ChrisPHous Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Is there going to be a Whole Foods inside Blvd place? Isn't there already a Whole Foods just a block or two away?I think the closest one is on Woodway near Voss. This whole foods will work but is kinda unnecessary since there is Rice across the street, Randalls a block away, and Kroger further down San Felipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmkit37 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I would definitely drive to this one over the Voss/ Woodway store. The Voss store is the smallest WF in the Houston area, and they have a pretty small selection of items.Sad to see America's go, but was lucky to dine there on their last weekend open. Food was delicious AS ALWAYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's not gone forever. There's an Americas at West Gray and Shepard. I'm just kicking myself that I didn't stop buy and eat there at least once in the 4 years that I lived across the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) It is pedestrian friendly. It's just a small strip of parking. I believe it's because of the restrictions against building too close to the properly line along major roads.Not true. If the developer had wanted to develop to the sidewalk, aka zero lot line, it could have. The developer caved under pressure from some of the retailers, especially Whole Foods. It's a shame. Such a great-looking and permanent-looking project except the dang parking strip in front. Too bad. Edited September 13, 2011 by largeTEXAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Not true. If the developer had wanted to develop to the sidewalk, aka zero lot line, it could have. The developer caved under pressure from some of the retailers, especially Whole Foods. It's a shame. Such a great-looking and permanent-looking project except the dang parking strip in front. Too bad.I agree, Why did they not put it up to the street? You would think that with the rail eventually going through and with other mixed use developments like the BBVA Compass Bank development down the street going up that they would want to make it pedestrian friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I agree, Why did they not put it up to the street? You would think that with the rail eventually going through and with other mixed use developments like the BBVA Compass Bank development down the street going up that they would want to make it pedestrian friendly.b/c we're in houston and the automobile rules all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I agree, Why did they not put it up to the street? You would think that with the rail eventually going through and with other mixed use developments like the BBVA Compass Bank development down the street going up that they would want to make it pedestrian friendly.Just speculating, but could they be anticipating some property takings when the rail line is built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Not true. If the developer had wanted to develop to the sidewalk, aka zero lot line, it could have. The developer caved under pressure from some of the retailers, especially Whole Foods. It's a shame. Such a great-looking and permanent-looking project except the dang parking strip in front. Too bad.There is a law that you can't build within 15 feet of the property line along a major road. That's the reason the Perennial Post Oak development two lots down from BLVD Place filed a variance request: so they could build 1 foot from the property line and not 15 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 There is a law that you can't build within 15 feet of the property line along a major road. That's the reason the Perennial Post Oak development two lots down from BLVD Place filed a variance request: so they could build 1 foot from the property line and not 15 feet.Exactly, that's all - a variance request. Had Wulfe wanted to built to the curb, he could have, almost without resistance. No one in the city would have protested. A development of this quality and scale should not be allowed to add a row of parking in the front. Houston needs to get its act together. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I don't see how the parking is such a problem. It serves as a drop off area and provides a small amount of store-specific spots that couldn't be put in a garage. It doesn't affect the walkability of the development in any noticeable way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Exactly, that's all - a variance request. Had Wulfe wanted to built to the curb, he could have, almost without resistance. No one in the city would have protested. A development of this quality and scale should not be allowed to add a row of parking in the front. Houston needs to get its act together.I think we all agree it would have been simple to get a variance approved, however I firmly disagree that putting a row of parking, "should not be allowed." Having a row of parking is neither right or wrong. Better or worse is up for debate as it's opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 It's psychological. The apron parking desgin is a conditioned response for drivers that says "hey! come over here!"Given the current speed limit on Post Oak Blvd a setback is necessary for greater signage cognition. A zero lot line design would dispostiion many motorists to circling the block. In effect a pedestrian design would turn away paying customers. So let's not kind ourselves into thinking the super block master planning of the Galleria area can be hammered into pedestiran scale density overnight. Post Oak Blvd needs to develop as a linear corridor first before it can re-reoute or grade level separate it's modes of transport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Signs of progress! Over the past two days, they've erected a chain-link fence around the entire site. Looks like they are going to get some work started soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellanious Caesar Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This project is in a suburban business district, in Uptown Houston. It's not downtown, Greenway Plaza, nor Texas Medical Center and its outside the loop. Although I would like to see less parking lots between sidewalks and storefronts and more garages or parking lots behind the shops, it wont be taking place in Uptown. Uptown is primarily suburban, you know it and Houston knows it. I do like this project though, I'd support shopping there over the Galleria if I were to be in the neighborhood to shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The project will have some limited parking along the front, but will be primarily served by two parking garages: one in the back behind building 6 (the only building currently completed) and one under the Whole Foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This project is in a suburban business district, in Uptown Houston. It's not downtown, Greenway Plaza, nor Texas Medical Center and its outside the loop. Although I would like to see less parking lots between sidewalks and storefronts and more garages or parking lots behind the shops, it wont be taking place in Uptown. Uptown is primarily suburban, you know it and Houston knows it. I do like this project though, I'd support shopping there over the Galleria if I were to be in the neighborhood to shop.But you have to admit the Galleria/Westheimer area is not your typical "suburban" area; it's not even close to say, Katy. It's more urban than most places inside the loop, wouldn't you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Good evening all!After trawling this forum for 2 (?) years I'm happy to have something to add. They have now put up a chain-link fence and black semi-transparent material around the entire San Felipe / Post Oak / S Post Oak Blvd Lane site. The fence has been up about a week. There were several fine gentlemen out this afternoon doing various ground level activities with a backhoe. While I am not ready to announce that the site is "under construction", this is a significant step away from the grass field that we have all enjoyed for the last few years. I'm looking forward to future growth in the area. Have a great night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Pictures I took around 3:30 this afternoon: The old Pavilion building. It's falling apart: And they have removed some of the columns: And they've laid down about 2-3 feet of dirt all over the site across Post Oak Ln. from BLVD Place: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgower4 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.blvdplace.com/Downloads/BLVD_Place_Plans.pdfI look at this site plan for offices and it say Bloomingdale on it?? do you think blvd place is getting a Bloomingdale?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.blvdplace...Place_Plans.pdfI look at this site plan for offices and it say Bloomingdale on it?? do you think blvd place is getting a Bloomingdale??That certainly looks like the case to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.blvdplace.com/Downloads/BLVD_Place_Plans.pdfI look at this site plan for offices and it say Bloomingdale on it?? do you think blvd place is getting a Bloomingdale??That certainly does say Bloomingdale's. Not sure it necessarily means anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houRealtor Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hello HAIF community! I'm very new to this site and am quite thrilled to find there are so many enthusiasts regarding urban development. I know this question has probably been answered, but is that really cool looking high rise that's depicted in the photo gallery still going to be built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nope. As of now, the word is that the two sites that the highrises were to stand on were sold to other developers and the current BLVD Place site has no planned highrises as part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just got an email from the BLVD Place mailing list that confirms that there is going to be a Pinkberry here. What this tells me is the map that burgower4 found is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 If the Ritz Carlton hotel and condo tower and the Hanover luxury apartment tower are both gone then essentially all that is being done is replacing an older strip mall and mall with a fancier new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) If the Ritz Carlton hotel and condo tower and the Hanover luxury apartment tower are both gone then essentially all that is being done is replacing an older strip mall and mall with a fancier new one.Well, a significantly nicer one that will have a Whole Foods and potentially a movie theater.Also, the condo tower isn't cancelled, it's just being done by a different developer as a separate project. Last I heard it's still going to happen as planned. Edited October 17, 2011 by Golyadkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 hate to be the bearer of bad news, but i wouldn't hold my breath on this project (at least not in its current proposed rendition)... word is a major investor pulled out very recently.and the hits keep on a'coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgower4 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 http://www.blvdplace.com/Downloads/BLVD_retail_Plans.pdfThe blvd place website put a new site plan. The site plan still does not have the stores listed but it does look a little different which also include a 3 story anchor store I just hope they start this project soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsanford Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Building 2 also changed - several small stores were combined into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 http://www.blvdplace...etail_Plans.pdfThe blvd place website put a new site plan. The site plan still does not have the stores listed but it does look a little different which also include a 3 story anchor store I just hope they start this project soonIt seems the main changes are that the anchor store will replace what was supposed to be a movie theater and the third and fourth floors are now exclusively restaurant space. Seems like a good strategy, trying to get fewer big tenants than many small ones. Guess the smaller ones are less likely to expand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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