EspersonBuildings Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 "bookey23", "ChannelTwoNews" is correct that you are probably referring to the old Wells Fargo Motor Bank. I'm guessing they mean this structure and not The YMCA parking garage. But what do I know? 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Great intel, Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 "Council members will vote on a new budget for the Main Street/Market Square TIRZ, also known as TIRZ 3, for fiscal year 2023-24 and a capital improvement plan covering 2023-27. The TIRZ's total budget for the CIP is $64.6 million with funds set aside for various office-to-residential projects, including at 901 Main St., Houston; 801 Jefferson St., Houston; and 1111 Main St., Houston." According to the agenda items, there will be $25.5 million set aside for FY 2023-24. Of that, $17.7 million will be allotted for costs of construction on Trebly Park and pedestrian improvements to the Montrose Bridge over Allen Parkway, among other projects. https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/government/2023/01/30/houston-city-council-to-vote-on-budgets-for-main-streetmarket-square-upper-kirby-southwest-houston-tirzs/ 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 22 hours ago, Avossos said: blight removal doesn't necessarily mean demolition... I would wait to hear "demo" before grieving. I do hope it is saved. I think you're right! Office to residential conversions! 😮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Well one can only assume (hope?) the 901 Main St would be restored to the original exterior--look at those windows! Would make a unique place to live in. Just will need lots of noise insulation. Image courtesy of @Urbannizer from this thread: Edited February 1, 2023 by mattyt36 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, mattyt36 said: Well one can only assume (hope?) the 901 Main St would be restored to the original exterior--look at those windows! Would make a unique place to live in. Just will need lots of noise insulation. Image courtesy of @Urbannizer from this thread: This would be a huge save. Based off all the buildings that have been saved over the past decade, I think it's safe to assume it will be restored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, j_cuevas713 said: This would be a huge save. Based off all the buildings that have been saved over the past decade, I think it's safe to assume it will be restored. As you said, it’s all in the use of the word “conversion”—you don’t tear down something you’re going to “convert.” Seems pretty clear they limited themselves from going back to the Downtown Living Initiative approach for new construction and are focusing now only on conversion. Perhaps a refreshed, less “rich” DLI could be launched at some point in the near future, as one would think it shouldn’t cost as much to entice additional development now that the area is much more “proven” for residential development. Concepts for the Sakowitz conversion will definitely be interesting to see. Hopefully we are about to start a third wave of residential construction after the 1990s Rice/loft conversion, then the DLI, now this. 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, mattyt36 said: As you said, it’s all in the use of the word “conversion”—you don’t tear down something you’re going to “convert.” Seems pretty clear they limited themselves from going back to the Downtown Living Initiative approach for new construction and are focusing now only on conversion. Perhaps a refreshed, less “rich” DLI could be launched at some point in the near future, as one would think it shouldn’t cost as much to entice additional development now that the area is much more “proven” for residential development. Concepts for the Sakowitz conversion will definitely be interesting to see. Hopefully we are about to start a third wave of residential construction after the 1990s Rice/loft conversion, then the DLI, now this. 🤞 Exactly, that's why I'm crossing my fingers about this one. And the Sakowitz building becoming residential would be awesome. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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