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    Lower resolution but I feel like we haven't seen some of these angles from the backside, maybe we have. http://julianmunozarchitect.blogspot.com/2014/06/perennial-hotel-residences.html
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    I was just thinking before you wrote this that if these had any architectural significance they probably wouldn't make these changes. Because they are so 80's, it gives them an opportunity like this to jazz 'em up.
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    They're essentially public buildings in the commons spaces right now. You can walk building to building via the skywalks without employee access, so my guess it would remain the same.
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    I got your back bro, great find If this is implemented as-is, it will garner a lot of national attention. For those of you on a cell phone, this is viewed much better on a desktop, especially for reading the text.
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    Its Tanglewood who owns it, I think HCAD records show they’ve owned it for decades. But yeah you have the right place . http://www.tanglewoodcorp.com/
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    But I wonder how many of these are investor purchases and will be rented out anyway.
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    One day this shopping center will be redeveloped, so we may as well start this thread now. My guess is they will hold out until there is very little or no other places to redevelop along Post Oak. As of now, HCAD lists the the property valuation at $101 million. By comparison, an undeveloped block in the heart of downtown is $25 mil. Capitol Tower is listed as $125 mil. I can only imagine what they'll have to build to meet the land's value. As mentioned in the Galleria Green Space thread I started, I hope it includes a park. My personal dream is a north/south rectangular park abutting Post Oak about the same width as the parking lot, and maybe 1/2 to 3/4 the length, with highrises abutting directly up to a tree-lined walking path that runs along the edge of the park. The car entrances could be via an alley on the east side of the buildings. 20 years and another one or two cycles away?
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    This is a good idea, but Memorial Park, even with the updates, in my opinion still does not serve the same purpose as an urban park. The new and improved Memorial Park doesn't really cater to people in suits or office worker lunch timers. It's a place for people to enjoy nature, exercise and get sweaty. I think MP and an urban park serve two different purposes. A mini central park is the idea I'd like to see implemented, with it's own character of course. And not a super event activated place like DG either.
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    How long does the one-story building on the NW corner of Buffalo Speedway and Richmond survive before a developer snatches it up?
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    Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it just sort of an empty plaza/stairwell?
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    I can't see many people getting excited about this, but it's a little somethin'... http://ucr.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wells-Fargo-Plaza-Retail-brochure.pdf
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    Retail Brochure http://ucr.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1311-Lousiana-Retail-brochure.pdf
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    I doubt there's any new information here, but CBRE is marketing the property now. Flyer: http://ucr.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fairview-District-Brochure.pdf
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    What is down leasing? Lowering the rates? The CBRE shows of a few things that are somewhat ambiguous to me and interesting things already pointed out by others. It says there are four emerging food halls downtown. I know of two, are there others we know of? Forever 21 doesn't look like they're renewing their lease or the tapas restaurant across from HoB Looks like they're the old bookstore spot is exclusively being marketed as a gym, it's just a matter of who. http://ucr.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/greenstreet-property-flyer-053018.pdf
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    What's kinda tacky to me is putting HOF plaques in a severely under-performing outdoor mall.
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    Let the one-upping BEGIN!
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    wasnt the last wave the first time that more urban type projects were widely built? So maybe now there is more confidence they’ll succeed in Houston? i don’t know, just throwing something out there.
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    https://edrc.houstontx.gov/edrc/login.aspx Click on Current Agenda Street names: Zydeco Drive Port View Ave George Brown St. Herman Brown St. Third Coast Ave. S. Battery St. N. Battery St. Dan Root Blvd Barbara Jordan Ave Bringhurst St. Kermac Blvd. Bayou City Dr. Hike and Bike trail runs along Hirsch If section labels are an indication of phases, they run from west to east. Under the current Chapter 42 standards, we could hypothetically provide only one north/south public street throughout the entire development and no east/west streets (what?! Ridonculous!). Alternatively, we have decided to incorporate several public streets, many aligning with connections to the north of the site, to create smaller and more walkable blocks. This site will be able to be accessed easily both by future residents of the development and surrounding neighborhoods. It will also activate the bayou frontage. There will be several connections to the bayou waterfront for pedestrians and the developer is granting an easement to the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to continue the trail system everyone is so fond of on the west side of downtown. Pedestrian bridges are being discussed with Buffalo Bayou Partnership to connect the two sides of the bayou. The site layout for this development was designed with complete streets in mind. Pedestrians and bikes have received just as much attention as automobiles. There will be dedicated on-street bike lanes along Bayou City Drive, Gregg Street (in accordance with Houston Bike Plan), and Barbara Jordan Avenue. The rest of the development will have shared bike lanes, but the low speeds and traffic calming design measures undertaken will make it a safe development for all modes of transportation. The developer is committed to promoting a live/work lifestyle with East River. There will be several parks throughout the development totaling approximately 19 acres. Some will be located adjacent to the trail being dedicated to the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the rest will be mixed in with the myriad land-uses.
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    Can anyone provide an update on this one? It has been three months.
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    After McNair announcing his project today, it got me wondering. With sites available for redevelopment in the Galleria area disappearing at a relatively rapid pace, does the City need to purchase a site to develop a signature park a la Discovery Green or Central Park? Does the area need one in yall's opinion? Memorial is great but not within walking distance. I feel like at least one more pocket-sized park on the north side to mirror the waterwall park is needed. This no doubt is a huge challenge considering land prices are extremely high and market prices do not justify a place people can come for "free". But in a world where green space is not a luxury but a necessity for competing cities, this might be something taxpayers might have to bite their lips and fund. Or maybe a private entity will incorporate one into their own project? In my opinion, a larger rectangular park where the Post Oak Shopping Center is located would be perfect. Thoughts?
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    Is the parking garage(s) underground(!) or is it the podium for the building in the back? It's hard to tell. The two in front look great w/o one, at least from this vantage point.
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    B+ for the design, A+ for height and scope. Level 9 on anticipation! Looks like Ziegler Cooper go the boot. Their design is not quite as slick as SOM's.
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    Has it been that long already? I thought it was four or five?
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    No update, sorry. Maybe we've seen this high resolution rendering. Don't remember, posting anyway... http://zieglercooper.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/perennial-8.jpg Somebody go inside Zadok's and ask a salesman when they're opening inside this location.
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