OkieEric

Coming up Main, it's amazing how view that low-rise garage blocked....not that there was much to see before.  But it really took up a surprising amount of real estate:

Somewhat unrelated, but does anyone know anything about the building just north of this property?  Looks like an old office building with all of the windows sealed off - I had always assumed it was some kind of storage, or somehow related to the body shops nearby but have no idea how it would be.  Looking at it on google maps there is very limited access to the building, even on the back side.  Seems pretty bizarre for what is a good location

1 hour ago, cloud713 said:

1.5 million square feet of buildings in the TMC3, and a "major industry player" is taking up 1/3rd of it? Add in the university facilities, and I have to wonder where is the room left for all this co-op collaborative innovation work that the TMC3 is supposed to support? Kind of seems like they're not building this big enough..

Does 1.5 million sq ft incorporate all buildings or just those reserved for the colleges?  If I recall, they were going to leave open spots for industry players...  Here's an older article that references "up to 5 million sq ft" of development: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Houston-Medical-Center-redesigns-massive-TMC3-13809669.php

It was quiet for a few weeks but today I noticed they were in the process of tearing out that segment of N Braeswood Blvd...  Also noticed some stakes so it appears things are still moving along

On 10/25/2019 at 10:19 PM, texan said:

http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/bor/pdf/AgendaArchive/2019-10-31Reg/10-31-2019Consent.pdf

I believe this agenda item is for the $625,000,000 figure we've seen for the remainder of this property. This is from the Board of Regents Meeting that will take place next week. This looks like permission to execute a contract for the ground lease for the remainder of this property, hopefully those huge, beautiful buildings!

Can't wait to see this area in 5 years or so....this development, 7200 main, TMC3, new Medistar Tower...can't even imagine the added traffic but nice to see residential components in some of these.  Anyway, I'm not sure if this is news or not, but apparently they are also selling the A&M Health Science Center at 2121 W. Holcombe.  

34 minutes ago, hindesky said:

I wonder why they wouldn't simply implode it? Seems it would be so much faster.

Glad I'm not the only one wondering...that wrecking ball seems ridiculously tiny.  Maybe this is a needed step before imploding?  I can't imagine them knocking down the entire thing this way...

On 9/1/2019 at 6:49 PM, hindesky said:

I bet their electricity bills about to go down. 13 stories over the lobby area but the rest of it will be 16, currently at 15 stories.

 

FWIW, that entire complex of townhomes is for sale...

https://www.har.com/homedetail/1117-saint-agnes-st-a-houston-tx-77030/8668808

On 8/3/2019 at 12:13 AM, texan said:

225, the page titled "Private Development"

Checking prior meeting agendas, this amount has increased throughout the year.  $250 million in January, $325 million in April, etc...  $625 million is such a significant amount, just seems weird there is nothing else out there about it

10 hours ago, texan said:

225, the page titled "Private Development"

Thanks, was having a hard time searching for some reason

Not much to report, but a couple of permits have been issued:

PROJECT_NO	PERMIT_DESC	OWNER_OCCUPANT	Address	PROJECT_DESC	CURRENT_VALUATION	PERMIT_TYPE
18098972	Plan Review Fee	*KEITH SIMON, 7200 MAIN CORPORATION	7200 MAIN ST 77030	SITEWORK: FILL & GRADE, STORM DRAINAGE 2012 IBC	0	PX
19085302	WW Utility Admin	*KEITH SIMON, 7200 MAIN CORPORATION	7200 MAIN ST 77030	WATER/WASTE WATER APPLICATION (00030610) REVIEW	0	WT

The fill & grade permit was approved on 7/3/19, and the water/waste water application was submitted on 7/17/2019.  Not thrilling but at least some activity...  For such permits to be issued/approved, would they require an actual plan for development?  I've wondered what impacts the post-Harvey flood regulations may have on this property, and noticed that the fill&grade permit was submitted just before they took effect.  The thread on the Holcombe & Main Property got me curious on this one again

5 hours ago, texan said:

Here is the latest Texas A&M Board of Regents agenda packet with some big implications for the rest of this property. $625,000,000 public-private partnership. I know hospitals are expensive but even for a hospital that much money has to build a pretty massive building.

 

http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/bor/pdf/AgendaArchive/2019-08Reg/RegBinder2019-08.pdf

Can you point to page #?

Haven’t included a pic from my phone before but hopefully this works  - per the school’s website, they will be moving to an interim campus.  This FB post mentions they will be listing several parcels with JLL but sounds like the new campus is proceeding.

Also note the mention of developers who own current school “proceeding with development.”  That’s 7200 Main.  At this point could just mean demo of school but...who knows

12 hours ago, bobruss said:

Some of those panels started falling off and they had to reinforce the wall panels. I cant remember the exact reason. Perhaps a Hurricane.

Google streetview supports this - the panels were there in March 2008 and gone in September 2009, so Ike was the likely culprit.

8 hours ago, hindesky said:

The whole building is fenced off and Vaughnn has lots of construction trailers on site. To me it looks like they are gutting the building including taking off the marble/granite facade and the glass. I wonder if they will implode it once they have it gutted or if they plan to repurpose the structure?

 

Those missing sections of facade in your last shot there have always (well, for at least the last 6 years I've lived in area) been missing.  It looks like the offsetting slabs were reinforced at some point, so I've always wondered just how secure it all is...

FWIW, the article below indicates they are renovating the building:

https://tees.tamu.edu/news/2018/04/06/enmed-program-obtains-lcme-approval-to-move-forward/

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/meet-lina-hidalgo-harris-county-judge-elect-who-defeated-incumbent-ed-emmett/285-612371146

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When it comes to other issues like the Astrodome’s revitalization, Hidalgo wants to continue to see the work done but also wants to see the community’s involvement.

FWIW, property is fenced off and apparently some pretty serious demo work going on (Precision Demolition).  Unclear if this is going to impact the exterior, but at night it's pretty evident they are doing extensive gutting

I'll grab a shot at night when I can - the lighting is quite nice.  I'm sure it's got a great view from upper floors

I’ve been seeing this on my neighborhood walks but could never find anything on FAA site in regards to height.  A pleasant surprise on the size

edit:  8 out of 14 floors for parking seems odd for an office

Nm.  Guess a few days late on noticing demo started