GALVESTON | Development Updates

NIKKI · #1 Posted: **Oct 19, 2006, 6:24 AM**

Regatta Galveston

East Beach Resort and Spa

Emerald

Beaux Art Building

Diamond Beach

Seahorse Condos

Beachtown Galveston

Island Grove

Galveston National Laboratory

Shasta · #2 Posted: **Oct 19, 2006, 6:32 AM**

That East Beach Resort is mammoth. 366 units starting at $700,000. That seems really high, but people said the same thing about the Trade Winds and Beach Club Towers that both sold enough to now be under construction. Guess we'll see.

Here's another smaller project called the Ocean Lofts

NIKKI · #3 Posted: **Oct 19, 2006, 6:46 AM**

^^ This is what's blocking that particular development Shasta

Is the ship-shaped Mayflower Inn in Galveston about to sink? Unconfirmed rumors have it that demolition will soon begin. If anyone knows, it’s the city. But officials responsible for tracking such permits aren’t returning calls and developers aren’t available for comment. Developers have said they plan to build condominiums at the 802 Seawall Blvd. site. But not everyone is happy. Neighbors worry about a high-rise blocking views and sea breezes. And lovers of quirky architect would like to see the hotel preserved. The hotel was built in 1941 along a design by Architect Ben Milam. The hotel is fashioned after a ship and is a rare example of mimetic architecture. Stay tuned.

October 12, 2006

http://galvestondailynews.com/blog.l...&blog=BuzzBlog

OhioGuy · #4 Posted: **Oct 19, 2006, 11:25 AM**

The Mayflower is ugly. I wouldn't be at all opposed to the wrecking ball doing a number on it.

NIKKI · #5 Posted: **Oct 20, 2006, 8:51 AM**

Stella Mare Village

NIKKI · #6 Posted: **Dec 9, 2006, 8:08 PM**

MichaelB · #7 Posted: **Dec 10, 2006, 5:17 AM**

What provisions or precautions are being made in costruction techniques to compensate for hurricanes with all these developments?

Double L · #8 Posted: **Dec 10, 2006, 10:46 PM**

Good to see Galveston urbanizing. I particularly like to see these large scale neighborhood developments like Beach Town and Stella Mare. Hopefully we keep diverse price ranges.

As for the hurricanes. I think the seawall is considered mostly efficient for preventing large scale hurricane damage. When Rita hit the biggest thing was the fire on the strand. Most damage can be fixed up as long as you avoid flooding so the seawall and further projects should do us good.

Boris · #9 Posted: **Dec 11, 2006, 12:55 PM**

Townhome complex planned for Galveston

By NANCY SARNOFF
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

A Dallas-based developer is planning a 100-unit townhome complex on the West End of Galveston as the market for coastal living grows.

Libby Commercial Realty is developing the three-story project, called Cove View Townhomes.

Located in Campeche Cove, behind the Seawall between FM 3005 and Stewart Road, the $23 million development has been designed with a Mediterranean flair by Galveston-based Michael Gaertner Architects.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/4390506.html

Mopacs · #10 Posted: **Dec 11, 2006, 2:31 PM**

Here are a few pics I took last month in Galvez:
Palisade Palm twin towers emerging big time

Prominently situated, driving east on Seawall Blvd

vjhe · #11 Posted: **Dec 11, 2006, 8:05 PM**

^

Um, WOW!!!! Although it certainly makes sense, it never occurred to me the Palisade Palms would be so visible from the Sea Wall. Talk about completely altering Galveston's skyline.

KevinFromTexas · #12 Posted: **Dec 12, 2006, 8:11 AM**

These are supposed to be the new tallest buildings in Galveston. They're 382 feet each with 27 floors.

JManc · #13 Posted: **Dec 12, 2006, 8:53 AM**

someone now needs to bulldoze the wal-mart and the academy and replace them with more highrises and we'll be on a roll.

glowrock · #14 Posted: **Dec 13, 2006, 4:13 AM**

Agreed, jmancuso... In fact, I can think of a LOT of things that need to be bulldozed on or near Seawall!

Aaron (Glowrock)

NIKKI · #15 Posted: **Jan 4, 2007, 11:33 PM**

Tuscany - Galveston

Boris · #16 Posted: **Jan 4, 2007, 11:39 PM**

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I know I'm probably in the minority about this, but I think the Mayflower is cool looking. It should be fixed up rather than bulldozed.

Trae · #17 Posted: **Jan 5, 2007, 1:04 AM**

Galveston is doing pretty good. A few more high-rises and a fixed up beach (water and sand) and this place will be good to go.

MichaelB · #18 Posted: **Jan 5, 2007, 3:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boris

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I know I'm probably in the minority about this, but I think the Mayflower is cool looking. It should be fixed up rather than bulldozed.

Minority perhaps...... but not alone! I agree.... It is really a unique landmark. It certainly represents an era of resort architecture that I think is fun! Galveston would be well served, in terms of urban texture, to not give into total gentrification!

Can anyone tell me where this is on the island? I will be there next Monday and would love to get some pictures.

NIKKI · #19 Posted: **Jan 5, 2007, 3:37 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelB

Minority perhaps...... but not alone! I agree.... It is really a unique landmark. It certainly represents an era of resort architecture that I think is fun! Galveston would be well served, in terms of urban texture, to not give into total gentrification!

Can anyone tell me where this is on the island? I will be there next Monday and would love to get some pictures.

802 Seawall Blvd.

MichaelB · #20 Posted: **Jan 5, 2007, 4:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by NIKKI

802 Seawall Blvd.

Thank you very much! Good thread.... !