Originally Posted by TexasPlaya (Post 6936139)

I wish we could more of these alongside the university instead of across the highway, nevertheless, a step forward to keeping more students near campus.

Originally Posted by HBJ

New upscale multifamily project planned near University of Houston

Developers are planning a new student housing project near the University of Houston.
Aspen Heights, an Austin-based off-campus student housing developer, submitted a plat application to the city of Houston for a multifamily project on the southeast corner of of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Old Spanish Trail, just south of MacGregor Park.

The 6-acre site, owned by NewQuest Crosswell, is under contract and is expected to close by mid-year for an undisclosed price. The existing strip mall, which includes some tenants and vacant properties, would be torn down for redevelopment if the student housing deal moves forward.

Full Article:http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/n...nned-near.html

Originally Posted by xbryanisbeastx (Post 6936447)

Is the light rail is up and operating???

Originally Posted by HBJ

Houston hotel developer to hold off on next project

There are at least five hotel projects underway in the central business district, and American Liberty Hospitality CEO Nick Massad said he's waiting to see how those fare before embarking on his next project.

American Liberty Hospitality is currently constructing a $50 million 300-room, dual-branded hotel that's expected to be complete in February. The building will house two separate concepts – a Hampton Inn with 168 rooms and a Homewood Suites, which will have 132 extended-stay rooms with full kitchens.

The company also owns a space adjacent to the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites property, along La Branch between Capitol and Rusk, that Massad had previously said would be the site of a not-yet-branded hotel.

But Massad told the Houston Business Journal he's tabling plans for that project now.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6938015)

Originally Posted by HBJ

Houston apartment developer eyes more high-rises

The Dinerstein Cos. has sky-high ambitions after decades of building midrise apartments and student housing projects across the country.

Most of Dinerstein's apartment and student housing projects so far have been four- and five-story, wood-frame construction. These include Millennium Six Pines, which recently held its grand opening in The Woodlands, and The Millennium Kirby, which is under construction southwest of Hermann Park.
However, Dinerstein aims higher in the future.

In January, the Houston-based developer broke ground on its first luxury apartment tower near the Texas Medical Center. The 22-story, 375-unit high-rise — dubbed The Millennium Tower — is the tallest project The Dinerstein Cos. has worked on in its more than 50-year history.

Originally Posted by Swamplot

USPS Moving P.O. Boxes to Midtown Ahead of Sale and Demolition of Downtown Post Office

A READER WHO maintains a post office box at the Barbara Jordan Post Office at 401 Franklin St. Downtown has forwarded Swamplot a notice that showed up with the mail earlier this week, inviting box renters to a “town hall” meeting about the upcoming move of post office services at the facility. “Our projected move date is fast approaching,” the flyer reads — though it doesn’t identify when it will be.

A note in an online for-sale listing, however, indicates that the facility will be “vacated by the USPS in the second quarter of 2015.” No buyer has been announced publicly for the 16-acre property, which was previously the site of the Southern Pacific Railway’s Grand Central Station.

The complex’s signature feature is its 1962 5-story concrete-finned main building and plaza (pictured at top) by Astrodome architects Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson. The USPS has noted that it “anticipates demolition” of the building as a result of the sale.

Originally Posted by Ziegler Cooper

This new 14-story urban residential project, located within walking distance of the upscale River Oaks and Galleria districts of Houston represents a shift to higher density development in the area. The 298-unit high rise has a generous amenity program, including a club room, private dining areas, golf simulation, game and media areas, two-story fitness room, infinity-edge swimming pool, event and game lawn, dog run with wash and grooming station, 547-space garage for residents and visitors and an active, walkable streetscape connecting the development to nearby restaurant, retail and entertainment venues.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6939099)

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploa...ost-office.jpg

Rumor is that Midway purchased the site.

http://swamplot.com/usps-moving-p-o-...ce/2015-03-05/



http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploa...ice-aerial.jpg

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6939741)

Am I the only one who is disappointed in the Gables building? This is being built in that Westcreek cluster that was supposed to have a couple of 20-story towers. Are they aiming low or allowing a future Randall Davis skyscraper to be more visible?

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6939466)

Gables Westcreek

http://zieglercooper.com/wp-content/...-2-940x626.jpg

http://zieglercooper.com/gables-westcreek/



http://zieglercooper.com/wp-content/...-1-940x626.jpg

Originally Posted by The Best Forumer (Post 6940486)

Who comes up with these names??? I see no gables on this structure... do ya'll?

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6940685)

Gables Residential is the developer.

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6942132)

Correct, however "Gables" would not be in the name if a different company were developing it.

Originally Posted by HoustonHorns (Post 6943104)

Here's a pretty cool photo from anjacob on Reddit. It shows a lot of the under construction projects in downtown. You can even see 1111 Travis from this view.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/...025a5f9f_b.jpg

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6943296)

Amegy Bank HQ: Second crane went up over the weekend.

West Loop - Skyhouse River Oaks, Amegy Bank HQ, Astoria and BHP Billiton can be seen, with more on the way.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7gebq0kg.jpg

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6945555)

That's either the Gables property or the Peloton condo. I'm not sure which.

Originally Posted by rellott (Post 6944290)

Man... I understand 1111 Travis is "Travis", but they really shoulda placed the main entrance plaza on Main street. Total miss on them and for Main Street. Hell, the MetroRail station is right there! Also, isn't Hotel Alessandra goin in right next to Forever 21? IDK why it isn't listed anywhere on the Greenstreet detail.

EDIT* I just checked out downtownhouston.org and WTF ARE THEY DOING USING #DTHTX?!?!?! IT SHOULD BE HOU!!!!!

Ok, that is all

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter (Post 6945795)

Its for the westcreek centre office tower.

Originally Posted by The Best Forumer (Post 6946419)

Yes. I do believe the Peloton tower is dead.

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter (Post 6947420)

I never heard of it. Is there a rendering for the peloton?

Originally Posted by HBJ

What the new Memorial Park could look like


The master plan for Memorial Park is complete, and, if approved, Houston's largest park will get a major makeover.

The project would potentially cost $200 million over the next two decades, Sarah Newbery, project manager for the Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, told the Houston Business Journal.

Over the years, Houston's parks have seen major upgrades. Philanthropists like Rich and Nancy Kinder have contributed millions to projects in the past, but they would not say if they have plans to donate to the Memorial Park overhaul.

The transformative project proposes features like a land bridge over Memorial Drive, an indoor pool, extensive increases to the park's bike and running trails, an observation deck and a remodeled driving range for the golf course.


Full Article: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/b...look-like.html

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6947724)

Originally Posted by Sic'EmBears (Post 6947611)

I believe this is it:

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploa...ntre-night.jpg
Source

Originally Posted by Sic'EmBears (Post 6947611)

I believe this is it:

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploa...ntre-night.jpg
Source

Originally Posted by AustinTay (Post 6946221)

But it does say Houston. I'm confused.