fkp5 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like that this project isn't dragging its feet like so many other Downtown projects seem to be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like that this project isn't dragging its feet like so many other Downtown projects seem to be doing.I was thinking the same.Thought there would have been an extended period of rubble clearing, then the crater would be left for months before anything serious be done.But no. After the demo, they went right at it. I'm not sold yet on the land use, but I'm glad that something is going up again.Main Street Square seems so different without That blockwide building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I was thinking the same. Thought there would have been an extended period of rubble clearing, then the crater would be left for months before anything serious be done. But no. After the demo, they went right at it. I'm not sold yet on the land use, but I'm glad that something is going up again. Main Street Square seems so different without That blockwide building Yeah, I agree. I have yet to go to downtown Houston without the Foley's building being there (last time it was closed for demo), but my greatest fear was that it would be a hole in the ground for months (or worse, a parking lot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I don't think they are dragging, maybe the tunnel connection slowed it down. They have two cranes up and you can see the columns rising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Yeah, I agree. I have yet to go to downtown Houston without the Foley's building being there (last time it was closed for demo), but my greatest fear was that it would be a hole in the ground for months (or worse, a parking lot).It feels different. Main Street Square used to be closed in. Very shady, lots of activity. Now it seems so open. Due a short building Foleys was imposing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 An unpopular opinion, I know--but because the building is so set-back, it would be nice to see that section of Main reopened again, but the chances of that happening are slim to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 There is a third crane base on site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 is there a 3rd crane pad site or is it just an extension piece for one of the cranes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 An unpopular opinion, I know--but because the building is so set-back, it would be nice to see that section of Main reopened again, but the chances of that happening are slim to none.I think they are going to have tables right up to the street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I think they are going to have tables right up to the street"street".. if they have their way (I hope they do), that side of Main will be closed too/turned into a pedestrian promenade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 is there a 3rd crane pad site or is it just an extension piece for one of the cranes? Close to Main, there is a spot where there are new supports for the bulkhead wall of the crater. Near the middle of the block, one of those sections has the supports splayed out around a hole that looks prepped for something. I wouldn't be surprised to see another crane go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 An unpopular opinion, I know--but because the building is so set-back, it would be nice to see that section of Main reopened again, but the chances of that happening are slim to none. Huh? The building is not set back on the Main Street side. That section of Main Street is open (but it seems likely it will be closed in the fairly near future.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Right, the Macy's side was still open. Maybe I just like the idea of a through Main Street too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Third crane going up today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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urbanize713 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 From just now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ClutchCity Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It's crane day downtown! Just remembered it's Hines on this one and they aren't messing around like usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarryDierker Posted May 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2014 IMG_0807 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_0808 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_0811 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Great pics and great sequence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hines aint playin no games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UtterlyUrban Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 It's crane day downtown! Just remembered it's Hines on this one and they aren't messing around like usual.I don't know any history with Hines so I can't comment on that. But, I thought that this building already had a big anchor tenant pre-leased. The anchor tenant is using it for their corp offices I thought. Seems to me that a developer/owner would want to start and complete the build as quickly as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 There was an existing tunnel to the Foley's garage, so a connecting tunnel underneath the front plaza makes sense.IIRC, Main Partners LP/Hilcorp own that site too, and a renovation was rumored for the Americana Building, hence why all of the tenants (Popeyes, James Coney Island, Zeros, etc) all closed up. I think Subway is still the only one open. Anyone know what their plans are for this block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Even though I thought this project was a wasted opportunity to lock in a large retail anchor, I'm glad this project is pretty nice and is really moving along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Even though I thought this project was a wasted opportunity to lock in a large retail anchor, I'm glad this project is pretty nice and is really moving along.I don't think the opportunity was wasted. IIRC, didnt this project recieve tax incentives for retail. And it has street-level retail space designed in at the corner of Dallas @ Main. The bigger opportunity is the Sakowitz Building with its shell still in place. And with Retail at Hilcorp, Marriott SpringHill/Courtyard hotel, Forever 21 and the arrival of Hotel Allessandra all at this intersection, I think the Sakowitz Building becomes a prime target for redevelopment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Triton Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Just experimenting... the first few times will be shaky. I noticed the biggest problem with me posting pictures is that it doesn't show you just how lively the site truly is. I felt some type of motion was needed. Normal Edited May 22, 2014 by Triton 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 These are a great idea. Any way of getting longer gifs? Or try experimenting with web.m's like /gif uses now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 These are a great idea. Any way of getting longer gifs? Or try experimenting with web.m's like /gif uses now Yea, I'm going to try other methods. Most places I've found, I'm limited by the amount I can upload. Plus, I want them to also be larger in size and somewhat more stable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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