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Wattleigh Mar 7, 2023 6:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bilbao58 (Post 9885217)
When did Kirby Collection become Arrive Upper Kirby? (I hate being out of the loop and literally 180 miles outside the Loop.)
Start of last year

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...per-kirby.html

Quote:
Kirby Collection mixed-use development rebranded after $182M sale

By Sara Samora – Reporter, Houston Business Journal
Jan 3, 2022

The mixed-use development formerly known as The Kirby Collection now has a new name as well as a new owner.

San Francisco-based Fowler Property Acquisitions announced Jan. 3 that it has acquired the mixed-use development from New York-based Thor Equities and renamed it Arrive Upper Kirby.

The transaction closed on Oct. 26 for $182 million, or $425,000 per residential unit and $400 per square foot of commercial space, FPA said. The roughly 1 million-square-foot property at 3200 Kirby Drive was developed for $125 million, Thor Equities said previously, and the Harris County Appraisal District valued it at over $153.2 million as of Jan. 1, 2021. The Houston Business Journal reached out for more information.

Wattleigh Mar 8, 2023 1:12 PM
The Langley

https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/25/42/...9/4/1200x0.jpg

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/bus...uston-17825264

Quote:
7 years after Ashby high-rise controversy, Houston approves key permits for 20-story tower at site

More permits needed, but developer prepares to break ground soon

Marissa Luck,
Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Updated: March 8, 2023 6:32 a.m.

For years a controversial proposal to build a high rise in the wealthy enclave of Boulevard Oaks appeared to be dead — a lesson in how land-use battles can erupt even in a city with virtually no zoning.

But after six years of sitting on the proposal — and the vacant, proposed site at Ashby and Bisonnet sitting dormant — the owners, Hunt Cos. of El Paso, last spring resurrected efforts to build the tower. They brought on a new development team, Dallas-based Street Lights Residential, to create a scaled-down version of the high-rise, now called The Langley, that they hope would win over neighbors who had fiercely opposed the earlier project dubbed The Ashby.

Almost a year after StreetLights filed updated plans with the city, the developer says it is weeks from breaking ground on the 20-story apartment building. The city of Houston approved StreetLights Residential's permit for site work and foundation work Monday, though it still is waiting approval to start vertical construction.

Stephen Meek, developer at Street Lights Residential, said the approved work could begin in early April.

“(The site now) is a brown field that looks like a black eye right at the entry of beautiful neighborhood,” Meek said. “What we're proposing is bringing something beautiful and something as architecturally significant.”

EARLIER: Developers unveil plans for The Langley, a 20-story tower proposed on high-profile site

The spacious units and high-end design of The Langley are aimed at attracting well-heeled empty-nesters, and Meek believes some neighborhood residents would want to live in The Langley if they decide to downsize but want to stay in the area.

Many of the neighbors, however, remain opposed. Several houses around the project site are adorned with bright yellow signs with a menacing carton caricature of a high-rise and the phrase “Tower of Traffic” and "Protect Our Neighborhood" — a nod to past protests against the previous high-rise proposal.

Double L Mar 9, 2023 8:39 PM
In my opinion, at least we got an improved high rise ordinance out of that project.

colemonkee Mar 10, 2023 5:49 AM
With the right materials, that building ends up looking very nice.

TexasPlaya Mar 10, 2023 9:15 PM
It certainly fits the Museum District's high rise aesthetic.

Cory Mar 11, 2023 2:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasPlaya (Post 9888684)
It certainly fits the Museum District's high rise aesthetic.
Yup. Wouldn't be surprised if this is the same developer as The Carter on Chelsea Boulevard.

Wattleigh Mar 11, 2023 5:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cory (Post 9888902)
Yup. Wouldn't be surprised if this is the same developer as The Carter on Chelsea Boulevard.
It is - StreetLights Residential

For reference

https://picturescdn.alndata.com/?pid...e-e3b7a14c2427

They are also responsible for The Ivy and The James at Park Place.

https://image1.apartmentfinder.com/i...ding-photo.jpg

https://y4v2i8p4.stackpathcdn.com/im...=50&y=50&f=jpg

Wattleigh Mar 11, 2023 5:02 PM
*oops*

Wattleigh Mar 14, 2023 6:56 PM
Autry Park / Hanover Buffalo Bayou

c/o hindesky on HAIF

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He also noted...

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Hanover worker said this will be a women's apparel shop. He also said there are 15-16 spots more coming but doesn't know their names since they don't do the work on them.
https://i.imgur.com/yEJ2Esc.jpg

Houston Methodist Centennial Tower

2nd crane went up

c/o Highrise Tower on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/Gm4YxH9.jpg

London House

c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/GHuTxYB.jpg

Wattleigh Mar 23, 2023 1:53 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this since there's no dining/restaurant specific threads here like there are on HAIF...

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/pol...g-17853805.php

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Houston to keep part of Main Street closed for outdoor seating with hopes to expand idea citywide

Yilun Cheng,
Staff writer
March 22, 2023
Updated: March 22, 2023 6:50 p.m.

Houston will close down traffic on seven blocks of Main Street permanently to allow businesses to maintain outdoor seating spaces initially established during the COVID-19 pandemic, with plans to expand the concept to other commercial strips in the city.

City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to permanently extend the “More Space: Main Street” program. First approved as a pilot in November 2020, the initiative converted portions of Main’s vehicle lanes between Commerce and Rusk into seating areas for bars and restaurants struggling amid the early days of the pandemic when residents had been urged to remain in their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19..

So far, the program has enabled participating businesses to add a total of 45 tables and 154 seats on outdoor patios, according to Houston's Chief Transportation Planner David Fields. Bars and restaurants also reported increases in revenue, employee retention and customer satisfaction, he said.

“We surveyed the businesses. All of them said this was exactly what they wanted. They requested the city extend it,” Field said. “And people felt safer being out on Main Street because there were more people out on Main Street.”

The goal, Fields said, is to expand the concept citywide eventually, although it will require more research and conversations with local businesses to identify specific commercial strips that could be a good fit for the program.

“We definitely want to expand this once we get the permanent version up and going,” he said. “This is not something we would ever impose. This is something that we really want a commercial strip, possibly a group of businesses near each other, to see this downtown as an example and say, ‘Yeah, we would like to do that. Can you help work with us on that?’”

While “More Space” initially was designed as a tool for businesses to cope with COVID-19 policies, it has benefits beyond the pandemic and has helped create a more vibrant downtown culture, according to Melissa Stewart, executive director of the Greater Houston Restaurant Association.

“For so long, we would come to downtown, do our work and then run for the hills. That continues to change,” Stewart said. “We're continuing to see, much even to my surprise as a native Houstonian, more and more people willing to dine outside all year around. Houston is becoming a lot more like the big cities that we see in other parts of the country.”

Bailey Mar 23, 2023 5:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wattleigh (Post 9899715)
Wasn't sure where to put this since there's no dining/restaurant specific threads here like there are on HAIF...

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/pol...g-17853805.php
I just returned from Palermo and a number of their main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and it was great!

The restaurants extend their outdoor seating and the entire street felt like a non stop street festival.

Glad we are moving in this direction.

SupaK Mar 24, 2023 2:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey (Post 9900010)
I just returned from Palermo and a number of their main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and it was great!

The restaurants extend their outdoor seating and the entire street felt like a non stop street festival.

Glad we are moving in this direction.
I was in Palermo a couple years ago, I totally agree. Just gives a different vibe when you're able to just walk the street unbothered by city traffic.

currysteph Mar 26, 2023 1:53 PM
Booo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey (Post 9900010)
I just returned from Palermo and a number of their main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and it was great!

The restaurants extend their outdoor seating and the entire street felt like a non stop street festival.

Glad we are moving in this direction.
Im on the otherside of the fence on this one.....streets are for cars not bikes not people...thats what sidewalks are for....if you want an outdoor eating area then buy up a parking lot downtown and use that

Wattleigh Mar 28, 2023 1:04 PM
Astros / MMP Entertainment / Mixed-Use District

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...nt-center.html

Quote:
Houston Astros hope to break ground on connected hotel, entertainment center in the fall

By Chandler France – Reporter, Houston Business Journal
Mar 24, 2023

The Houston Astros hope to start construction on a mixed-use project adjacent to Minute Maid Park as early as this fall.

Astros owner Jim Crane told the Houston Business Journal that the organization plans to build a hotel and entertainment center connected to the stadium. Crane said the development would be similar to The Battery Atlanta in Atlanta and Ballpark Village in St. Louis. Both developments feature a number of work and entertainment options adjacent to the stadiums of their Major League Baseball team counterparts.

The development will include a high-end, 4-star hotel, but the team has yet to secure a brand for the hotel, Crane said. The entertainment district is slated to include restaurants and an indoor tailgating area that can be used year-round. It will also include a walkway above the street, which will take guests directly to the club level of the ballpark.

The organization has hired an architecture firm and construction company for the project, Crane said, but the team did not confirm which companies it's working with prior to publication. Crane said the organization hopes to break ground on the project following the conclusion of the Astros’ season and that it could take about three years to complete. He added that the team might build the development in phases, with some parts of the entertainment district opening sooner than others.

Wattleigh Mar 28, 2023 3:47 PM
BCM McNair Campus / Health Science Center

New renderings c/o Paco Jones on HAIF

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The Best Forumer Mar 28, 2023 9:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by currysteph (Post 9902302)
Im on the otherside of the fence on this one.....streets are for cars not bikes not people...thats what sidewalks are for....if you want an outdoor eating area then buy up a parking lot downtown and use that
Naw.

The Best Forumer Mar 28, 2023 9:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wattleigh (Post 9903968)
This one looks nice!

Wattleigh Mar 29, 2023 4:55 PM
NRG Park - Future Mixed-Use Plans

https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/...bout-it-118261

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“It’s prime real estate, and it’s underdeveloped,” NRG Park CEO and Executive Director Ryan Walsh said.

That is something he hopes to change in the next few years.

Local leaders say Houston has no problem attracting people to attend events at NRG Park, but garnering significant commercial development would likely first require more residential activity, or there would need to be a concerted effort from government agencies, developers and stakeholders.

Walsh said conversations to revamp the complex are in the early stages and are being timed around the Houston Texans’ and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's leases expiring in 2032.

“We're in a unique position because people come to us no matter what,” Walsh said. “How do we get them to come early, come to the event and stay afterwards? Hang out for a little bit? That's a conversation that's happening now.”
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“​​So the trend is to create these entertainment districts around the sports and entertainment complexes,” he said. “For us, I think it's a phenomenal opportunity to learn lessons from the others that have done this around the country, but also to make it uniquely Houston.”

Nothing is off the table for future renovations and development near the park, including a parking garage, Walsh said. Though the park has 26,000 parking spaces, the number one complaint Walsh gets is about traffic and parking, he said.

“We're totally sensitive to the fact that these neighborhoods and these apartments around us are incredibly impacted during rodeo or a Texans game or Final Four, for instance,” Walsh said. “So that's part of our conversations, how can we make this better, not just the Houston community at large, but our local community?”

NRG Park and its tenants want to benefit the community, he said. That could potentially come from adding green space, or maybe an educational component.

“There's a lot of really great opportunity. What that opportunity is has yet to be determined,” Walsh said. “But it's certainly part of the conversation that we've started.”

bilbao58 Mar 29, 2023 4:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by currysteph (Post 9902302)
Im on the otherside of the fence on this one.....streets are for cars not bikes not people...thats what sidewalks are for...
Paved roads predate cars by about 6000 years.

Wattleigh Apr 6, 2023 3:08 AM
The RO

https://i.imgur.com/GiVwwfO.png

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Sear...TABS2023015864

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Project Name:
The Ro Parcel 1

Project Number:
TABS2023015864

Facility Name:
N/A

Location Address:
3120 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77098

Location County:
Harris

Start Date:
11/1/2023

Completion Date:
11/30/2025

Estimated Cost:
$102,000,000

Type of Work:
New Construction

Type of Funds:
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Scope of Work:
Type 1A construction of a high rise rental apartment with 320 units over a 5 story parking deck with ground floor lobby, leasing and retail.

Square Footage:
800,000 ft 2

Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No

Current Status:
Project Registered

Wattleigh Apr 6, 2023 4:24 PM
1550 On The Green

3/21 - c/o cityliving on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/wuqaohF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sZGcskV.jpg

3/25 - c/o cityliving on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/C4vttVt.jpg

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Wattleigh Apr 6, 2023 4:48 PM
MD Anderson SCRB 5

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Project Name:
MD Anderson South Campus Research Building 5

Project Number:
TABS2023015937

Facility Name:
MD Anderson South Campus Research Building 5

Location Address:
1920 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054

Location County:
Harris

Start Date:
9/15/2023

Completion Date:
8/19/2027

Estimated Cost:
$389,657,206

Type of Work:
New Construction

Type of Funds:
This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Scope of Work:
Ground up new construction of 7 story office/research science building for MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cast in place concrete frame with steel framed penthouse, high rise construction with automatic fire protection sprinkler system.

Square Footage:
600,000 ft 2

Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No

Current Status:
Project Registered

London House

c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/nKLvTtdl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eGuqKz1l.jpg

Onward Apr 6, 2023 7:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wattleigh (Post 9911929)
Thanks for the update on this, by far my favorite project going on in Houston. It blocks the very unattractive Embassy Suites perfectly. That building always stuck out while walking around Discovery Green and not in a good way.

Dariusb Apr 7, 2023 3:02 AM
Great photos Wattleigh!!

Wattleigh Apr 11, 2023 12:43 PM
BCM McNair Campus / Health Sciences Park

https://www.bcm.edu/about-us/leaders...-health-system

https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/fi...&itok=t62BY52K

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Health Sciences Park

This 440,000 square foot project will integrate medical education and research in a collaborative environment right next to patient care on the McNair Campus, allowing trainees to enhance their learning in the classroom by leveraging their experience in the lab and the clinic. Education space that facilitates conversation and small-group discussion and research space focused on data science and population health will augment new curriculum launching in 2023. Research centers on this campus will be dedicated to data intensive programs that support translational research and provide a foundation for data-driven training program. The first phase of Health Sciences Park, including an 11-floor tower and parking, is planned to open in 2025. This will open space on the current campus.

This month we are beginning the pre-construction work on the McNair Campus for the Health Sciences Park. This will result in relocating those parking in the surface lot adjacent to the Jamail Specialty Care Center to new parking locations. I recognize that this will be an inconvenience, but it is an important step in achieving our vision of creating the Health Sciences Park. Our parking team is working with faculty and staff to accommodate their parking needs. Initially, we are keeping part of the lot open to allow our patients adjacent parking. Going forward, we will provide valet parking to patients at the same rate as the self-parking rate.

Wattleigh Apr 11, 2023 1:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wattleigh (Post 9911954)
MD Anderson SCRB 5

https://i.imgur.com/OXfD5ENl.png

Quote:
Project Name:
MD Anderson South Campus Research Building 5

Project Number:
TABS2023015937

Facility Name:
MD Anderson South Campus Research Building 5

Location Address:
1920 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054

Location County:
Harris

Start Date:
9/15/2023

Completion Date:
8/19/2027

Estimated Cost:
$389,657,206

Type of Work:
New Construction

Type of Funds:
This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Scope of Work:
Ground up new construction of 7 story office/research science building for MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cast in place concrete frame with steel framed penthouse, high rise construction with automatic fire protection sprinkler system.

Square Footage:
600,000 ft 2

Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No

Current Status:
Project Registered
Apparently I missed this other tower or just blanked on the location - it too will be on the UT Research Campus, just across the street from Helix Park...

UTHealth Houston Public Health Education & Research Building

https://i.imgur.com/IbiGTMV.png

From: https://www.utsystem.edu/sites/defau...l/2-2023AB.pdf

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https://i.imgur.com/GHalnPel.png

currysteph Apr 13, 2023 10:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bilbao58 (Post 9905006)
Paved roads predate cars by about 6000 years.
in case you havent noticed we're not living 6000 in the past

bilbao58 Apr 13, 2023 5:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by currysteph (Post 9916940)
in case you havent noticed we're not living 6000 in the past
Bless your heart.

Wattleigh Apr 14, 2023 2:03 PM
Houston Center Redevelopment / The Highlight

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/bus...enter-17882001

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Brookfield Properties' revitalization of downtown's Houston Center campus is finally complete

Brookfield Properties' revitalization of downtown's Houston Center campus is finally complete

A multiyear modernization at downtown’s Houston Center is complete and expected to attract new retailers to serve nearby workers and residents, according to owner Brookfield Properties.

Finishing touches on two buildings, the Highlight at Houston Center, a 196,000-square-foot retail complex at 1200 McKinney, formerly the Shops at Houston Center; and 3 Houston Center, a 51-story office building at 1301 McKinney, marks the end of a multimillion dollar project that began in 2019. Previous renovations were done at 2 and 4 Houston Center, as well as LyondellBasell Tower.

Transforming the 1970s- and 1980s-era buildings into a cohesive space for how people work today brought new plazas and gathering areas, reclad sky bridges, new facades, bright lobbies and upgraded meeting facilities and tenant amenities. Previous renovations consisted of a three-story glass facade at 2 Houston Center and updates to LyondellBasell Tower and 4 Houston Center.
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The Highlight at Houston Center, formerly The Shops at Houston Center, features a renovated food court.

Shannon O'Hara / Brookfield Properties
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/32/16/...io3x2_1150.jpg
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Puttshack, a new anchor tenant at The Highlight in downtown Houston, will open on April 26.

Shannon O'Hara / Brookfield Properties
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/32/16/...io3x2_1150.jpg
Quote:
The Highlight at Houston Center, owned by Brookfield Properties, features a welcoming entry.

Shannon O'Hara / Brookfield Properties
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/32/16/...0/5/1150x0.jpg
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Brookfield Properties has completed renovations at The Highlight at Houston Center, formerly The Shops at Houston Center.

Shannon O'Hara / Brookfield Properties
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/30/62/...io3x2_1150.jpg
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Federal American Grill will add a new restaurant option to Houston Center in summer of 2023, according to Brookfield Properties.

Brookfield Properties

JManc Apr 14, 2023 9:48 PM
^ It's still ugly and dated looking.

Trae Apr 14, 2023 10:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wattleigh (Post 9911929)
this last view is the best view because it blocks the ugly ass Embassy Suites. every time I see it annoys me because they butchered the original design which would look similar to the new Ashby Highrise resurrection.

I need to visit HAIF more often. so much construction happening in Houston once again

Wattleigh Apr 17, 2023 12:45 PM
Autry Park / Hanover Buffalo Bayou

Mat pour was yesterday

c/o cityliving on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/a1m5rJb.jpg

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Wattleigh Apr 20, 2023 8:47 PM
Galveston - Margaritaville Resort

http://www.mathisgroup.com/news-2/#Margaritaville

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TMG+ is providing preconstruction and construction management on the new Margaritaville Resort in Galveston, Texas. The beachfront project will include a 314-guestroom tower, several restaurants and bars and an expansive water park. Gensler is providing the design.
https://i.imgur.com/a9fpBV7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EMj70zL.jpg

The size/description of the resort matches previously mentioned plans for a hotel tower (or at least two hotel towers) on East Beach.

currysteph Apr 23, 2023 1:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bilbao58 (Post 9917330)
Bless your heart.
same to ya pal

Wattleigh Apr 24, 2023 1:50 PM
Modera Waugh

c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/h22fmJTl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tjS9n9Kl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JZFSKVQl.jpg

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Residences on Westheimer

c/o hindesky on HAIF

-Crane Assembly Friday

https://i.imgur.com/JToa7lbl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IOQGqxel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/NpHdFwOl.jpg

-Up on Sunday

https://i.imgur.com/gnLtcJpl.jpg

London House

c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/1U3pjBnl.jpg

Wattleigh Apr 24, 2023 2:46 PM
The Ion

Updates

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...Pos=2#cxrecs_s

Quote:
The Ion approaches leasing milestone with spate of new tenants

By Jeff Jeffrey – Senior reporter, Houston Business Journal
Apr 24, 2023

The Ion District, Houston’s innovation hub at 4201 Main St. in Midtown, is quickly approaching 100% leased status. Ten new tenants have recently signed on to lease space in the Ion, accounting for a combined 35,000 square feet in the 266,000-square-foot building.

With the new leases, the Ion is now 86% leased.

Additionally, construction crews are currently working on building a new lab at the Ion. Rice University’s Nexus Lab will be designed for prototyping and scaling-up technologies, according to a news release.

The new tenants include:

-Carbon Clean, a carbon capture company that opened its new Houston headquarters in response to a 64% leap in inquiries following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year.

-Cognite, a Norwegian software company for asset-heavy industries that uses industrial data to benefit customers.

-OpenStax, a nonprofit tech company publishing open-licensed college textbooks.

-Synopic, a startup building depth-enabled cameras to improve visualization and decision making during medical procedures

-Motif Neurotech, a medical equipment manufacturing startup working to develop minimally invasive electronic solutions for mental health.

-RedSwan CRE, a crowdfunding-style investment platform and marketplace of tokenized commercial real estate

-Nauticus Robotics (Nasdaq: KITT), which has created a sustainable fleet of marine robotics.

-Rice University’s Office of Innovation, which is designed to commercialize Rice-developed research and technology in part by being close to organizations that can use it.
The growth here meshes with an account from HAIF member CREguy13 last week.

Quote:
I'm in the Common Desk here and we received an email last week about switching all tenant parking over to the garage in May. There's been more movement and chatter lately on the District... I'd put money on plans for Phase II being released in the coming months with a near-term timeline for construction to start.

This area can't truly take off until the next phase gets underway. Berkadia's Q4 2022 report shows the visitor lot across from the plaza as proposed MF. My guess is that would be the first out of the ground, it alone would really help catalyze the area.
For reference, a look at the development's phases c/o InTheKnowHouston on HAIF as of last September.

https://i.imgur.com/wVCNfFNl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ITCAKG8l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UUXmeupl.jpg

Wattleigh Apr 28, 2023 1:51 PM
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/harris-health-approves-bond-proposal-build-new-17920345.php

Quote:
Harris Health unanimously approves $2.5B bond proposal to build new LBJ hospital, upgrade system

The new hospital would become the county's third Level I adult trauma center and expand the number of inpatient beds from 215 to 390, with room to add another 60.

Julian Gill,
Staff writer
April 27, 2023
Updated: April 27, 2023 5:57 p.m.

Harris Health board members on Thursday unanimously agreed to move forward with a $2.5 billion bond proposal to build a new Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and make what they say are sorely needed upgrades throughout the county’s public health care system, which treats the region’s poor and uninsured.

The board next will seek approval from Harris County commissioners, who will have the final say on the bond amount and whether the proposal will be placed on the November ballot. The proposed bond would finance the project over 10 years, with an additional $300 million in county funds and $100 million in grants and philanthropy.
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/32/40/...4/3/1200x0.jpg

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llamaorama Apr 29, 2023 12:10 AM
That's going to be good for NE Houston, in terms of more daytime employment and people movement on top of the obvious public health needs. Also would be cool if they really do build a 12 story tower and a medical office building. Hopefully the bond passes.

The Best Forumer May 1, 2023 8:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by llamaorama (Post 9931431)
That's going to be good for NE Houston, in terms of more daytime employment and people movement on top of the obvious public health needs. Also would be cool if they really do build a 12 story tower and a medical office building. Hopefully the bond passes.
Agreed.

Wattleigh May 5, 2023 1:04 PM
The Beverly

https://i.imgur.com/1BH9VB3.png

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...Pos=3#cxrecs_s

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GT Leach, Rama Cos. partner to build luxe Tanglewood-area condo building

By Jeff Jeffrey – Senior reporter, Houston Business Journal
May 5, 2023

GT Leach Constructors founder and President Gary Leach is for the first time preparing to break ground on a project in which he is personally invested as a partner.

Leach has teamed up with Rama Cos., a Houston-based development firm led by brothers Amir Taghdisi and Alan Taghdisi, to build a new boutique condominium project at 5010 Longmont Drive, in the northern Uptown/Tanglewood area.

The project they plan to build is The Beverly, a six-unit condo midrise that Leach and the Taghdisis hope will bring a new type of unit to the Houston market. Rather than putting multiple condos on each floor, each unit will take up an entire floor.

While Leach has built projects in the past where he had a small financial interest, he confirmed that this is the first time he has gone in on a project as a 50% partner.

Leach told the Houston Business Journal that he was attracted to The Beverly project because of its unique location.

"The site is so special due to its unrestricted reserve status," Leach said. "The other thing that attracted me to the project was my friendship with Amir and Alan."

Amir Taghdisi said the idea for The Beverly was to maximize the amount of space and privacy available to each unit.

“A key driving factor of this approach was to ensure each unit had the same incredible view,” Amir Taghdisi said. “Often, you’ll see condo buildings where only one side of the building has great views because the floor plates are all chopped up. But here, each unit will be able to look out over Memorial Park and the Post Oak skyline.”

Wattleigh May 11, 2023 4:32 PM
2801 Kirby Drive

Something potentially big here, according to hindesky on HAIF.

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Exciting news!!!

When I talked with the demolition workers, I asked them if they knew what they was going to built on this property. They said a 40 story apartment project. I told them no it was going to be a 5 story medical building and showed them the rendering. Turns out they were 100% correct. Just went by after getting my car washed at Mr Car Wash and I spot a sign for "Southern Land Communities" a division of Southern Land Company (not to be confused with Southernland Communities, which sells farm and ranch properties). They are out of Nashville, Tenn. and are a developer & construction company

Southern Land Communities does indeed develop high rise apartments.
There's also this from CREguy13 on HAIF

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I can confirm! Been waiting for news to become public or Hindesky's on-the-ground reporting would pull through as it always does. My sources indicate it is taller than 40 floors and that it is planned to be mixed-use, not solely MF and retail...
There was previously a proposal to develop a 5-story medical office building on this site by Clay Development and Construction.

The site was previously home to a Wells Fargo bank and has been undergoing demolition for the past few weeks.

4/30 c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/NIDvxzuh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uUABJk0h.jpg

5/6 - c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/s8Y99cBh.jpg

Today c/o hindesky on HAIF

https://i.imgur.com/uZlVYRvh.jpg

jkill34 May 11, 2023 6:10 PM
Wow, that is exciting news. Especially when it comes out of nowhere.

Wattleigh May 11, 2023 8:59 PM
State National Bank Renovation / Moxy Houston Downtown

https://i.imgur.com/yZyVs2Ph.jpg
Rendering c/o John T. Campo & Associates

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...Pos=0#cxrecs_s

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Exclusive: New-to-Houston Moxy by Marriott hotel to open downtown soon

By Jeff Jeffrey – Senior reporter, Houston Business Journal
May 11, 2023

Downtown will soon have a new-to-Houston hotel open in the former State National Building, one that the project’s developers say will help to revitalize the area’s nightlife scene.

The historic 13-story building has been revamped to house a Moxy by Marriott, which is scheduled to open in either late June or early July, depending on when the city grants a certificate of occupancy. Moxy Houston Downtown will be located at 412 Main St. on the block of Main Street between Prairie and Preston streets.

Houston-based LMG General Contractors oversaw the construction of Moxy Houston Downtown, while New Orleans-based Campo Architecture & Interior Design served as lead architect on the project. The plan to convert the State National Building into Moxy Houston Downtown was first announced in 2021.

The Moxy brand is built around the idea of making a hotel stay as fun and energetic as possible.

Rather than checking in at a front desk, for example, guests check in at the hotel’s lobby bar and are treated to a complimentary cocktail along with their room key. The lobby will also feature a mechanical bull, while meeting rooms will have ping-pong tables in place of traditional conference tables.

“With the Moxy brand, everything is times 1,000,” said General Manager Terry Hix. “Once you’re ‘Moxified,’ you’ll never think of a hotel the same way again.”

Moxy Houston Downtown was initially scheduled to open earlier this year. However, Hix said the construction process has taken longer than expected because of the historic nature of the building. The former State National Building, built in 1923, is one of the few remaining early neoclassical office towers built in the 20th century.

The building features a number of notable architectural features that led to it being designated as a historic property by the city’s Office of Preservation.

“Almost everything had to be custom-built to be able to work in a historic building,” Hix said.

Double L May 16, 2023 5:31 PM
The Moxy Hotel is great for the historic district. The historic district is in good shape right now and this will help sustain its economic health long term.

Cory May 18, 2023 6:01 PM
Yep. Market Square Park seems like the most “neighborhoody” part of downtown and the most active. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights. I wish there were more lots to develop on to increase the density even further. Especially for more residents. I hope they have mixed use on that last remaining lot on the park. Praying for office mixed with residential.

DCReid May 18, 2023 6:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 9947742)
Yep. Market Square Park seems like the most “neighborhoody” part of downtown and the most active. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights. I wish there were more lots to develop on to increase the density even further. Especially for more residents. I hope they have mixed use on that last remaining lot on the park. Praying for office mixed with residential.
I don't live in Houston, but it seems like they missed and opportunity with 1550 On The Green, which could have been mixed use. But isn't there an ugly budget hotel right behind there? Maybe they can demolish it in a few years and build a tall residential in its place.

Wattleigh May 18, 2023 8:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DCReid (Post 9947782)
I don't live in Houston, but it seems like they missed and opportunity with 1550 On The Green, which could have been mixed use. But isn't there an ugly budget hotel right behind there? Maybe they can demolish it in a few years and build a tall residential in its place.
Not necessarily. The parkside space is a mix of retail & restaurant. 1550 was supposed to be the office tower of the trio Skanska has plans for the blocks they own in this part of Downtown.

There is a hotel/residential tower planned for block 276 while an office tower with retail components is proposed for block 251.

https://www.1550onthegreen.com/wp-co...er-plan-xl.jpg

JManc May 18, 2023 8:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DCReid (Post 9947782)
I don't live in Houston, but it seems like they missed and opportunity with 1550 On The Green, which could have been mixed use. But isn't there an ugly budget hotel right behind there? Maybe they can demolish it in a few years and build a tall residential in its place.
That hotel isn't that old; 10-15 years maybe. It's not going anywhere and is in a prime location as far as hotel space is...close to the GRB. The fact that it's relatively affordable makes it even more desirable. Plus, there are several open lots in the vicinity ripe for development.

Wattleigh May 19, 2023 4:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JManc (Post 9947973)
That hotel isn't that old; 10-15 years maybe. It's not going anywhere and is in a prime location as far as hotel space is...close to the GRB. The fact that it's relatively affordable makes it even more desirable. Plus, there are several open lots in the vicinity ripe for development.
This.

I started thinking about how Discovery Green has changed development in this portion of downtown.

I recall walking through the block where One Park Place currently stands about 2004 or so when it was still part of the Houston Center Gardens. The balcony jutting out from 4 Houston Center over Austin Street made more sense design-wise as it had a decent view of what was the parkland toward the GRB at the time.

Anyway, I had thoughts of what COULD be - but didn't think they would necessarily come to fruition. The specific block I mentioned, I really thought would be as good as it got and that was well enough.

People also tend to forget that while there was some drop-off in proposals post early 80s bust, the pipeline started opening back up as early as 1987-1988, though clearly not in any boom-like state. Around then, there was a plan to build a 40-50 story hotel on that space that would've been the convention center's primary lodging provider. I think it got a lot more discussion around the time Houston hosted the G-7 Summit in 1990. It stayed around for a while till it was reduced in size during the 1990s, and ultimately ended up across the street as the current Hilton Americas, which was completed in 2003.

I have been visiting Discovery Green since the first week it opened and now I can't imagine how the previous configuration could have existed for 20+ years prior to the creation of the current park. The fact that there is a decent mix of lodging and still room for more (and others may be coming soon - see the Home2/Tru and possible HI Express and W Hotels among others), along with dining options that now are in and effectively ring the park at multiple points and the residential towers within a block or two - all proof of how an engaging and well-programmed civic space can make a huge difference.

This also doesn't take into consideration the mixed-use district that Crane wants to build a couple of blocks north and east near Minute Maid that will likely keep with the pedestrian friendly tone established by DG, as well as the two additional blocks Skanska wants to develop along the Dallas Street corridor that was improved a few years back. So much potential, and I think that something will come of it much sooner than later.

Wattleigh May 22, 2023 8:26 PM
Rice University

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/...Pos=0#cxrecs_s

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Rice University to build new residential colleges amid expected increase in enrollment

By Sofia Gonzalez – Reporter, Houston Business Journal
May 22, 2023

Rice University will soon have new residential colleges as the school works to enhance its physical infrastructure amid an expected increase in enrollment.

The project includes two new residential colleges, each with more than 300 beds, accompanied by dining, Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Kelly Fox, vice president for finance and administration, said in a May 19 message to the university’s community.

The buildings are expected to be completed by fall 2026. The Houston Business Journal has reached out for additional information on the projects.
Also in the piece/press release - Old Sid Richardson College will be demolished. The new residential college bearing that name was completed a couple of years ago.

New & Old Sid image c/o Anslow Bryant

https://www.anslowbryant.com/content...4/SidRich8.jpg


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