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On 3/16/2018 at 9:30 AM, htownbro said:

 

The train tracks were there before Highland Village.

Well, where the RR tracks are now was pasture at one time. Needs change and the tracks need to be addressed. Lowering them would be best.  

 I was in Dallas recently and they certainly have this type of development down pat. Plus the park over the freeway Is incredible.  It’s a remarkable time to live in Houston as we watch our city densify. 

On 6/2/2018 at 9:41 AM, Twitter1 said:

^ Nope, I do not know anything.

 

 I've been wondering the same for years. For one, there could be a lawsuit regarding the height of the development blocking views from the 3 other residential towers. Just like the proposed tower drama at San Felipe & Post Oak. Could also make a nice green space or small park. Maintain the grass.  That costs money though.

They can sue all they want for blocking their views but they won’t be successful. Every building blocks (or changes) someone’s view. 

2 hours ago, Sellanious Caesar said:

Not odd at all. I think of it as a chance for Uptown to plug in the holes in its linear skyline. There's a gap between Williams Tower and US59 where those skinny beige stucco condo towers are. This will fill in that gap and because the site is basically just a field, this will densify Uptown. 

I meant odd in a good way as Williams has stood tall and proud, yet alone for 30+ years. 

9 hours ago, thatguysly said:

 

This makes me so happy!  He certainly has the $$$ to do it.  It will be so odd to see something this tall close to the Williams Tower!  Exciting!

3 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said:

Related to the earlier post regarding the Half-Price Books site, it seems the leases will all be finished by 2020:

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/05/29/pmrgs-ceo-rick-kirk-on-merger-i-couldnt-shoot-any.html

 

From the article:

 

“The company's also working on development plans for its land at the corner of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, which currently houses a Half Price Books, a Spec's, a Mattress Firm and a 24-hour emergency clinic. By 2020, Kirk said that all the tenants' leases in the shopping center will have expired. Though specifics are light, he said the company will likely develop a mixed-use project with restaurants, multifamily and maybe even a hotel. 

 

‘It needs to be a little different to fit that neighborhood," Kirk said. "We don’t want to build something that’s totally out of step with the vibe in that area.’”

A hotel would be great!  Of course, LaColombe D'or will have a some hotel space in their new tower.  The views from this corner would be incredible.

On 5/28/2018 at 4:04 PM, mollusk said:

I hope that the drab appearance of the stucco is a factor of lighting and/or how those particular potatoes cameras captured colors.

There is no hope.  RD has Vegas taste.  He is always able to sell them though.  The most disappointing one to me is his Cosmopolitan. Ugly color and squatty. He should have put a spire or something on top.  It ruins the view of Post Oak from the south. Hopefully Hanover's (or whoever is building where Ninfas and ATT were) will completely block it.  

Off the topic, but I don't see a thread anywhere. How tall of a building do you think Hines will do on the corner of D'Amico and Waugh across form Whole Foods.  We all know Hines doesn't mess around.

5 hours ago, dbigtex56 said:

According to Skyscraper Dictionary a supertall is "a skyscraper that is at least 300 meters or 1,000 feet tall".
JP Morgan Chase Tower is described as being 974' or 1002', depending on the source, so it might qualify. What other building did you have in mind?

Thank you.  I'm sure @Houston19514 knew exactly what I meant.  Maybe in Beaumont TCB tower would be considered super tall. We haven't had a signature high rise since the 80's, and certainly no super tall like Chicago is getting.

I think it is crazy that we don't have a super tall.  We have been stuck with a 75 story as the tallest since 1983.  That's crazy.

6 hours ago, phillip_white said:

I mean, they could be closer together...

 

How do they put the siding on in between those?

5 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said:

I can't believe Richmond Ave fell in to the game of politics. I live right on Richmond and 2 blocks away from the Wheeler TC. I can only imagine how convenient it would have been to hop on the train on Richmond. 

Blame Afton Oaks. They were militant.  We could have had monorail in the '80s.  Above grade no less.

I just don't see how there is enough space for the parking etc.  And the luxury mid-rise "Giorgetti" will now be facing this.  Wonder what effect that will have on the sales.

On ‎8‎/‎1‎/‎2017 at 9:21 PM, Twinsanity02 said:

Here are some renderings from last september

I wish it was for sale!  That would be great as the views wouldn't change towards Discovery Green.

On ‎5‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 5:57 PM, UtterlyUrban said:

The reviews online for Biggios might be starting to improve on balance but they still do seem to have significant issues (if you believe the reviews).  I have not been back since my first experience. Has anyone been in the last month?  Was service credible and efficient?

 I have been a few times in the last month to watch the Astros on their screens and grab a burger.  It is an easy place to eat, and then my kids go to Discovery Green afterwards. I really like taking out of towners there as it shows off the area, and that downtown is alive.

On ‎8‎/‎5‎/‎2017 at 5:06 PM, Urbannizer said:

 

 

 

 WOW.  I didn't realize it would be so close to W Gray.  It will look massive there.  Very nice building, IMHO.

The missing "t" in Hunington is a clue to the quality of the project!  Kidding.

On 5/31/2017 at 4:22 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

So where is this development at with the overall build? I haven't been in this area in a while. I know it's being done in phases but what phase is this on? Really excited to see this city become so damn urban. 

Me too.  We need the density.  As far as I can tell the only way to get Texans out of their cars is to make parking expensive and difficult.  New York City is hot and humid in the summer and yet without thinking you can walk 20 blocks.  5-10 years ago you wouldn't see a pedestrian in Houston unless their car broke down.  We do need some pedestrian overpasses though for Westheimer at Highland Village, Allen Parkway, Post Oak @ Westheimer etc so we don't get mowed down!  I love this city though and we are living here in a very exciting time.

12 hours ago, monarch said:

^^^ just thought that i'd place it on this page as well....

It is very nice, but the views to the east will one day be blocked when they redevelop the center where Fit, Cafe Express, etc is.  I am excited to see this addition to our skyline.  I would happily live there.

On 5/6/2017 at 11:42 PM, MaxConcrete said:

Taken Friday 5/5/2017. Construction appears to be around floor 29.

 

 

I hate that it doesn't have more windows. Think of the views that are missing with all  of those panels. 

On 4/25/2017 at 3:47 PM, Urbannizer said:

http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/An-early-look-at-proposed-upscale-development-11098038.php#photo-12789635

 

 

 

 

 

 I want to live there.  I wonder how much the cheapest one is!

6 hours ago, terra002 said:

I dream of the day Sears and Fiesta close in midtown...

For the love of GOD it can't happen soon enough.  It's holding down that whole section of Midtown.

It doesn't look as tall as i thought it would.  Also, they are not using the same materials and color scheme as the rendering.  It looks good, but wow - the retail is so close to the street.