clutchcity94 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 0:45 PM, wilcal said: I live across Montrose, but I don't think it's that out of place. Montrose Boulevard is continuing to densify, and there are already several large apartments within a few blocks. Plus the El Tiempo across the cross is going to get redeveloped at any moment. The lot at Fairview/Montrose is a bit bigger I think, but it's being redeveloped too. Where were you thinking that would be more appropriate? I'm guessing you think more towards Allen Parkway? How about the large empty lot at 4503 Montrose, just north of the 59 bridge? The lot is huge (26,000 sq ft) and isn't currently being utilized by anything other than the defunct African Art Center. If you combine it with the adjoining empty lot at 905 Woodrow, you get over 35,000 sq ft of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 All this talk of other locations to put this project is interesting to me. But, this is houston, and it likely going at 1209 Montrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, clutchcity94 said: How about the large empty lot at 4503 Montrose, just north of the 59 bridge? The lot is huge (26,000 sq ft) and isn't currently being utilized by anything other than the defunct African Art Center. If you combine it with the adjoining empty lot at 905 Woodrow, you get over 35,000 sq ft of space. Totally forgot about this spot! This could be quite the site for something cool. I wonder if it's still for sale. HCAD says no change of ownership since 07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, wilcal said: Totally forgot about this spot! This could be quite the site for something cool. I wonder if it's still for sale. HCAD says no change of ownership since 07. I haven't heard anything since this building which never got built. http://swamplot.com/new-spec-office-building-on-montrose-blvd-will-sit-atop-southwest-fwy-wall-vines/2014-10-13/ It's a great location. Close to 59 and a 7-minute walk to the Glassell School of Art and less than a 15-minute walk to Menil Park in the other direction. Edited August 29, 2018 by clutchcity94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Who is setting up the gofundme to purchase another property so the developer can build this project there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 12 hours ago, clutchcity94 said: How about the large empty lot at 4503 Montrose, just north of the 59 bridge? The lot is huge (26,000 sq ft) and isn't currently being utilized by anything other than the defunct African Art Center. If you combine it with the adjoining empty lot at 905 Woodrow, you get over 35,000 sq ft of space. I find this an odd way of thinking about development. It's as if the developer just harvested this building from the building farm, and just needs a place to plant it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 14 hours ago, clutchcity94 said: How about the large empty lot at 4503 Montrose, just north of the 59 bridge? The lot is huge (26,000 sq ft) and isn't currently being utilized by anything other than the defunct African Art Center. If you combine it with the adjoining empty lot at 905 Woodrow, you get over 35,000 sq ft of space. Is that land available? Somebody might be holding it and planning to build a highrise in three years. Or just letting it appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, H-Town Man said: Is that land available? Somebody might be holding it and planning to build a highrise in three years. Or just letting it appreciate. Not sure if the sign is still up, but there's a large for information sign for a broker group from Feb. 2017 which is well after those plans for the office building were released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 13 hours ago, wilcal said: 3 minutes ago, wilcal said: Not sure if the sign is still up, but there's a large for information sign for a broker group from Feb. 2017 which is well after those plans for the office building were released. Sign is no longer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 For those interested, there IS a rendering in the version of the planning commission agenda currently online. It DOES show 9 floors of glass-clad parking over what appears to be two floors of retail, including "Gucci" and "Prada". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Angostura said: For those interested, there IS a rendering in the version of the planning commission agenda currently online. It DOES show 9 floors of glass-clad parking over what appears to be two floors of retail, including "Gucci" and "Prada". Do you have the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, CaptainJilliams said: Do you have the link? ftp://edrc.houstontx.gov//2018/2018-18_FinalAgenda.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Anyone know how the meeting went regarding this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 That's going to stick out like a sore appendage. BTW, the name "Montrose Gardens" was already taken (2507 Montrose), but that building has been retitled "The Gardens Condominiums", (although I've never heard anyone call it that). Taxi and Uber drivers should be forewarned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Let it stick out. It's about a million times better than what's there now. And maybe it will bring some friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Reporter said: Let it stick out. It's about a million times better than what's there now. And maybe it will bring some friends. That's what she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Let's face it. In Houston, everything sticks out. But's that's how we like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Reporter said: Let's face it. In Houston, everything sticks out. But's that's how we like it! *likes comment* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 33 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Anyone know how the meeting went regarding this one? No real discussion from commissioners. One speaker in favor, though wanted less prominent parking (either fewer spaces or automated parking system). Two speakers opposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) the design and coloring reminds me of the OG Nintendo. Edited August 31, 2018 by AREJAY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Is this designed to serve public parking, in addition to residents and retail? That would be great to park and walk to Gray street, if you're coming from outside the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I think that it looks pretty good all things considered! Parking podium not ideal, but bring on the density. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I'm diggin the funky retro vibe. I think it'll fit Montrose nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Oh. No no. That's ugly and so misporoportioned. However, can't argue with a frontage of retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 24 minutes ago, jmosele said: I'm diggin the funky retro vibe. I think it'll fit Montrose nicely! I’m getting a “Sears store renovated in the 1980s” vibe from this render. 4 minutes ago, Naviguessor said: Oh. No no. That's ugly and so misporoportioned. However, can't argue with a frontage of retail. Agreed. This lot has a relatively narrow footprint for the size of the building, so when you combine that with the asinine minimum parking requirements, this is what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, thedistrict84 said: Agreed. This lot has a relatively narrow footprint for the size of the building, so when you combine that with the asinine minimum parking requirements, this is what you get. Looking at the rendering, if the retail parking is undergound (probably 50 spaces or so) it's almost certainly exceeding the minimums by a fair amount. 50% or so, I'd guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, thedistrict84 said: I’m getting a “Sears store renovated in the 1980s” vibe from this render. I'm getting a "1960's office building converted to a parking lot with something thrown on top" vibe. It looks like it will have ample parking for the residences on top AND for the nightlife in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 This is just awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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