Avossos Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I think midtown can make this work because everyone working downtown and living in Bellaire, West U, Meyerland, and Sugarland will drive by this store on their way home everyday.Midtown can make it work because of midtown. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Midtown can make it work because of midtown.Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 CorrectIt's very easy access from Montrose/Hyde park area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Anyone know the target completion for this bad boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) edit. Wrong thread Edited January 18, 2016 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Anyone know the target completion for this bad boy?Aris Market Square Franks Pizza Tower32-story, 274-unit residential building.Hines.Est. completion 2Q 2017 If this thing does get a grocery store, this will be awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) http://www.chron.com/news/transportation/article/Street-makes-way-for-Midtown-grocery-6766668.php Looks like a small tweak to the rendering. EDIT: the picture the article is using appears to actually be a render several revs ago... The next step in developing the property comes Thursday, when the planning commission will consider variances to city rules allowing the building to sit closer to Brazos, Smith and Elgin than normally allowed. Variances are common in Midtown, where management district and city officials focus on adding pedestrian access rather than parking.“Constructing the buildings close to the street is seen to be a major factor in creating a pedestrian-friendly streetscape – one which makes pedestrians feel safe and welcome and which is interesting and pleasant to walk along,” Vernon G. Henry & Associates, Inc., said in its application on behalf of the property owners. “When urban buildings are set back from the sidewalk, the area between the sidewalk and the street usually gets fenced and becomes a ‘no-man’s land,’ keeping pedestrians out and building occupants in. This is usually felt to be an unfriendly environment which discourages walking and encourages everyone to drive from one location to the next.” Edited January 18, 2016 by AREJAY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 ^ That's the original rendering that came out a while ago. The one Urbannizer posted seems to be newer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 ^ That's the original rendering that came out a while ago. The one Urbannizer posted seems to be newer. Thanks, i was actually editing the post as you were posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Aris Market Square Franks Pizza Tower32-story, 274-unit residential building.Hines.Est. completion 2Q 2017 If this thing does get a grocery store, this will be awesome. I think he was referring to this project. If so, Summer/Fall 2018. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) - Edited January 19, 2016 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I suggest that everyone who has an interest in this development going forward take the time to send the Planning commission a short nice intelligent request for this variance to be allowed. Remember you catch more flies with honey.In my request I also suggested that they think about requiring more GFR in these types of areas especially downtown where they are needed to help create a sense of place and a livable public realm. Here is the email address and they don't vote on this until Thursday, so the more people who support this type of growth please use your voice and make it happen. Tell your friends who also want this type of growth. It helps the commission understand the mood of the citizens. I'm sure your support is appreciated. Its a much more positive way to make your voice heard in the right arena than just blowing smoke on Haif, which I love to do myself. planningdepartment@houstontx.gov 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) The latest Planning Commission Agenda approved the Variance Request for this so this should be moving forward soon! The site is located north of Elgin Street, east of Brazos Street and west of Smith Street. The applicant requests three variances: 1. to allow 0' building line along Smith and Brazos Street, and allow 2' building line along Elgin Street; 2. to not provide a visibility triangle at the corner of Elgin and Brazos Street; 3. to allow a canopy to encroach into the visibility triangle at the corner of Elgin and Smith Street at the height of 10'. This application has been deferred twice. During the deferrals, the applicant has worked closely with staff and other agencies to address all the concerns and improve the design on the site. Staff supports all the requested variances. The site is located in mid-town. The applicant proposes a mixed use development with a grocery store at the ground level and apartments on four floors above on the subject site. Garage parking for grocery shoppers will be below the grocery store and parking for residents will be in the garage floors between the grocery store and the apartment floors.To accommodate both the need of the grocery store and apartment use and provide a pedestrian friendly streetscape, the applicant requests a variance to allow 0' building line along Smith and Brazos and 2' building line along Elgin. With the proposed reduced building lines, the distance between the back of curb and the proposed building along Smith, Elgin and Brazos would be about 15', 20', 16' respectively. The applicant will provide a pedestrian realm with enhanced paving materials, minimum 6' unobstructed sidewalk, and 4" caliper street trees along the three streets. According to our previous study, 15' wide pedestrian realm generally will allow sufficient room to accommodate pedestrian friendly improvement. The proposed reduced building line will allow such pedestrian improvements. The applicant also request a variance to not provide a visibility triangle at the corner of Elgin and Brazos.Brazos Street is a 80' wide one way street with traffic flow to the north. City of Houston and Midtown Management District are working on a project to accommodate a two-way bicycle track along the east boundary of Brazos. According to the sight distance analysis provided by the applicant, with the pedestrian realms on both streets, the proposed building with no visibility triangle at the corner of Elgin and Brazos would not create visibility concerns at this location. City Engineer's Office poses no objection to the requested variance. In addition, the applicant requests a variance to allow a canopy over the grocery store entrance to encroach into the visibility triangle at the corner of Smith and Elgin at 10' height, instead of the required 20' height. The purpose of the canopy is to provide a shaded area for the grocery shoppers. Granting the requested variance will not threat public safety. In summary, considering the nature of the development, the development characteristics of the adjacent area and the existing conditions adjacent to the site, staff recommends granting all the three requested variances and approving the plat subject to CPC 101 Form conditions Didn't know of this bicycle path; is there a thread for this? Edited February 20, 2016 by BigFootsSocks 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 This is seriously going to speed updevelopment in this area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Edited March 4, 2016 by DrLan34 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The latest Planning Commission Agenda approved the Variance Request for this so this should be moving forward soon! Didn't know of this bicycle path; is there a thread for this? there is now http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/33273-brazos-street-bike-lane/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 St. Danes across the street it really going to annoy some of the residents of this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 St. Danes across the street it really going to annoy some of the residents of this project. I recently heard St. Danes will be relocating because Whole Foods bought their lot. Don't know how much of that is true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Infrastructure work going in, hopefully this project gets going soon. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Rosalie is closed - clearing the block across the street also. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 excellent! very happy this one is finally starting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 ^^^ please allow for this to be the FINAL RENDITION / CONCEPT.... please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 @CrockpotandGravel those are actually images of "Pearl Midtown" on 3101 Smith St. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 On 6/7/2016 at 11:05 AM, DrLan34 said: A Whole Foods Market-anchored mixed-use development is under construction nearby. Is it really? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 23 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Is it really? as of about a month ago i had heard they still hadn't secured their debt financing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Midtown MRA/TIRZ discussion moved here: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Does anyone know the proposed timing on ground breaking? I thought closing Rosalie was a sign this thing was going to kick off - the comment above scares me about no financing - certainly our great COH wouldn't shut down the street and majorly move the power lines for a project not locked in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
architrist Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 On 8/13/2016 at 3:40 PM, architrist said: any updates? http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2016/08/after-closure-of-social-security-office.html No idea if the port-a-potties were recently placed here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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