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This isn't exactly on topic, but could someone explain to me whether the "Estimated Cost" figures on the TDLR filings are actually accurate? I noticed an article that called Alta Sunset Heights a "luxury apartment complex", but the price tag on this is $499,999. Meanwhile, something like Coop at Farmer's Market is nearby and seems generally similar in scale, but has an estimated cost of $23 million. What accounts for that humongous disparity?

I don't think they own any of that land to the west of the development. Based on the HCAD Parcel Viewer, the humongous swath of land from Waugh to Montrose along Allen (and stretching nearly all the way down to Dallas) is owned by 2929 Real Estate Holdings. I'd love for that area (I guess it's called the American General Center) to be redeveloped, since it's just a bunch of office buildings from the 1980s on incredibly prime real estate along Buffalo Bayou, but I'm sure nothing will ever happen there...

Confusing that both of these guys are named Sonny Bazbaz, but the link LBC2HTX posted makes much more sense than the NY based mostly-residential developer

Seems like a pretty unusual venture for them, based on their portfolio on their website, but I'm not mad about it at all. Coincidentally, I had a friend who lived at 25 Bond and it was really swanky and nice. Hopefully these guys have something ambitious planned because the rest of their portfolio seems really high-end. I feel like this could be a great addition to the neighborhood

NHHIP (txdot.gov) If you scroll down to the interactive map, the entirety of the Pierce Elevated is currently scheduled to remain standing. Obviously this is all very up in the air and no concrete plans have been made, but I'm just telling you the plan for now

No-go on Pierce Elevated That said, Lionheart Places’ draft master plan might be viewed by some as pouring cold water on long-simmering proposals to convert the Pierce Elevated portion of I-45 near Pierce Street into something that benefits the local community. The roadway is expected to be abandoned if the Texas Department of Transportation's I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project comes to fruition. But some have argued the roadway could be converted into a sky park similar to the High Line in New York City. Those ideas received renewed attention in recent weeks after a much-maligned McDonald’s on South Main Street was torn down and the adjacent Greyhound bus station went up for sale. But during the Feb. 22 meeting, Marlon Marshall, director of engineering and construction for MRA, said there are no immediate plans to make any significant changes to Pierce Elevated. “Like everyone, we are very excited about the opportunities for development created by the Greyhound station going up for sale,” Marshall said. “We have been working with our partners to discuss civic improvement potential under the NHHIP plan. But the purpose of this master plan is to focus on short-term improvements that could have an impact on the community.” He added that any effort to turn Pierce Elevated into a park or even demolish it would require significant funding and planning by TxDOT, as well as state and local officials. “The Pierce Elevated will remain in place for at least the next 10 years,” he said. From the HBJ article on the Midtown plan: Midtown Redevelopment Authority unveils street, parks improvement plan draft - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Thanks for sharing, this was an interesting read! If they actually implement this plan over the next decade, Midtown's streets will be unrecognizable!

Based on the current map available on the TXDOT website, they will be leaving up the portion of the Pierce Elevated from Brazos to Chenevert. So, as currently planned, they will not really be removing the barrier between Downtown and Midtown.

I'm sure this isn't the right spot to ask this question, since this isn't really "Montrose", but does anyone know what construction is going on along Allen Parkway near 45? I was driving down Allen this morning and there were multiple excavators and workmen digging up the ground along the south-side of Allen as you near Downtown, before the exit to 45. It might've just been ongoing construction at those affordable housing units along Allen, but it seemed like a pretty decent-sized project. Looked like there were two different digs going on around (roughly) 500 Allen Parkway and 1600 Allen Parkway.

18th isn't too bad! I'm sure Houston ranks significantly higher than it would have been 10 years ago. Hopefully the next decade lowers that number even more, but Houston still has significant fundamental hurdles to overcome from a Walkability standpoint. My hope is that some of these big developers continue buying up huge swathes of land to make cohesive walkable areas, like the plans for East River, Second Ward/Plant, and to a lesser extent Buffalo Heights and the Autry Park area.

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Without having any inside info, I'd say the odds of Phase 2 happening for East River is VERY high. They seem to have a ton of money pouring into that project and they've struck up a ton of positive press and already have several tenants. If I were to totally guess on whether other projects will proceed, I'd say Hanover Autry Park will proceed as planned, but PostHTX and Regent Square will pause until interest rates go down or the economy improves further.

Does anyone know the status of (or if there even still is) Phase 2 for POST Houston? I know in the original plans, there was going to be a highrise and a hotel portion, but it also seemed like that might be contingent on Phase 1 being successful. Do any of our more plugged-in posters have any insights they can share with us? Is this the final extent of POST, or is there still more to come?

What does your team do?

Any clue what 801 Jefferson would mean? Is that the odd structure next to the old Days Inn at 801 St Joseph Parkway?

I'm glad there is money going into the Warehouse District. It has the potential to be a really cool little walkable pocket of downtown Houston, but clearly needs some help. Once those new apartments are done, I could see that 6 block stretch becoming a fun little bar and restaurant area. Is there a presentation or anything available online?

Based on my discussions with the guys behind this plan, they have three or more phases that will break ground in 2023, 2024, and 2025. It sounds like the overall plan will take at least 10 years to fully complete, since their vision is pretty grand and includes new parks, trails, apartment complexes, etc.

I was under the impression that the plans above got rejected. What are they approving with this new permit?

This seems like a fantastic and much needed development.

Bump. Does anyone know what happened to these?

Google says the midtown McDonalds is "Temporarily Closed." Anyone know if this property has changed hands or if there are any demo permits? The Greyhound station just changed hands next door... Would be a monumental change. Edit: Someone on the Reddit thread says they saw a dumpster outside today and the golden arches were taken off. This might actually be happening

They seem to have made some good progress recently. Anyone know the updated completion date goal?

I believe that's the plan. Honestly, I'd rather have an automatic parking garage surrounded by retail instead of a massive empty lot. Centralized parking would make that whole strip on White Oak infinitely more walkable. I feel bad for the houses that are directly across the street from it, but YIMBY

I'm hoping construction actually gets started on the corner of White Oak and Studewood. It's walking distance from my house and would greatly improve the walkability of that area. If done right, that development could turn the area into even more of a pedestrian friendly hub than it already is

Wow, those renderings look much nicer than I expected.