to quote myself only several posts up this very same page, but...Actually, it does look like there are balconies on the non-glass part of the building. It's a bit hard to see, but they are in the rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 i've heard the ritz is currently topping out at 53 stories... no confirmation, though. the office building (building #6 i believe) is supposed to be completed by the end of this year we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 There is much more visual progress on the San Felipe and Post Oak Lane part. They cleared the Chabad building/house and have started some utility/pipe work. Not sure how related the last part is, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) There is much more visual progress on the San Felipe and Post Oak Lane part. They cleared the Chabad building/house and have started some utility/pipe work. Not sure how related the last part is, though.I was just looking through the latest renderings and site plans on Wulfe's website. The site plan now actually includes the Ritz-Carlton logo! Go to Image 12 of 12http://www.wulfe.com/BoulevardPlace.asp Edited June 20, 2008 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I was just looking through the latest renderings and site plans on Wulfe's website. The site plan now actually includes the Ritz-Carlton logo! Go to Image 12 of 12http://www.wulfe.com/BoulevardPlace.asp Please, you can't see that. You can see what you wanna see, but we all know that says Super Motel 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You would think Ritz Carlton would update their site to reflect the Houston location. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Locations/Upcoming.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 You would think Ritz Carlton would update their site to reflect the Houston location. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Locations/Upcoming.htmNothing's been announced yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Nothing's been announced yet.bingo... i haven't heard "done deal" but it's pretty damn close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 You would think Ritz Carlton would update their site to reflect the Houston location. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Locations/Upcoming.htmYeah, you would think, but I'm pretty sure it is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 A little off-topic, but... I went into Whole Foods on Kirby yesterday, and jeez that place is overpriced. I went into the prepared foods section and wanted to get this 4 oz. container of chicken pasta salad (small), and it was $9.50. The idea of Whole Foods is good, but the reality is a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Please, you can't see that. You can see what you wanna see, but we all know that says Super Motel 8.Actually he is right, the site map does say Ritz and has the Ritz logo.As for Whole Foods prices on their prepared food, you are right. They are crazy expensive. Go to Central Market, same stuff, little easier on the wallet. Edited June 21, 2008 by jayshoota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Actually he is right, the site map does say Ritz and has the Ritz logo.As for Whole Foods prices on their prepared food, you are right. They are crazy expensive. Go to Central Market, same stuff, little easier on the wallet.haha, I know. I was just messin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 lol...I ALWAYS do that and take stuff to literally. I think I get excited about new developments with projects and type before I catch the sarcasm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Did construction stop completely, or did it just slow down? Golly, I hope they didn't run out of money.Yeah, Ed Wulfe ran out of money. About as likely as the Astros winning their division this year...By the way, the Astros are only a game and a half out of 1st.Anyone notice Ed tipping poorly recently?Nice.Let's see - nice call on the Astros for this year. Also, Ed Wulfe did tip the valet driver at Fertita's house last week....after he gave $10,000 for a one hour photo-op reception with McCain. Any more brilliant comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Season is no where near over. I have faith in the Astros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Here's a photo of the first building from across Post Oak... Anyone have an updated overhead shot of the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Also, what exactly is a "contingent agreement"? I ask since the latest edition of the Houston Business Journal included a commercial real estate market guide, and one page focused on the mixed-use developments in the area, including BLVD Place. It mentioned that a luxury hotel & full-serivce spa (the presumed Ritz Carlton) was under such an agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Also, what exactly is a "contingent agreement"? I ask since the latest edition of the Houston Business Journal included a commercial real estate market guide, and one page focused on the mixed-use developments in the area, including BLVD Place. It mentioned that a luxury hotel & full-serivce spa (the presumed Ritz Carlton) was under such an agreement.It means that the hotelier's obligation to build is only triggered by the occurrence of some event stated in their agreement with Wulfe. A contingency can be anything, but it typically is obtaining financing. e.g., hotelier is not obligated to build and operate until it obtains a loan in the amount of X dollars at Y% interest payable over Z months secured by a.... Edited July 22, 2008 by nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 It means that the hotelier's obligation to build is only triggered by the occurrence of some event stated in their agreement with Wulfe. A contingency can be anything, but it typically is obtaining financing. e.g., hotelier is not obligated to build and operate until it obtains a loan in the amount of X dollars at Y% interest payable over Z months secured by a....Cool, thanks for clearing that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Also, what exactly is a "contingent agreement"? I ask since the latest edition of the Houston Business Journal included a commercial real estate market guide, and one page focused on the mixed-use developments in the area, including BLVD Place. It mentioned that a luxury hotel & full-serivce spa (the presumed Ritz Carlton) was under such an agreement.It means that the hotelier's obligation to build is only triggered by the occurrence of some event stated in their agreement with Wulfe. A contingency can be anything, but it typically is obtaining financing. e.g., hotelier is not obligated to build and operate until it obtains a loan in the amount of X dollars at Y% interest payable over Z months secured by a....Please also post those questions under the Development and Real Estate thread as I know a lot of readers would like to be a part of discussions and learn information such as this but some of the readers may not read this project thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Do we know this already...Additionally, a high-rise hotel topped by residential units will be erected at the site.http://www.commercialpropertynews.com/cpn/...c5b9a71a1f1b9bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yessir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yessir.please forgive my memory. facts, rumors and specualtions get mixed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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