jmitch94 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Not too far from the Randal Davis building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 One way streets, and ballgame/event traffic would neccessitate multiple entry/exits. It's a good idea as a convenience for the tenants. Traffic congestion would be a major concern if I were considering relocation to the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Not really sure that's worth cutting three sidewalks in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I don't like it either, as a pedestrian. But, that's probably the reason of the developer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-03-05/140303_Project_Renderings_11_x_17.pdf the new rendering s are drastically different from the 1st set. Quite an improvement http://issuu.com/sdeita/docs/reshapinghoustondowntown_for_issuu__43d1e9ce8af7b8 Edited April 18, 2015 by HoustonIsHome 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That's a great location. Come home after a long day at the office downtown, and pop across the street for a basketball game or a Lady Gaga concert. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That's a great location. Come home after a long day at the office downtown, and pop across the street for a basketball game or a Lady Gaga concert. Absolutely true. Of course the same can be said for just about any block in downtown. Heck, houston's entire Downtown is something like 1 mile X 1 mile. You can be just about anywhere downtown, on foot in 15 minutes or less. Want to go to the Opera, symphony, ballet, theatre, movies, basketball, baseball, soccer, acquirium, music concerts, bowling, library, or 50 restaraunts or bars? It's all less than a 15 minute walk or a fixed price $6 cab ride. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Had dinner with a friend who is an exec at Camden. Asked about this project and she said phase one should start to rise in late 3rd/early 4th quarter of this year. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is this project a for sure thing or still just a proposal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is this project a for sure thing or still just a proposal? nothing is for sure until construction starts. but we just heard some positive news on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Dallas is seeing some proposals that won't start till next year, so Oct. 2015 isn't all that far off. WTI's at $56 a barrel, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Had dinner with a friend who is an exec at Camden. Asked about this project and she said phase one should start to rise in late 3rd/early 4th quarter of this year.Just passing this along: Nancy Sarnoff quoted Ric Campo as saying it will not start this year, maybe next. https://twitter.com/nsarnoff/status/594217713804816385 Edited May 1, 2015 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 maybe next...??? WHY IS THIS GUY RUNNING HOUSTON FIRST?!? they'll have a hard time accomplishing anything visionary so long as that guy is at the helm.. he is supposed to be a leader of one of downtowns larger government run organizations, supporting the revitalization of downtown. and even he won't move forward with his project?? ugh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wish they would release the incentives from this project and offer to another developer who will build and not hold the remaining units for the DLI hostage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 maybe next...??? WHY IS THIS GUY RUNNING HOUSTON FIRST?!? they'll have a hard time accomplishing anything visionary so long as that guy is at the helm.. he is supposed to be a leader of one of downtowns larger government run organizations, supporting the revitalization of downtown. and even he won't move forward with his project?? ugh.. I wish they would release the incentives from this project and offer to another developer who will build and not hold the remaining units for the DLI hostage. Says a lot about our city that this guy's heading the organization that's "leading the effort to promote Houston as one of the great cities of the world." Guess parking lots, projects that reject mixed use and literally block important parks from fully developing, and subpar apartment complexes are what some feel makes Houston one of the great cities of the world. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm sure there are much more complicated financial reasons here than we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm sure there are much more complicated financial reasons here than we know.Always are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 It was nice of Camden to bulldoze that building six months ago and create a new empty lot though --- "opens up" the vista. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That sucks. She was fairly confident but she isn't calling the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That sucks. She was fairly confident but she isn't calling the shots.I think this happens personally. Confidence that Houston is going to remain strong and developers won't want to miss an opportunity with the incentive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 maybe next...??? WHY IS THIS GUY RUNNING HOUSTON FIRST?!? they'll have a hard time accomplishing anything visionary so long as that guy is at the helm.. he is supposed to be a leader of one of downtowns larger government run organizations, supporting the revitalization of downtown. and even he won't move forward with his project?? ugh..Ya, how dare he make pragmatic business decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 heh, i knew someone would come in with a "reality check". I'm just saying its pretty messed up that other developers have more faith in downtown Houston than the leader of Houston First. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 heh, i knew someone would come in with a "reality check". I'm just saying its pretty messed up that other developers have more faith in downtown Houston than the leader of Houston First.I agree, his project should have been the first development to start construction. Marvy Finger or even Novare should take his place they have shown more confidence in downtown Houston then Campo has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/05/01/amid-low-oil-prices-camden-puts-brakes-on-houston.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is full of it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/05/01/amid-low-oil-prices-camden-puts-brakes-on-houston.html from the article: During the energy boom, commercial and multifamily developers rushed to deliver thousands of new office buildings and apartment towers to satisfy the demand from Houston’s job and population growth. did I miss something? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thousands of square feet most likely. Poor writing skills and a lack of revisions kills HBJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is full of it!I agree Campo sat on his a** while other developers started developments before and after him. The super block is a perfect example. He had the land way before there was any hint of an energy cool down. Block 365, skyhouse main and others started after he started demo for Camden conte. Campo is dragging his feet because that is what he does. The economy is just a convenient excuse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 How can we replace this incompetent ape? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) You're giving him too much credit LTAWACS calling him an ape... but man how can we replace this guy with maybe someone like Mr. Hines? Edited May 2, 2015 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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