DrLan34 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray? Edited July 12, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?We walk down there all the time to eat -- it's cool watching all the new development also....the patio at Majorca is really funky....too bad someone doesn't do some rehab on that yellowish building just east of Taft (in the edge of the new school's property)....it looks like someone started redoing it a while ago but then quit ? Edited July 12, 2011 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 We walk down there all the time to eat -- it's cool watching all the new development also....the patio at Majorca is really funky....too bad someone doesn't do some rehab on that yellowish building just east of Taft (in the edge of the new school's property)....it looks like someone started redoing it a while ago but then quit ?the carnegie school is turning that building into their new fine arts center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 the carnegie school is turning that building into their new fine arts center.Cool !! NIce to see it will be used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmkit37 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Yep -- some of the end units are very close to nice cement walls now....I at least have the pool between my balcony and the cement wall !this garage is the reason I joined this forum! I saw that and instantly thought "what a PISS POOR deal for those who bought at Edge!". I can't believe that is even legal for them to basically just block out unit's only source of light! I'd be livid over this construction. Are a lot of owners trying to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 this garage is the reason I joined this forum! I saw that and instantly thought "what a PISS POOR deal for those who bought at Edge!". I can't believe that is even legal for them to basically just block out unit's only source of light! I'd be livid over this construction. Are a lot of owners trying to sell?The people who own the units that are right up against the garage have definitely expressed their anger regarding the garage's construction -- it was always a possibility that something like this could be built on the lot -- I knew that when I bought my unit....originally it was going to be another bar, but obviously that fell through...I don't think any of them are trying to sell at this point...The builder has met with us (EDGE owners) to discuss how they could "beautify" the cement walls (plantings/vines, paint, etc)...I don't know if there has been any final decisions on that...whatever they do, it won't restore the view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Are a lot of owners trying to sell?Why would someone sell after it's built? If it's bad, it presumably could impact resale value. It would make more sense to just enjoy the density they moved their for and not take a $ hit on trying to sell it. The vine idea mentioned above is a cool idea. On the plus side... their units are now hurricane and tornado proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 On the plus side... their units are now hurricane and tornado proof.LOL -- I have mentioned that a few times to others that live here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryM Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Finally made it over to the lot and put a pic of the Magnificat rendering on my new blog: Rendering I actually like the look of it a lot. It would be nice if a multi-story had made it to Elgin... but this looks fairly decent at least. Construction of the Magnificat building is progressing nicely. Windows are in, exterior cladding is going up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmkit37 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 The builder has met with us (EDGE owners) to discuss how they could "beautify" the cement walls (plantings/vines, paint, etc)...I don't know if there has been any final decisions on that...whatever they do, it won't restore the viewClouds? lol, yeah that would be nice if they could at least give you that much to "make amends". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?Anyone know if there are any interested developers for this site at this time?http://arausa.listinglab.com/WGrayBaileyLandSite/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) what do you guys think about the development along west gray towards montrose? with post midtown expanding, majorca bistro, hefleys, junction, byzantio, the new Carnegie high school, etc.... do you guys think all this develoment could lead to a walkable strip all the way from gray and babgy to montrose and gray?edit - sorry double post... Edited July 17, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Z Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 The Cheerz Bar is now Midtown Drinkery. The old Tipsy Clover crew got together with the Drinkery on Washington owner and opened this weekend. They seemed fairly excited. The place is being renovated to have more of an open feel outside. The bar had quite a few St Arnolds choices on draft. Was a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Anyone know if there are any interested developers for this site at this time?http://arausa.listin...BaileyLandSite/saw some land surveryors on the site closest to junction... -edit-I just spoke with ARA (they owners of the land), and they said the land is under contract to be developed into apartment complexes. When i asked if there would be retail he said that is always an option. Of course I asked if he could comment on the developer and he said no not at this time...He also said that things can fall through in this business but it is under contract.we shall see... Edited July 26, 2011 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 saw some land surveryors on the site closest to junction... -edit-I just spoke with ARA (they owners of the land), and they said the land is under contract to be developed into apartment complexes. When i asked if there would be retail he said that is always an option. Of course I asked if he could comment on the developer and he said no not at this time...He also said that things can fall through in this business but it is under contract.we shall see...What section of land are you referring to? Is it the one that Junction uses for parking (that has the abandoned row houses on the back side)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 yes that is correct. The surveyor siad they were surveying the houses and the lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) http://docs.newquest.com/brochures/west-gray.pdf looks like this will be the next big lot to go but it is sad to see that they are advertising a fast food place for the lots use. Hopefully that does not happen. Edited August 1, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Wow that would be an enormous waste of that site. Especially once Post finishes its expansion- it would be a mirror image of the horrible little CVS on the East side of one of the more walkable developments in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Too bad. A few years back there was a sign there for nice condos going in--maybe this new bank/fast food will die too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Here's a picture of the Scout Square parking garage from the facebook page of the restaraunt going in at the bottom of it. BlackFinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 latest presentation from Camden as of August 1, 2011: http://www.snl.com/Cache/1500035021.PDF?D=&O=PDF&IID=103094&Y=&T=&FID=1500035021 Potential 2011/2012 Development StartsTotal Projected EstimatedProject Location Homes CostCamden Noma Washington, DC 320 $120Camden City Centre II Houston, TX 260 36Camden 5400 North Lamar Austin, TX 291 43Total 871 $199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 City centre? Well... I guess it's better than nothing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 OLD atricle: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2010/03/camden-sets-250-million-offering/"The Houston projects are a second phase of Camden City Centre off Interstate 45 near downtown and another one slated for Midtown."Does anybody kow which lots are scheduled for City Centre expansion?I am guessing the other projec tis for the superblock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I drove down around Midtown earlier and noticed some work on the North East corner of W Gray and Taft. Does anyone know what could be going in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) I drove down around Midtown earlier and noticed some work on the North East corner of W Gray and Taft. Does anyone know what could be going in there?It's a new school...Some info in this thread: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/24268-vacant-yellow-commercial-building-on-west-gray/ Edited September 1, 2011 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Carnagie Vanguard High School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I drove down around Midtown earlier and noticed some work on the North East corner of W Gray and Taft. Does anyone know what could be going in there?Not to split hairs, but isn't that more Montrose than Midtown?Anyway, that is Carnegie Vanguard High School. Big sign near the corner of W. Gray and Taft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Not to split hairs, but isn't that more Montrose than Midtown?Anyway, that is Carnegie Vanguard High School. Big sign near the corner of W. Gray and Taft.Not to split them further, but it's across the street from Montrose, in the Fourth Ward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Not to split hairs, but isn't that more Montrose than Midtown?Anyway, that is Carnegie Vanguard High School. Big sign near the corner of W. Gray and Taft.Taft is the boundary for Montrose Superneighborhood, so NE corner would be Freedman's Town and Fourth Ward, but neither Montrose SN nor Midtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 it's still in Houston though, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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