kylejack Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The Grove is highlighted in Architectual Record: http://archrecord.construction.com/project...nts/default.aspSigh, why can't The Grove get some really awesome food to match the incredible ambience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyphen Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 From last Friday; people ice skating and playing in the water, only in Houston. Very nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Those last pictures are awesome. Especially the first one with the construction going on in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Did anyone know that you can watch live video of DG on Kprc (Click2Houston) website....? http://www.click2houston.com/video/17779213/index.html Its 10:30p.m and at the Ice Ring its still packed. Theres also people walking around and sitting on the benches. Edited January 11, 2009 by UpuPUp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Did anyone know that you can watch live video of DG on Kprc (Click2Houston) website....? http://www.click2houston.com/video/17779213/index.html Its 10:30p.m and at the Ice Ring its still packed. Theres also people walking around and sitting on the benches. I caught a glimpse of that. Nice. Anyone know when they are shutting down that ice rink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Anyone know when they are shutting down that ice rink?i believe it's open til MLK day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i believe it's open til MLK day.January 19th. Is that MLK day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Did anyone know that you can watch live video of DG on Kprc (Click2Houston) website....? http://www.click2houston.com/video/17779213/index.html Its 10:30p.m and at the Ice Ring its still packed. Theres also people walking around and sitting on the benches. Looking at that parkcam, I can't help but think of the furor I started on a long since locked Victory thread when I linked to WFAA's plazacam...and the plaza was empty. Ice rink is packed at 3:20 pm, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 i believe it's open til MLK day.I was around the 12/26, and the security guard mentioned 1/12.Maybe they bumped it up a week, but MLK day makes sense, but it is usually cold throughout February too. They should have kept it at least until Valentines Day weekend.BTW, it looks much smaller in person than the photos reveal. Kinda disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Unless there are some logistical concerns, Valentine's Day would be a nice grand finale for the rink IMO as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 it looks like over night someone bumped or repositioned the cam so now it barely catches the west edge of the park and nothing of the ice....it would possibly be interesting if any of the cranes were running....but as of now it is just staring at buildings and a bit of traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Unless there are some logistical concerns, Valentine's Day would be a nice grand finale for the rink IMO as well.DG website says jan 19th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Discovery Green won Texas Construction Magazine's Best of 2008 - Outdoors/Recreation:Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located directly across from the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, required a diverse construction approach. The varied project included a one-acre lake, underground parking garage, children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I was around the 12/26, and the security guard mentioned 1/12.Maybe they bumped it up a week, but MLK day makes sense, but it is usually cold throughout February too. They should have kept it at least until Valentines Day weekend.BTW, it looks much smaller in person than the photos reveal. Kinda disappointing.From the day it was announced, they have said it will be open through January 19. It's been on the website and in their emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 BTW, it looks much smaller in person than the photos reveal. Kinda disappointing.It's still fun to do. Most people in Houston aren't figure skaters or hockey players that need a huge rink to go flying around. My wife and I tried it out last week and had a lot of fun just fumbling around on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 it looks like over night someone bumped or repositioned the cam so now it barely catches the west edge of the park and nothing of the ice....it would possibly be interesting if any of the cranes were running....but as of now it is just staring at buildings and a bit of trafficYeah.Someone most likely repositioned the cam and as of now its staring at Disco Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Tons of people were down there last Thursday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Anyone know why TSC Survey Company is doing something for Discovery Green? It's on the list for the Planning Commission tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Anyone know why TSC Survey Company is doing something for Discovery Green? It's on the list for the Planning Commission tomorrow. Rumor is that Discovery Green is going to be replaced by a convention center and hotel complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Rumor is that Discovery Green is going to be replaced by a convention center and hotel complex. Right, since it's such a flop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If someone has an application like autocad, they can go to the planning commission agenda (link i provided above), click on the 2:30 meeting and view the drawings the company provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I finally got a chance to walk through the park late one night last week and was VERY impressed. There was a great police presence and NO bums. I spoke with one of the HPD officers there and he said they are assigned there on a rotating shift, so that there are always officers there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If someone has an application like autocad, they can go to the planning commission agenda (link i provided above), click on the 2:30 meeting and view the drawings the company provided.Where is this link you speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Yes, I have noticed that too whenever I go down there, no hobos. Its nice. I hope it stays like that. How are they keeping them out? Do the cops tell their panhandling asses to leave whenever they see one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Yes, I have noticed that too whenever I go down there, no hobos. Its nice. I hope it stays like that. How are they keeping them out? Do the cops tell their panhandling asses to leave whenever they see one?I believe technically the park is 100% private property since it is in trust for 20 years and because of that cops can tell people of any type they need to leave private property and this is the same reason it can be rented and parts or all of it closed for private events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I believe technically the park is 100% private property since it is in trust for 20 years and because of that cops can tell people of any type they need to leave private property and this is the same reason it can be rented and parts or all of it closed for private eventsYou can rent and close any park, though. Any downtown one, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Texas Highways has an article on DG. http://texashighways.com/index.php/component/content/article/48-gulf-coast/5964-downtown-playground-houstons-discovery-greenWith the development of Discover Green on downtown’s east side, the Bayou City has joined the ranks of New York and San Francisco – each renowned for their appealing urban green spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Texas Highways has an article on DG. http://texashighways.com/index.php/component/content/article/48-gulf-coast/5964-downtown-playground-houstons-discovery-greenWith the development of Discover Green on downtown’s east side, the Bayou City has joined the ranks of New York and San Francisco – each renowned for their appealing urban green spaces.great way to revive the thread, i wanted to keep reading but there was so little... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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