por favor gracias Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 If tourism keeps booming down there, hopefully more options will come http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Record-holiday-crowds-descend-on-Galveston-4555192.php As for the water - it is what it is. Some days it's actually a more pleasant greenish color while others it can be a dark, murky brown - it's usually somewhere in-between. I've never had a "film", though. I do wish there was a better solution for the seaweed The water is nicer some days than others, for sure. I have been pleasantly surprised going over the bridge more than a few times. I haven't actually been in the water there since I was a kid. The "film" I'm talking about wasn't visible, but I just remember feeling a particular "ickiness" coming out of the water in Galveston. Maybe that's not the case anymore...I wouldn't know and I'm not exactly "eager" to find out in the foreseeable future. The seaweed is also unappealing to say the least. I think Galveston has a lot of potential, but it needs a WHOLE lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ditto. (and I would say it's usually closer to the pleasant greenish color than the dark murky (muddy) brown.) I would add that it is highly doubtful that the water was ever clear. The Mississippi has been pouring mud into the Gulf basically forever. That makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I think Galveston has a lot of potential, but it needs a WHOLE lot of work.The 1-2 punch of Ike and the recession really hit Gaveston hard. They had a lot of momentum going before that happened and have just recently got back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 A development titled "Shops at Canal Street" is being proposed here now. SHopsatCanal.pdf Site: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yep. They started clearing the lot, as well. Could REALLY use some retail around here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hopefully they dont just design this like all the other suburban strip centers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hopefully they dont just design this like all the other suburban strip centers Ha. Hey man, even Midtown has suburban strip centers. Wouldn't surprise me for here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://www.hpiproperties.com has a listing for a strip center at this exact site, but it looks like it's since been given a name change to "Canal." There's a PDF with renderings there, although I'm having trouble posting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 http://www.hpiproperties.com has a listing for a strip center at this exact site, but it looks like it's since been given a name change to "Canal." There's a PDF with renderings there, although I'm having trouble posting it. Ha! Knew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Ha. Hey man, even Midtown has suburban strip centers. Wouldn't surprise me for here.Yes, and its awful in Midtown as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yep. They started clearing the lot, as well. Could REALLY use some retail around here.And a grocery. The place is a food desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 How reliable is this Huntington properties map for proposed developments? There has been no news on this bayou vilkiage apartments north of the bayou. That would definitely make the news on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwill Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 this morning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Via Loopnet... Looks like a Frost Bank and a dentist are the first two tenants. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKB9 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Gross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It's like watching a hand of poker being dealt. So far...no win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 awwww... c'mon, guys. A dentist and a Frost branch (or any real bank branch) beat the daylights out of a nail salon, a payday lender, and/or a mattress store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's probably more the appearance of the building, rather than the occupants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Anyone know why they are digging that big hole where the parking lot is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 ^^ Was wondering that too. Concrete slab, Cinderblock wall and concrete top...but, not tall enough for occupancy (or so it seemed). I was thinking that it is for water retention, but that's just a guess. Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Glad we are seeing this place fill up. Interested in the what they fill with the remaining space. That development map is very suspect though. Bayou Village does not own all of that land north of the bayou and has no intention to build apartments there.... Although if they did, it would be a fantastic spot for residents wanting a down town view... Hopefully a Kroger or a Market Rate apartment gets built there and not more townhomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 It's time we got a pic for this one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Bummer they put the parking in the front instead of behind the L. Whats up with the "Future East End Museum and Cultural District"? I haven't heard about that but it sounds like it could have potential. Would the businesses be moving then? There are two brick buildings (Dixie Plating Co and General Supply & Equipment?) that could be converted into gallery space. Maybe use the metal awning style warehouse north of Palmer for a farmers market (I noticed it has a covered loading dock that could be a nice area for food trucks).. possibly incorporate art into the market in some way (vendor booths, live demo work space, etc)? It looks like the railroad tracks have been completely abandoned through there, though there appear to be a few rail cars sitting near Commerce. The rail cars could be rolled north onto the site and incorporated as additional gallery space or installations in a unique setting. Maybe pave along the tracks as a pathway going from the bayou trails/Tony Marrow Park to Commerce? Idk, just throwing some ideas around after glancing over google maps.. Why does it show the Maritime Museum location where it is? I thought it was going at the Turning Basin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 so much parking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 nasty strip malls are always disappointing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitts Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 While i wish the building was pushed to the sidewalk to have a more urban feel, the brick looks good. it matches the surrounding structures, new and old, pretty well. I live walking distance and am pumped for new restaurant options. EaDo dental signage is up already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 SouthSide Flying Pizza (a pizza restaurant from Austin) is set to open in the spot originally slotted for VN. So as of now there is only one more spot available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 http://swamplot.com/sign-of-southside-flying-pizza-now-topping-the-vacant-corner-of-the-shops-on-navigation/2018-06-11/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS27 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for this, but the 3 story building across the street and next to Alamo tamale (which I think is Americas Plaza?), and the lot across the street and catty corner from this shopping center, which also contains an art gallery and previously belonged to Alan Atkinson. Per HCAD records, both these plots of land and buildings now belong to an entity named KBRN, LP. KBRN, LP also owns the old KBR property on Clinton (dubbed East River), just a couple of hundred feet away. As we all know, Midway is developing the East River project on Clinton. A search of KBRN on google places the address of this entity on 800 town and country, which also appears to be Midway's address, so in summary, it appears that Midway owns these two plots of land. Anyone heard anything about this? No announcement has been made that I know of. Hopefully it's part of a larger, exciting mixed use project and gateway into the East End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 EaDo Optics has signed a lease as the final tenant. Additionally the property has been listed for sale. https://www.hpiproperties.com/investment-sales-listings/shops-on-navigation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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