citykid09 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Developments to change the look of University Drive http://www.theeagle.com/local/The-road-to-change--7010434 These developments are going to really change the Bryan/College Station area. It really is amazing how much this area has changed in the past few decades. I wonder will these plans slow down the efforts to revidalize downtown Bryan? Also there is a town center planned for the bio corridor, will that plan still go through with all of these other developments happening? And I can't believe they are tearing down the old plaza skyscraper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Oh well. The Plaza isn't really a skyscraper. I also wonder if it truly is the tallest building in the city sometimes or if that is a myth. The Eller Building with its antennae included looks taller, at least to me. Does anyone have a official source for its height? Edited March 6, 2012 by zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 CS Council Approves Rezoning for Redeveloping The Plaza http://wtaw.com/2012/03/08/cs-council-approves-rezoning-for-redeveloping-the-plaza/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) http://www.campusacq...ards/index.html I saw this on the TexAgs forums and thought it would be of interest. I don't know if this has been posted yet. ___________________ Texas A&M University – 717 University The project is proposed to be a 16-story, 440+ bed upscale building, complete with modern amenities including a rooftop pool and hot tub, outdoor grilling station, sand volleyball, sophisticated fitness center, individual and group study lounges, and on-site management by CA's full service staff. The project is expected to break ground in April 2012 and be ready for occupancy come August 2013. Edited March 29, 2012 by The Pragmatist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Wow, is that for real?So that will be on the site of the old bank, across the street from Taco Bell? I wonder how much if it will spell the end for the strip with Jin's and Lippman's, or if that will remain.The architecture isn't too bad, especially near the bottom. It could do without the round crowny thing and I'm sure it's a real dog from the rear though. But beggar's can't be choosers, it will be awesome to see so much go up on University. It looks way better than the Plaza. Edited March 30, 2012 by zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Indeed, it is changing a lot in a short period of time. Then you have the Kyle Field renovation (or demolition and rebuilding) which is up for discussion right now for the relatively near future. It will be interesting to see everything change around the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 As an aggie who lived at the old Plaza hotel (University Tower) in the 90's, I am very excited to see this development. That has always been an eyesore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The empty bank at the location of 717 University has a chain link fence around it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 In other news, I didn't realize the Deluxe Diner was becoming a Chimy's Cerveceria. Nice.Fatburger and A1 tutoring and Herbert's have all moved on, and the bank is now almost torn down. Still, that's a small footprint for the proposed buildings going up. I wonder if Taco Bell or Citibank will remain or if one or the other will eventually close too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 http://www.campusacq...ards/index.html I saw this on the TexAgs forums and thought it would be of interest. I don't know if this has been posted yet. ___________________ Texas A&M University – 717 University The project is proposed to be a 16-story, 440+ bed upscale building, complete with modern amenities including a rooftop pool and hot tub, outdoor grilling station, sand volleyball, sophisticated fitness center, individual and group study lounges, and on-site management by CA's full service staff. The project is expected to break ground in April 2012 and be ready for occupancy come August 2013. nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Citibank looks way too big for a bank of its size. Also, it would make the most sense to cut off that bad turn near Church Avenue and connect it up with Spence, with the Church Street ROW used for 717 University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 A crane with a pile driver or drill of some kind(not a construction guy, lol) has been on the site for a while. Wonder what that means? I imagine if we are in fact getting the tall building in the rendering it's foundation would be pretty robust compared to the slabs you see typical 3 story apartments go up on. Good news then, maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Just to keep this thread going...Bulldozers Rip Through Albertsons, Making Room for "The Stack":http://www.kbtx.com/...-164090986.htmlUser comments on the page suck as usual. Apparently building a high density student housing development across the street from the university is not a good idea? Edited July 28, 2012 by zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txshady Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Never thought I'd see the day when that empty Albertson's would get torn down, it is great to finally see these vacancies getting replaced with modern development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The developments don't seem to be going too well. Campus Pointe has been approved but has gone nowhere yet: the old College Avenue Apartments are long gone. The Rise at Northgate (717 University) is slowly building but not yet a symbol in the skyline (and no leases signed). Legacy Point is stopped: the Stack is stopped, the demo on Albertsons stopped; and the Plaza redevelopment isn't due until 2013 at the earliest. Still an empty lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 These idea for high-ish rent property right next to campus struck me as awfully ambitious. Students with money typically lived in houses when I was there, permanent residents would probably steer well wide of campus for every day living. Wish them luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.campusacq...ards/index.html I saw this on the TexAgs forums and thought it would be of interest. I don't know if this has been posted yet. ___________________ Texas A&M University – 717 University The project is proposed to be a 16-story, 440+ bed upscale building, complete with modern amenities including a rooftop pool and hot tub, outdoor grilling station, sand volleyball, sophisticated fitness center, individual and group study lounges, and on-site management by CA's full service staff. The project is expected to break ground in April 2012 and be ready for occupancy come August 2013. It's nearly topped out. http://m.facebook.com/riseatnorthgate?v=activity&refid=17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) I just noticed, there is now construction equipment on the old plaza tower site Edited March 13, 2013 by zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Called "Northpoint Crossing" now. Wake me up when they start actually building something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Called "Northpoint Crossing" now. Wake me up when they start actually building something... ....all the renderings for it. http://www.humphreys.com/portfolio/northpoint-crossing/ If built, this will be pretty awesome. Very urban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 ....all the renderings for it. http://www.humphreys.com/portfolio/northpoint-crossing/ If built, this will be pretty awesome. Very urban lockmat, this is already under construction and yes it has already changed the feel of the area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yes indeed. It's a somewhat different corridor now...the Rise at Northgate is complete with a CVS on the lower level (two other spaces are empty, one of which has been leased by Great Wraps). Over at Legacy Point, about 2/3 of the center was demolished (including the old Albertsons), and a huge new apartment building was built. University Apartments will be turned into "Century Square" and sealed off. It looks like the old apartments are going through abatement procedures. Northpoint Crossing already has a few structures up but not anywhere close to being done. The St. Mary's Catholic Church is going through an expansion as well, planning a huge new cathedral/sanctuary on the current Mud Lot area (which was converted to paved parking lot some years ago), as well as tearing down the Gleissner Hall Apartments (French Quarter Apartments) for a massive parking garage with retail below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) You ought to do a blog post on all this. Personally I dislike Century Square. All it's streets are insular, it has parking on all sides. For a place that is ostensibly pedestrian friendly. It looks like Sugarland Town Center. Edited December 10, 2013 by zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Some pictures of the Rise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 And because the Plaza and Rise are conflated...some pictures of the redevelopment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks for the updates Ellen Olenska! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 14-story high-rise proposed for 711 University Dr. by Dinerstein Co. http://www.dinersteincos.com/properties-grid/ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 From the past weekend... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Wow, I had no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texan Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 A couple more developments have happened in the area since the Rise and a couple more are in progress now. Aspire: The Standard: Sterling Northgate: on Wellborn but still adds to the whole neighborhood Z Bar & Bistro: former Loupot's The Hudson: St. Mary's Catholic Center JPII Center: Filled out the main block that had a small parking lot on it. St Mary's New Church and master plan: this is the most exciting one in my opinion New 19 floor high-rise student housing on site of former Lutheran Student Center Chapel: The Lutherans will have space in the first floor for their new chapel. If news reports are correct, this will be the tallest building in the area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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