jecotx Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Fences up around NE corner of Westheimer & Mid Lane. Anyone know what's coming? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 On 4/27/2016 at 9:42 AM, jecotx said: Fences up around NE corner of Westheimer & Mid Lane. Anyone know what's coming? Sounds like the site for phase III. Prepping for demo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Designs-reawaken-Dowling-Street-s-forgotten-past-7465740.php?t=d7c7de44d3&cmpid=twitter-premium Park plan 'still in play' The chain-link fence surrounding a 1970s-era office complex at the northeast corner of Westheimer and Mid Lane portend the demolition of the vacant structures that sit on a pricey plot of Houston real estate. The property owner purchased the development several years ago. On the back of the property, an 8-story apartment building called The James opened last year. A multifamily building with 17 stories called The Ivy is under construction. Once the existing office buildings are taken down, it would be expected that the owner, Stonelake Capital Partners, would have plans for another building, maybe two. Yet Stonelake says it will develop a 5-acre park at the front of the site, an amenity to the residents, according to the company's website. Alan Schoellkopf, Stonelake's chief operating officer, confirmed that the park plan is still in play but directed additional questions to an associate with the firm who did not return calls. Perhaps the park will be temporary and buildings will be developed once the commercial real estate market improves. But maybe it will become another example of urban green space, as developers put more of an emphasis on nature and community spaces. The site is between Highland Village and River Oaks District. It includes several low-rise buildings that housed an Indian restaurant, two banks, medical offices and other small businesses. Edited May 13, 2016 by DrLan34 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Looks to be topped out, via reddit: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 The remaining low rise structures are being demolished. http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/07/kirans-deconstruction-some-visuals-from.html 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 What exactly is going there again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 @nate4l1f3 A park for the short-term, master plan (phase III) called for hotel/office/retail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/07/coming-up-for-demo-next-4200-westheimer.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 ^^^ this particular property would be simply perfect for a 5***** hotel brand such as a or another such notable hotel flag. located among beautiful oak trees... right on the side of ROD and HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE. perfection... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-jaws-now-in-action-at-mid-lane.html 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 ^^^ @Urbannizer great job as always! are there any renderings / concepts for phase III of this development? inquiring minds.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 and since they are saying for now they are making it a "park"...i do see they have so far kept most of the existing trees on the lot...any renderings of the (temporary) park? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 On 8/2/2016 at 11:09 AM, gene said: and since they are saying for now they are making it a "park"...i do see they have so far kept most of the existing trees on the lot...any renderings of the (temporary) park? http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/08/16/exclusive-spacious-park-to-rise-near-river-oaks.html Quote Construction on the park should begin in 60 days, Peeples said. It's unclear how long construction will take. "(The) highest and best use is not a park, but we feel it's a great amenity for the development and the area," Peeples said. Rather, Stonelake's long-term vision for the prime plot is to develop a luxury mixed-use project. Plans aren't solidified, but the development could include office, retail and perhaps residential units, Peeples said. A timeline wasn't provided, other than Stonelake's plans to move forward with the mixed-use development "when market conditions change," Peeples said. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 You're the best Urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/08/stonelakes-potemkin-village-park-now.html 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 ^^^ this is without a doubt one of the most powerful and prime 5 acres throughout houston. the possibilities are endless..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 ^^^ @Urbannizer has this rendering been updated or something? the edifice / tower appears to have added a bit of muscle. something's different..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 that rendering reminds me of a central park type hotel/atmosphere! man, i hope they keep that as a park in front of the hotel for a long time...i would love that!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownboy Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Geez, if you want to simulate the beauty of a historical building DO NOT PUT BALCONIES ON THEM. I love historic buildings to death and of course I'd want more, but please do not put balconies on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 ^Yeah but having zero outdoor space of your own is not very attractive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 7 hours ago, htownboy said: Geez, if you want to simulate the beauty of a historical building DO NOT PUT BALCONIES ON THEM. I love historic buildings to death and of course I'd want more, but please do not put balconies on them! There are a few very nice historic buildings with balconies, and it can totally be done well. I think the real rule should don't put tacked-on looking balconies on...well, anything really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 My feeling is that if you CANNOT do an expert job making it look like an historic building (as is this case), or if don't have a really good reason TO make it look like a historic building (no precedent here), then don't do it at all. This thing looks a bit ridiculous. The cornices, the arches, the columns... Are those turrets? Money could be spent on something better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I like it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Very nice but the train will wake people up around 3AM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 2 hours ago, nativehoustonion said: Very nice but the train will wake people up around 3AM. quiet zone hombre. i like it as well... it's far from tacky. can't please everyone i guess. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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