CityCentre: Mixed-Use Development At 800 Town And Country Blvd.

[hindesky]

"Greystar, a major national apartment property manager and owner based in Charleston, has signed a 68,000 square-foot lease in the yet-to-be-built office tower, called Town Centre Two, at 730 Town & Country Boulevard. Greystar is relocating its Houston offices by early 2024 from a 41-year-old building about seven miles away at 750 Bering Drive where it's been for more than 15 years."

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Developer-breaks-ground-on-8-story-tower-in-this-17406091.php

[toxtethogrady]

41 years makes it sound so old, but I remember moving back to Texas 41 years ago to accept a job offer. Amazing how time flies...

[asubrt]

On 8/31/2022 at 2:42 PM, hindesky said:

"Greystar, a major national apartment property manager and owner based in Charleston, has signed a 68,000 square-foot lease in the yet-to-be-built office tower, called Town Centre Two, at 730 Town & Country Boulevard. Greystar is relocating its Houston offices by early 2024 from a 41-year-old building about seven miles away at 750 Bering Drive where it's been for more than 15 years."

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Developer-breaks-ground-on-8-story-tower-in-this-17406091.php

Crane is up here. No photo yet unfortunately. 

[DotCom]

Does anybody have a recent photo of the CityCentre 7/AC Hotel site?  Last I saw in Sept the site was clear, but no new construction started.

[asubrt]

7 hours ago, DotCom said:

Does anybody have a recent photo of the CityCentre 7/AC Hotel site?  Last I saw in Sept the site was clear, but no new construction started.

No photo, but nothing has changed. Still empty with no equipment or anything 

[asubrt]

North Italia is opening a location in CityCentre Two in the old Tasting Room space (SE corner of Town And Country Blvd and Town And Country Way). Saw a variance request for a patio today while driving by. Apparently this was announced back in August but didn't see anything going back in this thread.

https://whatnowhou.com/north-italia-plans-houston-expansion/

[hindesky]

They requested to have a patio that extends from the building. It was passed by the Planning Commission with the caveat that it not be a permanent roof.

[hindesky]

Greystar office building.

 

[DotCom]

I don't think was posted previously.  A permit app for the CityCentre 7 Office Building was pulled in March 2022.  Still no progress to date.

[hindesky]

Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer with more than 200 dealerships in the U.S. and U.K., signed a long-term, 45,330-square-foot office lease covering two floors at Town Centre Two, a development of Moody Rambin at 730 Town & Country in west Houston. The deal brings total lease signings at the 167,141-square-foot building to more than 137,0000 square feet or 82% leased, according to Moody Rambin. Andrew Iversen, Joshua Brown and Audrey Selber of Newmark represented Group 1 Automotive. Bob Cromwell and Kevin Nolan of Moody Rambin represented the landlord. Moody Rambin owns and manages the 41-acre Town & Country Village, a mixed-use development with retail, restaurants and offices next to CityCentre in the Memorial area. The building, which broke ground last year after a 68,000-square-foot lease by Greystar, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter. Group 1 will relocate its headquarters from Memorial City in summer 2024, according to Moody Rambin.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/group-1-automotive-inks-office-lease-west-houston-18472993.php

[asubrt]

Not technically City Centre, but they demolished the shopping center next to the new Town Centre Two tower (previously home to Nori Sushi and the original KP‘s Kitchen location) and the James Coney Island across the street. Signs seem to indicate that it will be replaced with a more modern-looking strip mall. 

[hindesky]

Proposed plat.

[hindesky]

Architect - https://www.kirksey.com

[hindesky]

This new building is going to be at the proposed plat I posted a few days ago, it will be before the Planning Commission to vote on the Dec. 7th, '23 meeting.

https://www.citycentrehouston.com/citycentre-6

https://assets-global.website-files.com/61825f618156cd680523d199/6228ce997779edb6c7337fc1_220225 CC6 Tower Brochure.pdf

 

[asubrt]

Interesting that this seems to be moving forward before City Centre 7/AC Hotel (now shown as Future Development in the site map), which was confusingly supposed to start first. 

[freundb]

Looks pretty sweet to me!

[__nevii]

On 3/17/2022 at 9:06 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

Yeah I mean I'm not against CityCentre by any means. I just wish first thoughts would be downtown before any other place in the city. 

I do wonder what exactly is "scaring" these developers from investing more in the Inner Loop? Are the parking minimums really that much of a deal-breaker? Or are there still some obscure ordinances in place that disincentivize development? I know that it can't be the minimum lot sizes, because those apply strictly for sfhs in the city (and they are absent regarding other use types) — and the lot sizes in the Inner Loop (and within Beltway 8) are more permissive than the rest of the area (ch42 also controls ETJ development). Similar story with setbacks.

Ideally (and optimistically), I'd like a "decentralized but cohesive" approach, on account of the lack of zoning. Basically, every square inch, nook, crannie, etc of this city is thoroughly saturated with dense walkable urbanity — for instance, I'd like to "blur" the line between downtown and elsewhere, get some mix-use, shops, etc to "erase" the "office park" ... but still have good accessability with other areas so that you don't have "disconnected islands" like what CityCentre is currently (it's like you said: a nice development that would have been even better along/connected to Inner Loop, if not necessarily inside Downtown). 

Not to mention, there's lots of talk about the "separation" between downtown, TMC, Uptown, etc but they are not all that far from each other. For example, TMC to Downtown is just a straight shot across a park (Hermann) and two tight neighborhoods (Midtown and Museum Park) — meanwhile, Downtown to Uptown follows through Montrose and Greenway/Upper Kirby. Even when the other poster mentioned "the center of the city regarding 34th and Ella", that is basically still right upon the Inner Loop and the urban form there (not to mention that the study wasn't even about the city's population, but more about the metro area sprawl in relation Harris county's distinct shape with that "northwestern point."

Basically, I'd like to move beyond the "quintessential American" zoning product of "singular downtown and everything else drop off to sfh" and go more  "raw urban mass saturated throughout the city". I guess Tokyo provides a good example of what I mean, especially as I've seen many urbanists praise the Japanese national zoning system for the deregulated approach and resultant affordable urbanity (similar to Houston). But these places in Asia like Shenzen, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc they are living in the future.

 

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by __nevii

[ChannelTwoNews]

On 11/29/2023 at 1:44 PM, asubrt said:

Interesting that this seems to be moving forward before City Centre 7/AC Hotel (now shown as Future Development in the site map), which was confusingly supposed to start first. 

Agreed. Genuinely impressed this one seems to have come back from the dead - even though it seemed to have more momentum pre-covid. 

Should be decent height for that area. Marathon's tower next door isn't super tall, but it's around 340' from what I recall. This doesn't look too far off from that.

[hindesky]

"CityCentre Six will be a 19-story, 320K SF Class-A office tower in CityCentre, a mixed-use complex in west Houston, Midway announced Wednesday. A confidential tenant has signed a lease for 65% of the building, and construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter. Completion is slated for 2026.

 

https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/midway-unveils-plans-for-320k-sf-class-a-office-tower-in-citycentre-122368

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[asubrt]

4 hours ago, hindesky said:

"CityCentre Six will be a 19-story, 320K SF Class-A office tower in CityCentre, a mixed-use complex in west Houston, Midway announced Wednesday. A confidential tenant has signed a lease for 65% of the building, and construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter. Completion is slated for 2026.

Wow that's awesome news! This will definitely be the best-looking building in the CityCentre/T&C area... if it holds up to the renderings. Fingers crossed they don't take away the wavy aspect and just turn it into a box.

[DotCom]

Here's Midway's press release about CityCentre 6.  https://www.midway.team/blog-posts/midway-unveils-plans-for-citycentre-six

Midway Unveils Plans for CITYCENTRE Six

(HOUSTON, TX) – Houston-based Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today announced plans for CITYCENTRE Six, a 19-story, 320,000 square-foot Class A office tower. Situated at the southern end of the CITYCENTRE north site, adjacent to Marathon Oil’s headquarters, the building is poised to be a landmark addition to Houston's premier mixed-use district and will include a new half-acre urban plaza. Midway has secured a confidential tenant for 65 percent of the building's office space, underscoring the strong leasing demand at CITYCENTRE, which is currently 100 percent leased.

"Our plans for CITYCENTRE's north site have been in the works for almost a decade, and CITYCENTRE Six is a significant step towards realizing our long-term vision for the development," said Chris Seckinger, Vice President of Investment and Development at Midway. “CITYCENTRE’s thriving blend of office, retail, hotel, and residential offerings is a testament to the growing appeal of this area, and we look forward to introducing a new standard for Class A office space while also growing the pedestrian-focused master plan of the district.”

CITYCENTRE Six will include 308,000 square feet of office space, with a large portion dedicated to the anchor tenant and up to 100,000 square feet available for lease. The tower will sit on a nine-level podium parking structure, providing ample and convenient parking for office workers. Approximately 12,000 square feet of retail and dining concepts on the building’s ground floor will support the surrounding office tenants, complementing CITYCENTRE’s existing mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings.

CITYCENTRE Six and the adjacent Marathon Oil building have been master-planned around a new half-acre urban plaza that will serve as a sophisticated new entrance to the original CITYCENTRE development. Designed by OJB Landscape Architecture and curated by Midway's Urban Park brand, the space will be hardscaped with materiality, with natural elements incorporated throughout and built-in assembly seating overlooking the area. CITYCENTRE Six’s retail fronts and patios will spill out onto the landscaped plaza, maintaining the view corridor and providing a natural pedestrian-focused connection back to CITYCENTRE.

“As we continue to shape the modern workplace, we recognize the importance of creating an environment that transcends functionality and sparks inspiration,” said Brad Freels, Chairman and CEO, Midway. “This new urban plaza, in line with Midway's urban park brand, will offer a unique setting for professionals to connect, collaborate, and find moments of respite within the bustling CITYCENTRE environment. It's about creating a place where people want to be, and we believe this new addition will further enhance the appeal of CITYCENTRE Six as a premier destination for businesses and their employees.”

Additional members of the project team for CITYCENTRE Six include Kirksey, Architect of Record; Munoz+ Albin Architecture and Planning, Design Architect; and OJB Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design. Construction is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2024, with delivery expected in 2026.

[ChannelTwoNews]

Midway breaks ground on CityCentre office tower anchored by Dow Chemical - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

"Houston-based Midway has broken ground on what will be the latest addition to its booming CityCentre mixed-use development in west Houston.

As the Houston Business Journal first reported in November, the new CityCentre Six office building will be at 903 Town and Country Blvd.

When it is completed in 2026, the new building will include 308,000 square feet of office space, which will sit atop a nine-level podium parking structure. The building’s ground floor also will include about 12,000 square feet of retail and dining space.

Midway also confirmed Feb. 23 that the previously unnamed anchor tenant for the building will be Dow Chemical, which leased 65% of the building for its Houston Dow Center. The Dow Chemical Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michigan-based Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), which has a major presence in the Houston area."

[hindesky]

Dow, a materials science company, will anchor the 320K SF, 19-story building in Midway’s west Houston mixed-use complex, CityCentre, Midway said in a news release Friday. 

“Dow's commitment as the anchor tenant has been a driving force behind the project's strong momentum and underscores the strong leasing demand for CityCentre office space, which remains 100% leased,” Chris Seckinger, vice president of investment and development at Midway, said in the release.

“Their presence not only confirms the tower's status as a premier business destination but also reflects the confidence leading enterprises have in our vision for the district.”

Dow leased a substantial portion of the building's office space for its Houston Dow Center, according to Midway. Houston Dow Center's current address is 1254 Enclave Parkway in the Energy Corridor, according to its website.

https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/dow-to-anchor-forthcoming-office-tower-citycentre-six-123035

[hindesky]

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[ChannelTwoNews]

The Moran CityCentre hotel undergoing renovations - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

 

The Moran CityCentre's 244 guest rooms have been updated, and the transformed public spaces will debut in late summer, Midway said April 15. The goal of the project is to improve "the overall guest experience through a modern Texas-inspired aesthetic, state-of-the-art amenities and new food and beverage offerings," the company said.

 

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[Montrose1100]

1 hour ago, ChannelTwoNews said:

The Moran CityCentre hotel undergoing renovations - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

"A comprehensive hotel renovation is Houston-based Midway's latest move to expand and update its CityCentre mixed-use development.

The Moran CityCentre's 244 guest rooms have been updated, and the transformed public spaces will debut in late summer, Midway said April 15. The goal of the project is to improve "the overall guest experience through a modern Texas-inspired aesthetic, state-of-the-art amenities and new food and beverage offerings," the company said.

This will be the first renovation of The Moran CityCentre, at 800 Sorella Court, since it opened in 2009 as Hotel Sorella CityCentre."

This is great news. They went with such an odd trend of the time, aged it quickly.

They already have a few cow hide rugs, so what's the harm in adding some more?

[IntheKnowHouston]

A plan review was purchased earlier this week for 800 Sorella Court, Floor 2.

Details from the permit:

• Use: 6,075 sf hotel dining/ bar buildout (M/2) 1-12-1-a2-a '21IBC Spk
• FCC Group : Non-residential alteration 

The permit is for the second floor restaurant in The Moran, the hotel in Citycentre. According to recent press materials, "the hotel's restaurant will be reimagined." Renovations are part of Midway's overall renovations for The Moran.

https://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/Houston-Texas-Moran-CityCentre-Hotel-Announces-Renovations 

 

[IntheKnowHouston]

Just now, IntheKnowHouston said:

A plan review was purchased earlier this week for 800 Sorella Court, Floor 2.

Details from the permit:

• Use: 6,075 sf hotel dining/ bar buildout (M/2) 1-12-1-a2-a '21IBC Spk
• FCC Group : Non-residential alteration 

The permit is for the second floor restaurant in The Moran, the hotel in Citycentre. According to recent press materials, "the hotel's restaurant will be reimagined." Renovations are part of Midway's overall renovations for The Moran.

https://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/Houston-Texas-Moran-CityCentre-Hotel-Announces-Renovations 

 

 

Plans for 800 Sorella Court, Floor 2. were approved for permitting earlier this week.

Below is a screenshot of the plan review inspection report.

Recently, Midway announced major renovations are in store for The Moan. The restaurant on the second floor of the Citycentre hotel will be undergo a refresh too.