hindesky Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) The whole block is now fenced off, workers are removing equipment from inside the buildings. A worker said all 4 of the buildings in the block will be demolished and a new 4 story building will be going up built by Tellepsen. https://tellepsen.com Edited October 11, 2022 by hindesky 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Do we have any renderings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211122006641/en/Houston-Youth-Homeless-Shelter-Receives-750K-to-Redevelop-Facility "CHT, created in 1983, is a faith-based organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven. The organization houses homeless youth in a long-term shelter which provides several counseling and educational programs for residents. The new $42 million, 104,000-square-foot campus will have common areas, offices and support services for its residents. The funds will help CHT increase its capacity by more than 50 percent, creating 26 residential double-occupancy dorm-style rooms to accommodate up to 52 homeless young adults aged 18 to 24." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Paco Jones Posted October 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2022 ARCHITECT: Gensler INFORMATION: 4-story 104,491 SF building that will include 60 shelter units on levels 3 and 4. The project also includes commercial grade food preparation, dish washing and serving facilities. Don't let the renderings fool you, there is not an outdoor terrace. That's actually just going to be a roof with screened in mechanical equipment on top. 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Paco Jones said: ARCHITECT: Gensler INFORMATION: 4-story 104,491 SF building that will include 60 shelter units on levels 3 and 4. The project also includes commercial grade food preparation, dish washing and serving facilities. Don't let the renderings fool you, there is not an outdoor terrace. That's actually just going to be a roof with screened in mechanical equipment on top. This shelter looks nicer than most Montrose apartments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Demo permits for 3 of the buildings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Demolition Ceremony. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 "They needed a new campus, she argued. One that could serve more people and that was built to meet their residents' needs. On Friday morning, Covenant House took a step toward that vision, hosting a demolition ceremony for its longtime Montrose campus. In its place, it plans to erect a new $47 million campus that can serve 50 percent more youth — up to 150 people at time — in residential facilities, which include both emergency shelter and longer term housing. And while the new campus is underway, Covenant House residents have already moved to brand-new housing, an arrangement made possible, in part, by the pandemic." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/Covenant-House-a-shelter-for-homeless-youth-17509214.php#photo-23039342 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 buildings down and 2 more to go. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I feel like the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about is that this piece of land is SO MUCH more desirable today than it was in 1983 when Covenant House moved in. Count me as surprised that they’re staying in the neighborhood. I’m all for their mission, but feel like their money could have been better spent by selling their land in Montrose and building an even bigger facility in a lower ppsf land value area of Houston. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 This has absolutely been talked about and I remain staunchly against that idea. Moving at-risk people away from a neighborhood where they have easy access to services and public transportation is, at best, unproductive and unhelpful to those people. I think there's an argument that they should have built bigger, maybe selling part of their land and building denser on a smaller parcel, but Montrose is absolutely where this kind of organization should be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77002er Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 The crime rate in Montrose as already dropped considerably since Covenant House has moved out..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) But Montrose is no longer what it used to be so yes they could have still been off Westheimer but either lower or upper Westheimer would make more sense...especially where they are now (east Elgin) makes more sense in it's proximity to downtown/bus station and cheaper i am sure...so I understand the argument. Back in the day Montrose made more sense because it was a place known for embracing all and a haven for those displaced or abandoned or looking for acceptance and a new start or those just really LIVING their authentic life and self...(i mean that should be the world in general but you know what i mean...Montrose was just cool like that!)... BUT i will say, wow to the new larger nicer facility...somewhere they can be proud to call work/home/etc...IF they were going to stay i am glad they are getting something incredible. Edited October 20, 2022 by gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, 77002er said: The crime rate in Montrose as already dropped considerably since Covenant House has moved out..... Data on this would be grrrrrrrrrrrrreat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follis B. Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Does anyone know what percentage of this project is funded by the GLO/HUD through the Community Development Block Grant Program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follis B. Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 9:45 AM, Paco Jones said: ARCHITECT: Gensler INFORMATION: 4-story 104,491 SF building that will include 60 shelter units on levels 3 and 4. The project also includes commercial grade food preparation, dish washing and serving facilities. Don't let the renderings fool you, there is not an outdoor terrace. That's actually just going to be a roof with screened in mechanical equipment on top. Any renderings of what the view will be from Hawthorne St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Demo has started on the 3rd building. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 down 1 to go. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 They fixed Lina's name. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 EZ Demolitions has started on the last building. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 That was quick, it all down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 they are not wasting any time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Wow, that property is bigger than I thought. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) Completely cleared and ready for Tellepsen to start building. They painted parking spaces and fenced off the southwest corner of the Skanska's Westmont block, strictly guessing but I have a feeling it might be for the workers and Convenant employees. Edited December 21, 2022 by hindesky 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, hindesky said: Completely cleared and ready for Tellepsen to start building. They painted parking spaces and fenced off the southwest corner of the Skanska's Westmont block, strictly guessing but I have a feeling it might be for the workers and Convent employees. I had no idea the size of the property was so huge. This new building will be much more noticeable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 EZ Demolitions is taking down their construction netting. Tellepsen will have to put up their own. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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