Eastdwntwn

On 7/13/2021 at 10:36 AM, MexAmerican_Moose said:

Yes, in bridge design, the bridge engineer doesn't change the road profile (difficult to change in urban areas), so the deeper beam will create less area under the bridge for the water to flow. More area was added (thicker bridge) to impede water flow than was removed by taking out a couple of bents.

However, less bents is also good because it prevents debris from being trapped at the columns and impeding water flow. It takes just a couple of iterations to get it right.

Also a lot of the new bridges are being built with recently updated rain/hydraulic data.

On 4/27/2021 at 10:13 AM, bobruss said:

The Brays  Project is a great example of recognizing a problem and implementing a studied approach to flood management. The addition of  many new retention ponds, the construction of new bridges, and the re-shaping of the contours and widths of the bayou hopefully will allow for more capacity, and will mitigate most of the flooding issues. The bonus to everyone is the  creation of new and improved  hike and bike paths which have become  some of the most important connectors in our alternative transportation system. It has also brought about the creation of many new parks and recreational areas. I think this is a win win win. Especially for the home owners along Brays bayou who have suffered through so many devastating floods. Kudos to everyone involved in this massive undertaking and hopefully it truly makes a difference.

I just wish they could do something about the bottleneck at 288 where the bridges, concrete supports, and earthworks still create a serious threat to the med center.

Can someone point me to flood mitigation plans for Brays Bayou? Did the plans change after the flooding in the last five years? I know there are a lot of folks much more knowledgeable than me on here. Are the upgraded bridges, re-shaping of the contours, and widths of the bayou going to protect residents from frequent flooding? 

https://abc13.com/braeswood-place-flooding-houston-projects-brays-bayou-white-oak/11061757/

2 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

 

TXDoT is building the deck/cover upon which others (Houston First Corp, Downtown TIRZ, City of Houston, probably EADO TIRZ, possibly private developers) will build the park and other items. The East side cap park/development is going to happen.

1 hour ago, kennyc05 said:

There's a lot of money in this city the park will be built!!!

I hope you both are right. I just havent seen anything concrete that supports your claim. 

1 hour ago, mattyt36 said:

If you have been closely following any of this, there is a near-zero chance the platform park on the other side of the Convention Center won't be built.

Now if you want to call into question all the other potential platform parks (I-45N and through Midtown), fine.  But let's stop pretending that this is seriously even in question, or imply that it is some shady, abnormal TxDOT "trick."  Pure propaganda.

I have been following it as best as I can. Could you provide some support that "there is a near-zero chance the platform park on the side of the Convention Center won't be built"? I am genuinely curious. 

2 hours ago, Amlaham said:

I for one am glad of TXDOT's decision. They're basically consolidating 2 highways around downtown into 1. I don't think it's necessary to have a loop around downtown, it really disconnects downtown from the surrounding neighborhoods. So we get rid of one freeway (Pierce elevated), while the other side gets buried and we get more open space for a potential park. Sorry, but I don't think saving any of these business is worth it. Once this project is done, it's going to bring in more business if anything. I made the map below that shows what we're trying to save lol. The bright red are all parking lots. Maroon is unoccupied businesses. Orange is Park Houston. Pink is the lofts (already acquired). Finally, Green is all the active businesses. The is a major project that will reshape the core of Houston. The area has plenty of CHEAPER rentable spaces, idk why people like to act like we're limited in space in Houston. 

Though I don't disagree with you completely, the plan as currently constructed fixes the disconnection on the west side of downtown and will create a larger disconnection on the east side. The key words are "potential park." Without funding for the park on the east side over the underground freeway this plan in incomplete. TXDOT expects the park to be privately funded. Furthermore, the purpose of this highway reconstruction I thought was to reduce traffic. Does anyone believe that will actually happen?

Are there any other buildings in downtown that are on a almost curved strip of land like this?

13 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

Was it really condemnation proceedings, or was it just by negotiation?  (Interesting:  it appears they bought the entire complex, not just the part NW of St Emmanuel)

In any event, the acquisition of The Lofts at the Ballpark doesn't directly mean anything for True Anomaly, Little Woodrows, etc.  BUT of course the coming freeway project does mean that those properties will also eventually be acquired and those businesses will be relocated or otherwise compensated.

Not actually proceedings, just a negotiation. 

Just FYI. The Lofts at the Ballpark at 610 St. Emmanuel Street has already been obtained by TXDOT in condemnation proceedings. I would assume that other buildings and lots on the NW side of St. Emmanuel have also been obtained by TXDOT. 

I wonder what that means for - True Anomaly, Little Woodrows, Huynh, and COBOS (who just finished renovating). 

Apologies if this has already been mentioned previously. 

The crew was out there this weekend and start work early every morning during the week. Hope the construction portion will be just as quick. My concern is that they breach the building down and then it just sits there. 

I'm also disappointed that they decided to make it only slightly more inviting than the current jailhouse design. But also agree it is better than nothing. 

This group did something similar in 2016. The townhomes are slightly nicer than the ones in the surrounding area but way for expensive. 

https://www.har.com/homedetail/2518-pease-st-houston-tx-77003/13362800

If I'm not mistaken, the three town homes sold for 500K

Workers were out there this morning. I will see if I can snap a pic on my way home. 

On 9/22/2021 at 10:40 AM, samagon said:

hm. Mango Pickle, Bumpy Pickle, I know they're going to be different concepts, but we might be approaching peak pickle.

"Mango pickle is a traditional Indian condiment made with raw mangoes, spices and oil. In India, pickles are relished as a side in every meal." For those wondering about the name lol. Context clues:

There is a lot of work going being done on Dallas Street and and Lamar between St. Emanuel and Emancipation. Does anyone know what is going on? I was thinking new light poles but I am not sure. 

Looks like luxury townhomes are going up here. 

I saw one of my friends post a picture from inside the club on Halloween weekend. So, yes. 

On 7/19/2021 at 4:07 PM, Andrew Ewert said:

Is the name of this place 24, 2024, or 2420

https://instagram.com/twenty24htx?utm_medium=copy_link

A crew was demoing the road on the St. Charles side of the building this morning. I am assuming it has something to do with the drive-through but not sure. 

14 hours ago, hindesky said:

@Eastdwntwn I rotated your pic....my neck was hurting.

I tried to fix it on my end and just gave up. I figured I should probably get back to work lol

Is it a normal step to remove the entire roof of the building when renovating? From the looks of it, Lovett did the exact same thing for 2901 Polk St. 

This is from late last week. There were a few trucks out front and heavy equipment inside working. 

I hope they can open their doors for the next two days for the Astros games. 

https://www.instagram.com/jbarmbbq/?hl=en