LookingUp

Thanks for the great replies. The City is offering "free land" downtown, but developers are not interested. Maybe the Pavillions project will help. Sites are still available around the Galleria. The Orion site is now being marketed, too. Maybe something will happen - it would be nice to see. LookingUp

What is wrong with Houston? A smaller city - San Diego, will complete 5,000 units of urban housing this year - mostly high-rise. Why can't Houston get just 500 units? I'll be there next week asking the same question. If you know - tell me. Thoughtful responses appreciated. Looking Up (and over) at Houston.

Interesting new Company in Austin that claims the ability to reduce construction costs by 1/3 and the schedule by 1/2. They believe they can complete the total Development Cycle (from land to occupancy) in about 18 months. Interesting info on the site including an introduction video and a high-rise luxury rating system. I received two emails they are proposing buildings in Dallas, Denver, San Diego, Austin and Houston. Maybe someone knows how they're able to guarantee the construction costs and schedule - they say they're not doing "cookie cutter" buildings or any "modular construction." I know there is a tremendous amount of waste and inefficiency in construction, but it seems hard to believe they can eliminate it. I know in Europe and Asia they're more efficient. Let me know what you think. I'll be back in Texas next week and able to meet with them. LookingUp www.NewCenturyLiving.com