kbates2 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Went today. They didn’t end up doing the produce section so it is a pretty standard CVS. That said, we have been a desert over here so this is a massive addition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I stopped in here as well and it sucks they didn't do the produce, but overall this is a great addition to the area and much needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 No produce? ugh What are the hours on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 7AM to 10PM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 So a little bit longer than the CVS on main street, but not 24 hours All I want is a 24 hour store in downtown. Is that too much to ask? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, cspwal said: So a little bit longer than the CVS on main street, but not 24 hours All I want is a 24 hour store in downtown. Is that too much to ask? in due time. maybe they will see if there is a need to have it open 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 14 hours ago, kbates2 said: Went today. They didn’t end up doing the produce section so it is a pretty standard CVS. That said, we have been a desert over here so this is a massive addition. I am surprised that they didn’t do the “produce thing”....... CVS is buying one of the health insurers and their pitch to wall street includes that they will use their retail stores as “neighborhood health centers”..... when I heard that, I immediately thought of this store’s concept....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Anybody in the grocery business? Just wondering the demographics necessary to open a grocery store. With all the apartments, lofts etc in this area, not to mention the level of affluence It would be surprising if one doesn't open and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Definitely dark and unimpressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 12 hours ago, Twinsanity02 said: Just wondering the demographics necessary to open a grocery store. With all the apartments, lofts etc in this area, not to mention the level of affluence It would be surprising if one doesn't open and soon. Well we have Phoenicia? But I guess you mean west of Main street? For a traditional grocery store you need a lot more people than what downtown west of main street has. You also need a lot of families, which all of downtown has very little of. Families comprise the regular weekly shoppers that grocery stores needs. I lived at Rice lofts for several years, I don't think i ever saw one family living there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 There seem to be a surprising number of families living in SkyHouse and Houston House 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, cspwal said: There seem to be a surprising number of families living in SkyHouse and Houston House Really. I didn't know that. I know those properties are mostly studio, one bedroom and two bedrooms. Does the newest skyhouse have any three bedrooms? I don't know? Though, I would imagine most families living at those properties will need more space than that as their families grow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Once upon a time children shared bedrooms, even in the best neighborhoods. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, 102IAHexpress said: Really. I didn't know that. I know those properties are mostly studio, one bedroom and two bedrooms. Does the newest skyhouse have any three bedrooms? I don't know? Though, I would imagine most families living at those properties will need more space than that as their families grow. I'm not sure on the floor plans for Houston House or Block 334, but Skyhouse has at least 2 2 bedrooms on most of the floors, and the bottom floors also have 3 bedroom apartments. Also a certain Rockets player lives in one of lower floor apartments 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 90% occupancy https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/multifamily/market-square-hits-90-occupancy-amid-down-market-86022 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KinkaidAlum Posted March 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2018 90% occupancy in less than a year in a AA property is a freaking slam dunk. You clearly have no idea of what you are talking about and I really wish people would stop quoting your nonsense. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 ...and 417 units are leased, kitty cat. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mollusk Posted March 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2018 Is the glass 90% full or 10% empty? Sheez. The Interwebs tell me that Houston's overall vacancy rate is roughly 6.5%, so 10% on a newly opened project in a market segment that's had exponential growth over the last couple years seems pretty danged good. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/40-story-Market-Square-Tower-fills-up-faster-than-12756454.php?ipid=happening#photo-12006620 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 27 minutes ago, Naviguessor said: 40-story-Market-Square-Tower-fills-up-faster-than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy65 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) "The leasing milestone, reached in December, shaved three months off Woodbranch Investments Corp.’s projected 15-month timeline and signals downtown is no longer limited to 9-to-5 office workers and theater goers. Bars and restaurants, food halls and parks are catering to a growing population, thanks to incentives provided by the Downtown Living Initiative. “I really enjoy the way downtown is coming back,” Woodbranch Investments CEO Philip Schneidau said. “In the evening, people are walking around in Discovery Green, and Market Square Park. It’s really getting to be a nice neighborhood feel to it after hours, versus the business feel during the day.” Downtown has grown to about 6,000 residential units, up from 2,500 at the start of 2014, according to the Central Houston and the Downtown District." Almost goes without saying that the downtown living initiative really spurred some of these developments. What are the chances of there being a second round? Edited March 16, 2018 by Vy65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Vy65 said: Almost goes without saying that the downtown living initiative really spurred some of these developments. What are the chances of there being a second round? Hopefully, we have reached the point where a second round won't be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy65 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Hopefully, we have reached the point where a second round won't be necessary. Maybe, but I wonder how much the process would be accelerated if a second round were done. I don't really see a problem with pushing right to the tipping point, but I could be wrong. Edited March 16, 2018 by Vy65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Hopefully, we have reached the point where a second round won't be necessary. Agreed. I hope that if Aris fills up quickly, we will get another MSP area high-rise announcement soon. One of Hines' spots, the Intl Tower spot, the lot next to the ballet center, and the lot with the chase bank drive through are all pretty key. A bit further away, but I still think that the northeast corner of Main and Prairie could be a fantastic spot for a massive mixed-use project. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 hours ago, kbates2 said: Agreed. I hope that if Aris fills up quickly, we will get another MSP area high-rise announcement soon. One of Hines' spots, the Intl Tower spot, the lot next to the ballet center, and the lot with the chase bank drive through are all pretty key. A bit further away, but I still think that the northeast corner of Main and Prairie could be a fantastic spot for a massive mixed-use project. This lot is my favorite undeveloped lot downtown right now. Hopefully a huge mixed use project gets built here as you mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 1:28 PM, Nole23 said: This lot is my favorite undeveloped lot downtown right now. Hopefully a huge mixed use project gets built here as you mentioned. Would be nice if they built something that match the surroundings like Aris in that lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 How much of the 32.9% vacancy has to do with The Catalyst, Alexan, Aris, Eighteen25, and 1711 Caroline just opening toward the end of last year? I can't imagine if downtown was doing so poorly that the new high rise across from Marriott Marquis and Camden's new high rise would have given their construction the green light. My balcony faces the Catalyst and I've noticed in the past month more people moving in so it will be interesting to revisit these numbers later in the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Sorry guys, but I'm shutting this one down until further notice as this is the second time we had to intervene. As always, please keep discussions civil. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/04/11/downtownhouston-s-tallest-residential-tower-to-add.html Downtown Houston’s tallest residential tower is adding a restaurant to its mix. Coterie will open this summer in a 1,500-square-foot space inside Market Square Tower, a 40-story apartment tower in downtown Houston, according to the press release. It’s the tower's second retail tenant announced so far. The release describes Coterie as “deliberately personal and uniquely Houston,” and it will “mirror the energy of downtown Houston’s resurgence.” The concept's furniture and fixtures will be handmade in Italy, while locally sourced light fixtures will hang from 20-foot ceilings, per the release. The interior will be accented with leather, fabric, metal and wood. At the center of the restaurant, there will be a wine cellar where guests can walk in and select a bottle with their server. Additionally, the menu will offer a wide variety of dishes — from breakfast to late-night meals — that will include seasonal items. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 11:11 PM, nate4l1f3 said: Do we know of this? Noticed it on the tower website captioned coming soon in 2018 Refresher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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