Ross Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 6 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: Good luck filing a 311 complaint. Every time I fill one out it gets sent back that I need to take further action. It's completely ridiculous. The city never just forwards it to the proper channel. And matter's like this pic above take months to fix. It seems the people at 311 enjoy doing the bare minimum. I have a chunk of utility pole hanging above a sidewalk on W Alabama that's been sitting that way for weeks with debris from what appears to be a car accident still not cleaned up by Upper Kirby Management District. If it's a power pole, call Centerpoint. The City doesn't fix Centerpoint's stuff. On 1/14/2022 at 4:49 PM, hindesky said: I believe those were old fuel/chemical tanks used for chemical experiments after all this was the old Exxon Chemical offices/labs. A friend worked there., It was Exxon Production Research, later Upstream Research. I think the Chemicals research part of Exxon is in New Jersey or somewhere up that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Ross said: If it's a power pole, call Centerpoint. The City doesn't fix Centerpoint's stuff. A friend worked there., It was Exxon Production Research, later Upstream Research. I think the Chemicals research part of Exxon is in New Jersey or somewhere up that way. Yeah I know but my issue is instead of them forwarding my complaint they force you to go back and call them yourself. Of all of the issues I've reported from sidewalks to debris, I get varying answers from 311 on what the city handles and what it doesn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 6:27 PM, Urbannizer said: Any pics? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aachor Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 2:58 AM, Big E said: I have a hard time thinking of anything west of those train tracks as River Oaks, though apparently anything north of Afton Oaks and East of the loop is. I think it's just supposed to sound "prestigious." There are businesses that use "River Oaks" in their name as far east as Montrose, and even south of 59. Unfortunately, I think Google uses stuff like business names (e.g. "popular opinion") in how they define an area on their maps. So, someday we may see the entirety of the west loop evolve into "River Oaks." haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozone Files Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I saw a truck and crew doing some kind of soil sampling on this site over the past few days. Anyone heard anything about this moving forward? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I saw the same thing. Took some photos but until I see heavy equipment in droves and a crane foundation getting built I’ll hold my excitement. Also in curious searching I found 1. Spear Street Capital is no longer on board as the have listed the RO as a sold asset (https://spearstreetcapital.com/portfolio/sold/) and 2. Transwestern still has listings for leasable space at the RO. These listings have been there for a while. (https://transwestern.com/property/the-ro-3120-buffalo-speedway). (attached photo was taken on July 13th) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 All the equipment is gone but did see a core drillings spoils barrel and a few new surveyor stakes. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Ozone Files Posted July 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2022 Trees are being removed! I’ll try to take photos this afternoon. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Van and Sons Drilling, I've seen them at multiple spots around town. Ulrich Engineers. http://ulrichengineers.com 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Man, some of these projects are activating just in the nick of time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted July 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 10:54 AM, The Ozone Files said: Trees are being removed! I’ll try to take photos this afternoon. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post astrohip Posted July 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2022 I walked over today, to get a closer look (and came back drenched--it's hot!). It looks like they're trying to save the trees. I don't know if they're going to move them, or build barriers around them, but it's definitely not your typical "doze 'em to the ground" process. Lots of them have those dirt walls around them. 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 19 hours ago, astrohip said: I walked over today, to get a closer look (and came back drenched--it's hot!). It looks like they're trying to save the trees. I don't know if they're going to move them, or build barriers around them, but it's definitely not your typical "doze 'em to the ground" process. Lots of them have those dirt walls around them. That dirt wall is to mark off the "Drip Line" of the tree. Any grading that is done can not breach that drip line or the tree will die. This is usually a process coordinated between the Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, and GC. As far as moving them, not sure myself. I don't remember seeing any markings on a previous site plan noting which trees were marked as "Existing Tree to Remain" or "Existing Tree to be Relocated". I guess we will know soon enough. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff8201 Posted July 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) I heard today that they intend to transplant the trees within the site, or at least attempt it. That’s why the dirt lines were placed, something about it and the trees root system… makes it easier somehow to transplant them? I’m not sure how it works, I’m no arborist. I also heard the residential tower will end up being 12-14 floors of occupancy… but on top of a multilevel parking garage. Much shorter than the 37 floors originally proposed but this was expected. I found the following on Emporis listing the first building as 17 floors, which makes sense with the 12-14 floors on top of several levels of parking garage. https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1400038/the-ro-tower-i-houston-tx-usa We will likely see a 2023 start to the construction, but the site will still be divided into 8 parcels which means we should still see offices, a hotel and lots of retail in multiple phases. Edit: The Emporis site lists the 17-floor building use as commercial office. So some clarification is lost as I thought they were referring to the residential tower. We shall see. Edited July 28, 2022 by Geoff8201 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted July 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2022 Soil testing continuing for Parcel 2. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 A Plan Review Fee permit was pulled yesterday for a new apartment. Lets go!! 7 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrohip Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Highrise Tower said: A Plan Review Fee permit was pulled yesterday for a new apartment. Lets go!! Is this the type of permit that would be used for the project as proposed? Or does this indicate a change in direction? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, astrohip said: Is this the type of permit that would be used for the project as proposed? Or does this indicate a change in direction? From all the knowledge we have, the jenga-style office tower was to be built first. There was marketing materials prepared and Loopnet specified built in 2023. @Geoff8201 mentioned the residential tower was scaled down from the original proposal. Apart of their information was from Emporis which often had wrong information, which sometimes originated from HAIF to begin with. The only concrete information we have is what is featured on Transwestern Development Company's website. It still lists the 30+ story residential tower. The website might be outdated by several years so the apartment could have gotten redesigned and shorter. https://transwesterndevelopment.com/projects.html We will know the scope of work once it's registered with TDLR. A plan review was submitted to the city, so a state application should be within a week or two. I did ask someone at Transwestern. Waiting to hear back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 https://therealdeal.com/texas/2022/09/30/transwesterns-stalled-houston-project-moving-forward/ “Though plans are not final, Friedkin will reportedly build an Auberge Collection of Resorts on the site featuring a hotel and residences, with Compass handling the sales.“ 🤔 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, houstontexasjack said: https://therealdeal.com/texas/2022/09/30/transwesterns-stalled-houston-project-moving-forward/ “Though plans are not final, Friedkin will reportedly build an Auberge Collection of Resorts on the site featuring a hotel and residences, with Compass handling the sales.“ 🤔 Did I read this correctly? Im so confused. A resort…. In the middle of Houston? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Geoff8201 said: Did I read this correctly? Im so confused. A resort…. In the middle of Houston? Hence, the 🤔 emoji. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted October 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 Water/Waste Water Application pulled. Getting closer and closer!! Now we have a Plan Review Permit plus the additional Waste Water Permit. We should see activity here within the next few weeks! 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2022 The RO Parcel I: 360’ https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=560804389&row=3 18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) OMG all these cool projects are finally kicking off! Edited November 21, 2022 by j_cuevas713 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff8201 Posted December 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 5/27/2021 at 10:59 PM, Urbannizer said: Now listed on Pickard Chilton's website as proposed so maybe there's still hope for this one. https://www.pickardchilton.com/work/ro Went back to the PC website. The RO is still on there and I don’t recall seeing any of these additional slides before. Good sign. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 5:56 PM, Urbannizer said: The RO Parcel I: 360’ https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=560804389&row=3 28-story multifamily with retail. https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=560804389&row=3 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrohip Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Why was I thinking the first building was going to be office, not resid? Did they change their minds because of the upheaval in the office market? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff8201 Posted December 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, astrohip said: Why was I thinking the first building was going to be office, not resid? Did they change their minds because of the upheaval in the office market? I figured they would build the entire Phase 1 at the same time…. At the very least build the residential and office building using the same crane(s). But we will see. W. Alabama continues to undergo construction which has progressed on the East Bound lanes right by the RO. It will be nicer and more walkable area once done. Edited December 21, 2022 by Geoff8201 Fix grammatical 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrohip Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Is that pic from Lamar Towers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Who is the developer on this project? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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