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  2. IntheKnowHouston
    A mechanical permit was purchased yesterday for 2214 W 34th St. Details from the permit: Use: 1,178 sf residence to bakery w/ 1,389 sf addition (M/2) 1-2-5-A2-B '15 IBC FCC Group: Non-residential alteration Red Dessert Dive, a local bakery, is opening its second location at 2214 W 34th St. In addition to its forthcoming Oak Forest outpost, the sweet shop also operate in the Heights at 1045 Studewood St.
  3. hindesky
  4. IntheKnowHouston
    Several sign permits were purchased today for Lick Honest Ice Creams: Sign site inspection Sign plan review Details from the permits: Use: New Projecting 3 X 2 Lick Honest Ice Creams FCC Group: On premise; new sign; projecting; internal light The scoop shop is located at 3737 Cogdell St, Suite 130. It one of several ground floor retail tenants at Hanover Parkview, which is part of the Autry Park mixed-use development. Sign site inspection Sign plan review
  5. IntheKnowHouston
    A plumbing permit was purchased yesterday for Afuri. Details from the permits: Use: 3,600 sf restaurant w/ ext. dining 1-1-2-A2-B-Spk '21 IBC FCC Group: Non-residential alteration Afuri is a Japanese restaurant in the shopping center dubbed Durham Row. It's located at 1215 N Durham Dr, Suite B-100.
  6. hindesky
    https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2024-04-19/austin-blocked-apartments-by-houses-for-years-new-rules-would-change-that/
  7. hindesky
    Rasmus is a respected pastor in Houston with a long-standing reputation for completing apartments in the low-income neighborhood with city and state support. So Rasmus said he was surprised to read a recent Houston Chronicle story that described how the law firm Hoover Slovacek had raised concerns over Rasmus asking the city's Planning Commission for permission to build the Crawford closer than 25 feet from the property line. The attorneys representing a real estate developer, which specialize in upscale apartment complexes, said the Crawford's request for a variance goes against Houston's Walkable Places ordinance promoting wide sidewalks, and that the request could interfere with ambitions to remove the Pierce Elevated as part of I-45 expansion and build a park resembling the popular High Line in New York City. The city's Planning Commission is expected to vote on the variance this Thursday. "We didn't know we had a NIMBY case," Rasmus said this week, referring to the acronym meaning "not in my back yard" that's often attached to vocal residents who object to unwelcome or undesirable elements entering their neighborhoods. "This is the first time we have ever gotten any pushback from our neighbors." https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/texas-pastor-battle-developers-19405832.php Note: The pastor is one of many that spoke in favor of the proposed project.
  8. IntheKnowHouston
    Several permits were purchased yesterday for 1915 1/2 Airline Dr: Paving permit Grading and filling permit Impact water fee Development plats Details from the permits: Use: Sitework w/ paving for daycare building '15 IBC FCC Group: Structures other than building National daycare chain The Learning Experience is going up at 1915 Airline Dr. Paving permit Grading and filling permit Impact water fee Development plats
  9. IntheKnowHouston
    The Learning Experience planned for 1915 Airline Dr received approval for permitting last month. Below is a screenshot of the plan review inspection report.
  10. TCL
    Was hoping for this summer! Thanks for your updates!
  11. KirbyDriveKid
    We think that pool gets, what, a combined 3 hours of sunlight per year? Might be planning the best summer solstice party in town, though.
  12. birdsanctuary
    Just wondering if anyone else remembers this place. I searched this site but found nothing, and there's barely anything on the internet at all - basically, 2 videos shot by a musician who played therein the 70s. It was part of the 1970s wave of 'old timey' places, built way out in the (then) sort-of howling wilds of Mason Road - I think it was right on Katy Freeway but there was nothing else near it at all. My dad loved eccentric places like this and we went many times. Some tax information I was able to locate says it was only in business from 1977-1980, which is I guess why there are so few references to it left behind. I've been looking for years for any pictures, matchbooks, etc from there.
  13. clutchcity94
    https://houstonagentmagazine.com/2024/04/18/preleasing-begins-at-uniti-montrose/
  14. sinister1
    The building looks to be 1930's in design, any idea what gas station it was originally? Texco, Conoco, Gulf?
  15. birdsanctuary
    Going to The Galleria was a special treat - we lived in what was in the mid 70s far west Houston...past what's now the SH Tollway. The stores I remember best are the magic shop, it was maybe named Harry's? (it was at the Neiman's end on the lower level), Farrell's, Teuscher Chocolates, It's My Bag (THE store for preppy accessories in the 80s - Leslie & Co nearby on Post Oak was also great), Pappagallo (wow I wish they were still in business), and for fun, the Famolare store. There was a vast Abercrombie & Fitch - the original company that sold things like $400 - that's 1970s dollars - footstools made of leather in the shape of a hippopotamus. There was also a great costume jewelry store in the 'new' (circa 1985) expansion. I waited in line for about 2 hours to see Star Wars in July 1977 at the movie theater there in between the original Galleria and Galleria II.
  16. birdsanctuary
    I'm sad to learn that this is gone. I graduated from high school in 1986 and was invited to a friend's graduation brunch that was held here. It was a gracious building.
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  18. MidCenturyMoldy
    ^ "Irrational exuberance" From the WaPo article: "Roughly 87 percent of new office space is expected to open vacant, according to data from the commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield." 😬
  19. IntheKnowHouston
    The Leader published an article this evening on the shift to paid parking at Heights Marketplace. The shopping center is located at 428-516 W 19th St. County records indicate the property is owned by Asana Partners. The Leader's article reports JLL a the owner. However, someone affiliated with JLL referred to themselves as the property manager to The Leader. The article doesn't make clear which company owns the shopping center. Regarding the addition of paid parking, The Leader reports this: Following a barrage of complaints and meetings with parking program officials, the assessment was temporarily stalled and the signs sleeved. After further discussion, the program conceded a 2-hour grace period, which has still not alleviated the angst it has caused. The article interviews several tenants and businesses utilizing the UPS store. All are dismayed not only by the parking meters, but rent increases over the last few years. More included in the article: https://www.theleadernews.com/community/heights-marketplace-turmoil-paid-parking-sparks-backlash-gentrification-fears/article_f9a14c94-fb79-11ee-8a15-23f4690dcbf7.html
  20. cspwal
    I drove past it yesterday it's just a parking lot. It's even less a plaza than I thought
  21. IntheKnowHouston
    Houston Chronicle reports Molihua will opens its doors to the public April 23. The fine dining Japanese restaurant is located Blossom Houston at 7118 Bertner Ave. More on the hotel's newest addition: Handsome leather banquettes, salmon-pink chairs, dark wood and candles are all part of the clean, minimalist design. The dining room seats about 80 people with 10 seats at the sushi bar and about 18 for the bar. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/molihua-japanese-restaurant-opening-19368376.php
  22. IntheKnowHouston
    A rendering of Plume included in the CultureMap article linked in the above post. Plume is a cocktail lounge from Golden Ratio Hospitality. It's scheduled to open this summer at 1100 W 23rd St, Suite 150.
  23. IntheKnowHouston
    CultureMap has more details on Plume. The bar is located at 1100 W 23rd St, Suite 150 in Braun Enterprises' Urban Office. As mentioned last year, Plume is from the proprietor of Penny Whistle and Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse. However, the article notes the bar's ownership also extends to Braun Enterprises. Ted Baker, owner of Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse, and Braun Enterprises formed hospitality group Golden Ratio Hospitality Group. Plume is their first venture. Plume is scheduled to open this summer. Additional details from the article published earlier today: Plume aims to serve as a cocktail lounge that’s more intimate and upscale...Designed by Bradford Collier of BwCollier Interior Design of Houston, the interior will take inspiration from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and upscale cocktail bars in Las Vegas. Details will include a feather motif inspired by the bar’s name. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/plume-cocktail-bar-heights-shady-acres/
  24. hbg.50
    Half-hearted? Why do you allege this?
  25. hbg.50
    I like Finner. He inherited this mess and should not take the fall for it. The question is can Finner cooperate with all the other law enforcement agencies to create an effective coverage plan. Whitmire is big on sharing resources throughout the area. On the number of police officers he said this during the campaign... Does that mean in your mind that what is not necessary is hiring more officers? No, we’re about 2,000 officers short. And this is kind of a substitute for lack of recruiting, we need to recruit, recruit and recruit capable, qualified, diverse language skilled HPD officers. And I’ll play a role in that. I will not hesitate to go to high schools or our community college, or I’ll reach out to the correction officers across the state. We have 15,000 correction officers across the state. You think I can’t recruit 500 of them that would consider a career as an HPD officer? You just have to make these things priorities, and we’re not doing it currently.
  26. Ross
    The Admiral Byng of HPD? Something about "to encourage the others"?
  27. hindesky
    Tilman Fertitta is making half hearted attempt to bring an NHL team here but won't happen unless the NHL decides to expand. I think he wants the city of Houston to give him money or tax breaks to make it happen.
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