bachanon Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) I heard this evening that a 10 acre tract at the corner of Kuykendahl and Flintridge has been purchased for a "green", mixed-use complex, next to the Indian Springs shopping center. I. M. Pei is supposed to be coming in for ground breaking or some announcement in the future. I can find no mention of this in any publication. The project is to include top notch restaurants and chefs from around the world. No chains. (katiedidit will be pleased).if anyone knows about this project..........spill. Edited October 31, 2007 by bachanon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) I heard this evening that a 10 acre tract at the corner of Kuykendahl and Flintridge has been purchased for a "green", mixed-use complex, next to the Indian Springs shopping center. I. M. Pei is supposed to be coming in for ground breaking or some announcement in the future. I can find no mention of this in any publication. The project is to include top notch restaurants and chefs from around the world. No chains. (katiedidit will be pleased).if anyone knows about this project..........spill.Bach, keep us posted on this..I would not be the only one "pleased" by something more urban back here.My thought is though, that whole corner is already under construction and designed, there isn't anymore land of that size left to develop. It would also be hard to imagine something so upscale placed next to a 24 Hour Fitness. Maybe its that little plot of land in the HEB Center, but I think that's only 3 acres. It could also be farther down the road near Carlton Woods Creekside.Anyway, it will be interesting to see what pans out. Edited May 13, 2006 by KatieDidIt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 there is a woodlands area publication called "in cahoots". it is specifically for carlton woods residents and one other 500k and up community here in the woodlands. i'm told that there was mention of this project in that publication. "in cahoots" does not have a website, only a press kit. if anyone has access to a recent issue, they may know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wow. That sounds promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Indian Springs Office/Restaurant Complex Here is a link for this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Indian Springs Office/Restaurant Complex Here is a link for this project. WOW. Wish we had bought in that area. However, I know there will be an uproar over this considering how upset they got over the HEB. But I would love to live closer to such things, being an urbanite. They must have bought some of the land over by the 24 fitness, because I don't know where else there is 10 free acres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 welcome to the forum tom, and thanks for the link.katiedidit, there is, or was, a sign facing kuykendahl, to the south of the HEB center advertising for a 10 acre tract for sale or development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 welcome to the forum tom, and thanks for the link.katiedidit, there is, or was, a sign facing kuykendahl, to the south of the HEB center advertising for a 10 acre tract for sale or development.Oh, ok. I knew there was land there but I didn't think it was that big. This is great. I hope they start soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 there is supposed to be a significant water feature from the creators of the bellagio water show/fountains in vegas, (i heard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Jeez! The Woodlands is something else. Woodlands, Texas, WOW! What a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 whoop, there it is!May 16, 2006, 2:58PMProject seeks environmental designationWoodlands office complex planned using 'green' materialBy BETH KUHLESChronicle Correspondent Another new development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Well, I am joyous about getting Italian back here, even if I don't think D'Amicos is that great. Bach, I'm wondering if his Northern Italian will truley be "upscale," because you would be stretching to call D'Amicos upscale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) rumour has it that rao has been, or will be, in italy looking for a chef. i've heard mixed things about d'amico's. at least we have yet another opportunity to have some decent restaurants. i hope they are decent. as far as "upscale"? i can only hope.i'm a bit dismayed that ms. kuhles of the chronicle didn't find it necessary to name or identify the architect of the project. this is another example of houston media ignoring the slightest attention to the profession of architecture. it's no wonder our city continues to put out boring, banal, regurgitated buildings. bad beth kuhles. Edited May 17, 2006 by bachanon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) Anyone know if this project is still a go? I realize the website doesn't work. Edited September 21, 2006 by houstonsemipro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 yes, there has been some redesign and a ground breaking. didi pei has been in town twice that i'm aware of. below is the most current info i've seen.July 30, 2006I.M. Pei in The WoodlandsPost Category: Community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks, bachanon. Do they have a rendering for this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 there were renderings via other links mentioned earlier in this thread. if you cannot find one at pei partners or partnership, you might check out the woodlands resident website (www.thewoodlands.net) or the woodlands villager and possibly the south montgomery county chamber of commerce website.i was unimpressed with the rendering. i think the LEED certification and the functionality of the development will be its best assets. hopefully, i'll be pleasantly surprised when it's built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 it seems that there are construction delays on this project and st. luke's is getting ticked off (st. luke's is to have satellite facilities here) you didn't hear it from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I heard this evening that a 10 acre tract at the corner of Kuykendahl and Flintridge has been purchased for a "green", mixed-use complex, next to the Indian Springs shopping center. I. M. Pei is supposed to be coming in for ground breaking or some announcement in the future. I can find no mention of this in any publication. The project is to include top notch restaurants and chefs from around the world. No chains. (katiedidit will be pleased).if anyone knows about this project..........spill.he (pei) is still alive? wow ... way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The lot has been cleared and ready to build on for a few months now, but nothing is happening. I don't see how they can stick to the time table of "Late Summer 2007" at this point.Anyone know what the hold up is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 the '07 completion date is no longer good. there may be an issue with the construction company. i know that committed lessees are ticked off. cannot say more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 the '07 completion date is no longer good. there may be an issue with the construction company. i know that committed lessees are ticked off. cannot say more. And it still sits. Sad, I think it would be a great asset back here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 at least starbucks is open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 this development is across kuykendahl from starbucks. the 10 acre tract is cleared but there are delays in the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 yeah.....I'm just glad SB is open...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bachanon Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 i heard that st. luke's is out and building/leasing elsewhere. the restaurants are still committed as far as i know. st. luke's was a major lessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 there was a problem with $$$$. I heard they were unhappy about the time the project was taking.My friend's husband is a doctor that works with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 From what I have heard I would be surprised if Rao opens all three resturants. St. Luke's pulling out has left a big question mark as to what will go in that area. With St. Lukes in that slot, the complex was confirmed as a solid complex without any low desirable renters next to "upscale" restuarants. I think the ambigiousness of that space, and the lack of progress in construction, is going to cause many to loose patience and find another place to build.Its not like there isn't plenty of open land around here. Its a wait and see game I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 well, it just gets worse. a little bird told me this evening (tues) that this project has, for the most part, completely fallen apart. the developer is blaming the construction company, the developer is trying to cover his a** and so on. the project will no longer be LEED certified, the fountain(s) will not be what was originally planned. one restaurant may be built along with a separate building for doctor's offices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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