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Urbannizer

Dec 31, 2016 9:25 AM

Block 98

Trailers for the Marriott Marquis being cleared from the site.

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Kirby Collection

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Urbannizer

Dec 31, 2016 9:18 PM

2111 Austin St.

Construction permits issued for a 5-story, 215 unit apt complex by Winther Investment.

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photoLith

Jan 2, 2017 2:42 AM

One more photo from last week I just got around to editing, probably one of my favorites Ive ever taken downtown.

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Urbannizer

Jan 2, 2017 10:58 PM

Urbannizer

Jan 2, 2017 11:22 PM

Sneak A Peek At The Marriott Marquis’ New Restaurant Wonderland

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Houston’s newest destination hotel opens on December 26 bringing a slew of dining options catering to convenience, quality and a range of diverse culinary and entertainment preferences. Five of the six outlets will be ready for service on opening day with the final location, Hugo Ortega’s forthcoming Xochi, still in the works.

Thanks to intentional (and ingenious) architectural design, each of the five lobby level concepts are visible from either end of the extensive lobby so that guests can keep an eye on happenings and make visit selections accordingly. Other brilliant moves include inviting seating areas that encourage guests to leave their rooms and mingle, and outlets on virtually every table and chair making both formal meetings and quick charging effortless. Attention to detail takes on new heights with intricate ceilings and exquisite lighting adding both allure and grandeur to the already luxurious setting.

Cueva

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Spanish for cave, this lobby lounge and wine bar features a state-of-the-art tap system where guests can choose from 12 wines and order Mediterranean tapas and small plates like crudité or gourmet cheese and crackers. Hidden behind the scenes are two beers on tap and a full bar, though the intention is to indulge in wine here and head to Biggio’s for the remaining libations.

Texas T

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Casual meets comfort in this quick-service café offering coffee, tea, breakfast breads and sandwiches plus midday and evening options. Find Starbucks brand beverages, along with locally sourced baked goods in the open and airy space great for quick bites on the go.

Biggio's

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The bars at night are big and bright and this one takes top honors as the largest sports bar in Texas. Floor-to-ceiling TVs anchor the two-story concept with three distinct sections highlighted by Biggio memorabilia and reclaimed wood bleachers. Find a cozy space inspired by a lavish living room with leather chairs and couches, a 26-tap bar lined with baseball bats, and cinema seating filled with recliners for viewing two massive screens – each chair features outlets for charging phones and laptops so guests can stay connected while keeping current on sports. Upstairs, find a bar area at eye level with the top TV screens plus additional tables and chairs for balcony views of the rest of the space.

Walker Street Kitchen

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Across from Biggio’s is the hotel’s main dining restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving a casual menu of coastal and Cajun dishes. An open kitchen gives guests a glimpse at the action while multiple seating options range from booths to tables.

Xochi

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Though this space is still under wraps and won’t open for a while yet, expect Hugo Ortega’s signature Mexican fare complete with patio views of Discovery Green.

photoLith

Jan 3, 2017 10:09 PM

Wow, that is super fancy, love that pool.

Urbannizer

Jan 4, 2017 4:27 PM

Allen Center Redevelopment

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Fairview District

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Menil Expansion

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plutonicpanda

Jan 4, 2017 6:02 PM

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Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 7665240)

Wow. Absolutely stunning picture of Houston.

JoninATX

Jan 8, 2017 9:05 PM

Breaking: Bank of America in talks to anchor new downtown Houston tower

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By Cara Smith
Jan. 6th. 2017

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) is in negotiations to anchor Capitol Tower, a 35-story, 750,000-square-foot tower that hasn't broken ground yet.

Bank of America has been in talks with New York-based Skanska USA Commercial Development, the tower's developer, for more than a year, sources close to the deal told the Houston Business Journal. The bank would take between 200,000 and 250,000 square feet in the downtown tower.

“Recently, we have been in talks with a number of tenants interested in Capitol Tower, and we are optimistic that the downtown leasing market will continue to present new opportunities as we move through 2017," the statement read. "Capitol Tower is a premier address in the heart of downtown and we look forward to going from ‘in development’ to ‘under construction.’”

Bank of America's lease – or any other anchor tenant's lease, for that matter – would prompt construction to start on Capitol Tower. The tower has been in the planning stages since 2014 and hasn't broken ground yet. In June, a company spokesperson told the Houston Business Journal that the company wouldn't move forward on vertical construction until market conditions improve.

Bank of America is currently the anchor tenant at Bank of America Center at 700 Louisiana in downtown Houston. If Bank of America anchors Capitol Tower, the company would move out of Bank of America Center and consolidate its downtown footprint into Capitol Tower, sources say. The bank would consolidate into significantly less space than it occupies today, sources said. It's unclear if Bank of America's lease at Capitol Tower would include naming rights.

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/n...nchor-new.html

clubtokyo

Jan 9, 2017 3:36 AM

Houston is on fire! Major growth! love it.

JManc

Jan 9, 2017 3:16 PM

^ Not really. If BoA vacates the Philip Johnson BoA Tower to move to lease even smaller space in this new building, it will mean a lot more office space will be available in an already soft market downtown.

ooooaaaah!

Jan 10, 2017 9:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JManc (Post 7672031)

Since its a newer building they will be taking up a more expensive space and open up a less expensive space that could be open to a bigger segment of the market.

Not sure I believe this but :shrug:

Urbannizer

Jan 11, 2017 3:44 AM

HP to build new campus in Springwoods Village

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HP has signed a lease for a new campus to be built on 12 acres in Springwoods Village near Interstate 45 North and the Grand Parkway, the developers announced.

HP will occupy 378,000 square feet in two buildings, according to the development group consisting of Patrinely Group, USAA Real Estate Co. and CDC Houston. Construction will begin early this year with completion planned in the third quarter of 2018. The building will house approximately 2,400 employees.

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The Best Forumer

Jan 11, 2017 4:45 PM

more sprawl... yay!

ooooaaaah!

Jan 11, 2017 5:57 PM

Construction on Post Oak north of San Felipe. I think they are upgrading Westbriar water supply line but I wonder if this will transition into north segment uptown BRT work?

JoninATX

Jan 11, 2017 6:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Best Forumer (Post 7674515)

more sprawl... yay!

At least its. 2,400 more jobs for the area. :cheers:

N90	Jan 11, 2017 7:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JoninATX (Post 7674651)

At least its. 2,400 more jobs for the area. :cheers:

No it's not. HP is just transferring employees from its old campus in North Houston to its new one.

JoninATX

Jan 12, 2017 2:27 AM

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Originally Posted by N90 (Post 7674746)

No it's not. HP is just transferring employees from its old campus in North Houston to its new one.

Well I guess it's a relocation further north. I couldn't see past the pay wall so I was hoping it would be 2,400 new jobs.

clubtokyo

Jan 12, 2017 3:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Best Forumer (Post 7674515)

more sprawl... yay!

Hmm I don't see Houston in the list....

The Top 10 Most Sprawling Cities Are:

Hickory, NC (24.9)
Atlanta, GA (41.0)
Clarksville, TN-KY (41.5)
Prescott, AZ (49.0)
Nashville, TN (51.7)
Baton Rouge, LA (55.6)
Inland Empire, CA (56.2)
Greenville, SC (59.0)
Augusta, GA-SC (59.2)
Kingsport, TN-VA (60.0)

The Top 10 Most Dense Cities Are:

New York City, NY-NJ (Sprawl Index Score 203.4)
San Francisco, CA (194.3)
Atlantic City, NJ (150.4)
Santa Barbara/Santa Maria, CA (146.6)
Champaign, IL (145.2)
Santa Cruz, CA (145.0)
Trenton, NJ (144.7)
Miami, FL (144.1)
Springfield, IL (142.2)
Santa Ana/Anaheim, CA (139.9)

N90	Jan 12, 2017 3:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoninATX (Post 7675245)

Well I guess it's a relocation further north. I couldn't see past the pay wall so I was hoping it would be 2,400 new jobs.

Their new campus will be an upgrade. Their current campus never aged well. It used to be the old Compaq computers HQ, but became HP when HP bought out Compaq. The new campus is an improvement for HP even if it's suburban in layout. Good fill in for the burbs IMO.

Urbannizer

Jan 12, 2017 7:07 PM

TMC hotel expected to break ground this year

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Lubbock, Texas-based Pearl Hospitality is moving forward on it latest Houston-area hotel with plans to break ground at the end of 2017.

Archit Sanghvi, regional vice president at Pearl Hospitality's JW Marriott Houston Downtown, told the Houston Business Journal that the hospitality group is currently in the design phases of its the Embassy Suites in the Texas Medical Center. Pearl expects to open the hotel by the end of 2018, Sanghvi said.

The hotel will be adjacent to the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center towers and will be part of The Medical Center Crossing development. The project was first announced in January 2016 and will also include street level retail and restaurants. The space, at 1709 Dryden, was previously occupied by the Baylor College of Medicine, which leased the entire 150,000 square feet of office building. The property was put up for sale when the college made plans to consolidate.

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Urbannizer

Jan 12, 2017 7:34 PM

Kroger on OST at Cambridge St. Closing Down on January 24th

Medical development by MD Anderson rumored for the site.

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AN EMPLOYEE CONFIRMS TO Swamplot this afternoon that the Kroger at 1990 Old Spanish Tr. will be shutting down on January 24th. The formerly 24-hour grocery store. Readers report low morale among car-less residents of the nearby apartments; they also report a few slightly mismatched rumors that the land has been sold to a big name in the Medical Center.

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Urbannizer

Jan 12, 2017 8:18 PM

Groundbreaking for Pearl Whole Foods Midtown was held Jan 6th.

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Urbannizer

Jan 13, 2017 2:13 PM

5020 Larkin (Cielo)

New 6-story residential mid-rise in The Heights.

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Urbannizer

Jan 13, 2017 4:06 PM

Demolition now underway for The Midtown:

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Urbannizer

Jan 13, 2017 4:42 PM

New Heights retail development lands three more tenants

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Three new retail tenants have been named inside the Heights Mercantile project.

The 40,000-square-foot trendy space is expected to house 20 tenants. The project broke ground in July with completion slated for the second quarter of 2017.

Here are the new tenants, CultureMap reports:

- Saint Lo Boutique, a new Houston-based women's boutique
- The Gypsy Wagon, a women's clothing store with locations in Austin, Dallas and Crested Butte, Colorado
- Marine Layer, a San Francisco-based clothing store with locations across the U.S. and one Texas store in Austin

Melange Creperie, a food cart owned by Sean Carroll and Tish Ochoa, announced plans in fall 2016 to open inside a 1,400-square-foot space in Heights Mercantile.

A former warehouse of Houston-based Pappas Restaurants at Yale and Seventh streets was leveled to make way for the Heights Mercantile project. The project also involves renovating three existing buildings along Seventh Street between Heights Boulevard and Yale Street, including a 1920s bungalow, the Houston Business Journal previously reported. Two other existing buildings that date back to the 1940s will be adapted.

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AS of Jan 10th:

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Urbannizer

Jan 13, 2017 11:07 PM

Jones Hall and Plaza Renovations

Now that work is coming to a close for the convention center, Houston First is now setting its focus on redeveloping the Theater District.

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Suggested modifications, which could cost as much as $200 million, will be made public in early 2017, Postl said.

The renderings below may not be the chosen design.

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This project is a proposal for the renovation of Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, located at the intersection of Louisiana and Capital Streets in the downtown core. The design envisioned the transformation of the introverted structure with a new public forum and transparent entry lobby which wraps through the existing structure. A new upper level adds needed public and administrative program space to the venue. This public promenade terminates in a planted roofscape with views of the Houston skyline. Across the street, the existing park is recreated as a public outdoor performance venue, serving as visual and programmatic counterpoint to the concert hall.

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Urbannizer

Jan 14, 2017 3:04 AM

Historic Schlumberger building to be remade in EaDo

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Local preservationist David Denenburg has purchased the Schlumberger building in the east end with plans to restore the property and fill it with tenants to serve the burgeoning neighborhood around it.

The 1938 structure, a rare Houston example of Art Deco architecture, was long ago the U.S. headquarters for oil services giant Schlumberger.

Denenberg, who is also restoring the Cheek-Neal Coffee building in the same area, said he will seek state and federal tax credits to help rehab the building.

"I'm going to be putting it back together to try to bring it back to how it was in the 1930s and '40s," said Denenberg, who closed on the building last week. "I've got my steel workers on site replicating the windows to a T exactly how they were in 1938."

Denenberg envisions retailers occupying the first floor and office space and/or a medical user in the rest of the building.

"All these townhouses are scattered all over the area with zero retail," he said.

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Urbannizer

Jan 17, 2017 12:22 PM

Feds Find Houston's Housing Policies Perpetuate Segregation

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In a blistering letter sent to Mayor Sylvester Turner last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concluded that the City of Houston has perpetuated segregation by allowing “racially motivated opposition” to affordable housing projects dictate the city’s decisions about where to build them.

As a result, the feds have found Houston to be in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..

HUD’s investigation of Houston’s housing policies was sparked by Turner’s rejection of the Houston Housing Authority’s proposed affordable housing project in the Galleria area, at 2640 Fountain View Drive — a proposal that was “a key component of HHA’s plan to begin to remedy the legacy of segregation in its housing programs,” as the feds described it. The apartment building would include 20 percent of units at market rate, 70 percent for families earning 60 percent below the median income, and 10 percent to families earning 30 percent or less of the median income.

In order for housing projects that use Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to proceed, City Council must vote to issue a Resolution of No Objection — yet Mayor Turner refused to even put it to a vote. He chalked his actions up to “costs and other concerns” — yet the feds contend that Turner’s reasoning was unsupported by facts and that instead, the city gave into the will of the people, without any checks and balances in place to protect against a racially motivated will.

The project had ignited a storm of fierce opposition from neighbors in the area, who organized a mass email campaign imploring elected officials to halt the project. The neighbors even started a website called STOPFountainViewproject.org. Last March, hundreds of them showed up at a meeting the HHA held to express concerns about the Fountain View project, which included a higher crime rate, increased traffic congestion, school overcrowding and a decrease in property values.

HUD issued a list of remedies and corrective actions it expects the city to comply with — including providing funds to supplement HHA’s costs for construction of the Fountain View project, or one in another low-minority, high-opportunity area. The federal government also expects Houston to develop policies that encourage the discontinuation of segregation and the clustering of affordable housing in areas plagued by poverty. In addition, HUD has directed the city to adopt objective criteria to aid it in approving Resolutions of No Objection for low-income housing that extends beyond local opposition.

Despite the fact that HUD has the authority to refer this matter to the U.S. Department of Justice should the City of Houston fail to comply, Mayor Turner said the city will “utilize all available avenues to challenge their findings.”

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Slyfox

Jan 20, 2017 2:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 7680543)

Feds Find Houston's Housing Policies Perpetuate Segregation

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Yes, that is just what wealthy luxury neighborhoods need, low income housing...

Give it another two months with the change in administration, I doubt HUD will care too much about the Galleria. Washington needs to stop playing God with economics.

I can't afford the Galleria, I understand that it's a wealthy district, beyond my income level, so I don't live there. It's not that complicated.

Sic'EmBears

Jan 20, 2017 5:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyfox (Post 7683933)

Washington needs to stop playing God with economics.

I can't afford the Galleria, I understand that it's a wealthy district, beyond my income level, so I don't live there. It's not that complicated.

Agreed. :cheers:

ealba

Jan 20, 2017 5:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sic'EmBears (Post 7684137)

Agreed. :cheers:

Park Cities in Dallas is notorious for doing the same thing. The same rich slumlords that are derelict in their duty to safely maintain apartment complexes they rent out to people in poor, predominantly minority districts refuse to integrate their own neighborhoods because they don't want to share their fortune with those less fortunate. In particular, children who go to schools in low income neighborhoods don't get nearly the same quality of education as those in rich neighborhoods. Through no fault of their own, they experience de facto segregation and live "separate but equal." Despite Dallas's attempts to push for affordable housing in parts of Dallas that are serviced by Highland Park ISD, people there still refuse to see that they are participating in systemic racism and say that minorities are just too culturally "different" to be able to integrate.

http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/t...-areas-7643547

Monarch

Jan 20, 2017 7:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ealba (Post 7684161)

Park Cities in Dallas is notorious for doing the same thing. The same rich slumlords that are derelict in their duty to safely maintain apartment complexes they rent out to people in poor, predominantly minority districts live refuse to integrate their own neighborhoods because they don't want to share their fortune with those less fortunate. In particular, children who go to schools in low income neighborhoods don't get nearly the same quality of education as those in rich neighborhoods. Through no fault of their own, they experience de facto segregation and live "separate but equal." Despite Dallas's attempts to push for affordable housing in parts of Dallas that are serviced by Highland Park ISD, people still refuse to see that they are participating in systemic racism and say that minorities are just too culturally "different" to be able to integrate.

http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/t...-areas-7643547

^^^ i concur.

Urbannizer

Jan 21, 2017 12:17 AM

Thompson Hotels to open Houston location in Buffalo Bayou mixed-use

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A new-to-Texas hotel chain is planting its flag in Houston at a $500 million mixed-use development near Buffalo Bayou Park.

Thompson Hotels, a New York-based luxury hotel chain, plans to build the Thompson Houston at Tianqing Real Estate Development LLC and Houston-based DC Partners' mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street, a hotel spokesperson said in an email. A construction timeline wasn't provided, but DC Partners CEO Roberto Contrerassaid in June that the project's then-unannounced luxury hotel would have between 150 and 180 rooms and would open around 2020.

The hotel will offer "a locally inspired Texas experience that incorporates the Thompson brand DNA," the hotel's spokesperson said.

Thompson Hotels has properties in New York City, Chicago, Seattle and Nashville, as well as one in Toronto and three in Mexico, according to its website.

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GoldenBoot

Jan 21, 2017 10:43 PM

I love this project. But, isn't San Antonio's Thompson Hotel & Residences project supposed to be delivered prior to 2020 - making IT the first Thompson in Texas?

Sic'EmBears

Jan 22, 2017 3:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot (Post 7685584)

I love this project. But, isn't San Antonio's Thompson Hotel & Residences project supposed to be delivered prior to 2020 - making IT the first Thompson in Texas?

Thompson Dallas is planned to open Fall 2018, making it the first Thompson hotel in Texas.

Here's the article.

Urbannizer

Jan 23, 2017 8:28 AM

Lights along the SW Freeway bridges are back online:

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Urbannizer

Jan 23, 2017 11:46 PM

Hilton Home2 Suites - 3414 Sage Rd

9-story, 107 room hotel to replace this auto shop on a small plot of land. Demo permits issued; construction will commence this year.

Site via street view

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1201 N Post Oak

Retro Grill being demolished for an office building.

Site via street view

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Urbannizer

Jan 24, 2017 11:56 AM

Eight new restaurants revealed for United's second phase at IAH

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Chicago-based United Continental Holdings Inc. (NSYE: UAL) and New York-based OTG, which specializes in airport redesigns, have revealed eight restaurants that will open in the second phase of the ongoing renovation at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Additional projects will continue through 2021, as existing restaurant leases throughout the terminals expire, according to Rick Blatstein, OTG’s CEO. Altogether, the projects will cost $120 million when completed, Gavin Malloy, United’s vice president of corporate real estate, previously told the HBJ.

In addition to the eight new planned restaurants in Terminals C South and E, United and OTG will also renovate the holding areas for passengers waiting to board flights, Malloy said.

Agave

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Agave from restaurateur Sharon Haynes, who started Taco A Go Go in Houston in 2006, is a casual taqueria that will focus on fajitas. Agave will be in terminal C South.

H-Burger

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H-Burger, a burger bar with ranch-to-table offerings with a Houston twist, will be in Terminal C South. H-Burger is from Houston Chef Antoine Ware, the chef behind Harold's Heights.

CIBO Express

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A new concept to IAH as part of the renovations are the CIBO Express Gourmet Markets, where United customers can use reward miles to purchase food and other items. Terminal E will also include a CIBO Express Gourmet Market.

Magnolia Meatball Shop

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Magnolia Meatball Shop will offer comfort food and will be in Terminal C South. Magnolia Meatball Shop is a concept from Chef Christopher Williams, who co-founded Lucille's Restaurant in Houston.

BeerHive

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In Terminal E, BeerHive is a locally sourced craft beer bar. It will also include bar pies, sandwiches, salads and other foods.

Gavi

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Gavi is an Italian concept by by Chef Ryan Pera and will be in Terminal E. Pera is the chef behind Houston restaurants Coltivare and Revival Market. Gavi will also have a wine bar.

Q

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Q is a project by Chef Greg Gatlin of Gatlin's BBQ and will be in Terminal E. Q will include fresh-smoked meats made in a custom smoker along with signature rubs.

Tanglewood Grille

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Tanglewood Grille is a collaboration between Chefs Seth Siegel Gardner and Terrence Gallivan. The chefs met developing Maze at the London Hotel in New York and are behind Houston's Pass and Provisions. Tanglewood Grille will be in Terminal E and serve hand-cut steaks, burgers, fresh seafood and farm-to-table greens.

Yume

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Yume will be in Terminal E and is a sushi and ramen kitchen with a focus on Japanese-sourced ingredients. Yume will also have an Asian biergarten and is a collaboration between Chefs Chris Kinjo and Mike Tran. Tran is also the chef at Tiger Den, a Houston yakitori and ramen restaurant and Kinjo is behind Houston's MF Sushi.

Urbannizer

Jan 24, 2017 2:26 PM

Houston Planning Commission Approves 8-Story Midtown Midrise

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Houston (Harris Co.) - Allied Orion Group won approval to construct an eight-story mid-rise condominium in Houston's bustling Midtown.

The project presented Jan. 19 will have a three-story parking garage and a total of 142 parking spaces. There will be five stories of condominium units above the garage.

The front of the building will face McGowen Street and is between Austin and LaBranch Streets. The proposed structure totals 81,773 square feet.

The parking entrance will be on Austin. Other than parking, a portion of the ground level will be set aside for offices. However, there may also be some retail.

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Allied Orion is required to keep the trees.

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Urbannizer

Jan 25, 2017 1:24 AM

First look: Local Foods Downtown

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The Downtown Houston restaurant scene improves dramatically this week when restaurateur extraordinaire Benjy Levit opens his fourth Local Foods restaurant in the Art Deco jewel that was formerly Byrd's Department Store at 420 Main at Prairie.

Levit set Jan. 12 as the official opening day for the 9,000-square-foot space (Georgia's Market was most recent tenant) housing his and chef-partner Dylan Murray's brand of simple, fresh, locally-sourced foods. The Local Foods concept was launched in 2011 next door to Levit's iconic Benjy's in Rice Village. The casual counter-service restaurant serving sandwiches, soups, salads and marketplace side dishes was an immediate hit, spawning a second store at Westheimer and Kirby in 2014, and a third (boasting a wood-fired pizza oven) in Tanglewood this past summer.

Design-wise, Local Foods is gorgeous. Levit tapped Michael Hsu and Micah Land of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in Austin and designer Aaron Rambo of Found for the Home in Highland Village to execute his vision for the corner space with walls of windows that front Main and Prairie.

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Urbannizer

Jan 25, 2017 2:30 PM

Nightclub in former downtown Houston church opens ahead of Super Bowl

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A downtown building has completed its church-to-club transition.

The Clé Group opened Spire, at 1720 Main St., in the former First Church of Christ Scientist building on Jan. 15, according to Spire's Facebook page. The group also operates nearby sister club Clé.

Spire started its dogma-to-dance transition this past summer. Owner Zack Truesdell worked with partners Andy Estes, Salim Dehkordi and Dallas Rodriguez, to open the mostly electronic club. The 15,625-square-foot site was listed for $2.25 million and sold to undisclosed owners in early 2016.

The First Church of Christ Scientist had owned the land since 1908 and redeveloped the building in 1961 to replace an older chapel. But congregation numbers at the church had been dropping.

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Urbannizer

Jan 25, 2017 3:28 PM

Urbannizer

Jan 25, 2017 11:43 PM

More details revealed about proposed luxury apartment tower in Midtown

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Caydon Property Group has unveiled its plans for one of the first luxury apartment towers in Midtown.

The Melbourne, Australia-based developer plans to redevelop a dilapidated city block— bounded by Drew, Fannin, Main and Tuam streets — into The Midtown, a 27-story, 357-unit apartment tower. The $200 million project will rise on a 1.15-acre site at 2850 Fannin St., across Main Street from the Midtown “Super Block” Park and Metro’s McGowen Station light rail stop.

Caydon acquired the land in mid-December and began demolition work in early January on the tract, which hosted the former Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County building.

Caydon, which is under construction on nearly 5,000 apartment units in Melbourne, said it hopes to start construction on its first U.S. apartment tower later this year. Caydon selected Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoar Construction to build The Midtown, which is expected to be completed in 2019.

The Midtown, designed by Houston-based Ziegler Cooper Architects, will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with high-end finishes and features. The luxurious common-area amenities include a private pool with a swim-up bar, fitness center with a yoga studio and a sky lounge overlooking Midtown and downtown Houston.

The Midtown will also feature 12,000 square feet of leasable retail space for shops and restaurants along Main and Drew streets, as well as a parking garage for 482 cars.

Russo said he fell in love with Houston and Midtown in particular when he first visited the Bayou City in 2015. He said he believes Midtown is ripe for an urban, high-rise development that will allow residents to walk, bike or use the light rail to get to work, restaurants and entertainment venues. Caydon estimates residents will spend only 10 minutes on their work commute.

“With the site’s close proximity to jobs in Downtown Houston, the Museum District and the world’s largest medical precinct, I have no doubt there will be significant interest in The Midtown from prospective tenants,” Russo said. “The Midtown development will rejuvenate and create considerable interest in the area, especially our efforts to activate Main and Drew streets with shops and restaurants that will appeal to new Millennial-generation apartment dwellers and existing residents.”

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Jan 26, 2017 12:50 AM

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Urbannizer

Jan 26, 2017 3:27 PM

3300 Main is now 40-stories tall according to the HBJ. Construction to begin this year.

Urbannizer

Jan 26, 2017 6:40 PM

Levy Park in Upper Kirby to reopen in February

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A closed park near Richmond Avenue is slated to reopen next month.

Levy Park, at 3801 Eastside, is reopening at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25, according to a release. The Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority is behind the $10 million renovation of the 5.6-acre park adjacent to the mixed-use development Kirby Grove. The group broke ground in July 2015.

The park is expected to include:

- A performance pavilion with a 1,600 square-foot stage, 23 skylights, nighttime up-lighting, and a mini-amphitheater for kids’ programs, family and public restrooms and a staff office.

- A 17,500 square-foot lawn that provides an audience area facing the pavilion stage, accommodating up to 3,000 people for bands, symphonic orchestras, movie screenings, concert simulcasts, sports simulcasts, dance and other performances.

- A 22,000 square-foot activity lawn devoted to a range of activities, including a putting green, yoga, tai chi, fitness boot camp, petanque, badminton, fitness classes, imagination playground building blocks and picnicking.

- A 24,000 square-foot play area devoted to kids, featuring a climbing wall and seven-foot-wide slide, the cosmo (a 14-foot climbing sphere), lighted tunnels, dance chimes, turning sculptures, a three-tiered water feature, a mini amphitheater and the Overlook, a colorful boardwalk structure that winds gradually up into the live oak canopy.

- A refurbished double-decker bus will serve beer, wine and small food items, and seating and umbrellas will fill out a citrus grove garden surrounding the bus.

- A food kiosk will serve park goers rotisserie chicken, beverages and other food items in the northwest corner of the park.

- A restaurant projected to open in mid-2018.
- 27 community garden beds.

- A dog park with sections devoted to large and small dogs, including turf-covered mounds for play, trees for shade, a water feature and a double-gated safety entrance.

- 600 pieces of Fermob outdoor furniture, including bistro tables and chairs and rocking chairs, will serve visitors in every nook and corner of the park, and foosball, ping pong, board games, art supplies, a reading rack with books and periodicals. Wi-Fi will all be free and regularly available to the public. Professional piano players will be commissioned to play a moveable park piano.

- 30 live oak trees, 60-70 years old, plus 180 newly planted trees.

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Urbannizer

Jan 27, 2017 12:47 AM

The River Oaks:

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Tom In Chicago

Jan 27, 2017 9:57 PM

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Levy Park in Upper Kirby to reopen in February

Good. . . Houston needs more parks. . . we used to take our dog over here until it closed. . .

Tom

Urbannizer

Jan 28, 2017 4:56 PM

The Isabella at Midtown

Surge Homes has officially launched this 208-unit condo mid-rise at 4001 Main.

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