Triton Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Naviguessor said: EastriverHTX.com 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rechlin Posted October 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2017 Now the KBR building is lit up with "STROS": 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 these guys are doing an awesome job marketing this site. kudos to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 13 hours ago, Triton said: I saw this too. A couple of takeaways.... There is no through street to the east end. I thought that Gregg Street would connect to Middle Street. Also I may be reading too much into this but I think you can see from the Squares with Open Spaces in the middle, where they plan on having Apartments. The multi-building plots along Clinton must be retail/commercial. Most office buildings looks to be located closer to the bayou or to the east. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It seems like a street grid. That's good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 49 minutes ago, Mr.Clean19 said: I saw this too. A couple of takeaways.... There is no through street to the east end. I thought that Gregg Street would connect to Middle Street. Quote That of course would require the construction of a bridge over Buffalo Bayou. The Hirsch and Jensen Street bridges at the east and west ends provide through streets to the east end. There also appear to be perhaps 4 pedestrian bridges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Hey Mr Clean. I think that you at correct about the "Squares with open spaces" being apartment buildings. The large Standard sized blocks in each one of these square seem to have shadows, so I bet that that would indicate mid-rise with parking beneath. Or . The small plots along Clinton look to me like, townhomes/single family. Without any parking in their vicinity, I doubt that they would be retail fronts. The western edge looks like small retail, where the NE corner appears to be Grocery store and other retail pads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 15 hours ago, Triton said: A few thoughts. 1. As Ellen said, the street grid is a good sign, especially as it links with the existing street grid outside the site. 2. Development looks dense, which is good news but will take awhile if it's really built out like this (big if). There are probably as many multi-family units in here as there are in all of Midtown currently. 3. Looks like we might get a good walkable retail street with an urban village atmosphere. The natural candidate for this would be Clinton Drive, but since there is no zoning, you have no idea what will happen across the street. Development must turn inward. 4. This could be what Regent Square should have been, only with less of a high street fashion orientation. 5. Success will be driven by Buffalo Bayou improvements and townhome developments outside the site to help establish the neighborhood and support retail. 6. Looks like they are probably hoping for a corporate campus or perhaps an education/research campus as the anchor on the eastern end. Of course any educational campus would be limited to UH, since the local political wolves will chase off any of the big $ state universities. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 *what Regent Square will be in fifty-five years 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUTEX Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A big difference of course being that Regent Square is still separated from Buffalo Bayou Park by Allen Parkway. East River touches the (future) park directly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Naviguessor said: Hey Mr Clean. I think that you at correct about the "Squares with open spaces" being apartment buildings. The large Standard sized blocks in each one of these square seem to have shadows, so I bet that that would indicate mid-rise with parking beneath. Or . The small plots along Clinton look to me like, townhomes/single family. Without any parking in their vicinity, I doubt that they would be retail fronts. The western edge looks like small retail, where the NE corner appears to be Grocery store and other retail pads. Probably just my preference but I think they have an opportunity to get rid of the classic grocery store with the 500 parking spaces on this site. They should have made it more central to the site to allow better walkability. Also do something like Phoenician and mix in a Wine bar on top with a great downtown view. I think they will have trouble filling the NE corner though. You are probably right about the townhomes too. Which would mean there would be a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 for some perspective: city centre is about 47 acres while regent square is just 23 acres and this site is an astonishing 150 acres city centre is already nearing 13 years old it's almost complete but still growing. regent square is coming up on 10 years old and there's not much to say... hopefully AMZN will come in and, along with midway, build this site out quickly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, 79ta said: for some perspective: city centre is about 47 acres while regent square is just 23 acres and this site is an astonishing 150 acres city centre is already nearing 13 years old it's almost complete but still growing. regent square is coming up on 10 years old and there's not much to say... hopefully AMZN will come in and, along with midway, build this site out quickly Today is Tuesday. If this were China, that 150 acre plot of raw land would be 100% built and ready for occupancy by Friday. Of course, no one would be living there but that is another story all together! Edited October 24, 2017 by UtterlyUrban 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) - Edited July 11, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Amazon HQ2 will come and towers will rise on the east end. H-town skyline will get more density 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 If the second Amazon HQ comes here, Amazon workers will have a choice: 1) constant rain or 2) constant heat. at least they would get consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Me thinks a Canadian city will get it. Toronto or Vancouver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: If the second Amazon HQ comes here, Amazon workers will have a choice: 1) constant rain or 2) constant heat. at least they would get consistency. ... he posts on a beautiful October day when it is 73 degrees in Houston and 62 and sunny in Seattle. Hopefully, Amazon workers will deal more in reality than in myths. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: If the second Amazon HQ comes here, Amazon workers will have a choice: 1) constant rain or 2) constant heat. at least they would get consistency. They would prefer constant heat because we have AC and pools! Edited October 24, 2017 by htownbro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, bobruss said: Me thinks a Canadian city will get it. Toronto or Vancouver. I think Amazon will shock people and pick a city that is not a frontrunner...hopefully Houston! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 "Business officials agree Houston looks to be a good choice for the corporate giant to set up its second headquarters; among other benefits, the city’s proximity to Austin could attract tech talent. Houston offers a growing talent pool of young professionals with several universities, colleges and tech trade schools in town – a check for Amazon’s search for locations meant to “attract and retain strong technical talent.” Houston additionally well exceeds the minimum population requirement of 1 million outlined by Amazon as one of its guidelines. The recent growth in population means diversity and talent, and a large workforce to hire from; real estate, though suffering with damage from Harvey, is still favorable, as there is plenty of land and plans to grow in Houston. The city, furthermore, is located close to major airports and airlines, railroads and shipping lines, all modes of transport helpful for Amazon to get its products out more quickly. To make the sell sweeter, Houston is part of Texas’ “business friendly culture” and happy “quality of life,” with the city offering tax breaks to businesses in the area and putting in serious work on things, like parks, cultural institutions and restaurants, in recent years." WE WIN! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, htownbro said: I think Amazon will shock people and pick a city that is not a frontrunner...hopefully Houston! I hope your right but I think Houston, and Texas has not shown that they are ready for the types of things Amazon is looking for. Too much conservative bathroom talk. Dan Patrick Not enough plans to complete the rail system John Culberson Too much flooding Edited October 24, 2017 by bobruss 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, bobruss said: I hope your right but I think Houston, and Texas has not shown that they are ready for the types of things Amazon is looking for. Too much conservative bathroom talk. Dan Patrick Not enough plans to complete the rail system John Culberson Too much flooding We have more space and available land. Bezos will come back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, bobruss said: I hope your right but I think Houston, and Texas has not shown that they are ready for the types of things Amazon is looking for. Too much conservative bathroom talk. Dan Patrick Not enough plans to complete the rail system John Culberson Too much flooding BINGO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Dan Patrick doesn't run Houston. I wonder what Houston put in proposal. Why are they mum on this? I'd be happy if Generation Park got it as well. Either way East River will be developed regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUTEX Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Leave the bathroom politics in the past and quit beating dead horses. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, HOUTEX said: Leave the bathroom politics in the past and quit beating dead horses. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 hours ago, HOUTEX said: Leave the bathroom politics in the past and quit beating dead horses. Tell that to the local and state Repugs in power constantly beating that dead horse. Large companies like Amazon definitely take these state sponsored discrimination issues very seriously, especially when considering a large headquarters facility. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUTEX Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 hours ago, intencity77 said: Tell that to the local and state Repugs in power constantly beating that dead horse. Large companies like Amazon definitely take these state sponsored discrimination issues very seriously, especially when considering a large headquarters facility. I didn't think this was the Amazon thread. As I recall several posts from this thread were deemed inappropriate and moved to that thread when the Amazon RFP originally went out, including the aforementioned subject (circa Sept. 10). I'm in agreement with the disdain for a needless bill like what was being championed by the Lt. Gov., but this thread doesn't seem like the appropriate place to reopen that subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Agree with HOUTEX, I want more discussion on the layout on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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