HOUSTON | Development Thread II

[Wattleigh]

A couple of items that may merit some attention as construction begins at SkyHouse downtown...

Across Main Street, it looks like crews are cleaning out (http://swamplot.com/airing-out-at-least-the-old-savoy-downtown/2013-05-16/#more-62044) the old Savoy-Field hotel, abandoned for over two decades.

Meanwhile on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/page-3#entry422661), user 'skooljunkie' noticed something else may be in the works for another adjacent block...

According to next week's planning commission agenda, Alliance (Broadstone) is replatting the neighboring Block 334--Main, Fannin, Leeland, Bell.

[Urbannizer]

Construction Updates by LarryDierker

Tanglewood (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/25071-san-felipe-bering-aptscondos/?p=422703): http://www.zieglercooper.com/images/proj1781.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0451.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0454.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0456.jpg

3100 Post Oak (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/16401-3100-post-oak/?p=422705): http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2012/04/Alliance-600x388.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0447.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0446.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0448.jpg

Willowick Place (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/14605-willowick-place-at-river-oaks/?p=422706):http://www.zieglercooper.com/images/proj1952.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0420.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0419.jpg

WaterWall Place (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26956-waterwall-place-formerly-turnberry-formerly-1-waterwall-322-homes-overlooking-the-water-wall-in-the-galleria-area/?p=422707): http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/14/75/12/3396224/3/628x471.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0430.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0431.jpg

Weslayan Residential Tower (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/15624-40-story-residential-tower-by-interfin-at-weslayan-and-west-alabama/?p=422710)
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0412.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0411.jpg

Alexan West U (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27689-alexan-west-u-near-bissonnet-and-weslyan/?p=422711) (Rendering n/a)
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0403.jpg

[Von]

“This is a great day for Houston, bringing back the Super Bowl to Houston,”
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/05/houston-wins-bid-for-2017-super-bowl/
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 1:55 pm by John McClain in General, Super Bowl

[Urbannizer]

SkyHouse- update today by Jax (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-skyhouse-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/?p=422980)

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3528

Richmond Landing, also taken today by Jax (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/12741-richmond-landing-richmond-and-garrot/?p=422981)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3529

[Urbannizer]

Site for the new Hines 2229 San Felipe Tower:

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2229-san-felipe-gate.jpg

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2229-san-felipe-house.jpg

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2229-san-felipe-flag.jpg

Randall Davis's Chateau 10 going up nearby:
http://chateauten.com/img/home_small.jpg

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chateau-10-frames.jpg

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chateau-10-workers.jpg

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chateau-10-townhouse-gap.jpg

http://swamplot.com/a-look-around-san-felipe-at-the-randall-davis-condos-and-planned-hines-office-building-site/2013-05-20/#more-62256

[TexasPlaya]

DrLan32 on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=forums&module=post&section=post&do=reply_post&f=16&t=22649&qpid=422859) made a pretty informative summary of what is currently happening in south midtown alongside the light rail:

bump, I think a few of these other than the Superblock will start this year.

http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/midtown-under-development/

1. Studio RED’s Bill Neuhaus thinks Midtown will be the first transit-oriented development in Houston, as activity springs up around the Ensemble/HCC station. His firm is working with Lake Flato to design the Independent Arts Collaborative, a 67k SF art complex in the works for 25 years.

2. RHS Interests’ Bob Schultz is planning a mixed-income multifamily community (perhaps partially student housing) with retail, office, and a 1,000-car garage, and he’s redeveloping the antique store at Main and Berry into a boutique hotel.

3. Trinity is partnering with an affordable housing expert, and its master plan calls for a 100-unit multifamily complex with seniors, low-income, and workforce housing plus parking.

4. He tells us the old Midtown code enforcement site is selling to an apartment developer

5. Camden and Midtown are gearing up a three-part development at the Superblock (a multifamily community, park, and retail/ commercial buildings)

6. Urban Deal’s Adam Brackman is redeveloping the old Sunnyland Furniture store (empty since 1989's TS Allison) into a mixed-use retail/office/multifamily building.
http://sunnylandgroup.net/Location.html

[AustinTay]

SkyHouse- update today by Jax (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-skyhouse-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/?p=422980)

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3528

Richmond Landing, also taken today by Jax (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/12741-richmond-landing-richmond-and-garrot/?p=422981)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3529

It says I don't have permission to view the pic.

[N90]

Oh thank god the Chateau 10 is still alive and under construction. When I first heard of it in 2011, it immediately became my favorite project in Houston.

I was saddened last year when I "heard" it was taken off the books and that the land was sold or some nonsense like that. I'm so happy.

Now they need to build 5,000 of those in EaDo. It would be so incredible. I hope they do. Amazing way to infill and a brand new concept for the city.

[toxteth o'grady]

No renders yet, but another midrise senior living center is planned.

Another senior living facility breaks ground in Houston (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/05/21/another-senior-living-facility-to.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

The scale of the boom in new development is stunning. All permits are on track for a $5 billion-plus year. And home prices are up a record 14% in April.

Retail drives increase in Houston's commercial building permits (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/05/retail-growth-pulls-commercial.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

Now they need to build 5,000 of those in EaDo. It would be so incredible. I hope they do. Amazing way to infill and a brand new concept for the city.

That's at least 50 buildings the size of Chateau10. Is there room for them all east of 59/69?

[econik]

Check it (http://houston.culturemap.com/news/sports/05-22-13-houston-super-bowl-to-include-a-rocket-ship-ride-a-space-needle-and-big-name-concerts/?utm_source=CultureMap+Houston+Daily+Digest&utm_campaign=a5c2e3cd20-news_alert_2013_05_22&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_397b040bd0-a5c2e3cd20-186011638) .. Will someone go take a picture of the renderings at One Park Place for me please!?

[Urbannizer]

Website for River Oaks District — Expected to open by 2015.

http://www.riveroaksdistrict.com/

[Urbannizer]

Construction updates by Lockmat on HAIF

SkyHouse
(http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-skyhouse-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/?p=423491)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3538

2929 Weslayan by fatesdisastr (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/15624-40-story-residential-tower-by-interfin-at-weslayan-and-west-alabama/?p=423494)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j83/TscreamosoulT/image_zpsf8d2f57a.jpeg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j83/TscreamosoulT/image-1_zpsd77ad848.jpeg

Kipling (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27203-kipling-apartment/?p=423492)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3539

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3540

Hanover Tower (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/6106-latest-blvd-place-news-and-pictures/?p=423488)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3535

[Urbannizer]

New Renderings for anadarko tower II

http://www.harvey-cleary.com/media/2125/AnadarkoWoodloch%20(6).jpg

http://www.harvey-cleary.com/media/2120/AnadarkoWoodloch%20(1).jpg

http://www.harvey-cleary.com/projects/houston/?alttemplate=project&pid=4649

[JoninATX]

Thanks for the updates ()_T.

[Urbannizer]

Kipling:
http://gables.com/assets/images/127321/large_199636

http://gables.com/find/apartment/941-gables-west-ave-houston-tx

502 S. Post Oak
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405702_486611758077637_1809131484_n.jpg

by Larry Dierker (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/28121-s-post-oak-ln/?p=423507)
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0540.jpg

1900 Yorktown - Building being demiloshed on the site to make way for midrise apartments.

by lockmat (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26785-art-institute-building-to-be-demolished-for-apartments-at-1900-yorktown/?p=423490)
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3537

Rendering:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FeJMvPOdimI/UaP3uOgze5I/AAAAAAAAMAo/U45kuTFcY8M/w1204-h462-no/1900yorktown.jpg

http://www.1900yorktown.com/

New Rendering of Midrise Aptartments by Greystar
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577643_653051798044128_248873155_n.jpg

Birdsall Memorial Apartments - breaking ground this Saturday
http://www.sunriseluxuryliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/apt.png

http://www.sunriseluxuryliving.com/development-pipeline/

[Urbannizer]

New apartment tower planned for downtown? 38 Floors.

Conversion of Houston's historic Texaco Headquarters into upscale, market rate apartments, adding new building space, ground-level retail and structured parking. The project will also be added to the Houston Tunnel system.

http://i40.tinypic.com/i19wso.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2qwlu9c.jpg

http://www.hbginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TexacoRend2_early2013.jpg

http://www.hbginc.com/news/projects/multihousing-and-mixed-use/historic-texaco-building-apartments/#.UaVb8NJ4ygJ

[shakman]

:previous:

I do not understand the Atlanta skyline in the last rendering. Besides, the Atlanta skyline backdrop is also incorrect.

This should be a nice addition to an already growing residential market in Downtown.

[photoLith]

Considering they dont even have the right damned skyline I cant very well take that project seriously.

[Urbannizer]

An apartment tower has been in the plans for a while now in addition to renovating the Texaco building. In 2011, another group with a similar proposal also had intentions to develop a shorter apartment tower on the site.

HAIF user brijonmang (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-skyhouse-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/?p=423036) also shared this information last week:

I was talking to a friend of mine yesterday who works for a company that does project management, financing, owner representation, etc. for many residential and hotel properties around the country. They said that they just signed contracts to assist with the SkyHouse as well as another 38 story residential building downtown.

[toxteth o'grady]

New development out west. From HBJ:

Exclusive: Stream, Wile to begin Energy Corridor mixed-use development (http://http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/05/go-west-young-man-stream-wile-to.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

Yet another recommendation - this time from the Atlantic Monthly:

Houston Is Unstoppable: Why Texas' Juggernaut Is America's #1 Job Creator (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/houston-unstoppable-why-texas-juggernaut-125536748.html)

Now if only they could rescue the Dome.

[AviationGuy]

Yet another recommendation - this time from the Atlantic Monthly:

Houston Is Unstoppable: Why Texas' Juggernaut Is America's #1 Job Creator (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/houston-unstoppable-why-texas-juggernaut-125536748.html)

Now if only they could rescue the Dome.

I'm wondering why we shouldn't be concerned that the city is overfiring (to use the term in the article) now. I'm not an expert on the Houston economy, so I don't know. Maybe someone here that is more knowledgeable can help with that question.

[Urbannizer]

n58DL5ZdXKk

Oops! Controversial Ashby high rise build accidently crushes a neighbor's fence: Bricks are flying!

http://media.culturemap.com/crop/c2/69/600x450/Ashby_high_rise_building_monster.jpg

Bricks are flying at 1717 Bissonnett as demolition crews make way for the ever-controversial Ashby high rise . . . And when we say "flying," we mean it.

Workers have been caught taking down a brick wall of the former Maryland Manor in a less than careful manner.

Like the new 21-story tower that will replace it, the old apartment building sits just feet from neighboring homes. While crews attempted to keep debris inside the property line, one gentle push of the old apartment building's brick wall caused it to collapse — and destroy the fence of an adjacent residence.

That homeowner, Scott Reamer, caught the entire incident on camera (see the video above).

While developers Buckhead Investment Partners managed to beat back a six-year grassroots effort to stop construction from beginning on the the high rise, area residents remain committed to keeping close tabs on the project. The smashed fence video is now being used by the Stop the Ashby High Rise group.

"The Stop Ashby task force main concern right now is safety," Kathryn McNiel, a volunteer with the group, tells CultureMap. "This is a huge building on a very small space and just doesn't belong in a residential neighborhood like this. We plan to hold them accountable for every step along the way."

In early May, nearby residents filed suit against Buckhead with a claim that the tower will "cause harm to them and their homes." The video from Reamer — who is not listed as part of the lawsuit — certainly seems to support that charge.

“We have never believed this project could be built safely,” Jamie Flatt, another Stop Ashby member who lives next to the building site, said in a statement.

“The bricks that came flying over my fence landed only six inches away from my gas meter. It is ridiculous that the City allows a 21-story building to be built five feet away from someone’s back fence.”

Article: http://houston.culturemap.com/news/realestate/05-29-13-oops-controversial-ashby-high-rise-build-smashes-a-neighbors-fence-bricks-are-flying/

[Double L]

Issues of buildings being close to each other during construction is an issue in any city. These people don't have a right to be exempt from something every property owner goes through.

[Urbannizer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/8894309288_bb26bca394_b.jpg

Splashy plans emerge for Houston Club revitalization

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/8893689687_a578cb7fe0_b.jpg

The owner of the Houston Club building is planning to replace the decades-old structure with a soaring glass and stone office tower that would stand atop a sleek tunnel- level lobby visible to pedestrians on the streets above it.

The space, designed to be a bright and inviting gathering spot, would be connected to the building's first floor by a wide interior staircase flanked by trees and other greenery.

"Not unlike the Spanish Steps in Rome, it will be a great meeting place," said Jim Furr, managing principal of Gensler, the architecture firm that designed the 34-story tower.

The developer, Skanska USA Commercial Development, unveiled renderings of the proposed building to the Houston Chronicle on Wednesday.

The new tower would mark a significant transformation of the site, which now contains an empty 18-story office building with two smaller adjacent structures.

It would also address a downtown issue, recently highlighted by Mayor Annise Parker, of improv­ing connections between the city's streets and its tunnels.

"There has to be better, more visible open connectors between what happens at the street and what happens in the underground," Parker said to a group of downtown property owners earlier this month.

The new building, currently referred to as Capitol Tower, would contain 700,000 square feet and was designed to meet high standards of environmental sustainability.

Its exterior would feature a "light box" effect, where a portion of the building would glow at night and have a unique reflection during the day.

The north side of the building would offer shade from the sun, which could make the ground level attractive to a restaurant with an outdoor patio.

The tower is still in the planning stages. Skanska said construction likely would not start before a tenant is found for a significant portion of the space.

Now that the last of the Houston Club building's tenants have moved out, interior abatement and other demolition work are about to start in preparation for demolition. Instead of being imploded, the building will be dismantled floor by floor, similar to the relatively recent deconstruction of an old Sheraton hotel on Polk in the southern portion of downtown.

Skanska plans to salvage the Houston Club building's steel and concrete and is hoping to reuse some of the old marble and stone in the new tower.

Michael Mair, executive vice president and regional manager of Skanska USA Commercial Development, said the company evaluated the building's historical significance when it considered taking on the project.

"It does not sit in a historic district. It's not listed on a registry, nor has it been nominated to be on a registry," Mair said. "The building is vintage, but only to 1955."

As it exists, he said, the building is "functionally obsolete." It has shallow floor-to-ceiling heights, small windows and outdated mechanical systems. "The building itself doesn't offer an architectural advantage like, say Esperson or 712 Main," Mair said.

Other big changes are a part of the redevelopment plan.

The pocket park on the northwest corner of the block would go away as the new building and parking garage would encompass the entire block, which is bounded by Capitol, Rusk, Milam and Travis. The park property is owned by Skanska.

The entrance of the building, too, would change from Rusk Street to Capitol, reflecting the building's proposed new name. That name, however, could well change once a major tenant signs up for space.

The entrance would face the new light rail line and the plaza outside the JPMorgan Chase building.

"Our tenants will have unobstructed views to the north," Mair said, noting that the open space in front of the Chase Tower and the nearby performing arts venues don't stand as tall as most downtown buildings. "It's a fabulous, unique site," he said.

Article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Splashy-plans-emerge-for-Houston-Club-4560649.php?cmpid=atfpm

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8893690067_3c70b9b0ba_b.jpg

[Dale]

Alright now.

[toxteth o'grady]

THis will be an nice addition. Now we get to speculate on who the lead tenant will be.

[toxteth o'grady]

I'm wondering why we shouldn't be concerned that the city is overfiring (to use the term in the article) now. I'm not an expert on the Houston economy, so I don't know. Maybe someone here that is more knowledgeable can help with that question.

I don't think that happened in Houston as much as other places. At least not this time. But the oil industry went through a sizeable round of layoffs in the late '80s and again post-Enron and lost a lot of talent as a result. Petroleum engineering graduation rates dropped as students went into other fields and the average age of petroleum engineers went up to around 50 (contrast that with the investment banking sector). That's now reversed, but the industry still can't find all the talent they need. Maybe some of those investment bankers who are now pounding pavement will want to get retrained for a career change.

[toxteth o'grady]

Another building of indeterminate size in the Energy Corridor.

Go West, young man: More Energy Corridor development planned (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/05/go-west-young-man-more-energy.html)

[dgpatel]

Another building of indeterminate size in the Energy Corridor.

Go West, young man: More Energy Corridor development planned (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/05/go-west-young-man-more-energy.html)

Technically its actually located in Westchase. I'm surprised HBJ made that mistake. The article mentions that Two Oak Park is being redesigned to be taller than the 6 story One Oak Park that it was supposed to be identical to. I wonder how tall it will be.

[Urbannizer]

Rendering:
http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_firms/2012/extras/0611/2.jpg

Today by larrydierker (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/25632-md-anderson-zayed-bin-sultan-al-nahyan-building-for-personalized-cancer-care-med-center/?p=424381)

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0583.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0576.jpg

Elan Med Center (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27443-elan-med-center-by-greystar-6-story-resi/?p=424382) - Rendering: http://www.meekspartners.com/timthumb.php?src=/assets/galleries/104/original/elan_med_center.jpg&w=1500&h=800&zc=1&q=100

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0557.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0565.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0566.jpg

[rdavis4559]

Rendering:
http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_firms/2012/extras/0611/2.jpg

Today by larrydierker (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/25632-md-anderson-zayed-bin-sultan-al-nahyan-building-for-personalized-cancer-care-med-center/?p=424381)

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0583.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0576.jpg

Elan Med Center (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27443-elan-med-center-by-greystar-6-story-resi/?p=424382) - Rendering: http://www.meekspartners.com/timthumb.php?src=/assets/galleries/104/original/elan_med_center.jpg&w=1500&h=800&zc=1&q=100

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0557.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0565.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/tebor79/IMG_0566.jpg

I am on that trail daily

[photoLith]

n58DL5ZdXKk

Somebody call the wambulance.

And thats horrible that they are tearing down the Houston Club Building, cant they just restore it? Why freaking tear down an historic building when there are dozens upon dozens of ugly parking lots all over downtown to build on, makes no damned sense to me.

[rdavis4559]

Somebody call the wambulance.

And thats horrible that they are tearing down the Houston Club Building, cant they just restore it? Why freaking tear down an historic building when there are dozens upon dozens of ugly parking lots all over downtown to build on, makes no damned sense to me.

"wambulance" :yes:

BTW, your new york shots were great.

[Cory]

Thanks for the updates ()_T.

[Urbannizer]

Thanks for the updates ()_T.

Welcome.

I'm also making a new list of projects for Houston so the first post of this thread can be up to date. :)

[Double L]

Somebody call the wambulance.

And thats horrible that they are tearing down the Houston Club Building, cant they just restore it? Why freaking tear down an historic building when there are dozens upon dozens of ugly parking lots all over downtown to build on, makes no damned sense to me.

I'm glad they are tearing down the Houston Club Building because what is going to replace it is going to be so much better.

[Double L]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/8893689687_a578cb7fe0_b.jpg

Anybody else notice that half the people in this rendering are Japanese?

[toxteth o'grady]

An 8-story apartment complex is going into the Galleria area.

Rubble to luxe: A look at Marvy Finger's newest Galleria-area complex (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/05/from-rubble-to-lux-a-look-at-marvy.html)

[TexasBoi]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/8893689687_a578cb7fe0_b.jpg

Anybody else notice that half the people in this rendering are Japanese?

I always laugh at people that look at these renderings in depth. I'm surprised they didn't put a mom with a stroller somewhere in there.

[Urbannizer]

Hey guys, the list of projects in development for Houston on the first page has been updated. :)

The Vue on MacGregror - http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/06/university-of-houston-expands-student-housing/

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2013/06/13.05.31-Exterior-1-Email.jpg

Construction update by Lockmat on HAIF.

The Sovereign - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26974-the-sovereign-at-regent-square-21-story-tower-at-allen-parkway-and-dunlavy/?p=424547

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3554

SkyHouse - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27237-skyhouse-1625-main-street-downtown-houston-24-stories-336-apartments/?p=424556

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3559

Broadstone Midtown - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/12738-broadstone-midtown-apartment-building-at-3800-main-street-main-and-alabama/?p=424555

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3558

Pearl Midtown - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/25572-pearl-midtown-3101-smith-street-6-story-apts-in-southwest-midtown/?p=424553

[http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3557

Farb Aparments - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/14707-midtown-construction-at-bagby-mcgowen/?p=424551

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3556

Hanover West Gray - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/24753-hanover-west-gray/?p=424550

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3555

[East7thStreet]

I just got back to Austin after spending the weekend in Houston for the FreePress Summerfest music festival. It was amazing to see the amount of infill going up in the Montrose, Westheimer, and Washington Ave areas. Hit up Blacksmith for some breakfast and then The Beaver for some bloody marys... and the Liberty Station for some more drinks. Was curious to know what the houses in this area are going for? Any ideas of what you could get a fixer upper for?

[Wattleigh]

While there's a lot of multifamily activity going on in and around town, specific options for senior citizens are also seeing a boost.

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/A-boom-in-senior-living-takes-shape-in-Houston-4548012.php

A boom in senior living takes shape in Houston

By Katherine Feser

May 28, 2013

A 14-story residential tower for seniors overlooking Brays Bayou will start to take shape this year, the latest in a series of completed or announced projects for the fast-growing retiree population.

"Daily, there are about 10,000 baby boomers who are becoming the age of 65 every day in America," said Mike Wallace, director of marketing at Brazos Presbyterian Homes, the not-for-profit organization building the tower. "Plus, Houston is one of the best real estate markets we know of in the country. The timing is right to do an expansion."

[Wattleigh]

Thought this was interesting news from the ExxonMobil Campus construction site, per bisnow (http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/my-story-michael-dardick-2/)...




No Major Injuries Here




http://www.bisnow.com/testzz/writer/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Exxon-safety.jpg
Business Wire


ExxonMobil recently celebrated 7 million work hours without work-loss injuries on its new campus. Above, members of the Gilbane-Harvey/ExxonMobil team show off their accomplishment on top of the campus' first completed parking garage. (Either that or it's a really poorly thought-out ransom note.) It's particularly impressive given the fast pace of development; nearly 20 buildings are in various phases of construction. About 3,000 workers are on site daily, and the project's injury incidence rate is one-sixth of the industry average.

[photoLith]

Somebody needs to put the Skyhouse into the construction thread, the cranes installed.

[toxteth o'grady]

This is an interesting development. Completely new look for Hobby - so soon after its last completely new look.

Southwest reveals new design plan for Hobby International Terminal — Slideshow (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/06/04/southwest-reveals-new-design-plan-for.html)

[mfastx]

This is an interesting development. Completely new look for Hobby - so soon after its last completely new look.

Southwest reveals new design plan for Hobby International Terminal — Slideshow (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/06/04/southwest-reveals-new-design-plan-for.html)

So those renderings are indicating that there will be no new cover installed for the original terminal's curbside check-in? Walking from the parking garage to the terminal out in the elements eh?

[Wattleigh]

All the work at the old Savoy Hotel is apparently the first part of a planned renovation, which will see it become a Holiday Inn.

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Old-Savoy-Hotel-to-be-Holiday-Inn-flagship-4577185.php

Old Savoy Hotel to be Holiday Inn flagship

By Erin Mulvaney

10:35 AM

The former Savoy Hotel, once a Houston landmark and now a downtown eyesore, has been decaying in the city's skyline for nearly a quarter-century.

Although the 17-story hotel at 1616 Main may seem to be in a prime spot, near the light-rail line and on the edge of downtown and Midtown, it is one of several buildings in the area that have been abandoned for years.

This month, however, a group of private investors purchased the property and plans to convert the historic space into a Holiday Inn within the year. Real estate experts say the move shows even some neglected areas of downtown are ripe for revitalization.

[JoninATX]

Thanks Wattleigh, I was wondering what was happening with the old Savory building. I looked on Skyhouse Houston webcam and could see it was being gutted out.

[KevinFromTexas]

Somebody needs to put the Skyhouse into the construction thread, the cranes installed.

We always wait to move threads until actual construction on the building has begun, I.E. foundations/piers. That has happened now, so I went ahead and moved it.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=203192

http://oxblue.com/open/SkyHouseApartments

[N90]

Residential highrise for Uptown Houston:
Renderings: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/exclusive-even-more-luxury-living-for.html?s=image_gallery
Inter-Pier LLC’s plans for the structure, to be named Belfiore and located on Post Oak Lane, between San Felipe and Woodway, show it will stand 26 stories with only two homes per floor, totaling 44 residences and two penthouses.

Each home spans about 4,650 square feet, in addition to 700 square feet of terrace, with an average base price of about $600 a square foot.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2014 with a targeted completion for spring 2016.
Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/exclusive-even-more-luxury-living-for.html

[AustinTay]

Residential highrise for Uptown Houston:
Renderings: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/exclusive-even-more-luxury-living-for.html?s=image_gallery

Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/exclusive-even-more-luxury-living-for.html

I can't stand Shaina Zucker...

I really hope that building comes to fruition. That area will look awesome with Blvd Place and Astoria.

[toxteth o'grady]

HGAC has plans for Washington Avenue.

Plan for Washington Ave. could prompt its own management district (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/what-if-washington-avenue-became-its.html)

[econik]

River Oaks District Complex Update (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2013/06/roberto-cavalli-houston-river-oaks.html)

[econik]

I don't know how useful it will be or become but here it is. Subscribe and post! It might become a nice way to keep things current and more discussed.
http://www.reddit.com/r/HoustonSkyscrapers/

[Urbannizer]

BLVD Place Update by SkylineView (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/6106-latest-blvd-place-news-and-pictures/?p=425097)

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg515/SkylineView/2013%2006%2008/IMG_1853_zps39310bae.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg515/SkylineView/2013%2006%2008/IMG_1854_zps1653da21.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg515/SkylineView/2013%2006%2008/IMG_1855_zpsa09ed4ba.jpg

[Urbannizer]

New UTMB Hospital:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/8989050927_6d4cea5c81_b.jpg

Galveston Intermodal Terminal:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8412/8990262258_34375ce229_b.jpg

[Double L]

What is the Galveston Intermodal Terminal?

[toxteth o'grady]

Judging by the pic, it's going to be a bus/streetcar terminus. It's not the cruise ship facility.

Considering it was almost closed, the UTMB expansion is good to see.

[Wattleigh]

http://media.culturemap.com/crop/fa/a3/600x450/CITYCENTRE-FIVE-rendering_172115.jpg
c/o Culturemap, from the article linked below.

CityCentre Five will likely be coming soon. From Culturemap (http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city_life/06-11-13-driving-development-in-west-houston-citycentre-plans-more-expansions-in-multi-use-complex/)...

This fall, Midway will break ground on CITYCENTRE FIVE, another Class A building with 195,000 square feet of office space over ground floor restaurant and retail space. Plans for the eight-story structure incorporate parking and three floors with 20-foot ceilings. The last developable tract is at the northern gateway of the property, adjacent to The Tasting Room, where Luby's currently stands.

"The energy business is really strong right now and that is driving a lot of the development," explains Brinsden. "We offer our office tenants an amenity-rich environment so that they can recruit and retain the best talent."

[Wattleigh]

Work continues on the conversion of 806 Main into a JW Marriott.

Photos from today...

c/o 'Nate99' on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22874-converting-806-main-into-a-jw-marriott-hotel-downtown/page-6#entry425350)

http://i41.tinypic.com/ej7vo6.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/20b1n2s.jpg

and 'Urbannizer' on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22874-converting-806-main-into-a-jw-marriott-hotel-downtown/page-6#entry425374)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/12/py4amuja.jpg

[llamaorama]

Judging by the pic, it's going to be a bus/streetcar terminus. It's not the cruise ship facility.


Are they ever going to bring back the streetcars in Galveston?

[toxteth o'grady]

http://media.culturemap.com/crop/fa/a3/600x450/CITYCENTRE-FIVE-rendering_172115.jpg
c/o Culturemap, from the article linked below.

CityCentre Five will likely be coming soon. From Culturemap (http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city_life/06-11-13-driving-development-in-west-houston-citycentre-plans-more-expansions-in-multi-use-complex/)...

That rendering looks quite a bit taller than 8 stories. I'm seeing 8 floors atop the garage alone. I think it's 12 floors overall.

[toxteth o'grady]

Another one that's been quietly under the radar.

Who's paying $100M tab for M.D. Anderson's expansion project? (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/vital-signs/2013/06/md-andersons-partner-to-pick-up.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

Highway news:

Grand Parkway construction to begin this summer (http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/tomball/news/grand-parkway-construction-to-begin-this-summer/article_240a9512-da7c-5dd1-84eb-8dcc9eca91a5.html)

[Cory]

Highway news:

Grand Parkway construction to begin this summer (http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/tomball/news/grand-parkway-construction-to-begin-this-summer/article_240a9512-da7c-5dd1-84eb-8dcc9eca91a5.html)

Sooo barbaric. Just permitting a new belt of gluttonous sprawl as far as I'm concerned.

[Urbannizer]

Judging by the pic, it's going to be a bus/streetcar terminus. It's not the cruise ship facility.

Considering it was almost closed, the UTMB expansion is good to see.

The parking garage for the intermodal terminal will be connected to the cruise ship terminal via skybridge.

Are they ever going to bring back the streetcars in Galveston?

I remember reading plans to bring the streetcars back, not sure where it stands now.

Here's another update on the terminal, taken June 10th. Progress has slowed. For now, they can't build within 50ft of the building next door due to a complaint over vibrations.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/9019853379_17e5b7698d_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/9022083478_4ea16f6e74_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9022087758_edce3c42a4_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9022087758_edce3c42a4_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/9022092226_590b166f2a_b.jpg

[Von]

Does anyone know anything about the final design for the central station on Main Street? Every day I walk by that location, but I'm clueless as to what design is being built.:shrug:

[Wattleigh]

The transformation of the Mickey Leland Federal Building downtown continues - this photo is from 'infinite_jim' on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/23855-mickey-leland-federal-building-renovation/page-3#entry425628).

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3595

[AviationGuy]

The transformation of the Mickey Leland Federal Building downtown continues - this photo is from 'infinite_jim' on HAIF (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/23855-mickey-leland-federal-building-renovation/page-3#entry425628).

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=3595

Looks really nice. I hope those other buildings next to it get new facades at some point.

[AustinTay]

Looks really nice. I hope those other buildings next to it get new facades at some point.


Highly unlikely, this building had federal funding. (https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0206f91ea5973a20e89d878027f559f1&tab=core&_cview=1)

[Urbannizer]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5328/9066596241_0ec96e7964_b.jpg


Southwestern Energy will break ground on its new 515,000-square-foot HQ

Houston-based Southwestern Energy Co. (NYSE: SWN) will break ground this week on its new 10-story corporate headquarters campus in Springwoods Village in north Houston.

Located on 25.6 acres near the intersection of Interstate 45 and the planned Grand Parkway, the project will consolidate Southwestern’s more than 1,000 Houston-area employees at one location.

The 515,000-square-foot building is nearby to where Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) is building a corporate campus to consolidate 10,000 employees from around the U.S.

Southwestern's building, designed by Houston-based Gensler, is slated for completion at the end of 2014.

Currently, Southwestern employees occupy office space in several North Beltway-area office buildings near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where the natural gas exploration and production firm's leases expire soon.

Houston-based Patrinely Group LLC is the development manager of the project, which will target LEED Gold certification.

The project leaves acreage available for future expansions by the company, according to a statement from Southwestern.

Springwoods Village is an 1,800-acre master-planned community being developed by CDC Houston Inc., a subsidiary of New York-based Coventry Development Corp.

Steve Mueller, Southwestern's president and CEO, is expected to announce a major partnership with the Montgomery County Food Bank at the groundbreaking on June 18

Article: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/06/17/southwestern-to-break-ground-springwoods.html

[photoLith]

Yay suburbia!!!

[TexasPlaya]

Good looking building.

[shakman]

The architecture is excellent... ...the concept and location :yuck:

[Wattleigh]

Another Chateau Ten may be in the works - this time not too far from the site being cleared for the Ashby Highrise. The first is already under construction.

http://swamplot.com/chateau-ten-part-deux-the-ashby-midrise/2013-06-17/

More apartments underway on W. Dallas, near the Whole Foods Store & Finger's Apartments
http://swamplot.com/the-apartments-behind-the-finger-apartments-behind-the-montrose-whole-foods/2013-04-11/

It also looks like they're slowly making progress in terms of implementing a long-term master plan at The Menil.
http://www.chron.com/entertainment/arts-theater/article/Menil-announces-architect-firm-for-expansion-4596764.php

[toxteth o'grady]

Hey, they may have a use for the Dome, at a cost of $194 million. Yippie skip.

Astrodome may finally have a purpose: Officials unveil proposal (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/hcscc-proposal-turn-the-astrodome.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

Interesting market survey from JLL on the top five energy metros. Curiously Houston shows a smaller office space inventory than DFW, but fewer vacancies and more absorption. Also better hotel occupancy rates.

JLL Energy Outlook (http://www.joneslanglasalle.eu/ResearchLevel1/U%20S%20%20Energy%20Outlook_2013.pdf)

[TexasPlaya]

Interesting market survey from JLL on the top five energy metros. Curiously Houston shows a smaller office space inventory than DFW, but fewer vacancies and more absorption. Also better hotel occupancy rates.

JLL Energy Outlook (http://www.joneslanglasalle.eu/ResearchLevel1/U%20S%20%20Energy%20Outlook_2013.pdf)

Thanks for the link, very interesting. The difference between Houston and DFW is on the industrial side, as both cities have a lot office presence.

[Wattleigh]

More lodging options headed downtown... Three hotels in two buildings on one block (Crawford/Rusk/La Branch/Capitol)

Per The Chronicle (http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Value-priced-hotels-planned-for-Houston-4613401.php)


Value-priced hotels planned for Houston convention district
By Nancy Sarnoff
June 21, 2013

The area around the George R. Brown Convention Center is about to see a burst of hotel construction as developers plan several new projects, two of which will offer more moderately priced rooms.

The new projects are planned for sites just outside the convention center's front doors, making this the most active period for hotel construction in this part of downtown in a decade.

Houston hotel firm American Liberty Hospitality is planning a 300-room property along Crawford between Capitol and Rusk.

The 14-story building will have two brands under the same roof: a Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites.

The two hotels, known nationally for their value pricing, will help serve price-sensitive travelers, whether they're coming downtown for a business meeting or the annual quilt show.

"We are trying to bring a variety of room types to the convention district," developer Nick Massad Jr., president and CEO of Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality, said of the $50 million project.

A second project, to be built on the same block as Massad's property but fronting Rusk, will be a Hyatt Place.

The 11-story hotel will be developed by College Station-based Oldham Goodwin Group and Phin-Ker of Houston. The group expects to break ground on the 261-room property by January and open by the summer of 2015.

[oscarinhouston]

I think there's a new building coming up at the corner of Venis and Knox

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Venice+Street+at+Knox+Street+Houston+Te&hl=en&ll=29.762382,-95.420369&spn=0.001788,0.002642&sll=29.841835,-95.526123&sspn=0.323408,0.676346&t=h&hnear=Knox+St+%26+Venice+St,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77007&z=19

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/marchouston/skyscraper%20page/20130621_173720_zpsae6a44e2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/marchouston/skyscraper%20page/20130621_173713_zps2b85e011.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/marchouston/skyscraper%20page/20130621_173739_zps3783d57a.jpg

[Reverberation]

From the Business Section of yesterday's Chronicle;
http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/22/31/30/4822548/3/rawImage.jpg

Tall building ahead at west side shopping center

June 23, 2013

The owners of Town & Country Village are planning to add some tall buildings to the sprawling low-rise shopping center on the west side of Houston.

Moody Rambin said it will start construction in September on a 10-story office building with 250,000 square feet of high-end office space and a 1,390-car parking garage. The building will go up at Town & Country Boulevard at Queensbury Lane.

Plans for the development, to be called Town Centre, are to follow the first building with a second containing six stories and 100,000 square feet.

The first new building, Town Centre I, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of next year.

Frost Bank is providing construction financing and Kirksey Architecture designed the buildings, which will be built energy-efficient.

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Tall-building-ahead-at-west-side-shopping-center-4615885.php?t=86f7acc94c

[toxteth o'grady]

One Hughes Landing tops out in the Woodlands, Two Hughes Landing on deck.

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2013/06/Two-Hughes-Landing-Rendering-600x337.jpg

[toxteth o'grady]

From the Business Section of yesterday's Chronicle;

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Tall-building-ahead-at-west-side-shopping-center-4615885.php?t=86f7acc94c

The community theatre is a nice touch.

Moody Rambin to begin work on new office complex (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/moody-ramlin-to-begin-work-on-new.html)

[Reverberation]

The community theatre is a nice touch.

Moody Rambin to begin work on new office complex (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/moody-ramlin-to-begin-work-on-new.html)

Another rendering of the new project:

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/595601/tc*600.jpg

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/moody-ramlin-to-begin-work-on-new.html?s=image_gallery

[Reverberation]

Also, some news from DOWNTOWN:
http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/22/33/55/4832127/3/rawImage.jpg
Alliance Residential Co. plans to develop a five-story apartment complex for the block bounded by Bell, Leeland, Main and Fannin. EDI International is the architecture firm.


By Nancy Sarnoff

June 25, 2013

Amid a surge of new apartment development in Houston's Inner Loop, the Hines real estate firm is considering plans to add hundreds more units to the booming market.

The Houston-based developer - known for building the Galleria, Williams Tower and some of downtown's most notable skyscrapers - recently stepped up its multifamily development efforts and is now setting its sights on downtown and the Museum District.

A Hines spokesman said the company is still studying the feasibility of both projects, but that the sites were chosen for their urban locations.
.......

The lack of supply in some areas has resulted in double-digit increases in rents, said multifamily analyst Bruce McClenny.

"It's just hard to find an apartment now," said McClenny, president of Houston-based Apartment Data Services.

"Yes, we have all these units coming, but they don't seem to be coming that fast, he said.

About 18,000 apartments are under construction in the Houston area, with some 10,000 of those units in close-in areas.

Hines' new downtown project would go up on a parking lot catty-corner from Market Square Park at Preston and Travis.

It would represent the newest multifamily project in the city's core, which has seen a boost in activity since last summer when public officials announced a financial incentive program for apartment developers.

Last week, the city approved a developer planning a five-story, 207-unit project in the southern part of downtown on a block bordered by Bell, Leeland, Main and Fannin for the program.


http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Houston-s-apartment-boom-focuses-on-urban-scene-4619878.php?t=445cfc44ffb05374ef

[toxteth o'grady]

Ellington Field is getting a new business complex.

http://r3.cygnuspub.com/files/cygnus/image/CAVC/2013/JUN/600x400/ellingtonmm36628_10976728.jpg

J. A. Billipp Company Announces Ellington Air Commerce Center
(http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10976704/j-a-billipp-company-announces-ellington-air-commerce-center?utm_source=AIRB+E-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AVVDB130619003)

[Wattleigh]

Looks like they're continuing to clean out the inside of Central Square. The developers have a twitter for the projects and are now occasionally posting progress photos from the inside...

https://twitter.com/CentralSquareTX

[DanielG425]

Hines is planning a 22 story residential in the museum district and another high rise for downtown! Cheers!

[toxteth o'grady]

Hines was kind of coy about the details, and given their other apartment projects were midrises, I wasn't expecting them to go vertical with the two proposed apartments.

[toxteth o'grady]

Another six-story building with 50,000 sf a floor out in Westchase.

PM Realty Group starts on Westchase Park expansion (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/pm-realty-group-starts-on-westchase.html)

[photoLith]

^
Yuck

[Wattleigh]

Another new tower may be on the way, this time for Washington Ave...

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/06/exclusive-renderings-surface-of-new.html

Jun 27, 2013, 12:42pm CDT

Exclusive: Renderings surface of new office tower near Heights

An exclusive sneak peek of the 25-story, 200,000-square-foot office structure, called 22 Waugh.

Shaina Zucker
Reporter - Houston Business Journal

The Houston Business Journal obtained two renderings of a new 25-story office tower that will rise near the Heights.

Stream Realty Partners LP and Blackswan Investment Partners, both based in Houston, are developing the 220,000-square-foot office structure on corner of Washington and Waugh streets.

Renderings from the same post

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/22WaughA_zpsea0123ed.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/houtosme/media/22WaughA_zpsea0123ed.jpg.html)

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[llamaorama]

what corner will it be on?

[N90]

I think it's time to indoctrinate "Crane City" as an official Houston nickname.

[N90]

That's at least 50 buildings the size of Chateau10. Is there room for them all east of 59/69?
No what I meant is raze down all the abandoned warehouses and factories east of downtown/in east end as well as fill up all those vacant land and surface lots with these and make like 50 or more of those 6 story Chateau 10 type developments. Preferably more.

It's beautiful infill. I love the design and it's a great leap to increase the density in a midrise fashion.

[toxteth o'grady]

No what I meant is raze down all the abandoned warehouses and factories east of downtown/in east end as well as fill up all those vacant land and surface lots with these and make like 50 or more of those 6 story Chateau 10 type developments. Preferably more.

I'm still not sure there's room for them all. The Alliance midrise is infill, but the neighborhood already has reveral of those and the rowhouses. Open space is starting to disappear.

I'd like to see a few more 20-30 story residential highrises downtown. Ten of those would still be only 3,000-4,000 units in a city that's building close to 20,000 a year.

[toxteth o'grady]

THis has to be the third or fourth time this project has been announced. Now they say they have the money to build.

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/wp-content/blogs.dir/1876/files/river-oaks-district-to-open-in-spring-2015/river-oaks-district-rendering-1.jpg

River Oaks District receives financing and is ready to break ground
(http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/06/river-oaks-district-receives-financing-and-is-ready-to-break-ground/?cmpid=businesshcat)