kjb434 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 That's what a discussion forum is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Thirdly, I would hate to imagine just how much more dead Southern downtown would be without these three buildings. The last thing any area of downtown needs, but especially this one, is more surface lots!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Actually southern downtown would probably be a lot more lively because the demand for parking, combined with the inflated land prices caused by these buildings, wouldn't have wiped out all the smaller stores and buildings. Look at an old picture of the area sometime before they were built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 That's a good point, H-town Man. I saw a photo of downtown Houston from the early 60s and was impressed by the number of mid-rises and two story structures dominating the southern half of what is now downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 A little blurb from ms. Sanoff's column on Sunday:Realtor Roger Huffine said he's in the process of converting more than 100 reservations into hard sales contracts. Nearly 70 percent of the 264 units have been reserved, he said, and 30 contracts were in the title company as of last week. Prices started around $170,000." if i were a gambling man, i would be willing to bet they do not break ground until at least 75% of the units were in the title company. currently/allegedly with 30 contracts, they are sitting at 11%. if they really are breaking ground, as some of you have claimed, please find out who is doing the loan on this deal. i've got some ocean front property in arizona that needs a refi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 if i were a gambling man, i would be willing to bet they do not break ground until at least 75% of the units were in the title company. currently/allegedly with 30 contracts, they are sitting at 11%.if they really are breaking ground, as some of you have claimed, please find out who is doing the loan on this deal. i've got some ocean front property in arizona that needs a refi <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Amen brother.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I hope a residential tower does get built on this site - it would be a great asset to this area of downtown. When I lived in Houston in the mid-90's they rebuilt the McDonalds at this site - it is good to see something better going in there.I do have to agree with others who have said that the Shamrock's design does not fit in with downtown Houston. I think it could be a lot better. But this may be a new standard for new residential development downtown, and everyone will have to get used to it.I can't wait to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I sure when the first of the modern glass skyscrapers were built there were people objecting to it not fitting into the skyline then. It's change and change is good as long as it is moderated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Last night I was driving downtown. 3 blocks were closed from Fannin to Travis on Texas. A huge crane was being pieced together. Could this be the beginning of construction on the Shamrock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I was wondering the same thing, LT.Whatever was being placed there was huge. I can hardly wait to drive by again tonight and see what it is. Ricco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I passed by yesterday..and there were still cars on that condemned lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I thought the story in November was they would start in December? I am still interested to see if this "development team" is able to pull this one off. It appears the jury is still out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I was wondering the same thing, LT.Whatever was being placed there was huge. I can hardly wait to drive by again tonight and see what it is. Ricco<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes, there is a crane by the Shamrock lot. Unfortunately, it's being used to replace the AC unit on the top of the Chase building across the street. Meanwhile, the sales office trailer still sits on the lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 They are not going to do it. They are too scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 what month are we in? that's right, it's february. hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Does anybody know someone who has actually made a money reservation for this project? If so have they heard anything from the sales office as to when this project is supposed to get off the ground. If I had put money down and had yet to see any work done on this project I would definitely begin to ask questions to the people in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 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?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey everybody I just found the forum, this is great. I was downtown yesterday to watch the Superbowl (on Main) and walked right by the Shamrock Towers. They had not done anything to the area but did have some huge crane trucks blocking the street. Not sure if they were there in conjunction with the building or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hey everybody I just found the forum, this is great. I was downtown yesterday to watch the Superbowl (on Main) and walked right by the Shamrock Towers. They had not done anything to the area but did have some huge crane trucks blocking the street. Not sure if they were there in conjunction with the building or not. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> welcome to the forum, gary. i bet those beer lines were real short yesterday, especially considering the game was played sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 welcome to the forum, gary.i bet those beer lines were real short yesterday, especially considering the game was played sunday <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ha ha! Sorry I must have a few to many Heinys. Yeah it was Sunday and and by the way I was really surprised at all of the ground floor shops and restaurants. Main street is really beginning to look like a big city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 AHHHH! Hurry up and build this, already! We NEED a big spark in downtown, and this just might be it! Im sick of sitting around, as nothing is done, and meanwhile, a certain city to the north is getting massive amounts of revolutionary projects! JUST BUILD IT! If you want, Ill dig the first pier for the foundation just to get this moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 If this thing ever does get built, I say we should go sponsor a big HAIF party in honor of the event. We've all been under suspense long enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Im with urbanerd, ill even provide some hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LTAWACS Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 You want a big spark for downtown?Bill Denton and Geoff Jones just closed on the three blocks at Main and Dallas and are planning a project like they did in Denver (over a million sf of mixed - use space). it will be sad if this project goes up before shamrock.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>WHat are you talking about????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 WHat are you talking about?????<{POST_SNAPBACK}>He's talking about this:Pitching a downtown dream - Developers see loft-style offices, condos tied into flashy retailing, entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I think that project that houston-development is talking about will probably never get built. You know how many developers say things, and all of a sudden they drop the project? Alot. Let's just hope the Shamrock towers get built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 The discussion about the Main @ Polk development has been moved to a separate thread here, so this can remain about the Shamrock Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I think that project that houston-development is talking about will probably never get built. You know how many developers say things, and all of a sudden they drop the project? Alot. Let's just hope the Shamrock towers get built. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The discussion about the Main @ Polk development has been moved to a separate thread here, so this can remain about the Shamrock Tower. sorry subdue, i was only helping out a poster that lost his way i have no earthly idea if it will come to fruition or not. i dont know the developers and have no personal knowledge of their project in denver. back on topic. some posters here said they had put up earnest money on shamrock. whats the current status? daltex (sorry if im butchering your name), any insight you care to share? what about others (cant recall names)? bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I sent an inquiry a few days back to the email address on the website asking about pricing and floorplans etc and all I got back was the automated, "We value your business" email.That in itself is troubling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock_twr Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I sent an inquiry a few days back to the email address on the website asking about pricing and floorplans etc and all I got back was the automated, "We value your business" email.That in itself is troubling.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am sorry that you did not get back the information that you requested. The web site should have the most current list of available units, floor plans, unit prices and locations. If you would like to send a private email I would be happy to get back to you.A development of this size does take a considerable amount of time, energy and money. The developer has retained the Irvine Team as project coordinators. EDI Architecture has been meeting with City code enforcement and should have the Foundation drawings, utilities drawings, and other required drawing to the city the end of Fed. The current workload of the city is 21 days to review the drawings and issue work site permits.C.D. Henderson, Dallas TX, has been selected as the General Contractor and will be working with Dallas based High-Rise Concrete for the shell construction. They indicate that once the foundation is set it will take approx. 40 weeks to top-out the building. The construction funding is ready to go, we are just waiting on the 40% at the title company to fund the construction loan.We have always tried to be as forthright as possible with people who ask for a time-line or projected build date, but can only go on what the other parties tell us. The current estimate for move-in is Summer of 2006 and all of the current buyers are aware of this and understand.I hope that this information is helpfull and we have been reading and watching this forum for the past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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