HOUSTON | Development Thread II - Page 38

Dale · #**741** Posted **Jun 26, 2007, 7:28 PM**

Looks to be 750' at least.

Trae · #**742** Posted **Jun 26, 2007, 7:32 PM**

It sure would. And with the Buffalo Bayou Plan starting around that point, it should look great.

Trae · #**743** Posted **Jun 26, 2007, 7:38 PM**

Who thinks this rail plan could ever come back:

rdavis4559 · #**744** Posted **Jun 26, 2007, 8:44 PM**

You mean who thinks this rail plan could come back other than in our dreams?

Maybe a few lines but not everything on the map.

Trae · #**745** Posted **Jun 26, 2007, 8:48 PM**

I hope the ones that are shaded actually come to life as light rail, and not damn BRT.

Shasta · #**746** Posted **Jun 27, 2007, 12:08 AM**

Here's another shot of the Baldwin Terraces. I like the look of these things. Nice to see someone break out of the typical Houston mold...

CALMSP · #**747** Posted **Jun 27, 2007, 2:59 AM**

this is all great that we keep putting more residential near my place at the POST, but when are these developers going to realize we need some more commercial/restaurants right here in midtown

Great_Hizzy · #**748** Posted **Jun 27, 2007, 9:00 PM**

Gee, I don't know... I think a greater mass of residents in what was once a completely barren residential locale such as Midtown would be the very catalyst to bring in a greater variety of businesses.

Remember, Midtown for years had the commercial charm of Little Saigon but that charm has mostly moved west to New Chinatown. What's left is a list of empty retail parcels that are either undergoing renovation or are waiting to be bought out by the Ed Wulfe types. What had been lacking in Midtown, even during the hey day of Little Saigon, was a fairly contiguous residential presence. That's starting to change--albeit slowly.

Cory · #**749** Posted **Jun 27, 2007, 11:47 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALMSP

this is all great that we keep putting more residential near my place at the POST, but when are these developers going to realize we need some more commercial/restaurants right here in midtown

I actually think there is plenty of retail in that area, it is just a lot of it is spread out more than it needs to be. Sadly more growth still does not mean we will still not see the full block CVS pharmacies, drive thru banks, SUBWAY anchored strip centers, and gas stations rather than what Midtown has envisioned.

weatherguru18 · #**750** Posted **Jun 28, 2007, 3:24 AM**

Those Baldwin Terraces are very nice! There is a ton of development going in in that area it seems like. Plus the new 25 story apartment tower planned for a couple blocks away. It's really coming along nicely. Not to mention all the development going on DT. Park Tower, Discovery Tower, Discovery Green, and several other towers in the works. I can't wait to see what DT looks like in 10 years!

missbella · #**751** Posted **Jun 28, 2007, 2:16 PM**

i was intrigued by the posts about the baldwin terraces, so i decided to check them out--apparently there are 12 flats, yes, but there are also four penthouses, which according to the listing agent, are going to be "SO fabulous!"

he also said that there is talk about the building on the corner of the lot, at baldwin and pierce, for becoming mixed-use retail/residential...

Great_Hizzy · #**752** Posted **Jun 28, 2007, 2:35 PM**

What Midtown needs is for the central stem (Milam to San Jacinto) to be revitalized. It is here where the greatest preponderance of empty, gutted or low-grade structures are in play. Some of have been rehabilitated into Houston's newest club scene while many others sit dormant or on their way to oblivion. IMO, the latter wouldn't be bad at all if it were the precursor to new development. Outside of a CVS pharmacy and the remodeling of a couple of Vietnamese strip centers, there's not much going on along the central stem.

Houston Proud · #**753** Posted **Jun 28, 2007, 9:59 PM**

There's a new Houston project blog. Check it out!

http://houstonprojects.blogspot.com/

Trae · #**754** Posted **Jun 28, 2007, 10:16 PM**

Thanks for the link. Towrs.Com also has a list of Houston projects.

Great_Hizzy · #**755** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 2:48 PM**

They're starting to make more noticeable progress on 2727 Kirby. For those who have been in the area over the past week, are those support beams sticking up? It looks like it would be the equivalent of the second floor in terms of height.

rdavis4559 · #**756** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 2:56 PM**

Speaking of support columns... I figured you guys have been expecting an update on Park Tower...

Complex01 · #**757** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 3:02 PM**

Nice, nice. Looking good...

Trae · #**758** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 4:24 PM**

Is this whole side of Downtown going for that "Discovery" theme? I know the Discovery Tower is proposed.

rdavis4559 · #**759** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 4:57 PM**

I know of Discovery Green and Discovery Tower but I'm not sure if the theme will be extended to other future developments. I can't wait to see What will fill in the area in the next 10 years though.

Trae · #**760** Posted **Jun 29, 2007, 5:01 PM**

It could be like a mini-Victory with each new tower having a Discovery theme. I think that would be a nice idea.