Naviguessor Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 It'd be nice if all the buildings in midtown had covered pedestrian sidewalks. If it were code, it'd make walking much more comfortable. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That's how downtown used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swtsig Posted July 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2015 Unfortunately, I fear this is a euphemism for "probably isn't going to happen". Last I heard, there were no future tenants for 609 Main, and nobody has announced moving into the soon-to-be-complete Central Square building, either, so things don't look good for yet another office building.I'd love to see this one go up, but I don't put its chances any higher than 6 Houston Center (which I'd already put behind Capitol Tower).There are significant tenants negotiating for large chunks of space at both 609 and Capitol tower. Distinct possibility nothing comes of it but they're advanced discussions. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 There are significant tenants negotiating for large chunks of space at both 609 and Capitol tower. Distinct possibility nothing comes of it but they're advanced discussions.I'm more hopeful for capital tower so that one rises out of the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 There are significant tenants negotiating for large chunks of space at both 609 and Capitol tower. Distinct possibility nothing comes of it but they're advanced discussions.Why so much interest in 609 & Capital Tower but no interest in 6 Houston Center? Are 609 and Capital superior buildings? Are they being marketed better? I'm just curious because it has been proposed so much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Why so much interest in 609 & Capital Tower but no interest in 6 Houston Center? Are 609 and Capital superior buildings? Are they being marketed better? I'm just curious because it has been proposed so much longer.Well, both are currently blocks that are under construction whereas 6HC is still a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I have heard far more ado about the amenities of 609 Main and the Capitol Tower than 6HC. 609 Main is supposed to have greater control over temperatures within an individual office, for example (avoiding the "it feels like a refrigerator" complaints from female workers not bundled in a suit jacket). Both are also in far more visible locations for people commuting on the main axis of the skyline district, for what that is worth to office-location decision makers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) . Edited July 25, 2015 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I couldn't find the original post on this development. I parked across the street to go in to work this morning and I saw two gentlemen surveying the site. One of those gentlemen was entering the abandoned restaurant. I think this is starting up. I should've talked to one of the guys but I was in a rush. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Possibly merge threads: 3001 Louisiana St - Crosspoint Properties in Midtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Ok I know this picture sucks. I was having to rush to work across the street this morning. Anyways, if you look closely you can see a white truck and a ladder posted up against the abandoned restaurant building. I have no clue what's going on, but I saw 2 business men go inside a few weeks ago. Edited November 12, 2015 by j_cuevas713 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Doesn't look like this is gonna happen guys. The original sign that was on either corner of the block with the revised rendering has been taken down. There are new signs that say RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE on the half block where that Vietnamese restaurant was. Edited April 8, 2016 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nice, this one's indeed done for. A development firm that had plans to build a gleaming office tower on a prime site in Midtown has shifted gears. It's now considering other options, like leasing the property to a restaurateur or retailer, or perhaps developing condos there. For now, the company is planning to weigh its options. "We're open to all disciplines so long as it makes sense and it's financially viable, including developing the site ourselves," Tofsky said. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Developer-cancels-tower-amid-slowdown-7235408.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 How long has this sign been up? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Not long.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Interesting. I called the number on the sign to see if I could get more information. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 There was an "abandon" sign on each end of this part of Rosalie between Louisiana and Milam which made me think maybe this project might be starting up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I park on this street for work. I noticed the sign this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Great, then I guess we can count on first hand accounts on a regular basis j_cuevas713. Let us know when equipment starts showing up. That would be great to have two high rises going up in Midtown at the same time. It will start a trend of midrises in midtown. They definitely won't be the last. I'm sure Bob Shultz is going to build his tower next to Ensemble theater eventually. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 11/4/2014 at 10:46 PM, Urbannizer said: http://www.3003louisiana.com/ Are we sure this is the same proposal? I don't remember there being a need to close a street. Also - I believe there is 30 or 90 days of notice given for feedback by the community to protest a street closure. I am curious about this. I didn't think there was a need for office space in Midtown... I would love for Midtown to be a biotech or tech niche, however. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post houstontexasjack Posted January 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2018 I received a call back from the City of Houston today. The plan is for this to be a mixed-use development--the term used over the phone was "a little bit of everything." Unfortunately, I got pretty sparse details. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 11:54 AM, houstontexasjack said: I received a call back from the City of Houston today. The plan is for this to be a mixed-use development--the term used over the phone was "a little bit of everything." Unfortunately, I got pretty sparse details. Did you get when the city will review this request? More information regarding street abandonments usually pops up here: https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/Mobile/Home.aspx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Huh. Is it Rosalie that's closed off? I see this in the Midtown MMD minutes from last month but not really much more info: "....Midtown developer George Levan appeared before the Committee to talk about a proposed new mixed-use development project that may involve closing a portion of Rosalie St. He stated that the majority of Committee members believed the proposed new mixed-use development project would be beneficial to the Midtown Community." https://midtownhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MMD-Minutes-12.6.2017-signed.pdf bottom of page 3. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Okay, I did a little research on this project and called George Levan, after I did a search. I called the number on his bio and it was High Fashion, which he helped start. The person I spoke with besides being rude, was non committal and said that George didn't work there any more. I then called Crosspoint his development company that developed the Mix with the 24 fitness and other businesses. His name is listed on the above minutes from Midtown about this development. So this is no longer Kevin Tofsky whose name is on the billboard with the image of the 16 story high rise. Bottom line is we are probably getting some kind of low rise retail development and not a mid to high rise for this block., something like his Mix development. Unfortunate, because the 16 story building would have been an interesting add to Midtown. I was hoping that this would get built. If I hear back from George, I'll let you know what his plans are. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 57 minutes ago, bobruss said: Okay, I did a little research on this project and called George Levan, after I did a search. I called the number on his bio and it was High Fashion, which he helped start. The person I spoke with besides being rude, was non committal and said that George didn't work there any more. I then called Crosspoint his development company that developed the Mix with the 24 fitness and other businesses. His name is listed on the above minutes from Midtown about this development. So this is no longer Kevin Tofsky whose name is on the billboard with the image of the 16 story high rise. Bottom line is we are probably getting some kind of low rise retail development and not a mid to high rise for this block., something like his Mix development. Unfortunate, because the 16 story building would have been an interesting add to Midtown. I was hoping that this would get built. If I hear back from George, I'll let you know what his plans are. You didn't try going by his house and knocking on his door? J/k, good work. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 That wasn't public information. I was tired of speculation and just wanted the facts, so I thought I'd go to the source. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm impressed by the effort .. and the info. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 19 hours ago, bobruss said: Okay, I did a little research on this project and called George Levan, after I did a search. I called the number on his bio and it was High Fashion, which he helped start. The person I spoke with besides being rude, was non committal and said that George didn't work there any more. I then called Crosspoint his development company that developed the Mix with the 24 fitness and other businesses. His name is listed on the above minutes from Midtown about this development. So this is no longer Kevin Tofsky whose name is on the billboard with the image of the 16 story high rise. Bottom line is we are probably getting some kind of low rise retail development and not a mid to high rise for this block., something like his Mix development. Unfortunate, because the 16 story building would have been an interesting add to Midtown. I was hoping that this would get built. If I hear back from George, I'll let you know what his plans are. I know we all wanted more but a solid mixed use development like the MIX will tie some things together for the neighborhood. Hoping this starts ASAP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I agree wholeheartedly that more retail should be delivered. I'm just disappointed that we didn't get our first high rise in Midtown on top of a lot of retail out of this. So are you in the food industry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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