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  1. houstontexasjack
    The helix is indeed a nice touch. Would love a tower with a bit of a helix twist near this campus. Also think there are some neat inspirations to be drawn from the chemical structure of certain amino acids in the design of the buildings. The biotech leader--San Diego--has us outmatched on weather. However, we have a large engineering population in the petrochemical industry and a business friendly climate.
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    On the contrary, it is quite close to Market Square Park and the Theater District in addition to the ballparks. Freeway access is much less friendly than near Sawyer Heights. I think the developer would be well-served to emphasize density and walkability with respect to this development to attract the clientele that would pay a premium for it.
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    Wonder if Hilton would put the "Conrad" brand here. It's near a luxury shopping district, so it would be within the brand's luxury leisure appeal.
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    Curious. Not familiar with the old Masraff's location. Would this be off Post Oak Ln?
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    To be fair to Frank Liu (head of Lovett Commercial) and as others have alluded, there was a time before Gerald Hines was big time. I think his first skyscraper was One Shell Plaza, and he had done nothing before that was over 5 stories. This could be Mr. Liu's big break and a chance to show what his vision for Houston is.
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    That could put it in the neighborhood of 700'. Second highest in Uptown by a fair margin.
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    Looking at the rendering, that pops quite nicely over BBVA Compass. More hotel developments are quite welcome.
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    Hmmm...."artist and boutique office space." I like the notion of having 2,500 people live on the site, but think the space could be far better utilized with a demolition of that building. I will wait for their proposal.
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    Huzzah!
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    With the residential and hotel development, there are fewer parcels to go around Downtown. This location could be linked to the tunnel system. Hines could (and would be well advised to) delay development until they secure a major tenant for 609 Main. A $55 million initial investment warrants something substantial in order to get a good ROI. Edit: I should clarify that, although I would be happy to see it happen, I do not think this location will likely get a 70-story building. However, increasing scarcity of lots Downtown well warrants waiting a bit to build something larger than what has been proposed for 6HC.
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    Excellent question. Separately, that first rendering makes the office tower look very tall. Would be quite an edifice.
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    The Uptown skyline's March inside the loop continues.
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    The demolition will occur in 2017 and construction will begin the same year? Or just the demolition? Any word on dimensions of the tower?
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    Well, for one, Hines is getting an extra half-block of land with a usable parking garage. That's easy revenue for holding the thing. Secondly, far more Downtown blocks have been or are actively being constructed upon. There just aren't as many parcels such as this to go around any more.
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    The Downtown building is the ops center. It's where they keep the notes evidencing the assorted bank loans.
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    Can we rename it 'Mos Eisley?'
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    Probably true. Hines can buy and hold the site for awhile and see how the market shapes up.
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    http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/06/houston-chronicle-building-sale-in-the-works/#21137101=0 Looks as though Hines is moving toward purchasing the Chronicle site Downtown. This holds potential for either commercial or residential. Would love something taller than the Chase tower here.
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    Well, I, for one was delighted with the ruling yesterday.
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    How about a 50 story tower as the proposed hotel in the Westcreek redevelopment? It would balance out the Uptown skyline with a northern anchor.
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    I don't follow. We could use more restaurants in this part of the Museum District.
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    I like it. Really looking forward to what goes in here.
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    Where's the money Lebowski?! Ve need ze money!
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    50-story apartment tower with 2 stories of ground floor for the HEB Market Square. That would be very nice.
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    http://newyorkyimby.com/2015/06/interview-bjarke-ingels-on-new-design-for-200-greenwich-street-aka-two-world-trade-center.html This looks sexy. No sky lobby. I was excited when 1 WTC got above ground level when I graduated. That site has really comeback.
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