hindesky Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Slightly different perspective, from today: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 15 hours ago, hindesky said: I love the concept but I'm not sure how appealing it will be to have a live concert abutting a noisy freeway. It's amazing how much of a difference moving a couple blocks west would make, but I guess HoustonFirst had to go with the plot of land it owned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 When the freeway is trenched below ground, perhaps even with a cap if the funds can be found, it will be much less intrusive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, rechlin said: When the freeway is trenched below ground, perhaps even with a cap if the funds can be found, it will be much less intrusive. Unfortunately by then half of HAIF will have passed away from old age. 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 9:55 AM, mattyt36 said: I love the concept but I'm not sure how appealing it will be to have a live concert abutting a noisy freeway. It's amazing how much of a difference moving a couple blocks west would make, but I guess HoustonFirst had to go with the plot of land it owned. trees and walls in the right place, you won't even know there's a freeway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) On 5/21/2018 at 9:55 AM, mattyt36 said: I love the concept but I'm not sure how appealing it will be to have a live concert abutting a noisy freeway. It's amazing how much of a difference moving a couple blocks west would make, but I guess HoustonFirst had to go with the plot of land it owned. 20 minutes ago, samagon said: trees and walls in the right place, you won't even know there's a freeway. And their original (and apparently very successful) location in Dallas is also right next to a freeway, so I suspect they've got it figured out. Edited May 22, 2018 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 51 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: And their original (and apparently very successful) location in Dallas is also right next to a freeway, so I suspect they've got it figured out. Turn the amps up you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: And their original (and apparently very successful) location in Dallas is also right next to a freeway, so I suspect they've got it figured out. Albeit a submerged freeway there. Although this will be a submerged freeway in a decade if current plans go through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Any word on when they're supposed to make a decision regarding the hotel component? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 A vote on the W hotel will be held today. "Houston First is expected to vote today on deal that could bring a W hotel to downtown Houston. The hotel would be built atop the Partnership Tower, Houston First's new 10-story office building next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. At its board meeting Thursday afternoon, Houston First will consider a preliminary agreement with developer Texas Hospitality Partners to build the hotel. The city's convention arm solicited proposals in 2014 from developers who could build the hotel, which was in the original plan for Partnership Tower. The structure at 701 Avenida de las Americas was designed to support the hotel." https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/W-Hotel-deal-proposed-for-downtown-Houston-goes-13159444.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Nole23 said: A vote on the W hotel will be held today. "Houston First is expected to vote today on deal that could bring a W hotel to downtown Houston. The hotel would be built atop the Partnership Tower, Houston First's new 10-story office building next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. At its board meeting Thursday afternoon, Houston First will consider a preliminary agreement with developer Texas Hospitality Partners to build the hotel. The city's convention arm solicited proposals in 2014 from developers who could build the hotel, which was in the original plan for Partnership Tower. The structure at 701 Avenida de las Americas was designed to support the hotel." https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/W-Hotel-deal-proposed-for-downtown-Houston-goes-13159444.php Anyone attending this meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 What about a W Greenspoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Nole23 said: A vote on the W hotel will be held today. "Houston First is expected to vote today on deal that could bring a W hotel to downtown Houston. The hotel would be built atop the Partnership Tower, Houston First's new 10-story office building next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. At its board meeting Thursday afternoon, Houston First will consider a preliminary agreement with developer Texas Hospitality Partners to build the hotel. The city's convention arm solicited proposals in 2014 from developers who could build the hotel, which was in the original plan for Partnership Tower. The structure at 701 Avenida de las Americas was designed to support the hotel." https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/W-Hotel-deal-proposed-for-downtown-Houston-goes-13159444.php Awesome! This part of Downtown has changed so much in the past few years ... starting with Discovery Green. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) According to a Nancy Sarnoff twitter it was approved 8 to 2 Edited August 16, 2018 by Twinsanity02 error on numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Great news. But maybe it should have been in Uptown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I am very happy to see this occur. But, a W in that location just strikes me as an odd choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Right. Why would anyone want to build a hotel within walking distance of a convention center, a baseball stadium, a basketball arena, a soccer stadium, a big park that sometimes has national sports related events, a theatre district, a light rail station and millions and millions of square feet of offices in the center of the 4th largest city and 5th largest metro in America? Greenspoint I can see. But overlooking Discovery Green? WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I think its a great location. The convention center area is a very vibrant area now with lots going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I believe it’s the best location for a W in Houston. This part of Downtown has more of a pedestrian friendly, open/outdoor vibrancy to offer than Uptown, which mainly centers around the very closed off Galleria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Reporter said: Right. Why would anyone want to build a hotel within walking distance of a convention center, a baseball stadium, a basketball arena, a soccer stadium, a big park that sometimes has national sports related events, a theatre district, a light rail station and millions and millions of square feet of offices in the center of the 4th largest city and 5th largest metro in America? Greenspoint I can see. But overlooking Discovery Green? WTF? Also by the time this W is completed the population downtown would have passed the 10,000 mark. The hotel knows this also they're looking at the big picture. That area will one day give the Uptown Post Oak district a run for it's money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I wonder when the huge parking lot in front of this will be redeveloped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Just now, Nole23 said: I wonder when the huge parking lot in front of this will be redeveloped same, turning into such a prime lot. My dream development is a mixed use building with central market/modern furniture store on first floor and apartments above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I know the Galleria is a big draw but like Reporter so clearly stated, there is so much more to do downtown and areas connected by the rail. It's a no brainer. Downtown is the place for the W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, urbanize713 said: same, turning into such a prime lot. My dream development is a mixed use building with central market/modern furniture store on first floor and apartments above. The central market with apartments above is ideal in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 With the success of Phonecia near Discovery Green in One Park Place I'm certain Scott McClellum of HEB has plans on the table to bring his Central Market or HEB Market concepts to the GRB Area. With City Hall approving the W Hotel project,that alone will supercharge retail in the district. He's probably willing to partner with a residential developer who would look to add a retail component too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 35 minutes ago, Moderators said: With the success of Phonecia near Discovery Green in One Park Place I'm certain Scott McClellum of HEB has plans on the table to bring his Central Market or HEB Market concepts to the GRB Area. With City Hall approving the W Hotel project,that alone will supercharge retail in the district. He's probably willing to partner with a residential developer who would look to add a retail component too. Do you think the convention center district would be the first choice over Market Square? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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