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Old Posted Mar 24, 2014, 6:31 PM
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The project appears to be scaled back into two smaller towers.

http://www.mrt.com/business/article_...9bb2963f4.html
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Old Posted Mar 25, 2014, 7:41 AM
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From the article, above:

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Reports are spreading that Energy Tower at City Center may become two smaller towers, a sign that the building developers have heard the concerns of the people.

Tower developers have seriously considered converting the 53-story skyscraper into two 25-30 story towers, as revealed in a Reporter-Telegram Business Insider magazine interview with Midland Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bobby Burns. He said Midlanders could see the potential change as a positive step.

“Two towers with 25 or 30 stories may provide a much more palatable addition to our downtown than one massive structure,” Burns said in the interview.

Current Mayor Jerry Morales and former Mayor Wes Perry both said in separate interviews that they too have heard the reports about the redesign but not from the developers themselves. Both believe making two smaller buildings would be welcomed by the community that has created an uproar ever since the high-rise was announced almost one year ago.
This seems to address even some people's concerns, here. That said, it's not like this was going up in some residential area, so I'm a bit confused by the "uproar" from Midland unless we're just talking each individual's personal aesthetics and preferences.
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This seems to address even some people's concerns, here. That said, it's not like this was going up in some residential area, so I'm a bit confused by the "uproar" from Midland unless we're just talking each individual's personal aesthetics and preferences.
This is a little sad to hear. This project was everything , (almost) that I like to see outside of NYC, Chicago etc. It was ambitious, different, a little wild and a symbol of growth and progress. Two towers that are shorter will still make an impact, but it won't have the level of drive for a new skyline in a growing city. I hope midland still gets this project either way. Good for them, and Texas.
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That's sad, the taller version is obviously better, what were they thinking?
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That's sad, the taller version is obviously better, what were they thinking?
Probably that a building that size could absorb all of the office demand between Ft. Worth and El Paso with room to spare. Nobody wants to build another see-through building.
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Old Posted Mar 26, 2014, 8:00 AM
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But, that's the thing, they aren't talking about building less space, rather simply building two towers. Now, the real reason beind this may very well to do it in phases and then announces there is no demand for a second phase. But, their excuse at the moment is that they are bowing to public pressure to split the project up, not that the demand isn't there for the space.
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The problem with two towers is it would mean the need for at least twice the amount of street level retail, and I doubt they care about that anyway.
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Nice tower, but $75 MM seems a steep price for a municipality to pony up for.
There is no reason for municipal agencies to be funding private development unless they get a piece of the equity. These developers are big boys; they know how to get money from the private sector. More socialism for the rich.
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Much better proposal for a place like Midland.
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New renderings of the double tower project:



It is a much smaller project that the original anticipated tower.

http://www.mrt.com/top_stories/artic...a4bcf887a.html

http://www.mrt.com/top_stories/artic...9bb2963f4.html
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Still looks pretty neat, although what's up with those giant fins?
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I like it! I may not be as tall as anticipated. But still very nice nonetheless.
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As far as redesigns go, this is a really good one. The new design is still sleek and edgy like the former proposal, more in scale with the rest of the city, and the taller tower still appears to be a potential new tallest.

And this can still open the door for future taller buildings. Just a demonstration of the investment being there in Midland should be an indicator for other developers of a worthwhile market.

P.S. methinks it's time the mods update the heading for the thread?
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Old Posted Jun 21, 2014, 6:35 PM
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I'd rather see a 869 ft tower in Houston or Dallas then here. Maybe its for the best instead of two towers. The original proposal was beautiful.
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Wow, I guess Midlands just doesn't have the goods. Can't even get the squatty version built.
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Old Posted Jun 28, 2014, 2:22 PM
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New partner brings project back to life:

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no way this is going to get built
It sucks to be right.
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