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natenate

Sep 18, 2015, 6:52 AM

Former Holiday Inn Proposed to be Redeveloped into a Sheraton

Something finally in the works again for this long abandoned eyesore!

https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/behind-the-scenes-at-central-square-plazas-redevelopment-50075?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/22/77/07/4977135/3/1200x740.jpg

Beautiful find! I always referred to this building as the days inn building. Did St. Joseph used to be called calhoun? Not sure where that address came from. Also, I always thought or read that this building was not salvageable, or too expensive and not worth it to do so.

Urbannizer

Sep 18, 2015, 8:50 AM

Beautiful find! I always referred to this building as the days inn building. Did St. Joseph used to be called calhoun? Not sure where that address came from. Also, I always thought or read that this building was not salvageable, or too expensive and not worth it to do so.

The building was said to have an asbestos abatement problem. Over the past year there has been activity going on every now and then (interior walls removed). I hope the group behind this extensively redevelop the exterior. I'd prefer to see it demolished but anything is better than its current state.

JManc

Sep 19, 2015, 12:29 AM

The building was said to have an asbestos abatement problem. Over the past year there has been activity going on every now and then (interior walls removed). I hope the group behind this extensively redevelop the exterior. I'd prefer to see it demolished but anything is better than its current state.

If they restored it to the way it looked when it opened in 1972, it would look just fine and downtown Houston needs a an affordable as pretty much everything down there is getting expensive and unless this thing gets a drastic renovation which I don't see happening, it's probably going to remain pretty modest given the design. It's basically a tall motel. Sheraton is modest chain anyway.

Urbannizer

Sep 19, 2015, 7:54 AM

If they restored it to the way it looked when it opened in 1972, it would look just fine and downtown Houston needs a an affordable as pretty much everything down there is getting expensive and unless this thing gets a drastic renovation which I don't see happening, it's probably going to remain pretty modest given the design. It's basically a tall motel. Sheraton is modest chain anyway.

Yeah, we have a decent amount of affordable hotels coming online downtown but still in need of more. I too don't see them extensively redoing the exterior because it's large building, which can add up the cost just for a Sheraton. I could see a complete re-do coming out either very well or pretty wacky, but even just masking the parking garage can be a major improvement.

Urbannizer

Sep 19, 2015, 1:09 PM

BHP Billiton

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/21519389042_774922a248_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yMAuD1)Uptown Park At Night (https://flic.kr/p/yMAuD1) by Jay Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/baldheretic/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5798/21504326766_6292eeb251_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yLgi9A)Uptown Park At Night (https://flic.kr/p/yLgi9A) by Jay Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/baldheretic/), on Flickr

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3400 Montrose

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Grey House @River Oaks District

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https://www.facebook.com/ROdistrict/photos/pb.636282933120379.-2207520000.1442668157./892059350876068/?type=3&theater

DBGHouston

Sep 19, 2015, 7:55 PM

BHP certainly turned out nice. Pickard Chilton is developing quite a portfolio of buildings in Houston.

I'm a huge fan of this building, but approaching it on Wednesday from Westheimer I was virtually blinded by the reflections that stream directly down Post Oak from this building toward the Williams Tower at dusk. It happens continuously as you drive toward the building....a new group of windows on the tower continuously comes into focus on the road and there is no escape from this for some distance. (I had on very dark sunglasses and it was still like looking directly into a silver spotlight...if you tried to drive toward it without sunglasses you'd have to hold your hand up to protect your eyes...it's that bright).

The Best Forumer

Sep 21, 2015, 3:26 AM

Does it seem like a legal/financial liability?

Urbannizer

Sep 21, 2015, 4:51 PM

Holiday Inn/Savoy Hotel

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/brijonmang/DSCN1476_zpsr3hbtun6.jpg
Source: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27938-savoy-hotel-to-become-a-flagship-holiday-inn/?p=511328

Block 334

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5757/21393189518_23cacef55e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yArFV9)IMG_7788 (https://flic.kr/p/yArFV9) by Andrew Rebman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/indiephotographer/), on Flickr

Convention Center Redevelopment

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5683/20959902033_8638fb478e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xW9YDg)IMG_7824 (https://flic.kr/p/xW9YDg) by Andrew Rebman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/indiephotographer/), on Flickr

MATCH

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IMG_7852 (https://flic.kr/p/xWa9mc) by Andrew Rebman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/indiephotographer/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/625/21393208528_f37e0c9d51_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yArMyU)
IMG_7850 (https://flic.kr/p/yArMyU) by Andrew Rebman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/indiephotographer/), on Flickr

Urbannizer

Sep 22, 2015, 3:03 AM

3028 Washington Ave & 3028 Center St. (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31919-new-multifamily-3028-center-st-3028-washington-ave-by-jlb-partners/)

New multifamily complex proposed by JLB Partners.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--aQDqs3LZfk/VQgy-u0RlyI/AAAAAAAACyA/3lwG217ED4I/s800/CenterStreet.jpg

Park Place River Oaks (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30980-park-place-river-oaks/)

Proposed condo building at the corner of Revere St. & Mimosa Lane in River Oaks.

Site:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/695/21617962661_c819ec10b4_b.jpg

Urbannizer

Sep 22, 2015, 1:18 PM

A 182-unit Residence Inn is proposed for 7807 Kirby Dr, just outside the Med Center.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32499-proposed-residence-inn-7807-kirby-dr/

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5670/20531563029_c154c6964c_b.jpg

Work has commenced. The project includes a 5-story garage, but it's unknown if it will be be built next to the hotel or if the hotel will be built on top of the garage.

Urbannizer

Sep 22, 2015, 6:01 PM

800 Post Oak

36-story office tower by Trammell Crow for Uptown. Unfortunately the project is currently on hold.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/586/21619742052_0f12718326_h.jpg

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Renderings c/o Gensler

The Best Forumer

Sep 22, 2015, 6:25 PM

Kind of a bland design... too bad it's on hold.

Monarch

Sep 23, 2015, 2:27 AM

^^^ the aforementioned TRAMMELL CROW TOWER reminds one of downtown's SKANSKA TOWER. very similar exterior details....

Urbannizer

Sep 23, 2015, 4:12 AM

Brazos Lofts

24-unit residential building at Brazos & Dennis St. in Midtown. Currently u/c.

http://www.investincapital.com/usa-projects/houston-texas/brazos-lofts/

http://www.investincapital.com/UserFiles/Images/CaseStudy/1051/MultiImages/Main/001_brazos-lofts.jpg

Urbannizer

Sep 23, 2015, 6:11 PM

Richmond Loop Plaza Redevelopment (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32638-richmond-loop-plaza-redevelopment/#entry511580)

Proposed redevelopment at the NE corner of Richmond Ave & Vossdale Road, just inside the 610 Loop. A large strip center currently resides here.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5682/21471139578_3903c5ed92_b.jpg

Ivy District

Land being cleared for Phase I.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5827/21631548826_30428b98fc_b.jpg

Urbannizer

Sep 25, 2015, 5:37 AM

TMC|3 Innovation Campus

More information coming along.

http://i.imgur.com/yjvvE9i.jpg

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/09/texas-medical-center-moves-forward-with-ambitious-research-project/

A “collaborative development agreement” is expected to be completed soon, he added, and groundbreaking could start in the first quarter of next year.

The project is called the TMC3 Innovation Campus. The number three refers to the “third coast.” It would house the University of Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center as its anchors.

“All in all, it’s about a $2 billion play,” McKeon said.

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/medical/article/Proposed-research-campus-would-encourage-6528011.php

A top Texas Medical Center executive described a plan Thursday for a major medical research campus that would bring together four institutions and contain multiple components, including hotel rooms, living space, restaurants and bars, greenspace and an enormous plaza shaped like a double helix, a nod to the medical description of intertwining strands of DNA.

The origins of the project began at least a year ago when McKeon said the Medical Center determined that the four institutions each need between 300,000 and 500,000 square feet of additional research space.

The project would have 5,700 underground parking spaces.

McKeon said the campus would be open for all Houstonians.

He envisions it as a place where concerts could be held and where people could jog and bike alongside the new greenspace.

The Gensler architecture firm has been involved in the design of the project, which would include a series of research/office buildings between 300,000 and 350,000 square feet and 60,000 square feet for shops and restaurants. The helix would comprise 250,000 square feet.

Urbannizer

Sep 25, 2015, 6:18 AM

609 Main at Texas

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/666/21653610756_9bc8908621_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yZsq5u)
609 Main at Texas | Houston Texas (https://flic.kr/p/yZsq5u) by Andrew Broadfoot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135210390@N02/), on Flickr

The Post Oak

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/uploads/monthly_09_2015/post-12982-0-25779300-1443051256.jpg
http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/29972-the-post-oak-35-story-high-rise-conference-center/?p=511603

Urbannizer

Sep 25, 2015, 4:00 PM

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http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Parker-halts-plans-to-turn-Exxon-tower-into-6529279.php

Parker halts plans to turn Exxon tower into police, courts complex
By Mike Morris Published 10:10 am, Friday, September 25, 2015

Mayor Annise Parker's administration will not move forward with renovating the Exxon tower at 800 Bell downtown into a new police and courts complex, citing an uncertain financial outlook and a desire not to bind a new mayor with a pricey, decades-long commitment.

Parker had described the project as one of the most important of her tenure, and had hoped a groundbreaking could come as early as the end of the year to replace the city's current aging complex.

From the start, however, the estimated annual payments fell roughly between $25 million and $40 million, and it was never precisely clear how the city would cover that payment without voter approval or politically unpopular measures, such as cancelling all other capital repairs for years to come.

Urbannizer

Sep 26, 2015, 8:54 AM

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http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/An-old-school-renovation-for-historic-coffee-6527888.php#photo-8359371

Historic coffee building gets an 'old school' renovation

A soft breeze blew through the open windows on the top floor of 2017 Preston, bringing with it the rich smell of coffee from a manufacturing plant about a half-mile away. At first, the irony was lost on the owner of the five-story building, itself once a coffee roasting operation that shuttered in the 1940s.

Denenburg recently bought the red brick building that rises five stories alongside the Southwest Freeway just east of downtown. Though there's been a renaissance of the neighborhood around it, the old Cheek-Neal Coffee building has languished for decades, a target for graffiti artists and a shelter for the homeless.

Urbannizer

Sep 26, 2015, 12:52 PM

Market Square Tower, 609 Main

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/728/21719031691_4f6aeeae17_c.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/z6eHrD)Houston via bus commute. (https://flic.kr/p/z6eHrD) by UiBriain! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/uibriain/), on Flickr

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Houston via bus commute. (https://flic.kr/p/yMNYX9) by UiBriain! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/uibriain/), on Flickr

Amegy Bank HQ

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/716/21532551168_3fa642cd69_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yNKXhd)
#developing #houston #texas #amegybank #september #2015 (https://flic.kr/p/yNKXhd) by okun (https://www.flickr.com/photos/okun/), on Flickr

Elan Memorial Park

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colemonkee

Sep 26, 2015, 2:20 PM

^ Those first few shots are one of the best angles of the downtown Houston skyline I've seen. Looks pretty world class from that view.

Urbannizer

Sep 27, 2015, 2:19 PM

High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Last December HISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new HSPVA. After tearing up the parking lot @1300 Capitol St. (where the building will sit), work came to a halt due to a conflict with the general contractor. A new GC has been selected and construction will resume soon.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5742/21113799233_af1f5e6d7c_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/704/21708749876_10b1f757d2_b.jpg

Urbannizer

Sep 27, 2015, 3:37 PM

The Mondrian at The Museums

New renderings. Pre-sales began earlier this month.

http://www.mondrianhouston.com/gallery/

http://www.chron.com/news/article/The-Mondrian-at-the-Museums-to-rise-in-Houston-6530508.php

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Urbannizer

Sep 27, 2015, 8:19 PM

Block 365

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Block 384

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The Hamilton

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Dolce Midtown

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Camden McGowen Station

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Mid-Main

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Oaks on Caroline

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Capella Museum District

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5823/21143904873_5b80dc4f56_c.jpg
Photos c/o hindesky on HAIF

Urbannizer

Sep 28, 2015, 5:22 PM

PM Realty Group Moves Forward on Midtown Residential Project (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/09/pm-realty-group-moves-forward-on-midtown-residential-project/)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/606/21569244612_1dbe27ede4_b.jpg

toxteth o'grady

Sep 29, 2015, 6:13 PM

Urbannizer

Sep 29, 2015, 9:11 PM

http://www.wylieassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BOOK-11x17_DWA-DD-Pres_Kirby_102714.jpg

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/09/massive-kirby-mixed-use-project-to-break-ground.html

Massive Kirby mixed-use project to break ground

A massive mixed-use project announced early this year has secured construction financing and will break ground next month.

New York City-based Thor Equities will break ground on the Kirby Collection, a $125 million mixed-use development that will total more than 1 million square feet, on Oct. 5, a representative from Thor Equities said.

Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks will provide financing for the project, which will encompass the block bounded by Kirby Drive, West Main Street, Colquitt Street and Lake Street. The development will include a 25-story, 385,000-square-foot residential tower; a 13-story, 210,000-square-foot Class A office building; and 65,000 square feet of high-end retail along Kirby Drive, including restaurants.

Urbannizer

Sep 30, 2015, 5:51 AM

Crest at Fondren

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/692/21824308575_5556a3e06a_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5777/21824309195_1de916282e_c.jpg
Photo c/o Hnathoo on HAIF

llamaorama

Sep 30, 2015, 3:31 PM

The development on Kirby is awesome. 10 years ago shortly after the LRT was built I remember reading threads on HAIF with people saying there would never be TOD, never any urban mixed use along the main street corridor, etc.

Now there is tons of it.

As for the other thing I never though I'd see something like that built on Fondren.

Monarch

Oct 1, 2015, 6:18 AM

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Urbannizer

Oct 1, 2015, 2:22 PM

New 2-Story Garage for Lyric Center to include 28,000 sq ft of retail, open air plaza (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32367-new-garage-with-retail-next-to-lyric-center/)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/21073919369_14143590d4_b.jpg

Update:

http://image-store.slidesharecdn.com/faf02cc8-a85c-4d53-86b2-8a1074ea9cd0-large.jpeg

https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-realty-commercial-real-estate

The Lyric Centre, one of downtown Houston’s premier business addresses, announced today plans to make significant improvements to the property located in downtown Houston. The plan outlines approximately 30,000 square feet of prime retail space with excellent exposure bordering Smith and Louisiana Streets, directly across from the Wortham Theatre. Upscale restaurant venues, wine tasting rooms, and light entertainment are planned for the retail space taking advantage of the open air plaza and garden scape near the existing Virtuoso statue.

Urbannizer

Oct 1, 2015, 5:15 PM

Beltway 8 / Ship Channel Bridge (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32665-beltway-8-ship-channel-bridge-replacement/#entry512318)

According to the Harris County Toll Road Authority, the existing bridge that spans over the Houston Ship Channel needs to be replaced. Plans call for a new cable-stayed bridge.

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11855870_492711274219573_1383346233916434154_n.jpg?oh=acfd967c6e3eb1c4ccef73519ddd49d6&oe=569C843A
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5811/21866338645_50096eb583_b.jpg

Monarch

Oct 2, 2015, 1:43 AM

^^^ gorgeous bridge! props for sharing urbannizer....

Urbannizer

Oct 2, 2015, 11:43 AM

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http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/River-Oaks-District-opens-fashionably-on-time-6544140.php#photo-8724766

River Oaks District opens fashionably on time

Architects, city officials and designer-clad socialites buzzed under trees strung with white lights Thursday morning at the opening of River Oaks District, the luxury shopping, office and residential development on Westheimer just inside the West Loop.

OliverMcMillan, the California-based developer of the project, kept its promise of a fall opening. But even as champagne flowed and guests nibbled hors d'oeuvres Thursday morning, construction continued in a few stores and on the 270 residential units above the west side of the project.

More construction will follow. A project nine years in the making - postponed at one time by the 2008 financial crisis - River Oaks District transformed several acres into a nucleus of some of the world's top luxury retailers including Cartier, Dior, Hermès and Tom Ford.

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/7196872/img5896.jpg

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Urbannizer

Oct 2, 2015, 7:46 PM

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2015/10/zaza.jpg

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/10/hotel-zaza-to-break-ground-in-memorial-city-this-month/

Hotel Zaza to break ground in Memorial City this month

Construction on Hotel Zaza in Memorial City will begin this month.

Houston-based MetroNational announced Friday it has partnered with Z Resorts to bring the boutique hotel to the intersection of Interstate-10 and Bunker Hill Road in Memorial City. Hotel Zaza has a location in Houston’s Museum District and another in Dallas.

Kirksey Architecture will oversee the design and Anslow Bryant Construction is the general contractor.

The 17-story Hotel Zaza’s Memorial City location will have 159 guest rooms, and10,000-square-feet of event and meeting spaces for up to 300 people. The hotel will also have 130 apartment units. Amenities will include two outdoor pools, a spa and restaurant lounge. The hotel will overlook a green space, which will be used for live music and festivals.

The hotel is slated to open in summer 2017.

Urbannizer

Oct 3, 2015, 11:23 PM

Jones Plaza

Part of the greater Theater District Master Plan, Jones Plaza will be the first area to be revitalized. Plans for the plaza includes underground parking. Work will commence Feb. 2017

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Urbannizer

Oct 4, 2015, 6:07 PM

The Village at Palm Center

@MLK and Griggs

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Urbannizer

Oct 4, 2015, 6:21 PM

*bump*

Urbannizer

Oct 4, 2015, 6:36 PM

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/605/21302389703_838f2446fd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysqji6)
Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/ysqji6) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Buffalo-Bayou-becomes-prime-city-destination-6548642.php#photo-8733809

Buffalo Bayou becomes prime city destination

Thousands celebrated Buffalo Bayou Park's transformation from an underused space along the bayou into the city's fourth "destination park" at an all-day grand opening ceremony Saturday.

Houston residents biked, drove and walked to free boat rides, yoga, art talks and a fireworks display at the improved 160-acre park that stretches from Shepherd to Sabine, bordered by Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5645/21302392003_56c2019a94_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysqjYK)
Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/ysqjYK) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/757/21735639438_5480e62dfd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z7GQm7)Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/z7GQm7) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

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Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/ysgXMd) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/654/21736628489_6ceb5eec1e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z7MUmH)
Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/z7MUmH) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

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Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/ysh21N) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5734/21911485902_c5db6113d8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zof6nG)Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/zof6nG) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/686/21933233751_7ca4f5aa05_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zqayfB)Buffalo Bayou (https://flic.kr/p/zqayfB) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

Urbannizer

Oct 5, 2015, 12:15 AM

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/577/21929704472_27237c6937_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zpRt7Y)
Houston Skyline (https://flic.kr/p/zpRt7Y) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/2015/10/with-grand-opening-ahead-buffalo-bayou-park.html

With grand opening ahead, Buffalo Bayou Park president already looking at next phase

Buffalo Bayou Park held thousands at its grand opening bonanza Oct. 3, but if you ask Anne Olson, president of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, it's time to start planning for part two.

The current section of Buffalo Bayou Park extends from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street and features pavilions, a dog park, miles of trails and lush wildlife. The next segment includes the downtown district, Allen's Landing, as well as east of downtown, where Buffalo Bayou runs through public and private property.

"East of downtown, (the partnership) owns 50 acres, but all the rest is in the hands of private owners, the city or county. It will be a different kind of plan," Olson said.

The partnership plans to hold community meetings in the next year to hear feedback about what could be done with the eastern stretch of the Buffalo Bayou and how it could connect to the finished west end. Right now, the Rice University Crew Team and the Texas Dragon Boat Association operate on a floating dock near Allen's Landing, but future plans call for a permanent boat house, Olson told the HBJ.

"We won't tell people what to do with their property, but hopefully we'll be able to work with property owners collaboratively to show them what we'll be doing with our green space that will benefit them long-term," Olson said.

More photos via Flickr:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5759/21330510373_6e239dfa50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yuUrAe)
Houston Skyline (https://flic.kr/p/yuUrAe) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/635/21961413531_d65a9a119b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zsDZ7T)
Houston Skyline (https://flic.kr/p/zsDZ7T) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/596/21330263723_257cb690bf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yuTbgD)
Houston Skyline (https://flic.kr/p/yuTbgD) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/629/21330513283_974d736cef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yuUssp)
Buffalo Bayou Park Grand opening (https://flic.kr/p/yuUssp) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/21320292043_b907502404_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yu1538)
Wild Moccasins Performing (https://flic.kr/p/yu1538) by Arie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coogie/), on Flickr

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Urbannizer

Oct 5, 2015, 2:51 PM

800 Sampson St.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/591/21348041934_da3887c370_b.jpg
c/o HoustonMidtown on HAIF

Village of River Oaks

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/646/21782189389_ceae414429_b.jpg
c/o hindesky on HAIF

Block 334

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5679/21735464300_ab24b62c15_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z7FWhu)Houston (https://flic.kr/p/z7FWhu) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5829/21923458205_a17aea9f46_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zpisjH)Houston (https://flic.kr/p/zpisjH) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

Holiday Inn

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/676/21897318276_a373c7ae72_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zmZtQh)Houston (https://flic.kr/p/zmZtQh) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

Convention Center Redevelopment

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/652/21735396860_f70ed0a932_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z7FAeJ)Houston (https://flic.kr/p/z7FAeJ) by Marc longoria (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119926851@N02/), on Flickr

Capella Museum District

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P1300148 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66655756@N05/21326933663) by thranth (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66655756@N05/) on Flickr

toxteth o'grady

Oct 5, 2015, 8:04 PM

Schlumberger is moving down to Sugar Land. And they will build when they get there...

Schlumberger plans to relocate national headquarters to Sugar Land (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/10/schlumberger-plans-to-relocate-national-headquarters-to-sugar-land/)

JoninATX

Oct 5, 2015, 11:53 PM

Today ground breaking took place for the Kirby Collection by Thor Equities. Another great addition for Houston! :cheers:

colemonkee

Oct 6, 2015, 12:10 AM

Buffalo Bayou Park looks amazing!

Urbannizer

Oct 6, 2015, 1:56 AM

Today ground breaking took place for the Kirby Collection by Thor Equities. Another great addition for Houston! :cheers:

It's going to be a nicely sized construction site, can't wait to see pics as time goes on. :cheers:

Urbannizer

Oct 6, 2015, 2:09 AM

http://www.papercitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6300_Wooday-465x620.jpg

http://www.papercitymag.com/interiors/the-homey-high-rise-new-houston-tower-6300-woodway-places-comfort-over-gadgets/#2

The Homey High-Rise: New 17-Story Houston Tower Values Comfort Over High-Tech Gadgets

Houston’s glitzy high-rise building boom is getting a new, more understated entry. 6300 Woodway — a previously unpublicized project from Pelican Builders — aims to make high-rise living more comfy.

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Simplify doesn’t necessarily mean shrunken, though. The condos for sale in 6300 Woodway will range from 2,100 to 6,000-plus square feet. A total of 58 of them will be spread over the 17 floors. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2016 and finish in the summer of 2018. And the future residents figure to have a wallet power that fits right in with the rest of the neighborhood.

Prices for 6300 Woodway’s units range from $1.1 million to more than $4 million. This is nobody’s starter home.

photoLith

Oct 6, 2015, 2:42 AM

Ant131531

Oct 6, 2015, 4:07 AM

Urbannizer

Oct 6, 2015, 5:03 AM

Why do renders for new highrise residentials in Houston always show them surrounded by miles of untouched forest with a photoshopped skyline way in the distance? Not exactly what people are looking for in an urban experience.

I've always wondered the same thing. Is Houston still building highrise residential buildings in random spots?

Also, the Buffalo Bayou park looks great! Reminds me of Historic Old Fourth Ward Park here, just much closer to downtown and along a river.

A high-rise surrounded by overdone greenery in a rendering is typically in or near a residential neighborhood, with Memorial Park shown in the background. The park resides between the northern section of Uptown and Downtown.

As for building in wacky spots -- that does still occur. The Homey is not within the main area of Uptown, and will sit just outside the Tanglewood neighborhood. The only thing as tall as The Homey in the immediate area is an 11-story office building across the street.

The Best Forumer

Oct 6, 2015, 3:31 PM

It's going to be a nicely sized construction site, can't wait to see pics as time goes on. :cheers:

This is good.... but less than optimal IMHO. It might turn out to be another Exxon style sprawling campus in the suburbs....

Urbannizer

Oct 6, 2015, 4:14 PM

This is good.... but less than optimal IMHO. It might turn out to be another Exxon style sprawling campus in the suburbs....

Huh? My comment was on Kirby Collection.

Urbannizer

Oct 7, 2015, 9:10 AM

Frank + Milam

9-story garage with retail proposed for Downtown, one block north of Market Square Park.

http://www.stantonroadcapital.com/portfolio.html

http://www.stantonroadcapital.com/milam.jpg

Braeswood Apartments

284-unit apartment complex underway on N. Braeswood, near the TMC. Delivering May 2016.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32695-braeswood-284-unit-urban-mid-rise-apartments/#entry512847

http://www.read-king.com/sites/default/files/styles/flexslider_full/public/Frankway.png?itok=pW5A6THH

toxteth o'grady

Oct 7, 2015, 2:37 PM

I keep trying to figure out where the site for those Braeswood apartments is, as 610 runs perpendicular to N. Braeswood (and in fact, that's Brays Bayou that's labeled 610)

Urbannizer

Oct 7, 2015, 5:50 PM

A 182-unit Residence Inn is proposed for 7807 Kirby Dr, just outside the Med Center.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32499-proposed-residence-inn-7807-kirby-dr/

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5670/20531563029_c154c6964c_b.jpg

Update: This will be a high-rise, just shy of 200' ft. Number of total floors remains unknown as a rendering has yet to be released, but there will be 5 parking levels. Construction is already underway.

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=267817440&row=2

Urbannizer

Oct 7, 2015, 11:17 PM

http://theleadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ASG-Aerial-View-From-South-e1444231094513.jpg

http://theleadernews.com/community/proposed-heights-sports-complex-focuses-on-attracting-millenials/

Proposed Heights sports complex focuses on attracting Millenials

Guy Paproski, CEO of Adventure Sports Gym, calls his proposed project the next step in the evolution of fitness facilities. He and CFO Chuck Baldwin are currently in the midst of raising capital for the massive undertaking, which Paproski says will focus on a group of Houstonians now spending more time and money at local gyms than any other group – Millenials.

“In the next five years, millenials will spend almost as much as Baby Boomers and Gen-X’ers combined at fitness gyms and programs across the country,” Paproski said. “Millenials also want their fitness to be fun, adventurous and ever-changing, along with having a social atmosphere and better integrated technology.”

With the younger generation driving the growth of the fitness industry, and the breakout success of the CrossFit movement, Paproski and Baldwin are hoping their concept will attract investors. Adventure Sports Gym aims to offer a 115,000 square foot facility, featuring both indoor and outdoor exercise amenities, complete with spin studios, group exercise rooms, cardio and weight equipment, “spa-level” change rooms and saunas and even a ten story tower for rock climbing and other activities.

Paproski and Baldwin are looking to raise a total of about $75 million through a combination of equity and investments. The facility would be located adjacent to Memorial Park near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Interstate 10.

Urbannizer

Oct 8, 2015, 12:49 AM

Theater Square

New office tower with retail in development for Block 43. This is the same site International Tower was once proposed for; the same group is behind this proposal.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5747/21406831853_bae72391aa_b.jpg

Ivy Lofts

Proposed residential complex east of downtown. The site is bounded by Live Oak/Leeland/Nagle & Pease St.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/569/21415603864_28d46d5345_b.jpg

photoLith

Oct 8, 2015, 3:12 AM

Can I just say that The Homey is probably the most ridiculously named building in the U.S.

Urbannizer

Oct 8, 2015, 6:06 PM

*bump*

Urbannizer

Oct 8, 2015, 6:09 PM

http://www.cpexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/City-Place.jpg

http://www.cityplacespringwoods.com/

http://communityimpact.com/2015/10/07/mixed-use-projects-set-to-break-ground-in-early-2016-in-cityplace/

Mixed-use projects set to break ground in early 2016 in CityPlace

The first office and retail building in Springwoods Village could break ground early next year within CityPlace, the town center area of the master-planned community in Spring.

CityPlace 1, in the northeast portion of CityPlace, is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2016 and could be completed in the first quarter of 2017, said Gary Johnson, vice president of Crimson Services, a sister company of CityPlace developer Patrinely Group.

Johnson said CityPlace 1 will house 150,000 square feet of mixed-use space, including 26,000 square feet of retail space in addition to office space.

“We have commitments on about 20 percent of the office [space] and have a huge amount of interest in retail,” he said. “It all has to happen at the same time, and we’re shovel-ready.”

Johnson said the demand for corporate office space has tempered recently with the decline in oil prices.

While work begins on the first office building, Johnson said construction will simultaneously be done on the second phase of CityPlace right across the street, which will feature a parking garage with a fitness center on the top floor. On the ground floor, the Patrinely Group is working to attract restaurants to three available pad sites.

CityPlace will eventually house 4 million square feet of office space and 400,000 square feet of retail, including a movie theater complex that will allow patrons to dine and eat at the same time and will feature at least 10 theaters, Johnson said. However, he said none of the retail, restaurants or entertainment tenants are ready to be announced.

Monarch

Oct 8, 2015, 6:26 PM

Can I just say that The Homey is probably the most ridiculously named building in the U.S.

^^^ i concur! simply ridiculous....

natenate

Oct 8, 2015, 7:11 PM

Can I just say that The Homey is probably the most ridiculously named building in the U.S.

you can say it, or you can be jealous homeboy! :)

toxteth o'grady

Oct 8, 2015, 7:22 PM

BisNow says absorption of office space was positive by 1 million sf in Q3, but more than half of it went to space ConocoPhillips had previously committed to, as their new HQ opened.

toxteth o'grady

Oct 8, 2015, 7:25 PM

The Best Forumer

Oct 8, 2015, 9:42 PM

Can I just say that The Homey is probably the most ridiculously named building in the U.S.

It feels very... cozy to me.

Urbannizer

Oct 8, 2015, 10:48 PM

On my way into town last time, I saw a crane west of I-45 in that vicinity. Related?

Negative, as stated in the article construction will not begin until 1Q 2016. May be for the apartment complex going up in Springwoods Village.

toxteth o'grady

Oct 9, 2015, 9:01 PM

It's gotten fairly tall; does 8 stories sound about right?

toxteth o'grady

Oct 9, 2015, 9:05 PM

Surprising article in today's BisNow claims Houston is a better place for retail than Dallas. The reason is there's more profit in Houston stores these days, and that's after factoring in rents.

HOUSTON SURPASSES DALLAS IN RETAIL APPEAL (https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/retail/houston-surpasses-dallas-in-retail-appeal-50916)

Urbannizer

Oct 10, 2015, 12:06 AM

Artesian Eclipse

A 750 foot tower is proposed for River Oaks on Welch Ave near Persa St. This is just down the street from San Felipe Place. If built this will be the tallest building in the area, surpassing The Huntingon.

FAA Filing:

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=268113805&row=8

Site:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/673/21873263670_53a502a490_b.jpg
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.748144,-95.4126495,3a,75y,38.32h,92.87t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sD7REfCH2Be-jq8pVARAEAg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Urbannizer

Oct 10, 2015, 1:50 AM

Park Place River Oaks (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30980-park-place-river-oaks/)

Proposed condo building at the corner of Revere St. & Mimosa Lane in River Oaks.

Site:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/695/21617962661_c819ec10b4_b.jpg

Now known as Revere Park at River Oaks, 6-story condo building.

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2015/10/revere.jpg

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/10/midrise-planned-on-rapidly-changing-street-in-river-oaks-area/

Midrise planned on rapidly changing street in River Oaks area

A developer is asking the city for a variance to build a mid-rise residential building on a corner tucked away between Shepherd and Kirby in the River Oaks area. The street, Mimosa Drive, has been experiencing new high-density construction in recent years, slowly replacing older houses and apartment complexes built in the midcentury.

The proposed six-story building, named The Revere at River Oaks, would be at the corner of Revere and Mimosa. The city Planning and Development Department will consider the variance request at its Thursday meeting to allow the building to have a 15 feet setback from the curb and create a pedestrian area along the roads.

Slyfox

Oct 11, 2015, 4:03 AM

I've tried researching a bit into this, and may be beating a dead horse, but is there a particular reason Houston's downtown is lacking in retail? Compared to NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago and many other large cities there is an obvious disparity, and I've noticed walking several blocks in the downtown without seeing a single store.
Is this changing with all the new development and residential locations?

Soignies Forest

Oct 11, 2015, 9:28 PM

Not claiming to have analyzed this. My guess for the lack of visible retail downtown is much of it is in the tunnels.

TexasPlaya

Oct 12, 2015, 6:38 AM

Not claiming to have analyzed this. My guess for the lack of visible retail downtown is much of it is in the tunnels.

This. Plus the most desirable inner city areas are immediately west of downtown along with the retail. The TMC is undergoing a boom so hopefully it will help fill up the apartments under construction downtown and mid town along the rail. More downtown residents, more retail. Plus it'd be nice if the office space under construction lands some big tenants.

weatherguru18

Oct 12, 2015, 12:06 PM

[QUOTE=Urbannizer;7192916]Artesian Eclipse

A 750 foot tower is proposed for River Oaks on Welch Ave near Persa St. This is just down the street from San Felipe Place. If built this will be the tallest building in the area, surpassing The Huntingon.

FAA Filing:

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=268113805&row=8

That doesn't mean anything does it? I mean Anadarko filed with the FAA for tower 3 and there is virtually no hope of getting that one out of the ground any time soon. When filing with the FAA, does that mean they're ready to move ground? I guess what I'm asking is when you file with the FAA, how far along are you in the process of bringing new office/residential space online?

Sic'EmBears

Oct 12, 2015, 5:25 PM

When filing with the FAA, does that mean they're ready to move ground?

No, it does not.

I guess what I'm asking is when you file with the FAA, how far along are you in the process of bringing new office/residential space online?

There is no real correlation.

Some developers are in conceptual planning and others are ready to break ground.

The Best Forumer

Oct 12, 2015, 7:01 PM

A tower that size in this area better be something more than just another box.

Urbannizer

Oct 12, 2015, 9:31 PM

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/10/12/houston-nonprofit-to-break-ground-on-new-idtown-hq.html

Houston nonprofit to break ground on new Midtown HQ

Crime Stoppers of Houston will break ground on its new 30,000-square-foot headquarters in Midtown on Oct. 30.

The nonprofit will tear down its current 22,400-square-foot building at 3001 Main St. to make way for the new structure, which was designed by Houston-based Merriman Holt Powell Architects and is being built by Houston-based Mission Constructors Inc. The new building will occupy the entire 3000 block of Main Street and will include a 12,800-square-foot Harris County Sheriff’s Officers Memorial Garden.

The $10 million project is expected to be complete in November 2016, according to a spokeswoman for Crime Stoppers.

Urbannizer

Oct 13, 2015, 6:45 PM

Chelsea at Museum District

96-unit apartment complex, rising 18-stories on Blodgett St. Construction to begin this month.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5826/21938452579_8ac747cacc_b.jpg

Urbannizer

Oct 13, 2015, 7:10 PM

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/7284212/katy-boardwalk-district.png

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/10/katy-mixed-use-district-moves-forward.html

Katy mixed-use district moves forward

The proposed Katy Boardwalk District, a convention center and mixed-use development adjacent to the Katy Mills mall, has taken a major step forward.

The city of Katy announced Oct. 8 that the Katy Development Authority has entered into an agreement with Houston-based Sueba USA Corp. to develop a 22-acre portion of the district.

Sueba’s mixed-use development is expected to include loft living space, retail and restaurant facilities, and a public plaza.

The Boardwalk District, which also will include a convention center, hotel and restaurant row, will be anchored by an 89-acre park with a lake, boardwalk, nature preserves and a two-mile walking trail system. Construction of the park is expected to begin this winter and be complete by the end of next year.

Urbannizer

Oct 13, 2015, 7:59 PM

Treviso at Waterway Square

The design for this 24-story condo tower in The Woodlands has changed (again).

New:
http://www.trevisowaterway.com/images/Waterway_Ext_day_2_092715.png

Previous design:
http://www.trevisowaterway.com/images/main-pic.png

toxteth o'grady

Oct 13, 2015, 11:32 PM

The four-story tiltwall rising on the east side of I-45 in the Woodlands has a name...

Office building near The Woodlands on track for January delivery (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/10/office-building-near-the-woodlands-on-track-for-january-delivery/)

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2015/10/havenwood-09-12-15-246-600x391.jpg

Havenwood Office Park

Urbannizer

Oct 15, 2015, 3:24 AM

Kirby Collection

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/735/21550606153_107f27bd47_c.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/776/21550611973_6ebb334085_c.jpg

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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/736/21983568360_e3456f2258_c.jpg
http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2015/10/kirby-collection-groundbreaking-pics.html

3615 Montrose

7-story condo building with prices ranging from $1M to $3M. More than 10 of the 34 units have been sold; construction begins Spring 2016.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5646/21560004483_39e1343348_c.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5789/21994092209_32a460a9fd_c.jpg

California Square

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/748/21994143309_5ebb1732e5_c.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/645/22180938065_7a46bb2107_c.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5711/21558170094_67155e91fb_c.jpg
http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2015/10/coming-soon-on-montrose-blvd-new.html

Urbannizer

Oct 15, 2015, 4:10 AM

Menil Expansion Includes New Multifamily High-Rise (http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/houston/article/Council-expands-TIRZ-to-take-in-Museum-District-6571297.php)

May contain affordable housing units. The developer is rumored to be Hines.

One possible deal the expanded district could finish is an agreement city officials long have discussed with The Menil Collection to help the museum expand its 30-acre campus in south Montrose.

The Menil has added a cafe, rebuilt its parking lot and is building a drawing institute. Up next, deputy director Sheryl Kolasinski said, is the renovation of apartments the museum owns along Richmond Avenue into a new multifamily tower.

The museum plans to develop a 2.6-acre park next to the new tower and extend the dead-end streets of West Main, Colquitt and Loretta, laying new utilities in the process. The city has proposed asking the museum to build the public infrastructure and park, then reimbursing up to $10 million of those costs via a tax break on the new tower.

A portion of Midtown's funds, by law, are set aside for affordable housing, Icken noted, adding that likely will be part of the discussion surrounding the new tower.

Urbannizer

Oct 15, 2015, 6:39 PM

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http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2015/10/museum-of-fine-arts-houston-breaks-ground-on-first.html

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has officially broken ground on its $450 million new campus.
Oct 15, 2015, 12:05pm CDT

The first phase of the project will include the new Glassell School of Art, which replaces the building that has housed the school since 1979. The new building will be 80,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the previous building. It will include space for the junior and adult schools, which serve 7,000 students each year.

Also part of the initial phase is the construction of the Brown Foundation Plaza. Part of the L-shaped Glassell School will be a sloped roof with stairs going down to an amphitheater and up to the BBVA Compass roof garden, which will provide a view of the entire campus.

At the groundbreaking, New York-based Deborah Nevins & Associates was announced as the landscape architect for the project, tasked with unifying the disparate buildings into a pedestrian-friendly and cohesive campus. New York-based Steven Holl Architects designed the Glassell School, the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building and the master plan for the campus. San Antonio-based Lake Flato Architects designed the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation conservation center, which will begin construction next year. St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. is the general contractor.

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Urbannizer

Oct 16, 2015, 4:21 AM

Crown lighting is on for BHP Billiton

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5704/22004516779_9c14533474_b.jpg

ooooaaaah!

Oct 16, 2015, 2:02 PM

In the morning the reflection from the BHP building with the sun coming from the east is amazing. like a still lake in the morning.

Urbannizer

Oct 16, 2015, 5:40 PM

The scaffolding for 500 Crawford in Downtown collapsed around 11 am today. Firefighters on scene searching through the debris; 6 people sustained non life-threatening injuries.

http://www.chron.com/houston/article/Workers-trapped-as-scaffolding-collapses-downtown-6574175.php#item-38488

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JoninATX

Oct 16, 2015, 7:13 PM

^wow^ glad no one was killed.

East7thStreet

Oct 17, 2015, 5:50 PM

Urbannizer

Oct 17, 2015, 8:52 PM

Did this happen around the 8th inning in game 4?

This happened yesterday around 11am. Game 4 was October 12th. Luckily a game was not taking place, it'd be a much more unfortunate situation.

Reverberation

Oct 18, 2015, 2:34 AM

Did this happen around the 8th inning in game 4?

Zing!

photoLith

Oct 18, 2015, 6:07 AM

So it seems some jack ass hit the scaffolding with their car and sped off causing the collapse. Seems like the building came away pretty much unscathed which is incredible and that nobody was killed.

Urbannizer

Oct 18, 2015, 10:05 PM

So it seems some jack ass hit the scaffolding with their car and sped off causing the collapse. Seems like the building came away pretty much unscathed which is incredible and that nobody was killed.

A car hitting the scaffolding was ruled out. The scaffolding was more likely experiencing too much weight or was not properly installed.

Here's a video of the scaffolding collapsing:

https://twitter.com/KHOUJackie/status/655133055061856256

Urbannizer

Oct 18, 2015, 10:08 PM

Alexan Southside Place

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Deal-of-the-Week-It-s-curtains-for-1960s-era-6575269.php#photo-8499608

4-Story, 269-unit apartment complex planned for 4139 Bellaire Blvd.

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toxteth o'grady

Oct 19, 2015, 7:54 PM

So everything around the old Shell Labs is coming down. What a change.

Urbannizer

Oct 21, 2015, 10:50 AM

Hines Closes Deal to Buy Chronicle Building; Parking Garage (http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Hines-buys-Chronicle-s-downtown-property-6579844.php)

A partnership led by Houston development firm Hines closed on a deal Tuesday to buy downtown's Houston Chronicle building and an adjacent half-block that houses a parking garage.

"Given the site(s) adjacency to the business and theater districts and the proximity to Market Square, we consider this one of the most strategically connected locations for future development in the central business district," John Mooz, senior managing director for Hines, said in a statement. "That likely confirms the intense market interest among the bidding community last spring."