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23 hours ago, hindesky said:

There are a bunch of workers doing sidewalk replacements and now repaving along Hawthorne St. Problem is when the city starts building the 72" waterline they are going to tear up this portion of the street with open trenching, from Garrot St to Audubon St about 60-70 yds will be dug up next spring. Seems like no coordination between projects.

The scale and scope of these projects has me feeling like the entire Montrose grid is under construction. It's been a real headache. And for mere lipstick. These asphalt covers will be rollercoaster rides yet again next year. 

20 hours ago, hindesky said:

Yes

Speaking of, is the plan to pair the ped signals to provide safe synchronized crossing of both Bagby and Smith on foot and bike? If not, this project was an absolute waste.

On 7/20/2020 at 10:20 AM, Houston19514 said:

 

What French inn is long since gone?

Not inn. Rather salon/ballroom.

https://www.papercitymag.com/home-design/la-colombe-dor-grand-salon-houston-dismantling-new-home-clubs-houston-oaks/

17 hours ago, db650 said:

Nice but looks so similar to neighboring Hanover. A little strange to have this be the site of a classic French inn too.

It's actually jarring in how little it resembles its immediate neighbor.

And the French inn is long since gone.

Have we chosen a name yet for this area of Midtown? I miss the days of Swamplot. 

I'll start.

SoMid--that's South Midtown. Or SoMid(dle of the road and uninspired and full of transients that are being heralded as the new urbane Houstonians but stay less than a year and have trash tastes)

5 hours ago, Montrose1100 said:

Empire could update their menu, but other than that, Boomtown is just "fresh", modern decor, and located at the corner of cool and coolsville.

 

Personally I'd like to see an Agora-vibe place open up. Slightly artsy, chill, and can take it from day to evening. 

Boomtown Heights was once a spelunker's paradise! It felt like taking respite in a cave! The gray, textured walls, the pervasive damp, the dim lighting, the lingering smell of smoldering cigars next door. 

20 hours ago, asubrt said:

Most stores in ROD are boarded up, with more happening as we speak (restaurants still open though). Lots of stores in Highland Village also boarded up. I wonder how long they'll stay that way?

Hopefully forever. Fingers crossed.

7 hours ago, hindesky said:

A freshly repainted St Joseph Medical Place.

Unless synchronized, peds/bikers will still find themselves marooned on a narrow strip of land between signal cycles. 

@Avossos Can Harrisburg Blvd underpass serve as a template? It's such a dynamic and colorful experience as one traverses the space.

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