terra002 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Also a sign up on the vacant lot used for parking on w gray, just down the street from the old Fuzzys. The sign calls it West Gray Plaza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Quote negative, Im referring to the dirt lot between Cafe layal and the dentist office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Advantage BMW to expand: http://swamplot.com/demo-equipment-is-now-waiting-patiently-outside-the-house-of-dereon-media-center-in-midtown/2017-07-10/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 ugh, no good can come of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hasn't everyone wanted to see more parking lots filled with sparkling BMWs, with the addition of more garages and less opportunities for built up residential or retail spots? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 5 hours ago, cspwal said: Hasn't everyone wanted to see more parking lots filled with sparkling BMWs, with the addition of more garages and less opportunities for built up residential or retail spots? Personally, I am happy to see vibrant businesses of all types. There is a lot of land in midtown and some if it is getting turned into residential. A few successful, reputable new car dealerships that bring lots of good jobs for skilled maintenance technicians, salespeople, managers, and admin folks to midtown cause me no issues. My guess is that the local eateries love it too --- more folks to come over for lunch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Speaking of residential, a development sign finally went up on the lot on the southeast corner of La Branch and Elgin. UPDATE 7/19/17: Per the Houston Permitting site, 4 residents have building permits now (Assuming this is 3203-3211 La Branch). UPDATE 7/20/17: But not sexy enough for a new post. They broke ground on this yesterday apparently. Edited July 20, 2017 by corbs315 update 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Demolition beginning at House of Dereon Edited July 21, 2017 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 10:17 AM, Urbannizer said: Advantage BMW to expand: http://swamplot.com/demo-equipment-is-now-waiting-patiently-outside-the-house-of-dereon-media-center-in-midtown/2017-07-10/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 8:41 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: From Houstonia:Holman Draft Hall: Following the recent debut of dual-concepts Heights Bier Garten and Worcester’s Annex, the Kirby Group will roll out another bar project soon in Midtown. Details remain under wraps, but patrons can expect a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails on the menu.https://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2017/5/1/houston-restaurants-to-get-excited-for 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 14 hours ago, tigereye said: Wow!!! I literally rode my bike past this one a few hours ago and was about to ask if anyone knew what this was going to be. There's a bunch of toilets and debris that looks like it was removed from the building. Great location across the street from MidMain and MATCH! Wow, Midtown is becoming the beer garden Mecca of Houston! (Axelrad, under the radar, woosters, beer market company, this one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 On 10/27/2015 at 3:23 PM, BeerNut said: I live within walking distance to both beer gardens. I can't wait for this area to be renamed the BGD(Beer Garden District). 15 hours ago, drecey said: Wow!!! I literally rode my bike past this one a few hours ago and was about to ask if anyone knew what this was going to be. There's a bunch of toilets and debris that looks like it was removed from the building. Great location across the street from MidMain and MATCH! Wow, Midtown is becoming the beer garden Mecca of Houston! (Axelrad, under the radar, woosters, beer market company, this one!) Looks like BGD will be a thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 2614 Caroline has a demolition permit today. Its ownership changed to Christus in May. Does this mean yet another healthcare clinic for the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Also not particularly groundbreaking, but interesting nonetheless: http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Moody-Rambin-hired-to-find-tenants-for-Midtown-11739552.php#photo-12270603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 9:11 AM, corbs315 said: 2614 Caroline has a demolition permit today. Its ownership changed to Christus in May. Does this mean yet another healthcare clinic for the area? Almost anything would be better than the crappy labor pool thing that was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 9:11 AM, corbs315 said: 2614 Caroline has a demolition permit today. Its ownership changed to Christus in May. Does this mean yet another healthcare clinic for the area? On 8/9/2017 at 9:05 PM, Ross said: Almost anything would be better than the crappy labor pool thing that was there. Dirt is being moved on the lot down a block and across the street from this site (directly across from Weights & Measures). It's been used for an art installation for the past year or two, so I have no idea who owns the lot or what they might be doing. Anyone have insight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, phillip_white said: Dirt is being moved on the lot down a block and across the street from this site (directly across from Weights & Measures). It's been used for an art installation for the past year or two, so I have no idea who owns the lot or what they might be doing. Anyone have insight? I heard that that is where the construction workers for the Caroline redo are setting up camp. But I don't know much more than that. If this is the Caroline complete streets project, we sure haven't heard much about it in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, corbs315 said: I heard that that is where the construction workers for the Caroline redo are setting up camp. But I don't know much more than that. If this is the Caroline complete streets project, we sure haven't heard much about it in a while. Last I heard (about 6-9 months ago) that project was on hold indefinitely due to being over-budget. I might try e-mailing the MMD to see if anything has changed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, phillip_white said: Last I heard (about 6-9 months ago) that project was on hold indefinitely due to being over-budget. I might try e-mailing the MMD to see if anything has changed. By all means. Would be nice to get a firm source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 5 hours ago, corbs315 said: By all means. Would be nice to get a firm source. Caroline redevelopment project is starting! What a great time for the east side of Midtown. Project thread here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 9:11 AM, corbs315 said: 2614 Caroline has a demolition permit today. Its ownership changed to Christus in May. Does this mean yet another healthcare clinic for the area? Building is gone. Appears the foundation was spared. Maybe this will be parking for now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 9:25 AM, drecey said: Wow!!! I literally rode my bike past this one a few hours ago and was about to ask if anyone knew what this was going to be. There's a bunch of toilets and debris that looks like it was removed from the building. Great location across the street from MidMain and MATCH! Wow, Midtown is becoming the beer garden Mecca of Houston! (Axelrad, under the radar, woosters, beer market company, this one!) Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, tigereye said: Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... I went to Beer Market Friday. It was great! Almost overwhelming with the number of both beers and TVs. Edited August 23, 2017 by corbs315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 8:47 PM, tigereye said: Beer Market should be open this week (if not already) Holman Draft Hall building is going to look dramatically different from its former VRSI look. Lots of windows added to the building. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wow that old building went from being completely taken for granted for by those club owners to a complete renovation in to a new building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 1:30 PM, corbs315 said: Speaking of residential, a development sign finally went up on the lot on the southeast corner of La Branch and Elgin. UPDATE 7/19/17: Per the Houston Permitting site, 4 residents have building permits now (Assuming this is 3203-3211 La Branch). UPDATE 7/20/17: But not sexy enough for a new post. They broke ground on this yesterday apparently. I know this remains not sexy, but they've made a lot of progress on these homes in the last month, particularly in the last week. Just bringing it to attention as Harvey appears to have not slowed this construction. Much of the wood frame is already complete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) *duplicate post please delete* Edited September 14, 2017 by corbs315 Duplicate; please delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 https://houston.eater.com/2017/9/25/16359168/midtown-houston-momo-food-and-wine-opening-october-2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 4:04 PM, Urbannizer said: Houston Planning Commission Approves Clinic Project Next to Midtown Park 'SuperBlock' This is quite the phenomenal turn of events, considering that you have land whose highest and best use is site assemblage for a residential tower instead being used for a two-story clinic. You have to wonder if HACS acquired the land a few years ago before it was worth what it is now and has to meet a certain time target for developing these. I am not one of those people who hates the sight of clinics and rehab centers and churches and wishes that every block of Midtown could be a microbrewery with architecture resembling a crumpled aluminum can, but it is unfortunate that this compromises the prime block on Main fronting the new park. But if land values keep going up then economics will eventually prevail, although it may be ten years from now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It will be facing Fannin not Main, and hopefully it will be somewhere that the residents of Midtown can also go for annual physicals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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