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"To be sure, the estimated $44 million project will add more shine to downtown's overall revitalization, which includes new residential towers, hotels and restaurants. Yet, unlike some of the historic structures nearby, the original facade of 723 Main will remain hidden beneath cladding that was placed over it 50 years ago."

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Downtown-s-Main-Street-to-see-more-upscale-changes-8214081.php?t=65f3fd172a&cmpid=twitter-premium

This lot and the one between Moonshiners and Live sports Bar on Main  are the two lots I can't wait to be developed downtown. So much potential.

On 3/30/2016 at 7:27 AM, CrockpotandGravel said:

There's a new opening date for Aloft Houston Downtown set for July 12, 2016.

Now its September 6, 2016. 

Link

23 minutes ago, mfastx said:

Soo much work to be done around Toyota Center but it's moving in the right direction for sure. 

If only Ric Campo would build the Camden high rises..... 

Awesome news! Also don't forget the bottom corner of the Gulf Building being converted back to retail across the street. Exciting times indeed.

Wait, no GFR?? Don't even build the damn thing then....

8 minutes ago, cloud713 said:

I wonder if this is the same football countdown sculpture thats been in front of IAH, or if there are multiple countdown sculptures?

There are multiple ones. Saw one two nights ago at Hobby when I flew back from Vegas.

Totally skipped over the part where they will serve walk up crepes for pedestrians on the street... even more awesome!

Awesome! I keep forgetting there's a retail space right there. Nice to know there will be a terrace with seating in front of the building. Can't wait to see how it turns out. This part of downtown will be amazing once everything is in place.

Tried looking through the thread to find the answer but correct me if I'm wrong, the lobby will be on the 2nd floor with retail on the street level? Thanks.

Nice! Might have to venture over there on the 9th

Yea I wonder when they are going to start building out the restaraunts. The leasing office said they planned to be open mid to late summer. They also had a rendering for the restaraunt on the other side that has a covered patio area. I'll have to take a picture the next time I'm there...

That looks amazing! Hopefully we can finally see some traction...

Won't be open in time for the Super Bowl....

http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Hotel-Alessandra-will-not-open-in-time-for-Super-7738083.php

I got 6 weeks free which is prorated over the first 3 months rent. So the first 3 months my rent is half. Then I also got a $500 off of my 4th months rent. I move in June 1st.

I stopped by the complex during an astros game last Saturday and outside the building you can hear the crowd, but inside one of the units facing the stadium I couldn't hear anything.

^ Nice find!

So I'd imagine they'll be knocking those buildings down that currently occupy the lots.

They're actually on floor 24. Once that is done only 4 more left. I figure it'll top out sometime in Mid June. I'm loving this building.

I walked inside the Hilton Americas the Friday of Final Four week and the lobby was PACKED with people and Pappasito's was slammed as well. Hilton pioneered this area (well if you don't include the Four Seasons) so they didn't include GFR and other amenities in the development because nothing was around it except GRB and a new Toyota Center. Now that we have a convention district they have added the Starbucks, made Pappasito's accessible from the street with a patio. I love the hotel.

With that said, I do think the Marriott will blow it out of the water though.... lol

I drove by over the weekend and noticed chairs on a balcony facing MMP so the southern portion of the building could possibly already be open as it was further along than the northern half. They mentioned that people would start moving in back in March.

2 minutes ago, tigereye said:

 

This is for block 100 behind Marriott Marquis.

 

The RFQ for the entertainment venue appears to be for block 287. 

ahh okay, I missed that part. thanks for the clarification.

The last we've heard was that Houston First wants this block to be retail/residential.

"Houston First Corporation is offering a premier downtown block next to the future hotel development near the George R. Brown Convention Center for residential and retail use."

http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=SzVHJ0n947E=&tabid=132