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9 hours ago, hindesky said:

https://www.carnegiemanagementinc.com/index.html

https://www.cmidevelopers.com
 

Uh oh... hopefully they aren't structural 😆

18 hours ago, hindesky said:

Why the galvanized steel toward the top of the structure? 

2 hours ago, tangledwoods said:

The grey steel in these pictures to me looks like it is primed (particularly the columns).  I am not sure about that roof framing on if it is primed or galvanized.

I can't say 100%, but the top beams appear to be painted instead of hot dipped. My guess is that it's cosmetic since the structure will be visible through the perforated ceiling panels.

15 hours ago, 004n063 said:

Somebody on Reddit said that the parking lots adjacent to this building cannot be developed due to structurally integral underground cables for this building.

Anybody know if there is any truth to that?

I call malarkey.

Asbestos warning tape on the building now.

Queens BBQ caught fire this evening. I'm hearing it was relatively minor but lots of potential smoke damage.

On 1/9/2023 at 5:38 PM, phillip_white said:

I wonder what's going on with this project. They were making good progress, then all of a sudden nothing. I have noticed a car has been parked on the property at times, which I'm assuming is hired security. Hopefully that's a positive sign. 

An employee of the GC had the gate open as I was driving by. They confirmed the project is stalled, but didn't mention the issue. Construction will be moving forward when it's resolved.

38 minutes ago, MrFubbles said:

I hope they go weirder than weird - they should have the Menil and Orange Show consulting on this project. Something like the Federal Reserve on Allen parkway but in skyscraper form

Beer can house as a highrise would be a national treasure.

11 hours ago, dbigtex56 said:

Has this bar closed?
Chairs are stacked, and a sign directs people to a different location for a planned event.

Recent Google reviews of The Garden in Midtown would point to closure. I saw someone installing what looked like a barricade to the parking lot last weekend, but haven't been in the area to confirm what it was.

I wonder what's going on with this project. They were making good progress, then all of a sudden nothing. I have noticed a car has been parked on the property at times, which I'm assuming is hired security. Hopefully that's a positive sign. 

Demo day. Just happened to be walking by as the entire house came down. Time between these pictures is less than a minute.

I don't see McDonald's abandoning this location. Perhaps they are tearing it down and building another of the fully automated stores like the one outside Fort Worth. I hope this guy approves.

1 hour ago, Fortune said:

Is this the Mcdonalds with the no dine-in option? 

1 hour ago, BEES?! said:

Indeed

Is this a recent thing? I was inside a few years ago and a homeless gentleman gave the option to choose from a menu item or the raw steaks he was holding. 😆 

I would imagine they will start leasing soon. https://www.carolineloftsapts.com/

This is a really big deal. That block has been undeveloped with a dilapidated building on it for two decades. This will also bring a grocery store closer to midtown, which is badly needed. I've never been to this grocer, but looking forward to checking it out next year.

49 minutes ago, hindesky said:

Looks like a parking area for a food truck. Didn't the Truck Yard in Eado have a problem with permitting food trucks with a roof over them?

It was mainly related to the roof system being an enclosure and the trucks using propane (fire hazard). This set-up doesn't look like it would have any issues.

Really impressed with this park. They've utilized the space well and I feel it will grow into an asset for this section of downtown.

41 minutes ago, 004n063 said:

Sort of hard to imagine a business for which it wouldn't be unfortunate.

An Indiana Jones themed escape room?

7 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

According to a recent alcohol permit filing, there's a new tenant opening soon at 1120 Dennis St. The name listed on the permits is Ruined. 

Based on the permits the business applied for, Ruined will probably be a club or a bar.

Workers on site.

On 10/12/2022 at 11:15 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Ola may be opening soon at 3010 Milam St.

The restaurant finally launched its website and Instagram. I think their Facebook page has been up  for a few years.

Ola means only love allowed. Looking at their website, it seems this is health-conscious eatery that will offer vegetarian and/or vegan-friendly items. Their Instagram bio reads: "fresh, flavorful food lovingly made from scratch." 

https://www.olaland.com/
https://www.instagram.com/olahtx/

Window coverings are down. Looks close to opening.

32 minutes ago, bookey23 said:

Since when does this venue have a 400 square foot patio? Do they just mean tables running alongside the building or have they built out a more formal patio area on the side? I haven't walked by this location in several months.

La Calle utilizes the sidewalk as patio space, so I would guess this concept will do the same. And I'm all for more restaurants offering street-front seating.

8 minutes ago, BeerNut said:

what are all the blue cables?

https://engineeringdiscoveries.com/what-is-post-tension-slab-construction/

The fence has been taken down.

4 hours ago, hindesky said:

Construction fencing.

They've been using the fence as a crowd control and privacy screen. Not sure that it's related to construction.