arche_757 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Weren't some people on this forum the other week complaining about blocking the downtown view in Minute Maid Park... wouldn't this building partially do that?That was me. No one else. And since it is located more than just across the street there really isn't a reason to cry foul (until we see the design - which could be great or horrible?). It seems that it would, but from the vantage point of far right field only. For the most part the view is oriented more toward the northwest than to the section of downtown with the tallest buildings.The seats from that side of the park are very limited as it is. My only point about the Finger building, is that it was right across the street and 7-8 floors (as high as the glass curtain-walls roughly). After looking at it in greater detail, and some of the pictures posted by other members I can see that it will probably be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If buildings go up around MMP, would they still be getting skyline views as the skyline is just moving closer to the park? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Ruining views from the stadium is contingent on fans actually attending astros games---Which is numbering in the what... low thousands per game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Ruining views from the stadium is contingent on fans actually attending astros games---Which is numbering in the what... low thousands per game? Not forever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Ruining views from the stadium is contingent on fans actually attending astros games---Which is numbering in the what... low thousands per game?Including players and staff from both teams AND MMP staff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If the views are ruinned but no one is there to notice, are they really ruinned? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 If the views are ruinned but no one is there to notice, are they really ruinned? I'm still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hopefully by the time this is built, the Astros have a team worth looking at instead of the skyline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sports is cyclical, they'll be good again soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Not according to the lawsuit Crane just slapped down... This one is going to get interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Not according to the lawsuit Crane just slapped down... This one is going to get interesting.Please elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Please elaborate.http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2013/11/astros-owner-sues-drayton-mclane-comcast-and-nbc-claiming-fraud/ Edited November 22, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodToBeMe Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2013/11/astros-owner-sues-drayton-mclane-comcast-and-nbc-claiming-fraud/ I reviewed this article and I was unable to connect it to this project. Did I miss something you were hiding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Howard Huge Posted November 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) I reviewed this article and I was unable to connect it to this project. Did I miss something you were hiding?Stop posting. Edited November 25, 2013 by Howard Huge 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I passed by the site this morning and it looks like they have pulled up some of the parking lot. I have know idea if this is for soil testing or something unrelated to any building construction, but I thought I would mention it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Marquette anticipates breaking ground in the second quarter of 2014 on a 364-unit, 29-story apartment building with approximately 7,700 square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space in downtown Houston. Marquette is utilizing the Downtown Living Initiative (Chapter 380), which is effectively a development grant provided to the first 2,500 units to be developed in downtown Houston and this project will receive a $5.5 million benefit from the grant. The property encompasses a city block on the northeast side of the Houston CBD and is situated one block from Minute Maid Park. Aside from the retail space, the property will have a 589-space private parking garage situated above the retail space and below the residential units. The property will have high end finishes and two amenity floors including a full-size, resort-style rooftop pool and other luxurious amenities. The building will be delivered in Summer 2015. http://www.marquettecompanies.com/main.taf?p=7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Where does that place us now.. someone tally all the units going up downtown.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 oh my. like really, oh my! http://www.marquettecompanies.com/main.taf?p=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 It looks like every other residential tower going up, but progress is progress so I'm a fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Where does that place us now.. someone tally all the units going up downtown..Well all the projects listed under current downtown development map add up to ~3200, but if the rumors of the 2nd Alliance residential on main, the 38 story phase 2 of the Texaco, the possible(but unlikely there just seems to be too little info) residential building behind Hess, and Block 100 behind the Marriott Marquis(sorry for bringing it up so much) we could be looking at 4000+ units which is very impressive. It's amazing how much residential development is possibly coming to downtown! In regards to this tower, it looks pretty slick but not anything real amazing from the other 20-35 story resi tower renderings floating around(most notably Hines). I think it's cool it got a little height bump even if it is one floor and I think it's not a bad thing it looks similar it just seems to be the architecture of this era. Edited January 25, 2014 by ClutchCity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Well all the projects listed under current downtown development map add up to ~3200, but if the rumors of the 2nd Alliance residential on main, the 38 story phase 2 of the Texaco, the possible(but unlikely there just seems to be too little info) residential building behind Hess, and Block 100 behind the Marriott Marquis(sorry for bringing it up so much) we could be looking at 4000+ units which is very impressive. It's amazing how much residential development is possibly coming to downtown!In regards to this tower, it looks pretty slick but not anything real amazing from the other 20-35 story resi tower renderings floating around(most notably Hines). I think it's cool it got a little height bump even if it is one floor and I think it's not a bad thing it looks similar it just seems to be the architecture of this era. 3200 in under two years is impressive.. It will strenght the downtown counusel arugement that the program should be extended hard to argue with a 3200 unit jump in under two years... would be even harder to do it aginst 4,000 if those come to fruit... Let give a shout out to Skyhouse who while not the first seemed to be the one that lead the charge and gave other developers the balls to take a chance on ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 It does look very much like the Hines market square tower. Does anyone know who is the architect for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice, thanks Urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) I see MMP in the background! Edit: So this is the block right next to the Finger 7 story? Edited January 25, 2014 by ChrisPHous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Good question because Texas Ave. dead ends at MMP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I see MMP in the background! Edit: So this is the block right next to the Finger 7 story? Yes. Good question because Texas Ave. dead ends at MMP. No it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 i wonder if Zeigler Cooper is the architect as it does look similar to his designs for other residential towers planned around the city.. anyways i think it looks nice and certainly dont mind this current architectural trend, but yeah a little variety would be nice.so it will have a rooftop pool.. that will have incredible views and is sure to be the highest pool in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 It looks like it will extend the skyline pretty significantly coming in from the North Freeway (amongst other views). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Oh so Texas Ave. goes though the Ballpark? I have never seen an elevated road over the MMP. LOL! I think it is west of the MMP behind Fingers midrise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Oh so Texas Ave. goes though the Ballpark? I have never seen an elevated road over the MMP. LOL! I think it is west of the MMP behind Fingers midrise. ??? No. Texas Ave goes past MinuteMaid Park, adjoining it on the south side. Ever heard of Google Maps? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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