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  1. db650
    This is a building that might have a hard time competing with other new construction. The location is less urban than the Arabella and the Willshire. It also only has 9 foot ceilings and the floor plans are much less compelling. I don't know the recent sales data but I think it was just short of 20% in mid August.
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    Another two week deferral at the Planning Commission.
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    If my memory serves me right, I recall seeing that sign last year. I was by the site a couple of weeks ago. That sign is no longer on the property. They have some information for leasing space but the building looks abandoned and every space appears empty. Maybe they tried to sell the building and got limited interest, especially if they are still the owner on record. Keep in mind the FAA activity is pretty recent, so that might offer clues as to the current status.
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    They also didn't want the 17 story office tower and we know how that went.
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    I'd love to see a great building on this piece of land. But the renderings are very unprofessional and I have no idea where the background buildings in the picture are from. Are we sure this is for Houston as opposed to one of the other Eclipse buildings this seemingly small town, New Mexican developer plans to put up around the world to create a destination club? This seems like a big joke.
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    I looked at their other projects and would've never expected this based on their existing portfolio. I'm still having a hard time believing this.
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    From the website, "Eclipse also will provide the unique benefits of a destination club – with owners’ accommodations available in Eclipse towers planned for cities around the world." From their website, this looks like a pretty modest company with a very bold (dare I say impractical?) vision? I can be proved wrong but what else have they done to this scale so far?
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    Did the "Artesian" disappear from the name as the FAA link says, "Eclipse Houston"?
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    Variance request deferred for two weeks. Three neighbors spoke out against the variance request, citing a variety of issues including being out of character with other new developments in the area (e.g., Winfield Gate which is only 4 stories). The funniest moment came when a neighbor cited the applicant's petition that indicated one odd benefit of the variance request: it would better connect pedestrians to the development, allowing them to look into the building. The neighbor speculated what this might mean in terms of bathrooms.
  10. db650
    Any update?
  11. db650
    http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/10/12/new-condominium-project-to-rise-in-river-oaks.html This article suggests it's 8 stories. The rendering shows six plus one level of parking. I think there might be a level of parking underground as well.
  12. db650
    Another variance request hearing Oct 15
  13. db650
    Yes, 54 ft above sea level plus 750 structure height equals 804 height posted on FAA website link.
  14. db650
    Why office? Elevation refers to height of land.
  15. db650
    I've walked by this site several times wondering when someone would scoop it up. It hasn't had noticeable tenants for months or longer.
  16. db650
    Wow. What a bold idea. Any idea who is behind it. Is this residential?
  17. db650
    http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31284-marlowe-20-floors-downtown-condo-tower/page-8 Math actually includes property tax and HOA.
  18. db650
    Planning Commission meets on October 1st to consider variance request for reduced building line. Proposed land use is for condos. Any other details?
  19. db650
    They're also different markets. My sense is Arabella gets foreign buyers attracted to a more prestigious location. Marlowe is clearly going after a younger, more local and less affluent demographic.
  20. db650
    20 % sold. Doesn't seem terribly high give the amount of time.
  21. db650
    There already is a high-rise in Rice Village on Robinhood. It's actually right across Kirby from WestU.
  22. db650
    Website hanoversouthampton.com is also fully functional, including pricing. It looks like units are about 2.60ish a square foot.
  23. db650
    Any idea about sales of this building? If I am remembering correctly, this building will be ready half a year before Arabella and the Wilshire.
  24. db650
    If it's the Georgian Apartments, it is not in the ROD. It is across Wesleyan St from Central Market. It would probably be at least a 15 to 20 minute walk to ROD.
  25. db650
    Any speculation on whether this might be rentals or condos? According to HCAD, the land the Georgian Apartments sit on is almost 150,000 square feet. This seems like a lot of land for a high-rise. Perhaps these will be town homes?
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