Midtown Arts Center At 3400 Main St.

[arche_757]

I think more than anything, Lake Flato Architects, is a "game-changer". They are sorta the hip architects in Texas right now and are getting national recognition. The fact them and Studio RED are investing resources in Houston is BIG (hmmm maybe another firm to drag down here ). Anyway I love this project. Very contemporary. The architecture looks Texas with a dash of industrial. This really gives this area an anchoring point for future growth!

 

I would hardly go that far.  The project - even if windowless tilt wall would be the game changer for that area - and not the architects.

[j_cuevas713]

I don't think anyone would disagree that it is a plus for the area or a catalyst for other developments. But it isn't changing any game.

My biggest concern living on main would be a full service grocery I could walk to or a short train or bus ride to. That would be the game changer for me.

I don't mind taking a longer bus or train ride to entertainment, but neighborhoods need groceries and services within a few blocks

Hmm... I've always wondered by smaller more frequent buses don't run in each of our districts, just to get people around the neighborhood quickly... like a taxi service I guess

[HoustonIsHome]

Hmm... I've always wondered by smaller more frequent buses don't run in each of our districts, just to get people around the neighborhood quickly... like a taxi service I guess

Because the change in density doesn't fluctuate that much between the neighborhood and outside of it. We don't have many points of high or low density like northeast or European cities. Instead the density is medium for miles and miles.

We don't have many neighborhood buses because the areas meld into each other for great distances

[Triton]

[Triton]

Nearly 3 weeks later.... eh?

 

2014-06-07 16.33.47 by marclongoria, on Flickr

[phillip_white]

It looks like the tagger was working harder to put the graffiti up across the street.

[j_cuevas713]

So whats happening with the building across, is it part of MATCH?

 

[Chi-Char-Hou-Dal]

Old city permits building? For sale or was - I believe it's known.

[phillip_white]

I want to say that building was sold to Midtown Redevelopment Authority a while back, but I don't recall if they ever proposed a use for the building/lot.  It's definitely been another wise purchase of behalf of the MRA because that lot will bring big bucks after the Mid Main and MATCH constructions are complete.

[kdog08]

So wait, where is Mid Main office/garage going up relative to this? 

 

edit: Nevermind. However, Mid Main will take up two total blocks with office and residential?

Edited June 9, 2014 by kdog08

[Texasota]

One and 3/4 blocks plus the purchased ROW of Berry st.

Edited June 9, 2014 by Texasota

[Triton]

2014-06-17 20.19.57 by marclongoria, on Flickr

[WshfulThnkn]

Thanks for all the pics Triton.  I don't live in Houston, so it helps me stay current.  Appreciate it!

[Triton]

2014-07-19 13.58.52 by marclongoria, on Flickr

[Triton]

2014-08-23 18.39.31 by marclongoria, on Flickr

[Triton]

2014-09-09 19.31.24 by marclongoria, on Flickr

[phillip_white]

Hooray! Thanks for the update.

[Luminare]

Looks like they are setting up the grade beams. Awesome

[Triton]

MATCH by marclongoria, on Flickr

[DrLan34]

This one is vertical now.

[DrLan34]

Update from today.

Edited December 25, 2014 by DrLan34

[DrLan34]

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[aarosurf]

Awesome. The beginning of a massive transformation for this area.

[fernz]

This will be a great addition to the area

This will be a great addition to the area

[H-Town Man]

Refreshing to see a steel structure instead of all the poured concrete, call-me-back-in-five-years stuff.

 

[Mab]

 

From Match facebook page

[Triton]

MATCH by marclongoria, on Flickr

[Urbannizer]

From the FB Page:

 

 

 

[Urbannizer]

2/12 from the FB Page

 

 

[monarch]

steady progress.  gorgeous illustrations!