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HTX Collective At 2800 Fondren Rd.
Caribomoa replied to Highrise Tower's topic in Uptown and Galleria Area
Another thing I like in the article is that the developer plans on partnering with local colleges to establish some sort of film education. if they get local colleges onboard here, that’s a big plus “While the Houston stages will be open to commercial filmmakers, Kashani says much of the emphasis will be on education through partnerships with area colleges. "It's not just about film but creating top-quality jobs and a workforce," says Kashani. "People don't realize that the film industry is one of the top industries in the nation, right along with construction and oil and gas. With film, you have three or four actors but hundreds of (other) people ... I want to generate money, generate jobs. That's the whole thing here." He compares it to a version of medical school. "It's like we are creating a teaching hospital, basically," he said. "Kind of like the M.D. Anderson." Kashani says that this is a good time to open a studio because, in the last Texas legislative session, the amount of money available from the state for film/TV incentives more than quadrupled from $45 million to $200 million, making Texas somewhat more competitive with such states as Georgia, New Mexico and Louisiana in attracting film, TV, commercials and videogame production. While other states may still offer more money, Kashani says the Lone Star State has built-in advantages beyond incentives” -
HTX Collective At 2800 Fondren Rd.
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A potential film/tv studio appears to be going in this property. The Houston chronicle misreported that 50 Cent was behind the project. If 50 cent is involved, it’s unconfirmed -
Like others, I’m not a fan of the quad redevelopment. But that said, the quad absolutely needed change. The design as it stands is unwelcoming and does not create an environment to hangout at. But I do wish the updated version includes more references to the original design.
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In a turn of events, it appears Fertitta just bought this lot. So the possibility for phase II is back on the board now. the Equinox Hotel won’t happen though. That brand failed nationally. Covid finished it. It ended up being a one location hotel in NYC
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America Tower: Office Skyscraper At 2929 Allen Pkwy.
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"Corebridge Financial is one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We are proudly headquartered in Houston and have been at the America Tower for four decades. We’ve begun work to place the Corebridge name at the top of the America Tower later this year. It’s one of the city’s landmark buildings, and we’re very excited," a Corebridge spokesperson told Chron. https://www.chron.com/business/article/aig-tower-houston-removed-18927069.php#- 58 replies
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America Tower: Office Skyscraper At 2929 Allen Pkwy.
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Question. Before AIG merged with American General (which is essentially the exact same company as today’s Corebridge), did the tower have an American General sign?- 58 replies
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I know you’re joking. But that’s not gonna happen lmao! If a Fertitta restaurant will come into this it will be a Catch Restaurant i hope he doesn’t run off Steam 48 (even though it’s essentially another Mastro’s). There’s basically only 2 Fertitta restaurant chains that matter. Mastro’s and Catch. Those are 2 of the highest profile names in fine dining and attract celebritites. The rest are . that being said, I would’ve preferred Willie G’s be turned into a Catch instead so the 2 could be next to eachother. But I’ll still take one in ROD!
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The whole Avenida convention District is just looking phenomenal. I love how the Skanksa building integrates right in.
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Brioni was originally set to be one of the original ROD tenants. Wonder what ever happened with that. They just opened in Dallas and are about to open in Houston. Good to see brands more willing to go to 2 Texas markets rather than battle it out like they used to. Hope Alexander McQueen eventually finds its way to Houston. It’s one of the few big names missing
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Did anyone mention this project will include a Jean Georges Restaurant? First location in Texas.
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Daikin has been a huge thing for Waller County. Great to see high end manufacturing and engineering jobs go there
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In the recent earnings call, it was reported that Crown Castle plans to consolidate some 1,300 jobs into Houston at this building. The folks in Southpointe (Pittsburgh) sure aren’t happy with this move! Half of the company’s foundations happened in West Pennsylvania and now it seems they’re almost entirely leaving the area. Some employees have mentioned Crown Castle is possibly looking for additional office space to accommodate these moves but I have no confirmation on that.
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I’ll agree with Monarch here for the most part. NRG Park and Stadium absolutely need to be upgraded in order for us to stay competitive in the long run. Hopefully this NRG Park upgrade is part of this answer and we get a nice upgrade to the Rodeo as well
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Thank you for clarifying. I respect your opinion. But I don’t agree on this one. It’s also worth mentioning that this flight to the suburbs is something that’s been going on everywhere. Especially since the pandemic. People, businesses, etc. In SF, the Westfield mall even closed downtown. The Woodlands and surrounding areas has established itself as a premier business and tech hub so it’s going to need hospitality projects to support this growth. I do understand that this comes at the cost of other portions of Houston that could have some of those businesses but it’s better to have it in the suburbs than not having them at all. The Woodlands is turning itself into a heck of a high end area and will probably continue to do so for a while. I thinks rather a good thing to have the Post Oak and St Regis in River Oaks/Uptown and Ritz Carlton. I think it’s nice to have both of the premier shopping districts as well. As long as the region can support both, I think it’s completely good for the entire region to have a region like the Woodlands emerge. As you and I both agree, Houston’s has been behind in high end hotel flags but it’s a lot better than it was in the early 2000s. In order to keep attracting more, there will need to be more places that can support them.
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I’m not disagreeing with the lack of high end hotel flags in Houston for its size. I’ve mentioned this before. You’re mixing up arguments. I’m asking why you why THIS project is an insult. And you’re not answering. And something tells me I’m not getting an answer. Which is unfortunate because I’d like to hear your perspective.
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Yes. Im asking. I’m a frequent travel. I’ve been away from Texas more this year than I’ve been in Texas including right now. I’ve seen great hospitality projects in many regions. I’ve seen enough of the world to know a good hospitality project when I see one. So again, where is the insult? It’s an actual question and if you know something I don’t, I would like to hear it. And perhaps I’d agree with you. But if all I hear is “this is an insult…” then it tells me nothing. And I think you’re being ridiculous. M
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So then where’s the insult in this project?
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?? Why are you viewing the Woodlands Ritz Carlton as a negative to Houston? The Woodlands is in the Houston region. Any positivity for the Woodlands is positivity for the city of Houston. The Ritz Carlton brand is returning to the Houston area and the Lake Woodlands is being developed. You should be enjoying this news. Do you prefer a city with bad suburbs? It’s more likely that a hotel gets added to this project in the future as Howard Hughes develops that area. I imagine they have long term plans for what’s left of the Lake Woodlands. It’s close enough to the town center while being isolated enough to make way for luxury hospitality
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The Ritz Carlton brand plans a return to the Houston market in collaboration with Howard Hughes. It will be a Ritz Carlton Residencies situated on Lake Woodlands with an on site restaurant. https://hellowoodlands.com/howard-hughes-announces-the-ritz-carlton-residences-the-woodlands/
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Anyone post on the Ritz Carlton Residencies coming to the Woodlands?
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The Galleria Mall At 5085 Westheimer Rd.
Caribomoa replied to TreaderCRC's topic in Uptown and Galleria Area
Yet another luxury store joining the Galleria with AMIRI -
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-05/chevron-buys-land-for-possible-new-r-d-facility-outside-houston