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  1. shasta
    Trust me on this...the initial plan was to begin construction on Block A and Block B a few months after they demolished the Allen House. A design change, and then the 'great recession', set their plans back and they started construction (apartment tower) on another block. They just revised their strategy but their initial plan was to start building sooner then later.
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    From that rendering, it looks like it still is a proposal.
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    This????
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    I agree...cities are built in layers..on top of previos layers....they always have been. Those that fail to understand this and think things will not work just because they hadn't worked before are ignorant of the past. New development (the market) always strives to keep up with the current or just in sight layer.
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    You are correct, we don't have enough information on that one yet.
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    When are they expecting the renovations to be completed and will it be ope during construction?
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    Not yet.
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    Don't forget Hines residential which will be in the same area as this tower, around Market Square.
  10. shasta
    Perhaps, it will look something like this, from this angle.
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    Isn't this the same garage that is indicated on the Downtown Houston Development Map?
  12. shasta
    Let me guess. Randall Davis??
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    Why are they so secretive with the design and why are they so late, when compared to the other proposals? Aren't all of these buildings racing to secure potential tenants? If this design is the best, then why are they holding it back?
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    I don't know how many people have read the book "The Rise of the Creative Class" but Florida makes the assertion that in demand, talented employees prefer to work in diverse, 'quality of place' cities. On a micro level, it will see which one attracts the most sought after employees: Exxon Mobil, with its self contained suburban campus, or Chevron, with a significant investment in downtown and all that will be available to downtown workers. Throw in a third options, the Energy Companies located in the Energy Corridor and it should be interesting. My guess is that it will come down to $$$ BUT with all things equal, it will be interesting to see which one of these three locations attracts more quality employees. Downtown lifestyle of suburban lifestyle.
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    It's amazing how, with few exceptions, downtown is turning into two downtowns. You have the area around Discovery Green that is really aiming to be designed 'around the pedestrian' with new hotels, entertainment, tourism centers, residential, sporting venues etc.and then you have the 'skyline district' which still likes the big boxy glass skyscrapers with little urban connectivity. the only break I see to this is the proposed Hines apartment building near Market Square. Other than that, most of that part of that part of downtown will not be as kind to the pedestrian, especially after hours. They always have the option to drop down into the tunnels.
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    Probably another situation where an Architectural firm agreed to do an initial study only, for peanuts, hoping to get the big commission in the future. Once the developer get the ideas they probably shopped around the production/cd portion to other firms who could do it for even less money. Gotta love how the architecture industry operates.
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    Yes, we have to remember that downtown in the next 5-10 years will start to resemble a place that none of us have seen in our lifetime. I honestly believe that this turnaround was triggered by the desire to build the new stadiums/arenas downtown.....then the commitment to a true "convention district"...and then the game changer...Discovery Green. This was such a strong amenity that it was only a matter time before it changed everything. One Park Place was able to make it but the recession slowed the residential growth but it is back in full force..aided by the city's residential incentive program. they have a focused vision when it comes to this. Even neighboring EADO and Midtown are seeing growth. With multiple residential opportunities downtown (various price ranges for recent college graduates to executives "city home" or temporary home), we will start to see typical residential supporting retail/restaurants...something different than is what is there now. Guys, we are entering a new chapter in Houston's life. One that was drastically different than the 70's and 80's when a company like Hines was looking to put up a pedestal sky scrapper with zero street interaction and zero concern for the urban fabric. Not all their fault, that is what the market research was telling them. Things have drastically changed since then and THIS is only the beginning, it is a very Exciting time to be in Houston, Texas!
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    People like this just have no clue.......it's not even worth our time responding to their sarcastic remarks.
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    It would be great to see the Museum District get a little more urban connectivity. More retail and restaurants are desperately needed. In fact ,even the Cafe Express that is there (on Bissonnet) closes at 5 pm.
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    An Italian Bakery
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    Since we are dealing with an Apartment Building (no pre-leases, no sales) they probably only need to produce a rendering good enough to secure the construction loan from the bank. The Architecture Firm is probably in Atlanta and they just threw in an urban setting to get the point across. No compare this rendering to the Speculative office towers which NEED a significant pre-lease guarantee before they break ground. A large part of that early budget is geared towards getting the marketing information correct and making it competitive. An Apartment developer does not need a pretty rendering if they don't want to produce one.
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    Does anyone "in the know" know if the developers of regent square plan on having the 2 original blocks (proposed in 2007-2009) up and running by 2017, when the Super Bowl is here? that would be another huger entertainment node that didn't exist in 2004, or now, for that matter.
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    I believe so. Remember this is the site that had that abandoned 1920's era art deco warehouse. I really wish they could have renovated that one but I imagine it had asbestos issues.
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    Do we expect to get a rendering of this so called 'architectural wonder' or is it their game plan to just build it and let the final product do the talking? I say this because it is such a prominent site and with the spur of development, and quality of development, going up in the NearTown/Montrose/West Gray area, i really hope it is a memorable building.
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    Not true...there are blocks surrounding the development that can be included as a Phase II.
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