dbigtex56 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 The Shamrock Tower project on Main Street has been in the works for quite some time. Last I heard, groundbreaking was supposed to be mid to late August, 2004. Anyone see any dirt moved? Any updates on this project? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 it's around that time, hopefully it starts soon, that is if it is still gonna be built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoRanch-HoustonResident Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Probably is. I don't think the people who already bought there apartments in there will be happy if its not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I really hope it gets built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Probably is. I don't think the people who already bought there apartments in there will be happy if its not.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Well lets hope for the customers sake, it starts soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoRanch-HoustonResident Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 They definetly are going to start it soon. Retailers already have spots at the bottom of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Retail Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 They definetly are going to start it soon. Retailers already have spots at the bottom of it.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think Mcdonalds is the only retailer committed, and that is just because they bought the tract from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 It was going to go up in mid- to late-August. Late August ends in 10 hours. I know that highrises experience delays and all, but why should a building that was 30% reserved in the first months experience this kind of delay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I got word that they will start building in december, but they will do something in the area this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 They're going to build it. A little Leprechaun told me so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 December eh? blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah, houstonsemipro, didn't you get word from them a few weeks ago that it would be in late August? Who's giving you this word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah, houstonsemipro, didn't you get word from them a few weeks ago that it would be in late August? Who's giving you this word?Careful, I got yelled at months ago when I had the nerve to suggest to Houstonsemipro that Shamrock would not start in August. Hmmmm. What is today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Careful, I got yelled at months ago when I had the nerve to suggest to Houstonsemipro that Shamrock would not start in August. Hmmmm. What is today?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You stand, justified! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 It's really a shame too, because in the picture posted, I think it would look really nice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to real estate deals of this magnitude, but it seems a little premature to consider this one dead in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I still have some confidence in it, but its tapering off slowly but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I think somthing going up around the JP Morgan Chase Tower will be good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The guy that i talk to at shamrock headquarters never told me breakground would start in december, but he did mention something about august they going to do something to the area. But listen, if its no breakground in december that means somethings wrong. Until then, we'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The guy that i talk to at shamrock headquarters never told me breakground would start in december, but he did mention something about august they going to do something to the area. But listen, if its no breakground in december that means somethings wrong. Until then, we'll find out.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wonder why they keep postponding it, I think there just a bunch of procrastinaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The Gardens @ Westgreen project was supposed to begin construction in late 2003 and didn't start until April of this year--as much as a four month delay.It happens.Again, when the trailer leaves the lot, then you'll have far more reason to be suspicious. Otherwise, who the hell knows what holds up are in place. They "estimated" August. They were off, at the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 I hope someone builds it. I hear more housing is going in downtown on the North side in the near future. There will be an announcement in the next 60 days for affordable units for sale in the area. By this I mean, units starting at less than $200K. In my humble (and yes, sometimes arrogant) opinion, this is what downtown needs in order to build critical mass. Retail should follow the influx of owners to downtown.We will never reach that mass if we only sell $700K homes.Juniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 I hope someone builds it. I hear more housing is going in downtown on the North side in the near future. There will be an announcement in the next 60 days for affordable units for sale in the area. By this I mean, units starting at less than $200K. In my humble (and yes, sometimes arrogant) opinion, this is what downtown needs in order to build critical mass. Retail should follow the influx of owners to downtown.We will never reach that mass if we only sell $700K homes.Juniper<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Shamrock DID have some units selling in the 160K range, which isnt too bad for downtown. Also, that rendering shown above is old. The newer rendering shows the main street side just as wide, but the Travis and (Capital?) sides not the full block, but the same hieght. The rear of the building shows the garage with a pool level on top.I cant wait for this thing to get started, and I doubly cant wait to see it online with residents and retail.The next block we should keep an eye on is the full surface lot across from Cabo and Market Square off of Travis. Rumors from multiple sources have hinted at a residential or hotel that might be built on that block. That would be SWEETAlso, I would like for something to happen on Main@Prairie, across from Mercury Room and Saude. That surface lot would be awesome if it had some midrise building, maybe between 7 and 20 stories, with retail on the first couple of levels.After that, the half block of surface lot behind Lotus Lounge and M-bar, next to Franks Pizza on Travis. This also seems to scream for residential with retail.And finally, that partial block next to the Kim Son garage. That lot is an eysore.Anyways, thats just my wishfull thinking. But, hey, I can dream, cant I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The Shamrock DID have some units selling in the 160K range, which isnt too bad for downtown. Also, that rendering shown above is old. The newer rendering shows the main street side just as wide, but the Travis and (Capital?) sides not the full block, but the same hieght. The rear of the building shows the garage with a pool level on top.I cant wait for this thing to get started, and I doubly cant wait to see it online with residents and retail.The next block we should keep an eye on is the full surface lot across from Cabo and Market Square off of Travis. Rumors from multiple sources have hinted at a residential or hotel that might be built on that block. That would be SWEETAlso, I would like for something to happen on Main@Prairie, across from Mercury Room and Saude. That surface lot would be awesome if it had some midrise building, maybe between 7 and 20 stories, with retail on the first couple of levels.After that, the half block of surface lot behind Lotus Lounge and M-bar, next to Franks Pizza on Travis. This also seems to scream for residential with retail.And finally, that partial block next to the Kim Son garage. That lot is an eysore.Anyways, thats just my wishfull thinking. But, hey, I can dream, cant I?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>To this end, your input is needed on the Main Street Project section, 2112. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The Gardens @ Westgreen project was supposed to begin construction in late 2003 and didn't start until April of this year--as much as a four month delay.It happens.Again, when the trailer leaves the lot, then you'll have far more reason to be suspicious. Otherwise, who the hell knows what holds up are in place. They "estimated" August. They were off, at the least.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>No, they estimated June. And then units actually sold much faster than expected. Then there were rumors about August. Now there are rumors about December. I'm not calling it dead in the water, but I do feel my cynicism starting to kick in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 People please! Hold y'all horses. It will be built. They don't have shamrock headquarters for nothing you know. You always could call and find out more info anytime. Don't have to wait on us to do the job for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 shamrock headquartersThe trailer on the land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 People please! Hold y'all horses. It will be built. They don't have shamrock headquarters for nothing you know. You always could call and find out more info anytime. Don't have to wait on us to do the job for ya.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Call 'em or give us their phone number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 this thread is as crappy now as it was thenvery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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