Specwriter Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 33 minutes ago, gene said: it already happened as you probably know when the Alabama Theater on Shepherd became The Alabama Bookstop then Trader Joes. I miss The Bookstop!!!!!!!!!! Gene, I should have mentioned the Alabama Theater/Bookstop in context for those who may be new to the city. Thanks for the clarification. I visited the Alabama several times when it was a movie theater and a bookstore. I stopped in Trader Joe's once when it first opened but not since. I cannot say if I ever saw a "picture show" at the Tower Theater though I did see "The Girl in a Swing" starring Meg Tilly at the River Oaks when it was released in 1988. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I look back to that time and realize how lucky we were to live in Houston then...truly loved Houston and that area. It's a HUGE part of my childhood to adulthood.... really miss those days for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I saw 4 woman cleaning the signs that used to hold movie posters. Asked them if they were leasing the building but no they are volunteers for Salvation Army and also volunteer for Blue Bird. Said Salvation Army got permission from the owner to hold a 4 day sale in early April. This building caught on fire several months ago. I think vagrants got inside and started the fire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 The QR code led me to this. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 16 minutes ago, hindesky said: The QR code led me to this. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ Yep. Random Capital has been marketing the properties at 1111 Westheimer, 1201 Westheimer, 1124 Lovett Blvd, and 3032 Yoakum since late 2023. There is a post about it with the LoopNet listing included: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/45949-retail-center-at-1111-1201-westheimer-rd/?do=findComment&comment=693866 On 12/21/2023 at 10:35 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Radom Capital published a LoopNet listing for 1111 Westheimer Rd, 1201 Westheimer Rd, 1124 Lovett Blvd, and 3032 Yoakum Blvd. The company recently acquired the properties. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ Site plan Adam & Eve (available for lease) - 1111 Westheimer Rd Former Acme unit (available for lease) - 1201 Westheimer Rd Tranquil - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite A Mala / Mala Sichuan Bistro - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite B Smoke Dreamz (available for lease in 2026) - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite C Church - A Paul Mitchell Salon (available for lease) - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite D Copy.com (available for lease) - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Ste F 3032 Yoakum Blvd (available for lease) Kung Fu Tea (available for lease) - 3224 Yoakum Blvd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Salvation Army Chic Boutique pop up sale coming up April 11,12, 13, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) On 12/21/2023 at 10:26 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: In the Houston Chronicle article about Acme's closure earlier this month, the following was noted: [The former Tower Theater] was recently acquired by Radom Capital, the development firm behind mixed-use space Montrose Collective, among other properties. Managing principal Steve Radom said they have not identified a replacement tenant but several businesses have reached out and expressed interest in the Tower. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/acme-oyster-house-closes-houston-18540678.php On 12/21/2023 at 10:35 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Radom Capital published a LoopNet listing for 1111 Westheimer Rd, 1201 Westheimer Rd, 1124 Lovett Blvd, and 3032 Yoakum Blvd. The company recently acquired the properties. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ Radom Capital unveils plans for the former Tower Theater space at 1201 Westheimer Rd. The previous tenant was Acme Oyster House. The article also details plans Radom Capital also has for 1111 Westheimer, 1124 Lovett Blvd, and 3032 Yoakum Blvd. The plans are similar to conceptual drawings included in leasing materials for 1111 Westheimer. From the Houston Business Journal article published today: Radom Capital’s vision is to give all of the buildings a facelift by updating their facades and installing new landscaping and hardscaping to create a more connected retail experience...1111 Westheimer, which is connected to 1201 Westheimer, is set to have larger windows installed and patio space added, which will be offset by new landscaping along Westheimer. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2024/04/08/radom-capital-redevelop-acme-oyster-house-montrose.html Edited April 8 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 12/29/2023 at 4:51 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: According to recent marketing materials, Radom Capital is seeking a new tenant for 1111 Westheimer Rd. Currently, adult entertainment chain Adam & Eve occupies the space. Leasing materials indicate the space will be available February 2024. As for the next tenant to fill the space, Radom Capital is looking for a restaurant tenant. 1111 Westheimer is on the hard corner of Westheimer Rd and Yoakum Blvd. It's sandwiched between the former Tower Theater at 1201 Westheimer and Kung Fu Tea at 3224 Yoakum Blvd. The space is 4,331 sf. Marketing materials specify the building's facade will undergo a redesign. Conceptual rendering of proposed changes for 1111 Westheimer Rd. Currently, the space is leased to adult entertainment chain Adam & Eve. The image is included in the Houston Business Journal article linked in the previous post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 12/29/2023 at 5:31 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Radom Capital is seeking new tenants for: 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite D 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suite F-H Hair salon Church - A Paul Mitchell Salon occupies suite D. According to leasing materials, the space is available for lease as of November 2023. Developers are looking for either a salon or a retail business as a replacement. At suite F-H is Copy.com. Like suite D, the unit is available for lease as of November. Radom Capital is open to leasing the suite F-H as one unit. They're also willing to divide the units. The unit or units are situated for a restaurant or retail. Also, the building's facade is expected to undergo a redesign. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/PL_BSt9T23DEgaxRQR93C15-ZuxPC61erEeJiLZYCkQ/1111%20Westheimer%20Leasing%20Deck%20v14.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/PL_BSt9T23DEgaxRQR93C15-ZuxPC61erEeJiLZYCkQ/1111%20Westheimer%20Leasing%20Deck%20v14.pdf Rendering of proposed facade changes for 1201 Westheimer Rd, Suites C-H. The rendering is in the Houston Business Journal article published today: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 12/29/2023 at 5:04 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Radom Capital is seeking a new tenant to fill the space at 3224 Yoakum Blvd. I think Kung Fu Tea has occupied the space since 2015. Leasing materials indicate the space is/was available as of November 2023. Radom Capital is seeking either a restaurant or retail business for the 1,931-square-foot space. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1201-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/15755349/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/PL_BSt9T23DEgaxRQR93C15-ZuxPC61erEeJiLZYCkQ/1111%20Westheimer%20Leasing%20Deck%20v14.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/PL_BSt9T23DEgaxRQR93C15-ZuxPC61erEeJiLZYCkQ/1111%20Westheimer%20Leasing%20Deck%20v14.pdf Rendering of proposed facade changes for 3224 Yoakum Blvd The rendering is in the Houston Business Journal article published today: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) On 12/29/2023 at 5:19 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Radom Capital is seeking to fill the space at 3230 Yoakum Blvd. Details from the brochure: Creative Office or Retail Opportunity Free-standing Total renovation underway 2024 Potential for on-site parking Rendering of proposed facade changes for 3230 Yoakum Blvd. The rendering is in the Houston Business Journal article published today: Edited April 8 by IntheKnowHouston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapefruitTea Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 From the chronicle https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/tower-theatre-montrose-redevelopment-19391812.php "Work on the 35,000-square-foot project, dubbed 1111 Westheimer, is expected to begin this summer and be completed in 2025." "Yoga and Pilates studios have signed deals for spaces in the 10,000-square-foot Copy.com building, which will be divided into five spaces when the retailer's leases expires in May. The Adam and Eve adult novelty shop is expected to close by this summer and likely will be replaced with a restaurant, Kelly said. Mala Sichuan Bistro is expected to stay, but it’s not known if Kung Fu Tea will remain." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Just imagine if the mayor would quit BSing about Montrose Boulevard and make it a designated gateway for Montrose with nice wide sidewalks 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 19 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: Just imagine if the mayor would quit BSing about Montrose Boulevard and make it a designated gateway for Montrose with nice wide sidewalks Does the city have an ordinance and/or design rules for official neighborhood gateways? I'd like to see Montrose Boulevard look more like Heights Boulevard. The problem is that it's a major traffic corridor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__nevii Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Parking minimums are useless and need to be wiped out citywide/all uses STAT: https://x.com/WilsonCalvert/status/1789814258089255380 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Off Street Parking Variance is up for consideration by the Planning Commission on May 16th. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Off Street Parking Variance Request sign. Looks like Copy.Com has moved to 4230 Richmond Ave. https://www.copydotcom.com 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 This variance sign is on Yoakum Blvd. between Kung Fu Tea and Adam & Eve. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) Planning Commission deferred this. Several neighbors spoke against it because of all the construction in the area (Covenant House) future construction at Disco Kroger, Skanska and past construction at Hanover and Colombe d'Or. In my eye that shouldn't be a consideration for this project, they aren't the ones creating that other construction traffic. Houston Councilwoman Abbie Kamin asked for it to be deferred. A representative of Radom Capital spoke and he said they plan to make it more family oriented(ie the smoke shop and Adam & Eve probably won't be here any more) and will have a meeting with the councilwoman. Edited May 16 by hindesky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 3 hours ago, hindesky said: Planning Commission deferred this. Several neighbors spoke against it because of all the construction in the area (Covenant House) future construction at Disco Kroger, Skanska and past construction at Hanover and Colombe d'Or. In my eye that shouldn't be a consideration for this project, they aren't the ones creating that other construction traffic. Houston Councilwoman Abbie Kamin asked for it to be deferred. A representative of Radom Capital spoke and he said they plan to make it more family oriented(ie the smoke shop and Adam & Eve probably won't be here any more) and will have a meeting with the councilwoman. At least they are planning construction unlike Skanska sitting on a lot for years. And this wouldn't be new construction. And since when is Montrose supposed to be family friendly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, ToolMan said: At least they are planning construction unlike Skanska sitting on a lot for years. And this wouldn't be new construction. And since when is Montrose supposed to be family friendly? This project isn't doing any major construction, just renovations and new tenants. Actually Skanska is in the planning stages of the Westmont Project, they hope to start construction sometime in '25. Montrose is a changing neighborhood, it's gentrifying at a dizzying speed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookey23 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 On 5/16/2024 at 9:48 PM, hindesky said: Actually Skanska is in the planning stages of the Westmont Project, they hope to start construction sometime in '25. That's great news, but gosh... it took em long enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Open since 1997, Copydotcom is a Houston go-to for services such as digital printing, graphic design, and binding. Its clients include a who’s-who of Houston art nonprofit organizations, including Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Menil Collection, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. In addition, its popular with Houston’s restaurant community who rely on it for menus and other printed materials. Since the new location is 3,000-square-feet larger than the original, it offers a number of advantages over the Montrose store. They include increased professional lighting and more convenient parking. With new equipment, Copydotcom now offers produces items such as business cards, brochures, presentation graphics, directional signage, and more. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/copydotcom-new-location-greenway-plaza/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Planning Commission will consider a variance for off street parking at the May 30th meeting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__nevii Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) On 5/24/2024 at 6:56 PM, hindesky said: Planning Commission will consider a variance for off street parking at the May 30th meeting. Ye! 😇 @wilcal Edited May 30 by __nevii 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Planning Commission approved the off street parking variance. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Plan Review Fee. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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