Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 6249937)

What the heck are those two renders for? The Texaco building redevelopment? I hope not, I hope they build that tall residential in that pit behind the buildings, instead of that short thing. And Im super glad to see that something may be done with those beautiful buildings, theyve been in limbo for so long. Kinda retarded that they didnt use a Houston background though for the render, lol

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter (Post 6251808)

What are the cranes in the left for?

Originally Posted by atlantaguy (Post 6251831)

Yeah, very bizarre that they used a Downtown Atlanta background for that rendering!

At any rate, the amount of development down there is absolutely astounding. We have a ton of stuff going on, but it pales in comparison to all of this. Beyond amazing...

Originally Posted by AviationGuy (Post 6252564)

Urbanizzer, I really appreciate your contributions to the forum. I don't remember seeing you here until recently. When did you join?

Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 6252575)

Wow glad to see that barren end of downtown finally losing those horrid wasteland parking lots. I used to live in Houston house and those parking lots made that side of downtown feel like the atacama Desert.

Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 6252692)

What about where it says holiday inn flagship? Are they restoring that building? It's been abandoned forever.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6249213)

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6250581)

Construction updates:
Hanover West University
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https://www.facebook.com/MathisGroup

7 Seventy
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/7-Sev...28938050618509

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter (Post 6251808)

What are the cranes in the left for?

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6252981)

These two projects seem to fit a familiar trendy pattern for urban scale apartment projects, which is a four or five-story dormitory wrapped around a parking garage. Dallas and Fort Worth are seeing several projects like these two. They seem to be aimed at recent college graduates. Nice, but familiar.

Originally Posted by HBJ

Skanska breaks ground on Energy Corridor Office Project
Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc. announced Wednesday it scored its first tenant for West Memorial Place development in the Energy Corridor and will go ahead with the project.

Norway-based Petroleum Geo-Services will call the 325,000 square-foot, 12-story office building its home and plans to occupy 122,000 square feet in the building. The new Class A building will be connected with a nine story parking garage.

New York-based Skanska acquired the 12-acre site in February 2012, which used to house the old Arco building at 15375 Memorial, for an undisclosed amount from affiliate of Allstate Insurance Co. A source close to the deal said it traded for $16 million.

Skanska is self-financing 100 percent of the development costs and will be handling the construction of the new building. The project is on track to deliver in the first quarter of 2015.

Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/m...on-energy.html

Originally Posted by Double L (Post 6253453)

My gosh...just when you think the boom is over it continues.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6254124)

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6254240)

I'm not sure how you're getting those HBJ graphics to post, but I'll have to learn that trick. All I get is the URL.:shrug:

Originally Posted by PR Newswire

Houston Airports Unveil First Look at Proposed Spaceport

The Houston Airport System unveiled part of its vision for the future of Ellington Airport (EFD) today, as conceptual renderings of a possible Spaceport were released to the public. The design/drawings capture various elements of the overall project, including a terminal facility, an aviation museum and the accompanying aerospace industries that would most certainly arrive should Houston become the nation's ninth licensed Spaceport.

Houston City Council members agreed with that assessment on July 17, 2013, when they voiced their overwhelming support for the pursuit of Spaceport licensing at Ellington Airport. Should the required licensing be secured, the Houston Airport System (HAS) would move forward in establishing the required infrastructure and support facilities needed to accommodate enterprises such as space vehicle assembly, launching of micro-satellites, Astronaut training, zero gravity experimentation and space tourism.

"It's important to realize that this type of work is already taking place today," said Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz. "This is not a conversation based on science fiction or futuristic projections. This is a conversation about how Houston can access and enhance an industry that is already well-established and growing exponentially."

The city of Houston stands as an ideal location for a future Spaceport, featuring a booming economy with a strong aerospace industrial base, a well educated workforce with experience in the high-tech demands of space exploration and plenty of room for growth at a strategically located airport facility.

Situated near the Gulf of Mexico, with ample available space for development, Ellington Airport seems tailor-made for the requirements that are associated with an operating licensed Spaceport. Diaz says licensing from the FAA could come as soon as next year.

Originally Posted by JoninATX (Post 6254899)

Houston is becoming a beast. There is no stopping this monster down.

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston (Post 6255198)

Originally Posted by Double L (Post 6255245)

Same with Hobby. The light rail will reach Hobby before it reaches Bush.

Originally Posted by Chron

Galleria project aims to up glam factor

An ambitious plan to bring more high-end retail to the Houston Galleria will start with moving Saks Fifth Avenue into fancier digs and getting rid of one of the mall's two Macy's department stores.

When demolition and reconstruction of what is now the Galleria III is complete, scheduled for fall 2015, an expanded Saks flagship will open in the space now occupied by the Macy's facing Sage and other shops.

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Contis said a 300-unit residential high-rise - with an outdoor pool and an indoor connection to the Galleria - is envisioned for the corner of West Alabama and Sage.

He said Simon is still in the planning process, studying infrastructure and construction issues, "but we think it can get done."

Full article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/busi...or-4788137.php

Originally Posted by Pickard Chilton

Prominently located on a 24 acre site, this multi-phased office complex was master planned to serve as a corporate headquarters and to provide Class-A office space for additional tenants.

Sustainably designed to achieve LEED-CS Gold certification, the development allows for the flexible build out of up to four buildings and three parking structures. The office buildings have been designed in an arc around a richly landscaped garden and water feature. The focal point of the development, this unique open space provides an intimate, verdant environment to be enjoyed by employees, tenants and visitors.

The initial phase of the development features a thirty-story, 720,000 gsf tower which is set back from the arc and on axis with the garden. The tower anchors the development and offers a distinctive landmark for the corporate headquarters. Subsequent buildings range in height from 9 to 14 stories and from 216,000 to 336,000 gsf in area.

Size: 1.6 million gsf
Client: Confidential
Architect of Record: Kendall/Heaton Associates
Status: Concept Design

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter (Post 6254797)

Construction for Hine's Tower on San Felipe set in 60 days.[/URL]

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6255494)

And comments like this are always intriguing:
"Somewhat mysteriously, Mooz mentioned two other “corporate developments” Hines is working on, but is not prepared to reveal."

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6255407)

Cameron acquired 25 acres from Apache along the W Sam Houston Parkway to build a new HQ, and this may be the design for it!

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6255515)

34-story tower for Apache that will go up at BLVD Place. The second is a 23-story tower for Hilcorp Energy on the downtown Macy's site.

Originally Posted by shakman (Post 6255566)

I knew a highrise is proposed for the Macy's Downtown site. Though I was unaware about any firm proposal(s). Are there any renderings and /or press releases relative to the Macy's site highrise which you can provide?

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston (Post 6255266)

Have they set a date yet? when when are they going to start?