nativehou Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The green space at the corner of Richmond and Mandell may have a brighter future. Located between El Pueblito and Lucky Burger, the park is a great part of the Castle Court neighborhood, where I used to live, but it isn't as user-friendly as it could be. A plan has been drawn up to make a beautiful pocket park: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w298/hopkinshou/mandall_park_competition.jpg They just need the funds. This would be a big plus for the Montrose. And if/when Menil builds another museum on the property it bought across the street from this park, it would be the start of a great little walking district. Here's where I got the info: http://www.my-table.com/section/news/42.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The green space at the corner of Richmond and Mandell may have a brighter future. Located etween El Pueblito and Lucky Burger, the park is a great part of the Castle Court neighborhood, where I used to live, but it isn't as user-friendly as it could be.hopefully they'll leave the neighborhood garden concept. it was always refreshing to see the hood band together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 yeah -- i just walked by there yesterday, and wondered if anything else was going to be integrated on that large corner plot...there were signs advertising a plant sale (fundraiser) this saturday from 9-12pmhere's a link to their craigslist entry:http://houston.craigslist.org/eve/290141070.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSci Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 From an email by Friends of Mandell Park: We have learned that Houston Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $300,000 for Mandell Park in the current Capital Improvement Program for 2013. There are a few legal hurdles to be overcome, but it is anticipated that the money will be transferred to our account with the Houston Parks Board. This money along with the $535,000 we have in the bank will essentially allow us to build out the improvements designed by Asakura Robinson. We anticipate the construction drawings to be completed by Mid-February and sent to City of Houston Planning Department for permits to allow construction to begin, hopefully this spring and in time to allow the work to be completed by October 2013. http://www.friendsofmandellpark.org/ After stagnating for several years, there is an incredible amount of work ongoing along Richmond inside the Loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 AT Neartown meeting we were told that after a $300,000. CIP grant from City of Houston, the friends of Mandell Park have reached their financial goal and improvements (after the last of the permits are secured) will begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Mandell was just repaved last year (or late 2011) from Richmond to the US59 bridge. I hope those doing the improvements don't see the need to rip it up again to put in the the esplanade. Bonnie Brae already has an esplanade so a bit of decorative paving might be a good thing. It could definitely define ( lol ) the pedestrian crossing at that intersection, It is sometimes "interesting" to cross Mandell at Bonnie Brae because of the heavy traffic that utilizes Mandell in the afternoons. The same is true at Castle Court especially since it is so close to the bridge over US59. I think the proximity of that intersection to the bridge surprises some people (over and over again in some cases ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Friends of Mandell Park have scheduled a Feb 20 groundbreaking--11am 1501 Richmond at Mandell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 do we have renderings for this or is it the same as the ones posted above from 2007? this isn't far from my place - that whole stretch of richmond needs some sprucing up. hopefully with all the new apt and office construction nearby it will get some much needed love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Where are the larpers going to go while it's being renovated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Where are the larpers going to go while it's being renovated? I believe they've temporarily relocated to the area next to the ervan chew dog park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle C Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I was raised at 1525 Sul Ross and the location of the proposed green area was the location of an old service station and garage in the fifties. Interesting how things change. There is one constant in this world and that is nothing stays the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 From Cohens e newsletterRecent renovations to District C's Mandell Park were celebrated at a special gathering of residents, volunteers, and City officials. Friends of Mandell Park President Skip Almoney highlighted the new amenities, which include a wheelchair-accessible community garden, upgraded pathways lined with Mexican sycamores, rain gardens, and a state-of-the-art composting station. Mandell Park is located in the Castle Court neighborhood of Montrose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I drove past this a week or so ago. It look like work is well underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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