Popular Post Urbannizer Posted June 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2019 A 'feasability study' has been submitted to the FAA for a 370' ft building at 1500-1598 Calumet St. https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=407159141&row=2 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Typing in the coordinates leads to the surface lot 1500-1598 Calumet St. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5501-La-Branch-St-Houston-TX/14957678/ 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 So it would be directly across the street from Lucilles in their parking lot? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, bobruss said: So it would be directly across the street from Lucilles in their parking lot? I suspect as much. Lucille's and its adjoining parcels each have different owners. The half-block across from Lucille's is owned by "USPS Hospital Holdings, LLC." I recall seeing a "For Sale" sign there a couple months back. I wonder if someone is doing their diligence on it. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Thanks @bobruss @houstontexasjack, made edits to reflect the correct location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Thanks @bobruss @houstontexasjack, made edits to reflect the correct location. The address is on Calumet Street, not Camulet Street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 My dyslexic ass had to read that four times before I realized that you had not simply written the same name twice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 There is a variance request at this site now: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post houstontexasjack Posted June 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2019 I called the number on the sign. This is, indeed, the 370' highrise. It will predominantly be residential rental, with ground floor retail. "Chicago developer and architect." Plan is to break ground 2Q 2020. They are aware of the Allen Harrison project two blocks to the north, which they understand will "break ground as soon as next month." 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hopefully after the city hall annex meeting they will have renderings for us. Maybe before since they would most likely present them at the meeting, correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 sounds like la branch is going to turn into a very vibrant corner. This neighborhood has all the makings of a great pedestrian environment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, ZRFkris said: Hopefully after the city hall annex meeting they will have renderings for us. Maybe before since they would most likely present them at the meeting, correct? I'm going to guess they will present at the museum district neighborhood meeting too, since basically all the development in the area puts on a presentation for them at least for meet and greet purposes. Its crazy that the area by Bodega's isn't filled (theres a pizza place coming), yet they are building retail here (and it will probably thrive). Whats wrong with the office building owners over by Bodega's? I'm hoping this retail is something like actual retail/health oriented business (yoga or something). It would do well there, its so close to the park and the neighborhood and the apartments next to it are filled with people from the med center. Heck, Boone's bicycle did well for 50 years. Edited June 27, 2019 by X.R. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 2, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2019 Developer: https://xliving.co/communities/ Architect: https://theljc.com/ 29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 My god. That’s beautiful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Very powerful and dramatic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 They’re going for a W hotel apartment vibe. Striking design. Dankeschoen, @Urbannizer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I had always envisioned a row of high rises developing along Main and Fannin and the rest of the neighborhood remaining low-rise and leafy, but I guess the high rises will be scattered across the neighborhood, due to no zoning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 It will be interesting to follow this one. It is very striking but will probably get a lot of push back from the locals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibletrees Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Get rid of that driveway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I feel like they should build this much closer to the property lines. Don’t care for the setbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Xzibit, pimp my museum district skyline! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) At first I thought this was in strange place for this size of tower. However, after looking at the maps and aerials others posted, this is primary surrounded by other commercial property. Build baby, build! Edited July 2, 2019 by urbanize713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, brijonmang said: Xzibit, pimp my museum district skyline! "I Put a building within a building! TV's on all the walls!" 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, thatguysly said: It will be interesting to follow this one. It is very striking but will probably get a lot of push back from the locals. This local, for one, supports this project. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 4 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: More renderings and site map of X Houston, the proposed residential and mixed use at 5501 La Branch in the Museum District, Houston. From this month's City of Houston planning commission agenda. Calumet Looking West (direct link) Much appreciated, @CrockpotandGravel! I like the artistic design over the parking garage that pops out in this rendering. This one's in an interesting location. It's just north of the new Origin Bank along Binz, and catty corner to that nice medical professional building housing MF Sushi. To the north across Calumet, there's the spine hospital. To the north of that would be Allen Harrison's upcoming 13-story midrise Boone Manor. The Palazzo condos sit catty-corner to the northwest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Luminaire, here's some energy! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, bobruss said: Luminaire, here's some energy! I was just thinking how ironic it was that it was discussed that the Museum district was a little slow compared to the other hot spots... I think the crowd / vibe feels a little old in the museum district. These new projects might bring some life and make the area feel a bit more welcoming to all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: This local, for one, supports this project. I was just thinking what does jack think of this. I can't think of why there would be much in terms of pushback other than...is there no ground floor retail? That would help the neighborhood welcome them with arms wide open. It is a jaw droppingly beautiful rendering though. I wish the announcements would talk about style or say what was the inspiration for the design. That would be cool. Edited July 2, 2019 by X.R. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, bobruss said: Luminaire, here's some energy! 1 hour ago, Avossos said: I was just thinking how ironic it was that it was discussed that the Museum district was a little slow compared to the other hot spots... I think the crowd / vibe feels a little old in the museum district. These new projects might bring some life and make the area feel a bit more welcoming to all. Thats how hot this city is. One moment you think everything is slowing down and then, boom! One moment you think an area is dead or silent and then, boom! Its slick looking for sure. Reminds me of things that are going up in Austin right now. I think a very slick clean look is right for Museum District. Interested to see more about this mesh that they want to put around the garage. This area still has a ways to go, but I also liked @X.R. comments on the other thread (which I still will respond too). That was exactly the kind of info I was looking for. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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