KinkaidAlum Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Welcome to Market Street River Oaks District. All kidding aside, it's a step in the right direction from a strip mall. The office building in the first picture looks interesting, the cinema does too. Looks a LOT better than the previous ones that were released when the economy tanked and all the towers were scrapped. I agree with you. It is better than a strip mall. However, this isn't replacing a strip mall. It's replacing apartments. The net result of the demolition is an actual decline in the number of residential units on that plot. Also, it will be interesting to see if the retail that isn't fronting Westheimer can flourish. Other than the movie theatre, there's nothing else to make folks venture back into the development. It's West Ave. with fewer apartments and less visibility. I wouldn't be betting on this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well, they screwed something up big time today, not too long after 5 PM, and a third of Westcreek Ln. is now shut down. It smells like natural gas. There's a hazmat truck out there, a fire truck, a few ambulances, several HPD response pickup trucks blocking the road off, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well, they screwed something up big time today, not too long after 5 PM, and a third of Westcreek Ln. is now shut down. It smells like natural gas. There's a hazmat truck out there, a fire truck, a few ambulances, several HPD response pickup trucks blocking the road off, etc.Problem should be fixed by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Problem should be fixed by now. The street is back open although CenterPoint is still working on it. So much for "Precision Demolition". Edited August 22, 2013 by MikeRichardson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I agree with you. It is better than a strip mall. However, this isn't replacing a strip mall. It's replacing apartments. The net result of the demolition is an actual decline in the number of residential units on that plot. Also, it will be interesting to see if the retail that isn't fronting Westheimer can flourish. Other than the movie theatre, there's nothing else to make folks venture back into the development. It's West Ave. with fewer apartments and less visibility. I wouldn't be betting on this one... I concur that it will be interesting to see how the other retail does. It would be great to get some different restaurant choices, and I will probably frequent the theater. A few new cocktail/wine bars would be great, Prohibition is a little crowded. And of course, I hope some high end stores open up so I can window shop and pretend I could afford it. The concern over the number of residents versus what will be built is an understanding of Houston in the next decade or two. Most of the larger lot garden style apartments will bite the dust, as well as the older hole in the wall places (Also what's left of the industrial spaces). Town Houses and 4-8 story apartment blocks is the future of the West Inner Loop. Of course, don't forget your cute little office buildings and random high-rises. Pretty soon all the affordable places will be gone, and what's left of them will be the bottom of the barrel. Some newer Middle Class options would be nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think this place will do fine. West Ave to me is a dark place. There is no sunlight in the inner parts of it. I think West Ave would be a good spot for clubs and bars. I think the River Oaks District could steal a lot of stores from the Galleria and BLVD Place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think River Oaks will pull some stores that Houston doesn't have instead of stealing many from the Galleria. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Now there's been a dumpster fire in the building adjacent to the demolition. The dumpster next to the gas meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Haven't seen these posted here yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm liking the windows of the apartments. Haven't seen these posted here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'm liking the windows of the apartments. I'm sure the patrons of the various handbag shops will appreciate being gawked at after spending $500 on a purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) i'm sure i will walk over to the iPic Theatre and spend $12 or more for a ticket, perhaps plus more for a couple of drinks or a snack. After the show is over, I will have the opportunity to walk around and sneer at those folks showing off the $500 purses they just bought. Snobs snubbing bigger snobs, how much better can it get for those of us who are into enjoying that? Seriously, yes this will initially be a magnet for people who are into the snoot factor. After that subsides, I think a much bigger circle of people will enjoy it and it will be a plus for the neighborhood. Feel free to disagree. But, in my opinion, it will be a plus in that it will offer more choices to people. Not just people who you enjoy ridiculing because (you think) they make more money than you do. Edited September 12, 2013 by ArchFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 An updated rendering http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/the-deal-sheet-hou091713/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 It was reported that another apartment complex have their residents 60 days to vacate, to be demolished for the river oaks district, too? I didn't realize any more demo would take place after the last complex came down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It was reported that another apartment complex have their residents 60 days to vacate, to be demolished for the river oaks district, too? I didn't realize any more demo would take place after the last complex came down. I think that's for this project... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/28120-westcreek-mixed-use-san-felipe610/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I think that's for this project... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/28120-westcreek-mixed-use-san-felipe610/ Yep that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I know it's already been said, but this is a real disappointment for such a high profile property. I'm not even considering the initial plan or the second plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I know it's already been said, but this is a real disappointment for such a high profile property. I'm not even considering the initial plan or the second plan. The initial plan to me is ok, but the second plan I would agree is a disappointment. The value of the properties in the area are too good for more of Oliver Mcmillan's midrise mix-use buildings, but then again density is density. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Have plans come out about the lot that they just bought? Maybe it will have a highrise or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That lot is for westcreek? mixed use district, and they do have plans for some taller buildings. I wish the ROD didnt have to be scaled back from the original design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yesterday, look closely and you can see The Sovereign on the left: By russell.hancock 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Rendering of one of the parking garages from the workshop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 is that.... a hand-drawn perspective??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) is that.... a hand-drawn perspective???No, its just pre-rendered. Edited October 29, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 New Concept Art from Oliver McMillian website http://www.olivermcmillan.com/uploads/ROD_Brochure_061513.pdf New Brochure showing Dior 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 New Concept Art from Oliver McMillian website http://www.olivermcmillan.com/uploads/ROD_Brochure_061513.pdf New Brochure showing Dior Would we be getting another Dior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Would we be getting another Dior? We don't currently have a Dior ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 By toxteth o'grady on SSP 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Is the lastest pic of construction taking place on site of the River Oaks District? If so i did not realize it had begun............I been out of state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 http://auroracompanies.net/category/river-oaks/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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