roadrunner Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 hiWell that is nice looking I guess. Kind of hard to tell.Really, as long as it isn't gated in like a garden complex then I will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So, by the statement below, can we assume that Camden Travis is a joint venture?"Furthermore, Camden has brought construction starts to a halt. "Many markets entered the recession in late 2006, early 2007," Campo remarked. "We slowed the development pipeline long before many of our peers. We haven't started a wholly owned development since mid-2007, most of the ones after that are through joint ventures." Furthermore, no new construction projects will be launched until market conditions improve, he added." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Seemed like there was a lot of work going on at this site when I passed it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I think it's boring and too short. But at least it's taking up blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Took this at a traffic light: Edited March 27, 2009 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think it's boring and too short. But at least it's taking up blocks.The rendering's colors don't match and look unpleasing. However, infill is infill, I'll take what I can get.Don't we all dream of the day the Red Line gets dense from Midtown to the Museum District? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 The rendering's colors don't match and look unpleasing. However, infill is infill, I'll take what I can get.Don't we all dream of the day the Red Line gets dense from Midtown to the Museum District?I'm going to hold off my opinion on this since all we've seen is a little thumbnail rendering of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm going to hold off my opinion on this since all we've seen is a little thumbnail rendering of it.I was judging the Rendering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77006 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I live up the road from Camden Travis and was out with the camera and took a pic to give y'all kind of an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 too bad they're cheaply built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 too bad they're cheaply built.Ya... pretty lame development IMO. Not sure if "anything IS better than nothing" in this case. Woulda be nice to see a project similar to the Venue development in the Museum District, built in this spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 It's hot here, and "no one" walks anywhere (except crazy people who like hotness).In the form that most of Houston is in now it would be to hot and to hard to walk. But if it was more urban, with tree lined streets for shade and other features that will cool you off, it can be walkable. You all give up to easily on what Houston is capable of being. A few years ago I was riding around Houston, it was hot as hell, but once we got to Sugarland Town Center/Mall it was much cooler. I wondered why and noticed all of the shade from the trees in the area. There is also this new kind of pavement that is not only easy on your feet, but it absorbs water and does not get hot like regular pavements. So there are things that can be done to reduce heat in areas and make that area walkable. Look at the Houston Premium Outlets, its an outdoor mall and people still go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 too bad they're cheaply built.The amusing part is that this complex's rents will probably be the high end of the Midtown apartment market, which is already ridiculously overpriced anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The amusing part is that this complex's rents will probably be the high end of the Midtown apartment market, which is already ridiculously overpriced anyways.no doubt but the yuppies like em. with the post midtown and the former amli having more water leakage issues, guess not leaking yet will be an amenity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Ya... pretty lame development IMO. Not sure if "anything IS better than nothing" in this case. Woulda be nice to see a project similar to the Venue development in the Museum District, built in this spot.My hunch is that Camden is saving $$$ for the superblock across the street and that this development is just a stepping stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 My hunch is that Camden is saving $$$ for the superblock across the street and that this development is just a stepping stone.If true, not a bad strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I wonder if all of those powerlines and tall light poles will be removed when this is finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Taken this evening. They are starting to put the brick up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spi Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Should begin leasing soon as banners have been placed on exterior with phone number for leasing info....mid October move in? Can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) The project's turned out nicely, IMO. I realize there was some consternation over the lack of retail included (or the complete absence of it) but given the retail opportunities near by, I don't think it's a big deal. If anyone would ever develop the superblock, that would be one of the more desired areas of Midtown, especially when you consider the proximity to the McGowen rail stop. Edited August 2, 2009 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The project's turned out nicely, IMO. I realize there was some consternation over the lack of retail included (or the complete absence of it) but given the retail opportunities near by, I don't think it's a big deal. If anyone would ever develop the superblock, that would be one of the more desired areas of Midtown, especially when you consider the proximity to the McGowen rail stop.I could care less about retail right now and am excited to see this thing almost finished. If it gets leased out, my guess is that the retail will follow soon next door, across the street, and at the Mix. Also, remember that Camden owns part of the super block.BTW, does anyone know if this place has a pool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Say what you will about the Post Midtown development being tacky, but it at least feels livable, lively. The Camden developments are downright depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Whats up with this funky new architectural style that has weird cornices protruding at ridiculous amounts from the top of the buildings? I started seeing this trend in Austin a while back, then San Antonio, and now its spread to about every American city. Its ugly as all get out but whatever, if it brings more people into downtown than its better than nothing I guess. I did go up on top of these apartments a few months ago after all the contruction workers left and went on top of the roof and it has a badass view of downtown though from up there. Edited August 3, 2009 by photolitherland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 some pictures i took tonight of Camden Travis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiPs Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) all these apartments going up in Midtown makes me nervous...hopefully the area doesn't turn into what Gulton is today 20 years from now. Edited August 4, 2009 by CHiPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 all these apartments going up in Midtown makes me nervous...hopefully the area doesn't turn into what Gulton is today 20 years from now.Well hopefully Midtown's proximity to DT, Museum District, and TMC will save it from becoming a haven for low income apartments like Gulfton. I like (being sarcastic here) how the power lines end when they reach Camden's property and immediately start up again when the property ends, as seen by the first pic fatesdisastr posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Well hopefully Midtown's proximity to DT, Museum District, and TMC will save it from becoming a haven for low income apartments like Gulfton. Midtown's proximity to downtown, Museum District etc. didn't keep it from being a virtual ghost town for decades. I've thought for a long time that the high concentration of apartments in Midtown puts the area very much at risk for being a future Gulfton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Midtown's proximity to downtown, Museum District etc. didn't keep it from being a virtual ghost town for decades. I've thought for a long time that the high concentration of apartments in Midtown puts the area very much at risk for being a future Gulfton.In fact, 30 years ago, Midtown was Gulfton and Gulfton was Midtown. Gulfton was where the young, hip, and trendy professionals lived and partied, just as Midtown is today. The real estate crash of 1986 slayed that beast, and present day Gulfton rose from the carcas. Just as the Boomtown days helped fill Gulfton's apartments, the bubble of the last 10 years built Midtown. The only thing missing (so far) is the real estate crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 In fact, 30 years ago, Midtown was Gulfton and Gulfton was Midtown. Gulfton was where the young, hip, and trendy professionals lived and partied, just as Midtown is today. The real estate crash of 1986 slayed that beast, and present day Gulfton rose from the carcas. Just as the Boomtown days helped fill Gulfton's apartments, the bubble of the last 10 years built Midtown. The only thing missing (so far) is the real estate crash.Very true, most of SW was booming and was a place for hip, young professionals. However, I think Midtown is better positioned, in terms of location, in 2009 which well help it maintain some of its desirability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah, Midtown's proximity to Houston's cultural center (Downtown, Museum District, Medical Center, Montrose, Rice University area, etc) give it a big advantage over Gulfton in my opinion. I rarely go out to the Gulfton area but I see myself spending most of my time in close proximity to Midtown if I stay in Houston long term... unless all of the museums, educational institutions and major companies disappear from the area.I guess Gulfton has the advantage of being not too far from a huge shopping mall, but I still think Midtown is a better location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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