Sparrow Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Just to put it into perspective. Downtown is currently at 3,024 housing units including the recently completed Skyhouse. Per the Development Map:Year-end 2015: 3,747 unitsYear-end 2016: 5,020 unitsYear-end 2017: 7,041 units (most of the units come online in first half of 2017) Over the next 20 months, 4,017 new units come online, an increase of 133% from current. This wave of construction will bring 4,353 new units total (including the already completed Skyhouse), a 162% increase. ...and the majority of those units will be occupied rentals, rather than simply investment condos--a significant distinction for the health of Downtown as a residential neighborhood at it's current growth stage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Think we all know this already but guess I'll post this anyway... Sorry, Houston. Construction has peaked The forecast is shaky for commercial real estate for the next year at least, said Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research for the Greater Houston Partnership, at a meeting for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors held Sept. 15.Jankowski pointed to the continued turmoil in oil prices and the amount of sublease space on the market as reasons behind the slowdown in commercial real estate. "If sublease reaches 10 million square feet by the first quarter of 2016, which CBRE analysts are saying might happen, that would take about two years to absorb that amount. That's a real concern," Jankowski said. The Houston area is still slated to add about 20,000 jobs this year, but the city has not yet made it to positive job growth for the year.Jankowski also showed city data marking a drop in the value of building permits and said that construction has peaked for the cycle, particularly for office and retail construction, which have seen considerable drop in construction underway since the second quarter of last year. More multifamily and industrial construction is underwaynow than at this time last year, but Jankowski said he doesn't think those numbers will continue to stay that high in coming quarters."It's going to be a challenge to lease office space over the next 12 to 18 months," Jankowski said. "The long-term outlook is fine, we just need to get through this challenge ahead."http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2015/09/sorry-houston-construction-has-peaked-ghp-says.html Edited September 16, 2015 by Triton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 So who all went to the Hines Architectural Forum today? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 So who all went to the Hines Architectural Forum today? Here's the thread for that: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32485-hines-architectural-forum-announced-free-tickets/#entry510967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cloud713 Posted September 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2015 For those of us who rarely drive over the 610 ship channel bridge, a skyline update.. (Please forgive the cellphone digital zoom quality) I wonder if we can find old pictures from this angle and compare/overlay them? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 It really is a great perspective. Props to you (stealing a Monarch line) for being able to get a pic on a clear day. You could really get some great panos with a high quality camera there...just have to be brave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I took this one in 2001 on the counter jib of that tower crane in your pic. For those of us who rarely drive over the 610 ship channel bridge, a skyline update.. (Please forgive the cellphone digital zoom quality)I wonder if we can find old pictures from this angle and compare/overlay them? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I took this one in 2001 on the counter jib of that tower crane in your pic. Is that 334 Main I see there in the distance?? (Sorry, I know the joke is played out but it's funny to me) This is really cool though. Thanks for sharing it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope in the next ten years we get a few supertalls. NYC is exploding in that category . Seven under construction and eight planned with six current. LA and SF have one each under construction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 September 22 development map. Looks like the only update is Holiday Inn is now Q4 2015 completion instead of unavailable. http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2015-09-22/150922_Development_Map__Renders_11X17.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Holiday Inn keeps moving to the next and the next quarter. What is up with that development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Holiday Inn keeps moving to the next and the next quarter. What is up with that development.I think Chingy is the general contractor on this project, because it sounds like they're chillin' at the Holiday Inn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 They do have a Holiday Inn sign up - though only about 8 feet up. And they have planted some grass and have a green fence around it. It might actually open in 4Q 2015...unlike the Texaco building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Came across this. Did a quick search for more info, but came up empty. http://themcorp.com/index.php/portfolio/angelini-exhibit/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/10/hines-poised-to-become-a-major-mixed-use-player-in.html With this mix of office, residential, multifamily and retail capabilities and experience, Hines is poised to become a major mixed-use player in Houston. The company isn’t ready to share any details about future projects, but told the Houston Business Journal to stay tuned. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/10/hines-poised-to-become-a-major-mixed-use-player-in.html Montrose location we've been waiting for for so long? Houston Chron site? Hmmmmm..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/10/hines-poised-to-become-a-major-mixed-use-player-in.html Sounds like something in the inner-loop. (Sorry for weird format). Hines isn’t looking to build mixed-use projects for the sake of building mixed-use projects, Batchelor said. The developer will look at all the possible uses for a piece of land and if the opportunity presents itself, Hines will develop a “connected mix of uses” for the site, he said. Hines also plans to focus on building mixed-use projects in existing neighborhoods instead of creating walkable, urban environments from scratch. These neighborhoods should ideally be walkable to restaurants, shops, nightlife, grocery stores and public transit, officials said.“It’s hard to create that urban environment and that sense of community in a suburban setting,” said Kenton McKeehan, Hines’ managing director overseeing retail. Edited October 5, 2015 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I would love Hines to develop Northwest Mall it a great location and it a pretty big space for development. But I would not be surprised if Hines is developing in montrose I remember hearing they want to do a project in that area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 These neighborhoods should ideally be walkable to restaurants, shops, nightlife, grocery stores and public transit, officials said.Almost sounds like they are talking about Midtown. Perhaps somewhere near Wheeler station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well, the Chronicle site certainly checks all their boxes about walkability, etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Pretty sure it's the 87 story building Urb posted in the Potential thread. (Trying to think things into reality.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well, the Chronicle site certainly checks all their boxes about walkability, etc.That was my first guess too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I believe that Hines is going to create a mixed use development with the Menil on one of the sites between Richmond Hall and Mandell and Richmond and West Main. Theres already talk of a mid rise across from Imprint on West Main. It would be a great location and hopefullly on the University Line someday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Downtown Real Estate Update, 3Q 2015 http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2015-11-11/Downtown_Real_Estate_Update_2015_3Q.pdf 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 10, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm not telling my twin daughters this. Bankrupt me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Once all the towers that are being built now are finished, what will our total high rise count be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Citywide or downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Once all the towers that are being built now are finished, what will our total high rise count be? Not intending to be snarky here, but it depends on how you define high-rise. We will have well over 200 buildings over 200 feet tall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 According to Emporis it is a building 35-100 meters or 12 to 39 stories.I suppose after this it is labeled a skyscraper. I know fire safety folks use a different definition based on how high their ladders reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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