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  #81  
Old Posted Oct 15, 2014, 9:18 PM
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^Couldn't agree more, wish it was a bit more spectacular but still would be a wonderful addition.
Agreed, and also agree that it's a nice tower overall.
     
     
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We received an update on HAIF about this project today. There's good news and bad news.

Bad News: The project is delayed indefinitely (no 3Q 2015 start date, no construction timeline.)

Good News: The project is now at 58-floors and will be the third tallest building when completed.
     
     
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Old Posted Mar 13, 2015, 4:19 PM
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2016 start date.


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Chevron gives new details on downtown Houston tower

Energy giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) is cutting backs its spending and planning to sell billions in assets, but the California-based supermajor is still "committing" to growing its downtown Houston presence.

Chevron, which employs close to 9,000 people in the Houston region, put the brakes in late 2013 on plans to build a 50-story downtown office tower. But Chevron confirmed it is still planning to construct the new tower — as soon as next year.

"Chevron does not anticipate final approvals for a new office building in Houston until 2016," Chevron spokesman Cam Van Ast said. "We remain committed to the new building; however, we continue to exercise strong capital discipline when assessing and prioritizing investments.

Full Article: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/b...n-houston.html
     
     
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Old Posted Mar 13, 2015, 7:05 PM
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Is it still 58 floors as you mentioned earlier?

if 50 floors was 830 feet this could be supertall or even a new tallest. Where did you get that info from anyway? Third tallest in the city (meaning between 900+ and 990 feet could easily go above 1000)

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We received an update on HAIF about this project today. There's good news and bad news.

Bad News: The project is delayed indefinitely (no 3Q 2015 start date, no construction timeline.)

Good News: The project is now at 58-floors and will be the third tallest building when completed.
     
     
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At this point, the only way I'll believe the 2016 start is when dirt is moving.
     
     
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Old Posted Mar 13, 2015, 8:17 PM
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Is it still 58 floors as you mentioned earlier?

if 50 floors was 830 feet this could be supertall or even a new tallest. Where did you get that info from anyway? Third tallest in the city (meaning between 900+ and 990 feet could easily go above 1000)
Me not sure, but it was mentioned on HAIF (Houston-based forum) from someone who knew more inside details & the latest on the project.
     
     
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Old Posted Mar 14, 2015, 4:22 AM
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So why do you suppose on a slow news day when the price of WTI dropped 2 bucks Chevron decided to say they are "committed" to this tower? Granted it's not some developer trying to goose some leases, but it seems like an odd time for an update.
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Old Posted Apr 14, 2015, 5:34 PM
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Here's the height of the building at 52-floors. Please take note that this form to the FAA was submitted before the tower was put on hold. The height and floor count is still rumored to be higher now.

At 859' FT, this building would become the 4th tallest in the state; 3rd tallest tower in the city.

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LOL. Fourth tallest in the city and third tallest in the state? But seriously, it's really exciting to see a big oil company put their HQ in downtown and not go to the suburbs like Exxonmobil did. I hope this turns out to be a supertall!
     
     
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LOL. Fourth tallest in the city and third tallest in the state? But seriously, it's really exciting to see a big oil company put their HQ in downtown and not go to the suburbs like Exxonmobil did. I hope this turns out to be a supertall!
Ha yea he meant fourth tallest in the state third in the city of course

If they add floors I don't see why they wouldn't shoot for tallest
     
     
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^^Yea, just giving Urbannizer a hard time. I would imagine that they would want to shot for the tallest but anything this tall would be great.
     
     
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Ha yea he meant fourth tallest in the state third in the city of course

If they add floors I don't see why they wouldn't shoot for tallest
Yes! I'm wishing! cx
     
     
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Old Posted Apr 16, 2015, 12:46 AM
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Ha yea he meant fourth tallest in the state third in the city of course

If they add floors I don't see why they wouldn't shoot for tallest
They have only to build it taller than what Ross Perot's planning in Dallas.
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2015, 10:42 PM
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ouch.

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/n...ston-jobs.html

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Chevron axes Houston jobs

Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) plans to cut about 950 of its roughly 8,000 employees in Houston, a spokeswoman for the company told the Contra Costa Times.

The job reductions are part of Chevron’s push to reduce costs by $1 billion following a 56 percent plunge in crude oil prices over the past two years. The San Ramon, California-based company will also cut 500 jobs at its headquarters, 50 international jobs and 600 contractor jobs, the Times reports. About 270 of the cuts are vacant posts that Chevron won't fill.

The job cuts are expected to be complete by November, according to the Times.
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Old Posted Oct 15, 2015, 6:43 PM
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They've filed for an extension with the FAA. Latest start is set for September 2016. If work does not commence by then, they will have to file a new case with the FAA as only one extension is allowed.
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Designed by American firm HOK, the new tower is known as 1600 Louisiana in reference to its location along Louisiana Street which is immediately adjacent to Chevron's two existing properties. At 52 storeys and 262 metres in height, it could become Houston's third tallest building if completed by 2018, as currently scheduled. However, the recent economic downturn experienced by the energy sector might significantly delay the completion of the building, which currently plans to start construction in September 2016.
     
     
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Why do I get the feeling that this is never gonna happen...
Sorry to bump the thread but it saddens me.
     
     
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Are they building this any time soon?
     
     
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Are they building this any time soon?
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It's a stale proposal/basically cancelled.
     
     
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Old Posted Oct 18, 2018, 9:15 PM
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It's a stale proposal/basically cancelled.
Yeah, going to toss this one into the graveyard. If something new pops up it’ll be resurrected.
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