skooljunkie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Crest at Fondren - NE Corner of Westheimer and Fondren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Is it that corner with the bank?That's a narrow block. I wider I'd refer are going to close the street that runs right behind it just north of wsstheimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The lot with the bank on it is about 200' by 300'. That's roughly the size of a city block in Midtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Lennar plans to build Crest at Fondren Apartments there, a 338-unit community opening next year. Hunington is redeveloping Vargos on the Lake just north of that, and CBRE bought Old Farm Apartments just east. The 36-acre tract housing Westpoint Apartments is under contract and closing in July (the gents suspect it'll be redeveloped mixed-use). But that's not all: Greg tells us his team is listing the 10-acre Victoria Place site (in blue here, it surrounds the Lennar site—in yellow—and has access to both Westheimer and Fondren) for sale. It's been getting an amazing amount of interest—Hendricks-Berkadia signed 70 confidentiality agreements in the first week—and will probably go under agreement in the next 30 days. http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/1470-multifamily-monday-the-hottest-intersection-in-houston/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm mixed on all these SW Houston developments.Those are mainly awesome projects that are going to completely transform the area BUT to be honest when I think of Text book definition of Houston I think of that area west of post oak, south of Briar forest, N of Beechnut and east of gessner. I say that it is a textbook definition because it encompasses a wide variety of people and Houston is known for its diversity. The inner loop has the hispanic east, black southeast and northeast and the white west side. I think the mix found in the southwest created the wonderful diversity of stires and restaurants that made the area great. My worry is that in typical houston fashion we will try to gentrify the entire city and in so doing stamp out the character differences of the city. Now I wouldn't mind if all that was happening in the sw was aging complexes being replaced by New ones. But even in stretchy areas of the SW, pricey complexes are going up. I may sound like a broken record on this but it would be nice if the gentrification occurred in areas that have already lost its soul (midtown, downtown, east downtown). 5th ward and 3rd ward needs some work too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 This is good news. We need more of this type of development along Westheimer and hopefully we can add a Quickline bus route (like Bellaire Blvd) in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 The bank building is gone, as is most of the Landry's that was next door. I'm going to try and get some photos this week, as it looks a bit different without those structures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 More small renderings, but also more detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 They make it look like this such a walkable area. This Fondren and Westheimer, there will never be that many pedestrians there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Never say never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Very cool and open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 IMAG0088 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0089 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 it took them a week to bust up that old bank vault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 it took them a week to bust up that old bank vault I saw the same thing during the demolition of an old bank in Nassau Bay (former home of The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake (TAACCL). There was a lot of concrete and rebar in that vault. The structure was cleared to make way for a new Valero Corner Store with 16 gas pumps! It will replace an existing Valero a few blocks to the east that has only 6 pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow, not one of those people or automobiles moved all day! And not one pothole or uneven surface...and just look at that tidy, pedestrian friendly intersection on FONDREN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow, not one of those people or automobiles moved all day! And not one pothole or uneven surface...and just look at that tidy, pedestrian friendly intersection on FONDREN...The lack of overhead power lines and street lamps from the 70's are also missing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Not bad. Not bad at all. I'm still curious as to why its this far down Westheimer when this would be perfect for Midtown, Neartown, or even around Washington Ave. but I'm not going to complain. It will definitely be an improvement to that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I guess they're thinking big picture hug Luminare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I really like this, but why are there vehicles on the sidewalk over to the left??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I really like this, but why are there vehicles on the sidewalk over to the left???It's streetside parking for the leasing center, so that potential renters don't have to park in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I guess they're thinking big picture hug Luminare? hug luminare? You're creepin me out bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Are these types of urban developments outside of the loop coming about because of the new rule that allows high density outside of 610? Or has this type of urban development alway been permissible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 That's supposed to be "huh"....thnx autocorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think they've toned down the color accent. Ah, well - can't be too far outside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Not bad. Not bad at all. I'm still curious as to why its this far down Westheimer when this would be perfect for Midtown, Neartown, or even around Washington Ave. but I'm not going to complain. It will definitely be an improvement to that area. The area has many apartment complexes and this seems like a good spot for more. Seems the market demands these types of apartments instead of the 2-story garden style these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 bump to the top.... a parking garage has popped up on this site seemingly overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Earlier this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Any photo updates of this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The wood framing was going up the last time I drove by. I'll try to grab a shot next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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