MarathonMan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Excavating crews busy on-site today. Demo was complete last week, so this is a good sign that they're beginning the construction phase. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/10/rip-social-security-gorilla.html 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Texasota Posted November 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Dustin said: Well let's just hope the construction takes longer than the demolition. I like Whole Foods, but there has to be more than just that as a draw for an apartment complex to commit to that area. Huh? It's a great area. Right on the edge of Montrose, in the more built-up part of Midtown, walking distance to the red line... It's a pretty fantastic location. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dustin said: Well let's just hope the construction takes longer than the demolition. I like Whole Foods, but there has to be more than just that as a draw for an apartment complex to commit to that area. ya, who wants to live near the intersection of midtown and montrose? new to houston? Edited November 2, 2016 by swtsig 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 hours ago, Dustin said: Well let's just hope the construction takes longer than the demolition. I like Whole Foods, but there has to be more than just that as a draw for an apartment complex to commit to that area. I am not sure I understand. That part of midtown is doing very well, IMO. Is there more context to your point that you are willing to share? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I thought he meant that he hopes the construction takes its usual longish time rather than it starting and stopping like the demolition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I have talked to the employees at Whole Foods off Kirby. They said it will be like a Traders Joe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 34 minutes ago, nativehoustonion said: I have talked to the employees at Whole Foods off Kirby. They said it will be like a Traders Joe's. Meaning it will be 1/4 the size of a normal Whole Foods? Or 1/2 the price of a normal Whole Foods? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 48 minutes ago, nativehoustonion said: I have talked to the employees at Whole Foods off Kirby. They said it will be like a Traders Joe's. It'll have less parking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 http://zieglercooper.com/morgan-smith-street/ Houston-based apartment developer Morgan’s latest midrise in Midtown will feature all the luxury amenities of a new Class A project: an oversized fitness center, resort-style pool and an expansive courtyard. The developer was able to acquire one of the most coveted amenities for its 10th Pearl-branded apartments in the Bayou City: a Whole Foods Market grocery store. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cspwal Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 19 hours ago, Urbannizer said: It's not showing up for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hm should work now. I recently switched over to imgur for the convenience while being mobile. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejo Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) The topic should be titled- Pearl on Smith + 365 by Whole Foods. The next Whole Foods in the Houston area will be in Clear Lake, likely opening in 2018. Afterwards, Pearland. Edited November 24, 2016 by Tejo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 On 11/24/2016 at 0:02 PM, Tejo said: The topic should be titled- Pearl on Smith + 365 by Whole Foods. The next Whole Foods in the Houston area will be in Clear Lake, likely opening in 2018. Afterwards, Pearland. Pretty sure Whole Foods has explicitly stated that this is slated to be a Whole Foods, not a 365. Have that changed direction? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejo Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 On 11/27/2016 at 8:47 AM, Houston19514 said: Pretty sure Whole Foods has explicitly stated that this is slated to be a Whole Foods, not a 365. Have that changed direction? Well, I work for Whole Foods. I recently had a conversation with a regional higher-up. I asked him specifically if the midtown store would be a Whole Foods or a 365. He said it will be a 365. I told him there would be a lot of disappointed people. He related how folks in Silverlake (L.A.) initially had the same feelings. But the store is now quite popular. The original thought was actually to open a 365 in the Heights. However, it would cannibalize the Montrose store, which is a million dollar a week location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Tejo said: Well, I work for Whole Foods. I recently had a conversation with a regional higher-up. I asked him specifically if the midtown store would be a Whole Foods or a 365. He said it will be a 365. I told him there would be a lot of disappointed people. He related how folks in Silverlake (L.A.) initially had the same feelings. But the store is now quite popular. The original thought was actually to open a 365 in the Heights. However, it would cannibalize the Montrose store, which is a million dollar a week location. ^^^ ok, well then, we get it @Tejo however, if this is indeed the case, then why are the powers that be with WHOLE FOODS not being frank with the houston / midtown community? everyone knows that currently speaking, WHOLE FOODS is constantly relinquishing public scrutiny as per their constant national mismanagement and underperforming stores. (is this some kind of a strange game with them?) this is not L.A.. therefore, surely they are not going to just venture into the midtown houston area, whereby, perpetrating a significant fraud... right? nonetheless, here is my advice my pal, please present HAIF to your regional higher-up, allow for him / her to step up to the plate and be truthful as to what they are currently planning in our midtown area. surely, this can't hurt their already diminishing national image... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) Their LA store... Edited January 6, 2017 by quietstorm Removing large files 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 49 minutes ago, quietstorm said: Their LA store... ^^^ my gosh @quietstorm this place closely resembles a FIESTA. no way...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lectro Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wait, so no apartments above? That would be disappointing . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not sure if this has already been posted. Project Name: Pearl Midtown Residences / Whole Foods 3120 Smith Street Houston, Texas 77006 Start Date: 10/25/16 End Date: 02/05/19 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Video animation of the previous design. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 ^^^ well, enough said! WHOLE FOODS it is...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I dont think the 365 concept had been announced when the old design was around. Though the newer renderings have also shown a Whole Foods sign instead of 365. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejo Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 It seems I may have been misled. Apologies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) On 12/2/2016 at 4:32 PM, Tejo said: Well, I work for Whole Foods. I recently had a conversation with a regional higher-up. I asked him specifically if the midtown store would be a Whole Foods or a 365. He said it will be a 365. I told him there would be a lot of disappointed people. He related how folks in Silverlake (L.A.) initially had the same feelings. But the store is now quite popular. The original thought was actually to open a 365 in the Heights. However, it would cannibalize the Montrose store, which is a million dollar a week location. The original announced thought was to open the Garden Oaks store (which I'm sure has also been referred to as the Heights). They still show the that location on their website. If they have changed the Midtown store to a 365, someone should alert the people who maintain their website. It is still listed as a Whole Foods (not 365) under development). http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/stores-development Edited December 5, 2016 by Houston19514 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 On 12/3/2016 at 5:15 PM, monarch said: ^^^ well, enough said! WHOLE FOODS it is...... If renderings were always accurate, than Downtown would be littered with H&M's in GFR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 46 minutes ago, cspwal said: If renderings were always accurate, than Downtown would be littered with H&M's in GFR Technically that one isn't wrong yet as the Texaco renovation won't wrap up until 2035. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 By the time they're done they'll need to renovate it again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrLan34 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Groundbreaking Ceremony Edited May 17, 2019 by DrLan34 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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