Houston vs. Dallas (unemployed, construction, quality of life)

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

The project is making international news

Dallas'

I happen to be fluent in Turk, and the article says that Mike Sarimsakci is a silver tounge devil and that if the City of Dallas believes this guys fantasies they are as goofy as he is.....

[RonnieinDallas]

Originally Posted by Jack Lance

I happen to be fluent in Turk, and the article says that Mike Sarimsakci is a silver tounge devil and that if the City of Dallas believes this guys fantasies they are as goofy as he is.....

Here's his résumé:

Alto Partners

Previously, Mukemmel acted as Managing Director of Polidev International, where he was responsible for redevelopment projects in the Americas and was involved in the purchase and redevelopment of a historic office building in San Francisco, an office complex in Oakland, California, and a high profile mixed-use hotel, retail and residence project in downtown Dallas. Prior to that, Mukemmel was VP of AECOM in Saudi Arabia and CEO of BSG Development in San Francisco. Mukemmel started his career with Bechtel in San Francisco as a Construction Manager and a Civil Engineer for two massive park projects in Dubai and Euro Disney. As a senior consultant with Ben C. Gerwick in San Francisco, he managed the IHNC storm protection project in New Orleans, the largest project US Army Corps of Engineers has ever undertaken. He also participated in the tender design effort for the Panama Canal bid.

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by RonnieinDallas

Here's his résumé:

Alto Partners

Redevelopments and consulting gigs doesn't seem like the type of resume you would want for somebody planning this massive of a project, but good luck if the financing does come through, and this guy is in charge.

BTW Houston is not without our own fantasies as well, but at least we put them with a name like Hines

Potential Supertall for the Galleria Area - Going Up! - HAIF - Houston's Leading News Forum

https://www.facebook.com/HoustonArch...52027995523587

http://paulbaut.com/?/prof-projects/Deyaar-Mixed-Use/

[Dallaz]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

The project is making international news

Dallas'

Here's the article translated

Turkey's tallest skyscraper signature to Dallas

Turkish entrepreneurs Excellent (Mike) Sarımsakcı, four skyscrapers will be perpendicular to the center of Dallas
The US mortgage crisis in 2008 after taking a cheap price, high values ​​after refresh Markets talked with Turkish entrepreneurs building Excellent (Mike) Sarımsakcı, now the center of the Dallas 4 to erect skyscrapers.

$ 1.2 billion purchase of 20 thousand square meters of land area in the center of the city for the project Sarımsakcı, the highest skyscraper in the signing said they are prepared to the region.
In recent years, taking the historic buildings in the US, who restored and re-evaluating Sarımsakcı Turkish businessman, Dallas, will build four skyscrapers in the city hall right next to the project will begin. The size of the land area of ​​over 20 thousand square meters of Chavez Properties Sarımsakcı, they will give one of the skyscrapers in the luxury hotel chain, office blocks others, gave the information that they plan to evaluate the home and the mall. 2 of the planned 80-storey skyscraper will have 60 floors and the other 2 were.
Chavez's agreement with Properties project should be made of the land purchase price was not disclosed. On the other hand, the founder and director of Sarımsakcı that Alterra International, prior to this, again in Dallas, began the construction of another 60-storey building.

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2016

Chavez Properties of land that take a long time ago, after the investment moves in central city starting in the late 1980s meant the beginning of the remaining large land parcels, and this was one of the city's most valuable regions. Michael Chavez Properties Hal Anderson, said in a statement that after the sale, land prepared a very ambitious project, said it was the best decision for Dallas to give Sarımsakcı.
After obtaining the necessary approval of the purchase and sale agreement is expected to be completed in January 2015. The planned start date of the project is estimated month of january 2016.

WORKS HAVE THE FIELD OF ENERGY

After graduating from Galatasaray High School in Istanbul in the United States in the field of engineering education Sarımsakcı Colorado State University, then began to take part in the construction project. Sarımsakcı professionally involved in many group in 2009, has signed with 2009'l many projects, especially in America and established his own company.

Sarımsakcı Dallas finally built in the 1960s, from 1990 renewing take an unused 18-storey building here since, culture, business and shopping center had made. Sarımsakcı is known for its building renovation project in the US, there are a variety of projects in Dallas. Turkish businessmen also doing work in tourism and energy. Aeolus undertaking the work in the energy field of the Group Apollo Alto company is undertaking projects outside the United States.

BE THE LONGEST!

In a statement to the Dallas Business Journal "states west of the Mississippi will take the longest two twin signature skyscraper," said Perfect Sarımsakcı, "We'll do it. Dallas needs such a work light hair, "he said.
Beginning of the project, the completion of the information that they will act immediately on behalf of Sarımsakcı, underlines the readiness of the money required for this draw, also briefed of the many investors take part in this international project.
The project is based in Dallas will draw the architectural firm HOK. The planned hotel will have 200 rooms and is aiming to be the most luxurious in the city. Sarımsakcı, first announced to attract dozens of brand Prada with Dallas in the top categories, including Four Seasons.

[TexasTallest]

"When it comes to construction cranes, Houston is leading the nation.

Houston has more than 50 office buildings under construction totaling 17 million square feet, far more than any other city in America, according to the CBRE commercial real estate firm.

Houston has more than twice as much office construction as the No. 2 city — New York."

New superpower city? Houston blows past New York in key building mark - CultureMap Houston

[Dallaz]

Originally Posted by TexasTallest

"When it comes to construction cranes, Houston is leading the nation.

Houston has more than 50 office buildings under construction totaling 17 million square feet, far more than any other city in America, according to the CBRE commercial real estate firm.

Houston has more than twice as much office construction as the No. 2 city — New York."

New superpower city? Houston blows past New York in key building mark - CultureMap Houston

Wow, that's great! It's always good to see other Texas cities doing well.

[TexasTallest]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

Wow, that's great! It's always good to see other Texas cities doing well.

Yep! It's insane how on fire Houston is right now. I know we lead the nation in job growth, but obviously that's not a direct correlation to the building construction because I dont think dfw is that far behind Houston in that regard, yet we have almost 3 times as much office construction. What gives?

[Dallaz]

Originally Posted by TexasTallest

Yep! It's insane how on fire Houston is right now. I know we lead the nation in job growth, but obviously that's not a direct correlation to the building construction because I dont think dfw is that far behind Houston in that regard, yet we have almost 3 times as much office construction. What gives?

Don't know.....I'm not a real estate expert

[TexasTallest]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

Don't know.....I'm not a real estate expert

Haha, yeah.. That was more a general question for anyone. And it wasn't supposed to be a knock on Dallas, just a legitimate question.

[gsupstate]

Originally Posted by TexasTallest

Yep! It's insane how on fire Houston is right now. I know we lead the nation in job growth, but obviously that's not a direct correlation to the building construction because I dont think dfw is that far behind Houston in that regard, yet we have almost 3 times as much office construction. What gives?

Now if Houston could just lead on quality of life and get rid of the horrible humidity, it may become a desirable place. LOL.