HOUSTON | Development Thread II - Page 214

lockmat · #**4261** Posted **Dec 19, 2012, 2:57 PM**

For those not tuned in to HAIF, a reliable source is hinting a "supertall", or at least a highrise, to be built downtown. It seems like it will be at the old YMCA location, 1600 Louisiana.

photoLith · #**4262** Posted **Dec 19, 2012, 3:08 PM**

I heard that when they first knocked that historic building down it was to be turned into a parking lot and then like a decade from now like a 30 story building. If a supertall is going in there or something tall that would be amazing! I wouldnt hold my breath for anything at this moment though. But how exciting would that be? That would be kick ass.

lockmat · #**4263** Posted **Dec 19, 2012, 3:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

I heard that when they first knocked that historic building down it was to be turned into a parking lot and then like a decade from now like a 30 story building. If a supertall is going in there or something tall that would be amazing! I wouldnt hold my breath for anything at this moment though. But how exciting would that be? That would be kick ass.

We shall see. This guy is not just a speculator. I believe he has first hand knowledge of these kinds of things. Of course, things are always proposed and then scrapped. It was just kind of funny how he made two separate comments in old threads. One was in a "will Houston ever have a supertall again" thread and he said, "depends on your definition of supertall." So maybe it's not a supertall, but at least a highrise. The other thread was about the YMCA building and he replied to someone's post that said it would it would be a great site for a trophy tower, and he said, "spot on."

There is also another poster that submitted two different posts saying he spoke with Chevron employees saying they were building a midrise. This guys isn't an "insider" but he doesn't normally speculate or lie either, so he's trustworthy.

photoLith · #**4264** Posted **Dec 20, 2012, 11:30 PM**

This is all the downtown development that I know about as of right now that is happening or is soon going to happen. If anyone knows of anything else possible, please tell me.

The red block is going to be a 32 story apartment tower, still some speculation on that one though.

The small light blue strip on 1/3rd of that block is a rather boring 1 story daycare center but oh well.

The yellow on main street is supposed to be a main street improvement with new retail going in at the bottom of that old building that was converted into a parking garage.

The yellow block across from Discovery Green is the new Marriott Hotel.

The 1/3rd part of the lot thats light green as per the Marriott Hotel rendering shows that being a 1 story retail center but Im sure it will be taller than 1 story.

The blue lot was recently purchased by a residential developer and hopefully something becomes of that lot soon.

The light green lot will be the new Houston tourist/welcome centre.

The orange is nothing too exciting, just a new crap parking garage but still development.

The green is the new Marvy Fingers residential development that will be 7-8 stories tall and is supposed to start construction in April.

Then the pink lines are the new light rail lines going in.

mfastx · #**4265** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 2:34 AM**

Great map, photoLith! Not sure of any new imminent developments, but I hope to wipe out some more parking lots in the next few years.

Shasta · #**4266** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 6:29 AM**

806 Main Bldg being turned in to a JW Marriott Hotel (underway).

The rumored old Texas Company complex conversion into apartments is still on the board.

The rumors of Chevron building a new tower on the old YMCA lot are getting hotter. Chevron just announced they are moving 800 employees from San Ramon, CA (East Bay headquarters) to Houston. They need space; badly.

Hines is still in play to build a spec office tower on Main St (the old McDonald's spot that was going to become the Shamrock a few years ago).

Skanska owns the old Houston Club Bldg. They're floating plans around for a new office tower. I'd be willing to bet that 1 of the last 2 options (Hines or Skanska) make it out of the ground).

photoLith · #**4267** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 3:53 PM**

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What old McDonalds spot?

shakman · #**4268** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 5:57 PM**

photoLith - How about adding Five Allen Center?

I also read about plans for a 21-story tower being developed by an Atlanta developer.

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The rumors of Chevron building a new tower on the old YMCA lot are getting hotter. Chevron just announced they are moving 800 employees from San Ramon, CA (East Bay headquarters) to Houston. They need space; badly.
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Nice. I did not here about this. Any specificiations released about this new tower?

photoLith · #**4269** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 6:33 PM**

I didnt put the 5 allan centre or that Chevron tower because as of now nothing at all is happening with those projects so I didnt include them.

shakman · #**4270** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 7:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

I didnt put the 5 allan centre or that Chevron tower because as of now nothing at all is happening with those projects so I didnt include them.

Oh. I thought the marketing campaign is ongoing for 5 Alllen?

photoLith · #**4271** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 8:53 PM**

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I dont know but I haven't heard much from that project for a good year now.

photoLith · #**4272** Posted **Dec 22, 2012, 12:52 AM**

Ok I updated it with other possible projects but the ones I added my not happen for years.

5 Allen Centre is the green lot on the upper left section of the map.

The yellow lot on the bottom left is the site of the supposed Chevron Tower.

The pink lot on the top is the site of the also supposed Hines Tower.

TexasPlaya · #**4273** Posted **Dec 22, 2012, 1:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

Ok I updated it with other possible projects but the ones I added my not happen for years.

5 Allen Centre is the green lot on the upper left section of the map.

The yellow lot on the bottom left is the site of the supposed Chevron Tower.

The pink lot on the top is the site of the also supposed Hines Tower.

Thanks for the work and the updates.

It seems strange that a residential tower (red block) would be constructed in south downtown even with the rumored Chevron tower.

lockmat · #**4274** Posted **Dec 23, 2012, 4:11 AM**

I'm not sure if any of you follow Coy Davidson on twitter. He is with Colliers. I asked him recently about that downtown Hines tower and he said that rumor has died down considerably.

photoLith · #**4275** Posted **Dec 24, 2012, 10:45 PM**

The new anadarko tower from today which will be as tall as the tower to the left once completed in The Woodlands.

BrandonJXN · #**4276** Posted **Dec 25, 2012, 1:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

Ok I updated it with other possible projects but the ones I added my not happen for years.

5 Allen Centre is the green lot on the upper left section of the map.

The yellow lot on the bottom left is the site of the supposed Chevron Tower.

The pink lot on the top is the site of the also supposed Hines Tower.

The southern part of downtown Houston is begging to be developed.

AviationGuy · #**4277** Posted **Dec 25, 2012, 2:59 AM**

Visiting family in Houston for Christmas. I had a chance to drive through Uptown, Highland Village, and Upper Kirby this afternoon. Those areas are looking sharp.

Von · #**4278** Posted **Dec 25, 2012, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

Ok I updated it with other possible projects but the ones I added my not happen for years.

5 Allen Centre is the green lot on the upper left section of the map.

The yellow lot on the bottom left is the site of the supposed Chevron Tower.

The pink lot on the top is the site of the also supposed Hines Tower.

Any renderings of this Chevron Tower??

photoLith · #**4279** Posted **Dec 25, 2012, 11:06 PM**

No it's just speculation at this point, not even a real project but a mid rise or tower will eventually rise at the site but who knows when? 2 years, 2 decades, who knows.

shakman · #**4280** Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

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I dont know but I haven't heard much from that project for a good year now.

Brookfield Office Properties has been marketing 5 Allen Center:
http://www.brookfieldofficepropertie...nter-8784.html