Originally Posted by HBJ

TMC outlines potential plans for new research campus

The Texas Medical Center has made plenty of headlines over the past year for its ambitious goals, incredible expansion and new leadership.

But if you ask Dr. Robert Robbins, president and CEO of the TMC, it's just getting started.

At the State of the TMC event Nov. 18, Robbins outlined strategies that target several key areas of health care, including health policy, commercialization of research and genomic advances that could streamline everyday health care.

Robbins discussed plans for a new research campus that lies south of the Texas Medical Center campus today. The plan is still a long way from fruition, but it could give member institutions space to collaborate and work together. Plans still have to be approved by the Texas Medical Center board before anything can move forward, but that's the next big thing Robbins plans to push for, he told Houston Business Journal.

The new campus will be located on a parking lot near the Baylor College of Medicine's new McNair campus along Old Spanish Trail.

"This could be a real epicenter to transform that parking lot into a translational research campus that would be the city center for the Texas Medical Center," Robbins said.

Originally Posted by HBJ

Texas Children's Hospital to expand building in the heart of Houston

Texas Children's Hospital's board of trustees recently approved plans to build a 19-story tower on top of a six-story facility next to the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women in the Texas Medical Center.

The 25-floor tower is expected to be complete in 2018. The expansion will add a 130-bed intensive care unit, new operating rooms and will house the Texas Children's Heart Center, which will move into the new tower from its current location at 6621 Fannin St., said Jenn Jacome, Texas Children's Hospital spokeswoman.

How much square footage the expansion will add was not immediately available.

"These programs are at the core of our mission to create a healthier future for children throughout our broad community and will ensure the best possible outcomes for some of the nation's sickest children," said Mark Wallace, president and CEO of Texas Children's Hospital. "The expansion will help us deliver on our promise to make Texas Children's the best possible place to give and receive care."

The plans also include renovating the emergency center and other areas of the hospital's West Tower.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6813905)

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6813905)

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Originally Posted by TexasPlaya (Post 6814387)

Good news. I would imagine the southern portion of the TMC would be a prime area for redevelopment for various type of life science companies. I believe an Astrodome public park would be a good catalyst to redevelop S. Main that would hopefully renovate or add new hotels, residential, and retail in the area. I like the the green space in the render above, it looks like a bridge over Braes Bayou connects it the the main campuses.

Originally Posted by Houston Chronicle

City's possible Midtown property sale could boost 'superblock,' redevelopment

The long-awaited transformation of an empty Midtown block into a vibrant blend of retail, residential and park space could get a boost from the possible sale of a nearly 50-year-old building nearby.

PM Realty Group confirmed this week that it is under contract with the Midtown Redevelopment Authority to purchase property at 3300 Main, and City Council on Wednesday cleared the way for that sale by waiving the city's deed restriction on the site. The funds from the sale will go to improvements in the Midtown neighborhood, sandwiched between downtown and the Museum District.

PM Realty Group would not elaborate on its plans for the site, and the Midtown Authority officials redirected calls to a public relations firm, which did not respond to questions Wednesday.

Full article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news...5905207.php#/0

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6815279)

What's going into that bare space beyond the Alexan?

Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6806718)

I get called for an interview with Baker Hughes for a pretty good job this afternoon and this is announced this evening. FML

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6808475)

A note I received from the Friends of HSPVA says groundbreaking is December 14 (at 2pm). Anyone want to see the Mayor and the School Board stick shovels in a sandbox? :tup:

Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 6815348)

Abort.

Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6806718)

I get called for an interview with Baker Hughes for a pretty good job this afternoon and this is announced this evening. FML

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6815542)

From a webcam on 811 Main, there's already heavy equipment on site that has pulled up some of the asphalt.

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Originally Posted by Michi (Post 6818769)

November 23, 2014
On the left is the Marriott Marquis and Hampton/Homewood Suites. On the far right is Market Square Tower. When the roof at Minute Maid is open, there is a clear view of the 609 Main crane. To the far left (out of picture) is the crane for EADO Station. Soon to join are Capitol Tower, Catalyst, 6 Houston Center, Market Square Apartments, and others...
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Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6819901)

More residential projects added to downtown tax rebate program

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Originally Posted by DanielG425 (Post 6820634)

Are the buildings in this rendering real? If so, where are they/what are they called? Thank you.

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6819901)

More residential projects added to downtown tax rebate program

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Originally Posted by Houston1836 (Post 6820773)

With all of these new projects and renderings, downtown Houston is going to look amazing!

Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6821975)

^ is that the site of the hotel torn down recently on the east side of 610?

Originally Posted by Houston Chronicle

High-end office building underway west of downtown

A high-end office building has broken ground north of Buffalo Bayou just west of downtown.

At 18 stories, the property will be smaller than the many of the city's soaring towers, but likely just as nice.

This project is unique in what it has to offer to this growing and thriving submarket area," developer Ernie Cockrell of Pinto Realty Partners said in a statement. "With all of the surrounding development and amenities, this office project will bring a new set of standards to how businesses view their office space and the environments in which they conduct business."

The building is going up on Willia Street, just north of Spotts Park and near the intersection of Memorial and Waugh.

"You've got the park on one side, incredible views of downtown and Washington Corridor out your back door," said Michael Anderson of Colvill Office Properties, which is leasing the building.

Anderson said the property will be marketed to companies in and around downtown that want accessibility to the city's main business district but don't need to be right in it.

Rents are expected to be in the low- to mid-$30s per square foot range.

The building will be close to Buffalo Bayou Park, which runs from downtown to Shepherd and is undergoing a $58 million restoration

Full Article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/busi...5920360.php#/0

Originally Posted by JoninATX (Post 6822403)

I understand his concern, but saying Houston isn't as diversified isn't true. If the bubble pops, and oil prices drop to $50 those people will be looking at other jobs/ careers around the metropolitan area.