H-Town Man Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Houston Retail, didn't you once say that you were trying to persuade the landowner to put something else at the Main/Alabama location? As far as I can tell, a medical building at this location is bad news for hopes of an exciting urban neighborhood.Does anybody know anything about progress on the Days Inn conversion to a veterans' rehab shelter?And since it seems to loosely fit in with what we're discussing, how about Metro's plans to put a mixed-use development at the Main/Wheeler stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Houston Retail, didn't you once say that you were trying to persuade the landowner to put something else at the Main/Alabama location? As far as I can tell, a medical building at this location is bad news for hopes of an exciting urban neighborhood.Does anybody know anything about progress on the Days Inn conversion to a veterans' rehab shelter?And since it seems to loosely fit in with what we're discussing, how about Metro's plans to put a mixed-use development at the Main/Wheeler stop?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>It's about a 3 minute walk from where I live to Main/Alabama, and I'm just fine with the medical building plan. It sure beats the vacant lot that's there now, and I assume that the people who will be employed there will want to eat lunch. I hope that it spurs more restaurants in the area; we could use them.I don't know what's going on at the old Day's Inn. Haven't noticed any ill effects on the neighborhood.re: Main/Wheel and METRO. How come getting from the Red Line to the 25 Richmond bus is so awkward? Typical Metro stupidity; no signs, and there's not a stop on Wheeler between Fannin and Main. This ought to be a seamless transition. Currently, you have to negotiate a vast wasteland to find the closest bus stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I don't know what's going on at the old Day's Inn. Haven't noticed any ill effects on the neighborhood.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Of course you didn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 FYI...I just drove by the LaBranch/Gray location and there are five or six Mayflower moving trucks (tractor trailer size) next to that blue warehouse, emptying it out....good sign.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>"That" warehouse? "THAT"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 "That" warehouse? "THAT"?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>hmmmm....ok, should i replace it with THE warehouses? How about this: It's the blue warehouse that's on the block bound by Gray/Labranch?Webster/Crawford... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLandscape Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I am not as excited about the building on Main. In my opinion, I would like to see Main lined with retail and/or residential in midtown. Medical buildings along Main belong in the medical center. But in Houston it is first come first serve in terms of land use.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You do need some diversity. It's unrealistic to have an entire street with the length of Main to be "lined with retail." Not every building has to have retail on the ground floor, because if they did, then there would be a massive surplus of retail space that would only serve to drive vacancy rates up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 hmmmm....ok, should i replace it with THE warehouses? How about this: It's the blue warehouse that's on the block bound by Gray/Labranch?Webster/Crawford...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 hmmmm....ok, should i replace it with THE warehouses? How about this: It's the blue warehouse that's on the block bound by Gray/Labranch?Webster/Crawford...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Of course, this is to be expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 The article states that the hospitals will be five miles apart.Two would be closer to it.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>And YOU...what are you REALLY trying to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 And YOU...what are you REALLY trying to say? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Um...that if even I know how to use MapQuest (2.13 miles), perhaps professionals should, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 i still can't visualize that area? what's over there now? sigificant building, store or restaraunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Just curious...is anything in the works for the block off Webster between La Branch and Austin? It is basically just an empty lot with lots of great trees. Just curious. I heard a long time ago that it was going to be a Walgreens. I think it might be a good spot for a midrise apartment/condo building... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Isn't this the spot for the proposed midtown medical center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 The sign is up now - at the corner of Gray/LaBranch...i wonder when ground breaking is...anyone have some scoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 The sign is up now - at the corner of Gray/LaBranch...i wonder when ground breaking is...anyone have some scoop?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>No scoop, but nothing happening right now. I live 1 block away and didn't even know about this!!! Definitely good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 i still can't visualize that area? what's over there now? sigificant building, store or restaraunt?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>One block is vacant with some little old broken down service station. The other block is a old blue building that was an old engineering firm. Both have been unoccupied for some time now. It will be a great improvement. It will also be blocks from the St. Joseph's hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown 4.2 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I saw a new construction sign today, with a rendering fo one of the towers. The thing is, that the sign is on the block just south of Julia's Bistro (Main @ W. Alabama). What gives?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I saw a new construction sign today, with a rendering fo one of the towers. The thing is, that the sign is on the block just south of Julia's Bistro (Main @ W. Alabama). What gives??<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think there was another medical office building scheduled to be built around McGowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I saw a new construction sign today, with a rendering fo one of the towers. The thing is, that the sign is on the block just south of Julia's Bistro (Main @ W. Alabama). What gives??<{POST_SNAPBACK}>There are two being built...one on the corner of alabama/main and one at labranch/gray...that's my understanding per the article in the HBJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTX Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Does anyone have info about the hospital going up on La Branch and Gray? When will they break ground(!) ? Any idea if the lot across from it is in play? It's being sold by the same broker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Isnt this Midtown Medical Center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Aye, see post below:Subdude's Post 9/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTX Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Aye, see post below:Subdude's Post 9/17<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themidtownguy Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 when is the construction of the buildings going to be finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globalarb Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Has anyone heard any updates as to when construction is to start on this, or has the project momentum slowed? I hope it's still progressing, I'm most optimistic about what this will do for the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Has anyone heard any updates as to when construction is to start on this, or has the project momentum slowed? I hope it's still progressing, I'm most optimistic about what this will do for the area.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I've heard from sources close to this deal that it's pretty much dead in the water. I wish I could disclose the source, but I can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Retail Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 i think you just need a new source:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globalarb Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 i think you just need a new source:)<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Talk to me, HR! I've been so excited about this project and think it'll do so much for the area. Is it still on? I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Talk to me, HR! I've been so excited about this project and think it'll do so much for the area. Is it still on? I hope so!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I see a lot signs proclaiming "Coming Soon" in midtown, but the only thing I can see being constructed is the new Walgreens by Specs. Nifty. Can't wait for another pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I see a lot signs proclaiming "Coming Soon" in midtown, but the only thing I can see being constructed is the new Walgreens by Specs. Nifty. Can't wait for another pharmacy.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is the Walgreens under construction yet? Or has the old building just been demolished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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