Urbannizer

Looking good. Thanks for the updates!

Anyone heard any news of the proposed 40 floor residential tower near the med center?

I think its dead for now...

Sorry I missed it but where is this building located?

It will be located in the UT Research Park currently under construction in the south part of TMC south of Old Spanish Trail near Cambridge Street.

Yawn...

From the link above^

Neighborhoods along central Houston's Washington Avenue corridor signaled their support Monday, Aug. 10, for a proposed “boutique” hotel to attract upscale guests to the area's trendy bar and restaurant scene as well as Houston's other attractions.Matthew James, who owns MaJa Design Group in Midtown, said he is working with EDI Architecture and other partners to create M Boutique Hotel with 15 unique suites and indulgent amenities in the lower and ground floors at 4822 Washington Ave.

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Rooms would have themes like “Houston, we have landed,” “Welcome to the jungle” and “Classical indulgences.” Rates would be $350 to $450 per night. This would include a car and driver at no cost for nearby destinations, with a fee charged to visit other areas of town. The plan includes a small restaurant, a bar, conference space and rooftop pool and spa.

Some parking is available for the hotel. It would also share spaces with the fitness center and nearby restaurants, James said.

Here's a list of upcoming events for the Anniversary of Ike and the 1900 Storm.

http://recoverygalveston.org/documents/AnniversaryPoster_Back.pdf

Only three of the public housing sites are being rebuilt. Land Design Studio is the Architect.

The Galveston Housing Authority has engaged Civic Design Associates, in association with Land Design Studio, to prepare a master plan for three public housing sites damaged during Hurricane Ike: Oleander Homes, Cedar Terrace, and Magnolia Homes. Demolition of 569 public housing units on the sites is currently underway, and we have a significant opportunity to re-think the form, function, and aesthetics of public housing in Galveston and how it fits into the community.

http://recoverygalveston.org/documents/GalvestonHousingInvite.pdf

This is the final design change.

Link

This one has been reduced in height and floors. Initial plans for this building was for it to be 54 Floors `925 Feet. Now its 50 Floors 850 Feet. The reduction is not related to the current economic conditions.

By Architect3511 on OKCTalk

...and here's a new rendering.

Pickard Chilton Architects

Thats pretty cool Telwink!

taken today btw

Another Rendering

Link

Anyone know anything else about this?

Eldridge Energy Center

Satya, Inc., contracted Ziegler Cooper Architects to provide master planning/concept design for their nine acre tract on Eldridge Parkway, located just south of the intersection of Briar Forest and Eldridge in the Energy Corridor. The project is surrounded by area amenities which include restaurants, specialty retail, and hotels.

The developer´s goal was to provide a maximum Class "A" office building without exceeding the high-rise code height of six stories. Ziegler Cooper Architects prepared a two phase development which could be sold separately in the future. Beautiful views of the existing park to the south helped orient the building and garages, creating common green spaces and surface parking zones.

At 6-stories and 132,000 square feet, Eldridge Energy Centers location and LEED design are its most significant attributes. The property is located next to the Enclave, a 100 acre master planned corporate park located in the heart of the Energy Corridor. Eldridge Energy Center will have an enclosed walkway to structured parking, on-site property management, after hours card key access and camera surveillance and provide water view overlooks to Ray Miller Park.

Ziegler Cooper - Eldridge Energy Center

Here's a pretty cool pic.

FLickR by Notsouh Photography

Maybe they don't need to raise it yet?

They don't.

8:18

Texas Drought - Drought.gov

Very nicee.

Tropical Depression Ana

Hurricane Bill.

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Updated thread title to "Tropical Storm Claudette." This looks like it'll just be a soaker, which is good because both Florida and Georgia need rain badly. Probably some neighboring states, too.

Actually, Florida would be better withouth the rain. Drought for them was over months ago and they have been receiving alot of rain lately. Georgia needs it though.

US Drought Monitor - Southeast

Tropical Storm Claudette.

Yes, but the NHC has Ana entering the gulf as a depression, so the question is how much will Ana strengthen? My guess is it will just go back to being a TS.

Did'nt know that, we'll see what happens.

We have yet another one, TD #4

Yes and other say it will remain a TS, as it will pass through some mountainous terrain. Just one factor, i recall.

What i dislike, is how initial models pointed this towards Florida, yet now it seems to head to the Gulf. Oh well, you can't expect a prediction to be correct, or even accurate, nowadays.

if it heads to the Gulf, let it land in Texas, we need the rain, just as long as it stays a TS.

Computer models can change track, once every 4(?) hours they are updated. Some may have the same track while others can change. Less than 30% of depressions, TS, or Hurricanes move out of the 'Cone of uncertainy'.

Once a TS or Hurricane moves into the Gulf, they have a higher chance of strengthening. There are no land masses inside the Gulf and the water is pretty warm. If another Ike or Rita event happens, I will be devastated and we will move back to CA.

This one is now Tropical Storm Bill