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The ATX · #**341** Posted **Sep 27, 2015, 5:39 AM**

Last Tuesday they filed a permit request for water filled barriers to "protect pedestrians..." during "excavation... and construction". At least they are trying to go forward. I don't understand how utility issues became such a big hurdle - and I don't believe financing or anything else not related to utilities is causing the delay.

drummer · #**342** Posted **Sep 27, 2015, 7:05 AM**

Thanks for the photos guys. This one is a bit of a mystery still, it seems.

AustinGoesVertical · #**343** Posted **Sep 28, 2015, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Last Tuesday they filed a permit request for water filled barriers to "protect pedestrians..." during "excavation... and construction". At least they are trying to go forward. I don't understand how utility issues became such a big hurdle - and I don't believe financing or anything else not related to utilities is causing the delay.

Was all of this unanticipated? I mean, how did this one even get approved in the first place? It appears that there are major utility issues in and around the site. Also, that manhole has been moved and it looks like the sewage piping has been installed, yet the site has been inactive as of late.

Urbannizer · #**344** Posted **Oct 14, 2015, 12:38 PM**

After multiple delays, construction on the building itself will begin in the next 60 days.

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/m...-companys.html

The ATX · #**345** Posted **Oct 14, 2015, 1:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

After multiple delays, construction on the building itself will begin in the next 60 days.

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/m...-companys.html

It sounds like ZaZa has some aggressive expansion plans with plans for 10 hotels in five years. But I only care what happens in the next 60 days.

JoninATX · #**346** Posted **Oct 14, 2015, 4:41 PM**

Lets hope so. Tired of all these broken promises.

paul78701 · #**347** Posted **Nov 20, 2015, 9:35 PM**

There's some definite movement on this today.

Grainy, zoomed in cell phone photo:

JoninATX · #**348** Posted **Nov 20, 2015, 9:46 PM**

Pual78701 can you keep us updated. Glad to see progress happening!

GoldenBoot · #**349** Posted **Nov 20, 2015, 11:22 PM**

WHAT??? Are those crane parts over yonder? Yippee-ki-yay!

drummer · #**350** Posted **Nov 20, 2015, 11:34 PM**

I never doubted it for a second...okay, that's not entirely true. Great to see!

austlar1 · #**351** Posted **Nov 22, 2015, 5:10 AM**

Crane here yesterday. Crane gone today.

AustinGoesVertical · #**352** Posted **Nov 22, 2015, 5:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by austlar1

Crane here yesterday. Crane gone today.

The Genral and I have the hypothesis that this crane is actually the one used for the Aloft Element Hotel. Head over to that thread and you'll see why. Interesting that Gables worked together with White Lodging to use ZaZa as a staging area. I guess that's all it's good for right now.

drummer · #**353** Posted **Nov 22, 2015, 9:56 AM**

My doubts may indeed be justified then...bummer.

JoninATX · #**354** Posted **Nov 22, 2015, 4:54 PM**

Seems like every hotel that's planned or just opened in the Austin area mentions about Hotel ZaZa opening up in the near future, so maybe there's a silver lining for this project. Though I still haven't gave up hope on this project. I remember that Houston Biz Journal stated a month ago was that "Hotel ZaZa expect to breakground in the next 60 days... " So let's wait and see if anything changes before the New Year begins.

Urbannizer · #**355** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 7:01 PM**

http://zieglercooper.com/confidentia...outique-hotel/

austlar1 · #**356** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 9:12 PM**

This is a redesign or what? It looks to be shorter, but there is much to like about it. I especially like the street level retail and the way it appears to interact with 4th Street towards the rear of the block, although a close inspection of the rendering suggests a garage or driveway entrance near the Lavaca corner. I guess this is one of those situations where more will be revealed. I wish they would shoot straight with the public and keep us informed about this project.

KevinFromTexas · #**357** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 10:17 PM**

I don't think the height has changed. This is a somewhat squat looking building because of its size...and it's "only" 305 feet. Fairly tall of course, but even in the area where it is it'll be surrounded by taller buildings. I really like this one. It's a good quality looking building, I think. And with so many cornices, I hope they're planning for some nice accent lighting. I actually think the design of this is a very good fit for the warehouse district with its nod to older architecture.

Jdawgboy · #**358** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I don't think the height has changed. This is a somewhat squat looking building because of its size...and it's "only" 305 feet. Fairly tall of course, but even in the area where it is it'll be surrounded by taller buildings. I really like this one. It's a good quality looking building, I think. And with so many cornices, I hope they're planning for some nice accent lighting. I actually think the design of this is a very good fit for the warehouse district with its nod to older architecture.

Agreed, I just hope they make sure and use the proper sound proofing unlike the Westin. Of course it won't be completely sound proof but obviously there are materials that dampen specific sound waves.

So some updated renderings but still no word on construction. Hopefully we will see something happen once we move into 2016.

Tech House · #**359** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 10:52 PM**

It's lovely, and well-suited to its location. It has a classic look, like something you'd see in SF or Chicago. It's... urban. I don't know how else to put it. I really like how much it looks like something a *real* city would have, not as a centerpiece to ogle but rather as an anchor that gives you a sense of place (i.e., urban.)

drummer · #**360** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 12:19 AM**

I love this building, personally - perfect location, too, overlooking the park. I hope it happens.