Houston19514 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Block 251 is owned by the Pacifico estate and they are holding out for a crazy price. Probably will be the last good parcel to sell. I don't think Finger has a contract on another block unless its really new information.I have no new information. I'm just quoting from the newspaper article that announced One Park Place. Was that bad information? Have I foolishly believed that the Chron got something right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I did the best i could...I think this is where embassy suite will be..not sure. Excellent job with the rendering considering what you had; i agree. i am pleased that FINALLY developers have latched on to the virtual mecca of possibilities that that part of DT offers. Not only is it going to alter Houston's skyline from that angle, BUT it will also add to the density seen from all angles. Bring on the cranes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shall we say it.............Houston is boomin' again. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maceo9903 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 ^^ NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Dear building,construction, and development Gods, he did not mean that last comment. Clearly, he does not know the error of his ways. Please grant your mercy and forgive him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 ......Houston is bxxxxx' again. m. Don't SAY THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 ^^^^^^ I thought that would get some of you guys to fall off of your collective chairs!!!!!!!!!! What's SO WRONG about saying the B word? I have never seen anyone so scared and scarred by the late 80's bust as you HAIFers. Maybe i am trying to invoke the construction, architectural Houston gods to SHOW US SOMETHING. Talk about cautious..........sheesh. Should we recompile a list of what's happening and will happen regarding Houston construction over the next 3 years? Would that sway you at all? Oh ye of little faith. The signs are there OR do you feel i am jinxing it just by saying it? m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) There is a mistake on the map. Houston Pavillions is two blocks south between Dallas and Polk.http://images.chron.com/photos/2007/09/22/...e/0922suite.jpgGlad the man did his research! Edited October 1, 2007 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 ^^^^^^ I thought that would get some of you guys to fall off of your collective chairs!!!!!!!!!!What's SO WRONG about saying the B word? I have never seen anyone so scared and scarred by the late 80's bust as you HAIFers. Maybe i am trying to invoke the construction, architectural Houston gods to SHOW US SOMETHING. Talk about cautious..........sheesh. Should we recompile a list of what's happening and will happen regarding Houston construction over the next 3 years? Would that sway you at all? Oh ye of little faith. The signs are there OR do you feel i am jinxing it just by saying it? m. Tell me about it. Worrying about using the word "boom" certainly brought nothing to the city. Embrace that Houston is trying to step into the BOOM times of this decade. There. I said it. BOOM! BOOM! B-B-B-B-B-BOOM!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maceo9903 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 ^^^ I expect to come here tomorrow and find that DG is scrapped because of cost overruns and Embassy pulls out, along with Main Place, HP an they are even going to stop working on I 10! Tomorrows crude oil price will be 50 cents a barrell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I never realized that saying Discovery Green and Central Park in the same sentence was such taboo, but o.k. That rendering in the Chron showing a patch of green surrounded by skyscrapers just made me think of it. It's not like I said something insane like Houston was getting the next Times Square or something.I'll drop it, but I don't think I'll be the only one (especially when it's finished) to think of Central Park when they see photos or take a stroll thru DG.Make's me happy that the wife and I threw in some decent money to this park (we will get a cool plaque or brick or something with our names). Just my little part to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 ^^^ I expect to come here tomorrow and find that DG is scrapped because of cost overruns and Embassy pulls out, along with Main Place, HP an they are even going to stop working on I 10! Tomorrows crude oil price will be 50 cents a barrell! Thankfully the price of crude is only going to go up from this point out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Thankfully the price of crude is only going to go up from this point out Yeah, that's what they thought in the early 80's too. $100 oil was just around the corner... and 20+ years later, we still haven't gotten around that corner, even in nominal dollars, let alone in real dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 i have faith in Houston's vision. I do believe H-town was burned in the 80s. This, of course, took time to recover from. But even during the bust times, Houston still grew in size, population and jobs. New freeways were added, existing mass transit expanded and remote outskirts became part of the metropolitan urbanity. Houston has also diversified in at least two major fields which promote growth......and more to our purposes here, highrise development. Houston's medical field and MC is arguably one of the best in the world. We already see the changes that area has experienced in the past decade. Houston has also diversified its major holdings. Yes, oil (petrolium and by products) are a major industry, but not the only one. Houston has vowed to become the energy capital of the US- and is jumping on the "green" energy train as well. The plans ExxonMobile, Shell and BP have for alternative energy sources is staggaring, and i KNOW Houston is going to benefit from that future trend. Add the fact that our civic leaders are pushing for more urban living inside the inner loop, ie. DT, UT and MT. IMHO, that is spelling and can only spell one thing--------------------} more vertical living which means more highrises and skyscrapers. i do not see a slow down or collapse of the medical industry. I do not see a slow down or collapse of newer, cleaner, cheaper alternative fuel sources and marketing. And finally, regardless of our take on the war, Houston is going to profit from it. (i leave you to be the judge of that). As far as booms go (i.e. Atlanta, NY, Chicago, LV and Miami) i think Houston is doing pretty good. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Houston's metro lose like 60,000 people during the bust times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Another tower head toward downtown Houston  · Houston Chronicle content includes: an article, photos. Developer plans a 22-story Embassy Suites downtown near Discovery Green, an area growing in popularity   View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 What?Did we just get time warped back to page 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) Woah... I just had Deja Vu. Edited October 3, 2007 by HtownWxBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The design of the Embassy Suites tower would seem to fit with One Park Place's design. I like the roof in paticular. I think it more than anything helps keep the tower from look a bit too "rudimentary". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 When is this supposed to break ground and open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 When is this supposed to break ground and open?"American Liberty Hospitality expects to start construction on the 250-room full-service hotel by next summer after it receives final approval for its franchise from Hilton Hotels Corp. and secures financing. The opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2010." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Any news on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) I just heard on Magic 102 this morning that they getting ready to brake ground on this Convention Hotel! Edited January 22, 2008 by houstonsemipro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Is now on the great list of projects on TOWRS.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just heard on Magic 102 this morning that they getting ready to brake ground on this Convention Hotel!Interesting station for such an announcment. Did they give any specifics or just "soon?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) I just heard on Magic 102 this morning that they getting ready to brake ground on this Convention Hotel!Are you sure it wasn't talk about this other possible hotel, in addition to the proposed Embassy Suites? Edited January 22, 2008 by ChannelTwoNews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 :roofles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 :roofles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have no idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 BTW: can we rename this thread? or do we wait for a date of construction or a crane magically showing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 BTW: can we rename this thread? or do we wait for a date of construction or a crane magically showing up?haha, Uncle Ricco, you're the owner of this thread. You have the ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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