HOUSTON | Development Thread II

[Urbannizer]

Simon Property Group will redevelop Saks & Galleria III, plans also call for a 300-unit residential high-rise at W. Alabama and Sage!

Originally Posted by Chron

Galleria project aims to up glam factor

An ambitious plan to bring more high-end retail to the Houston Galleria will start with moving Saks Fifth Avenue into fancier digs and getting rid of one of the mall's two Macy's department stores.

When demolition and reconstruction of what is now the Galleria III is complete, scheduled for fall 2015, an expanded Saks flagship will open in the space now occupied by the Macy's facing Sage and other shops.

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Contis said a 300-unit residential high-rise - with an outdoor pool and an indoor connection to the Galleria - is envisioned for the corner of West Alabama and Sage.

He said Simon is still in the planning process, studying infrastructure and construction issues, "but we think it can get done."

Full article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/busi...or-4788137.php

[Urbannizer]

Cameron acquired 25 acres from Apache along the W Sam Houston Parkway to build a new HQ, and this may be the design for it!

Originally Posted by Pickard Chilton

Prominently located on a 24 acre site, this multi-phased office complex was master planned to serve as a corporate headquarters and to provide Class-A office space for additional tenants.

Sustainably designed to achieve LEED-CS Gold certification, the development allows for the flexible build out of up to four buildings and three parking structures. The office buildings have been designed in an arc around a richly landscaped garden and water feature. The focal point of the development, this unique open space provides an intimate, verdant environment to be enjoyed by employees, tenants and visitors.

The initial phase of the development features a thirty-story, 720,000 gsf tower which is set back from the arc and on axis with the garden. The tower anchors the development and offers a distinctive landmark for the corporate headquarters. Subsequent buildings range in height from 9 to 14 stories and from 216,000 to 336,000 gsf in area.

Size: 1.6 million gsf
Client: Confidential
Architect of Record: Kendall/Heaton Associates
Status: Concept Design

http://www.pickardchilton.com/mobile...opment_mp.html

[toxteth o'grady]

Originally Posted by TowerSpotter

Construction for Hine's Tower on San Felipe set in 60 days.[/URL]

Ah, 60 days is an eternity...

A lot of Sturm und Drang over a 17-story building. I'm not sure why River Oaks is so exercised over it.

And comments like this are always intriguing:
"Somewhat mysteriously, Mooz mentioned two other “corporate developments” Hines is working on, but is not prepared to reveal."

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady

And comments like this are always intriguing:
"Somewhat mysteriously, Mooz mentioned two other “corporate developments” Hines is working on, but is not prepared to reveal."

34-story tower for Apache that will go up at BLVD Place. The second is a 23-story tower for Hilcorp Energy on the downtown Macy's site.

[toxteth o'grady]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Cameron acquired 25 acres from Apache along the W Sam Houston Parkway to build a new HQ, and this may be the design for it!











http://www.pickardchilton.com/mobile...opment_mp.html

These massive corporate HQ developments are going to be a significant feature on the landscape within the next three years. A million sf for Cameron? Boy, it's great to have money. Apache, of course, is planning theirs in the Galleria area.

[shakman]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

34-story tower for Apache that will go up at BLVD Place. The second is a 23-story tower for Hilcorp Energy on the downtown Macy's site.

I knew a highrise is proposed for the Macy's Downtown site. Though I was unaware about any firm proposal(s). Are there any renderings and /or press releases relative to the Macy's site highrise which you can provide?

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by shakman

I knew a highrise is proposed for the Macy's Downtown site. Though I was unaware about any firm proposal(s). Are there any renderings and /or press releases relative to the Macy's site highrise which you can provide?

No renderings yet. Here's a few things that is known about the tower:

• Macy's building coming down Sept 22.
• Building believed to begin construction the end of this year or ealry next year
• 23-Stories, said to look like an elliptical prism
• Delevoper: Hines
• Park like area on the roof top floor
• Does not take up the whole block
• Retail included
• December 2015 completion date

That info comes from someone on HAIF, below is a Swamplot article from June that confirms Hilcorp will build a tower on the site.

http://swamplot.com/hilcorp-shows-em...ys/2013-06-10/

[Double L]

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston

Have they set a date yet? when when are they going to start?

No date yet but it's voter approved. The East End rail line under construction will end at Hobby. The Northline extension for the red line will end at The Woodlands and will stop at Bush along the way. It could be more than a decade until those projects are completed though.

[TowerSpotter]

Maybe the Westin hotel will also get a makeover since it just recently got sold.

http://www.cpexecutive.com/regions/s...tels-for-220m/

[Urbannizer]

Houston Spaceport Video Rendering:

• Video Link

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Double L

No date yet but it's voter approved. The East End rail line under construction will end at Hobby. The Northline extension for the red line will end at The Woodlands and will stop at Bush along the way. It could be more than a decade until those projects are completed though.

Actually sounds effective.

[toxteth o'grady]

In a decade, when the rail gets out to the airport, Houston will have over 7 million people in the metro and will be America's Next Great Global City (according to Forbes).

Houston named 'America's next great global city'

[Urbannizer]

Some updates/new info on a few projects thanks to the HBJ:

900 Preston

A 33-story Market Square multifamily development with 289 units at 327,000 square feet. He said the company expects to be completed with this project by the first quarter of 2016.

Hines Museum District

A 25-story multifamily project in the Museum District with 250 units and 301,000 square feet.

Other Projects by Hines

Other projects in the works for Hines: Shell Woodcreek and Memorial Point, a 16-story, 400,000-square-foot office tower near Interstate 10 and the 610 Loop.

Capitol Tower (Skanska)

Capitol Tower, the former Houston Club building, is on schedule and is currently undergoing interior abatement and demolition. For those wondering, the tower’s design officially calls for 35 stories and will have a direct linkage to the tunnel system.

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/b...ls.html?page=2

[N90]

There's this too, http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/m...ping-near.html

[oscarinhouston]

It seems like the city and it's economy is on steroids and I love it!!

[TowerSpotter]

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston

It seems like the city and it's economy is on steroids and I love it!!

Haha yeah, as I said on the other thehaif, Both the Spaceport and Generation Park are both going to stregthen the city's economy more that what is now.

Now we all await to see South Padre Island (Space X) and Midlands (XCOR) Spaceports renderings.

[Sharkey]

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston

It seems like the city and it's economy is on steroids and I love it!!

Yep, I'm always very impressed with Houston. It seems like every time I get on here there is something new announced in Houston.

[rdavis4559]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

No renderings yet. Here's a few things that is known about the tower:

• Macy's building coming down Sept 22.
• Building believed to begin construction the end of this year or ealry next year
• 23-Stories, said to look like an elliptical prism
• Delevoper: Hines
• Park like area on the roof top floor
• Does not take up the whole block
• Retail included
• December 2015 completion date

That info comes from someone on HAIF, below is a Swamplot article from June that confirms Hilcorp will build a tower on the site.

http://swamplot.com/hilcorp-shows-em...ys/2013-06-10/

I work in the reliant building which is directly across the street from and overlooks the macys building. I was excited and ready to watch the upcoming implosion when building management announced that the building would be closed the entire weekend. I could have chosen a view from the 11th to 18th floors or the 31st floor and it would have been awesome.... oh well.

[oscarinhouston]

Do you know at what time? I want to see it!

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by oscarinhouston

Do you know at what time? I want to see it!

6:10am. Big crowd will be there to watch.