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Some promising details in Bisnow today. http://www.bisnow.co...ory.php?p=14834 "In other area news, the former Houston Ballet building on West Gray, which Dave helped sell to Novare in ’09 went back to the bank and resold to multifamily developer Slosberg. (Again with Dave and Jeff’s help…seeing a trend?) Marvy Finger’s currently developing 10.3 acres at Waugh and W. Dallas (C&W represented AIG in selling the land to Marvy), and Regent Square is set to break ground next year. That project will include 400k SF of retail and restaurants, 240k SF of office, 1,000 apartment units, and 500 condos. Washington Heights breaks ground this year, and there’s a Kroger planned at Studemont and I-10. And last but not least, a tract at Sawyer and Washington recently sold to a multifamily developer. Catch all that?"

innerlooped, swamplot is referencing you... http://swamplot.com/a-couple-more-walkable-blocks-post-properties-wants-to-expand-midtown-streetlife/2011-05-12/

Ground breaking is approaching... http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/west_university/news/article_67325942-56f1-11e0-b57c-001cc4c002e0.html

They are switching phase II with phase III and it says they will break ground in January http://swamplot.com/west-ave-ready-to-push-west/2011-05-11/

I hope that these buildings do not get held up by those scared of traffic... this is way inside the loop and i'm not sure what areas are better for high density apartments http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/sarnoff/7548587.html

If you look at the original rendering from http://innerlooped.c...town-phase-iii/ you can see the Continental building in the background... so it looks like the "front" of the building will be facing away from Downtown. Just a visual of where it seems like the development will be going: http://www.flickr.co...N06/5690886833/ I wonder if they will close off Mathew St. as well...

A guy from Chevron told me last night that they might put a midrise at this site to host the Chevron executives.

I think the area you have mapped out may be for Scout's Square phase 2 which will also add more retail and apartments. That is scheduled to start early 2012 but I don't know how much street level retail that will include. So between Post Phase III and Scout's Square (just Phase I, not including Phase II), Midtown will be adding 60,000 + square feet of street level retail in about a 1.25 years, and I think 50,000 of it will be open in September 2011 as part of Scout's Square Phase 1.

haha ya I didn't know Midtown had a skyline other than Post Rise Lofts... but I'll take it!

hahaha MONEY!!!!

I'm not sure if they are finished yet? I don't think they would leave it with two different heights but I don't have details on the improvement. Maybe someone can get something from the management district?

From 002 Magazine http://002mag.com/wordpress/digital-edition/ "Midtown Scout Square Property - Dr. Lucky Chopra with Deccan Development is renovating the historic Boy Scouts Building in Midtown and Repurposing it into a mixed-use building which will inlclude club space and restaurant space as well as banquet and/or conference center and office space. The building will feature a 3-story wine tower & waterfall integrating three entertainment floors destined to be a one-stop destination for fun, food, and music. The project has great visibility from the Pierce elevate and is expected to transform the Midtown skyline. Expected completion is September 2011." Wine tower & waterfall? sounds pretty cool.

Really?? That is way better. Do you have anything in black and white that you can show us?

http://www.bigmapblog.com/2011/houston-a-modern-city-birdseye/

really?? I didn't know that. I'll bring it up,.

Hi All, I wrote this e-mail to the Midtown planning committee. Any suggestions on how to make this idea a reality would be welcomed... it is regarding the CVS at Bagby and McGowen: Midtown CVS at Bagby and Gray - Parking Lot to Green Space "Thank you for your time today, I really appreciated discussing the idea of adding green space to the Midtown CVS parking lot with you. In summary, this is a few highlights of what I am thinking about: - CVS at Bagby and Gray has clearly stifled development and pedestrian activity east of Bagby. It has helped to isolate the pedestrian areas west of Bagby and Gray (Post Midtown Square) from other urban developments such as 2222 Smith St, Lil Woodrow's, etc. - CVS is currently subjected to the CBD parking requirements (thank you Marlon, I did not know this before), not suburban parking requirements so it seems like it may be possible to eliminate some of the parking spaces in the parking lot and still meet city requirements for parking. - The corner of Bagby and Gray is a model corner like you said over the phone, especially with one of the only mixed used developments in the city underconstruciton at its doorstep (Scout's Square) and the already extremely successful Post Midtown Square. We need to expand on this tradition. I suggest that we explore working with the owners of the CVS to: - Break up the parking lot sections along Bagby and Gray and replace them with green space that would be an addition to the current Midtown park - This green space will inlcude a clearly defined large pedestrian paved entrance that focus' on bringing customers to CVS' front door - Parking for CVS can be concentrated along the Brazos and Webster side of the building on the current lot that it occupies - If additional parking is needed, public street parking along Gray and Webster can be disignated for CVS in order to meet minimal parking space requirements - Maybe we can use some of the funding designated for pedestrian enhancements for this project or even give tax incentives to the owners (these are just suggestions as I am not well versed in these options, additional research for funding will be required) - We may not be able to convince CVS to take out all parking along Babgy and Gray, but maybe most of it. CVS's main concern will be about the entrance so there will need to be clearly defined paths from the back parking area to the entrance of CVS. The main issue is that the CVS has cut a large hole into the urban fabricate of Midtown. It is possibly on one of the most important corners of our neighborhood. We should continue to turn out ideas to revitalize this important lot. I understand the management district has done a lot already and I am very impressed with what they have done with the neighborood. The district has made Midtown a great place to live. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to any feedback or questions you may have."

http://www.houstonmi...NDA03.31.11.pdf "5. Midtown Capital Improvement Program. a. Bagby Street Reconstruction – Walter P. Moore. b. Parks and Greenspace – Walter P. Moore. i. Midtown Park – Design Work Order ii. SuperBlock Park (1) Site Analysis/Development Work Order. (2) Development Agreement with Camden. c. Gray Street Pedestrian Enhancements – Phase I – Clark Condon Associates. i. Approve change order for construction materials testing d. HCC Capital Projects – Pate Engineers. i. Holman Street – Design Work Order ii. Alabama Street – Design Work Order e. FTA Grant – Goodman Corporation"

Maybe it will be the super block??? This is from a March 31, 2011 agenda.... http://www.houstonmi...NDA03.31.11.pdf "5. Midtown Capital Improvement Program. a. Bagby Street Reconstruction – Walter P. Moore. b. Parks and Greenspace – Walter P. Moore. i. Midtown Park – Design Work Order ii. SuperBlock Park (1) Site Analysis/Development Work Order. (2) Development Agreement with Camden. c. Gray Street Pedestrian Enhancements – Phase I – Clark Condon Associates. i. Approve change order for construction materials testing d. HCC Capital Projects – Pate Engineers. i. Holman Street – Design Work Order ii. Alabama Street – Design Work Order e. FTA Grant – Goodman Corporation"

http://www.houstonmidtown.com/midtown.cfm?a=cms,c,66 "Bagby Street Reconstruction Project Presentation & Midtown Management District Evening Board Meeting NEWS RELEASE Contact: Katherine Mestousis, 713-526-7577, ext 114 Kmestousis@houstonmidtown.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Houston, TX. April 18, 2011 - The Midtown Management District is hosting its Quarterly Evening Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting also includes a presentation on the proposed Bagby Street Reconstruction Project. The proposed Bagby Street project includes the reconstruction of Bagby Street from St. Joseph to Tuam including public utility upgrades. The goal of the project is to provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and an improved vehicular connection for southbound traffic through Midtown. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ #2, Walter P. Moore and Design Workshop will host the presentation and accept public comments from residents and stakeholders. The meeting will be held at Houston Community College-Central Campus in the Learning Hub Science Building at 1300 – B Holman, Houston, TX 77002. Please look for the visibly posted Midtown banner at the entrance of the Learning Hub Science Building. Free parking is available in the HCC Parking Garage on La Branch Street or street side parking. Evening meetings provide all Midtown businesses, property owners, residents and visitors who cannot attend the day time meetings the opportunity to stay involved and gain information on key Midtown projects. Guests are invited to discuss community concerns and provide guidance in finding proactive solutions. This meeting, as are all Midtown meetings, is open to the public. We strongly encourage all Midtowners and those who are considering moving to Midtown to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day to day operations of your public improvement district. The Midtown Management District is located at the Houston Technology Center at 410 Pierce St., Suite 355, Houston, TX 77002. For more information, visit Midtown on the web at www.houstonmidtown.com or connect with Midtown on Facebook and Twitter. To get all the latest news about Midtown sign up for the eNewsletter."

Found this old article, it's a good read... http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-02-15/news/this-blows/

From the Midtown Calendar: "Evening Board Meeting & Bagby St. Project Presentation Location: Houston Community College-Central, The Learning Hub Science Building, 1300 – B Holman, Rm 100 Description: Join the Management District for the Quarterly Evening Board Meeting. This meeting will also include a presentation on the upcoming Bagby Street Reconstruction Project. You certainly don't miss this one!! Start Date/Time: 05/04/2011 6:00 PM Other Info: For more information, visit Midtown Houston. Parking is in the garage on LaBranch @ Holman. For more information, contact Katherine Mestousis at 713.526.7577 or kmestousis@houstonmidtown.com."

The facebook page says it will open in about a month and a half? http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Majorca-Bistro-and-Tapas/178687525488583

I was told that this place will indeed be Red Door remodeled.

The new townhomes going in at W Webster and Mason (near Taft and Grey)... Looks like they will have some pretty nice rooftop decks. http://members.har.com/Sites/NINO/dispDetail.cfm?mlnum=64809428

office space is 100% leased... this place is kickin *** http://www.bisnow.com/houston_commercial_real_estate_news_story.php?p=14343