clearman 0 Posted May 16, 2007 There is a sign up near the Bass Pro shops construction at the Spectrum exit off 288 showing the "Waterlight District" with a water taxi in the picture.Anyone know about this Woodlandsesque development? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted May 16, 2007 There is a sign up near the Bass Pro shops construction at the Spectrum exit off 288 showing the "Waterlight District" with a water taxi in the picture.Anyone know about this Woodlandsesque development?You are right on the money about being Woodlandesque.... Only add the Presidential statues.Presidential ParkRendering Waterlight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blocked writer 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Also see these storieshttp://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories...html?from_rss=1http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Large+Presid......-a0161553386 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearman 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Oh my god. They can't be serious with those presidential heads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original Timmy Chan's 99 Posted May 16, 2007 Oh my god. They can't be serious with those presidential heads.I think that's kicka$$!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest danax Posted May 16, 2007 Oh my god. They can't be serious with those presidential heads. I wondered what they were going to do with those things.I think it's great and pretty quirky for the suburbs. Actually, these days that might be the only place they wouldn't be protested in some form.And the Bass Pro Shops construction is pretty darn exciting too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajuncajun 0 Posted May 16, 2007 I wondered what they were going to do with those things.I think it's great and pretty quirky for the suburbs. Actually, these days that might be the only place they wouldn't be protested in some form.And the Bass Pro Shops construction is pretty darn exciting too.... That Bass Pro Shop is HUGE!! I think I remember reading that it is the largest in the country (don't quote me). Also will be the largest HEB in the State on 518. Along with the largest presidential heads. We also have the largest tax rate..........go figure. On a serious note, I don't know how all these projects are going to fill their space. Ever wonder why the Shoppes at the Spectrum is flying under the radar (i.e. no press releases)? Ever notice how those new strip malls on FM2234 are doing....vacanct!! Maybe they are waiting for the street to be widened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rem78 0 Posted May 16, 2007 On a serious note, I don't know how all these projects are going to fill their space. Ever wonder why the Shoppes at the Spectrum is flying under the radar (i.e. no press releases)? Ever notice how those new strip malls on FM2234 are doing....vacanct!! Maybe they are waiting for the street to be widened.That disturbs me too. I'm just afraid we are going to have a lot of vacant buildings which can lead to vandalism problems. Supposedly the "strip center" on the Southeast corner of FM 2234 and Reflection Bay has several tennants lined up. But haven't heard anything about the other vacant buildings. Looks like the bond to start section 1 of the Pearland Regional Sports Park was approved so I guess we might eventually start to have more people heading down FM 2234. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1,308 Posted May 16, 2007 I think that's kicka$$!!!Brilliant! The combination of standard suburban-style strip center architecture with giant presidential heads is just so off the wall. I suppose the little boats will be giving tour information."Ladies and gentlemen, that's Starbucks on your right, if you would like a refreshing latte. And on your left, that's James Knox Polk, our 11th president!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbcu 6 Posted May 17, 2007 I've noticed also the 2234 centers sit vacant while anything off 518 fills as soon as the foundation hardens..they HAVE to do something with 2234...too much traffic now with little light at night....I grew up across the tracks near the salt mill and my old area is finally beginning to develop with all the freeway access....my only gripe is when will a major, full-service grocery store ever come to our area? The HEB at BW8 and West Fuqua never materialized and the rest now are Foodaramas which are decent but they're not full-service...Outside of Kroger on 518..what else is out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearman 0 Posted May 17, 2007 HEB just started construction on NW side of 518 and 288.People currently shop a the Kroger's, Randall's, Wal Mart, or Super Target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blocked writer 0 Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) They are also building another Kroger at 2234 and 288. Edited May 17, 2007 by blocked writer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted May 17, 2007 HEB just started construction on NW side of 518 and 288.People currently shop a the Kroger's, Randall's, Wal Mart, or Super Target.I've been in SCR for almost 2 years now. Never been to Kroger or Randall's. I have survived with Super Target, Wal-Mart and an ocasional visit to Sam's Club; HEB will be my place to go in the future.Seems like they just opened Buccee's on 2234, anybody been there? I always stop at their stores on my trips to get beef jerky for the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blocked writer 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Has anybody noticed that there's a new sign in front of the WaterLights site that says something like "Coming Soon - Restaurant Row on the Grand Canal"? I haven't been able to find any information but it got me wondering whether they may try to make the Presidential Park/Waterlights more restaurant oriented rather than retail oriented. To me, this would make sense 1) because will soon be so much retail in the area. 2) There's a shortage of good restaurant choices. What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNiche 961 Posted July 27, 2007 Has anybody noticed that there's a new sign in front of the WaterLights site that says something like "Coming Soon - Restaurant Row on the Grand Canal"? I haven't been able to find any information but it got me wondering whether they may try to make the Presidential Park/Waterlights more restaurant oriented rather than retail oriented. To me, this would make sense 1) because will soon be so much retail in the area. 2) There's a shortage of good restaurant choices. What do you guys think?Sounds like a glorified food court. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted July 30, 2007 Has anybody noticed that there's a new sign in front of the WaterLights site that says something like "Coming Soon - Restaurant Row on the Grand Canal"? I haven't been able to find any information but it got me wondering whether they may try to make the Presidential Park/Waterlights more restaurant oriented rather than retail oriented. To me, this would make sense 1) because will soon be so much retail in the area. 2) There's a shortage of good restaurant choices. What do you guys think?Saw the big sign and also activity in their trailer office this morning. I agree with you Blocked Writer, with the amount of Retail and Office Space going up closeby right now and the plans in the future for the Spectrum and SCR (UT Campus, New Hospitals, Hotels, etc), a more restaurant oriented attraction area (Kemah comes to mind) would make much more sense. Cant wait to see the Presidents Heads rolling into Pearland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbmurrah 0 Posted August 1, 2007 They are also building another Kroger at 2234 and 288.The tire center where a portion of that is being built has taken down the lettering on the building and emptyed it out. Hopefully they will be leveling it soon.Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cook911411 0 Posted August 11, 2007 San Antonio River Walk - ish? With President's Heads? Hmmmm..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted August 18, 2007 New update on the design......Presidential park, Restaurant Row & Garden district. WATERLIGHT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted November 15, 2007 Great Idea from the developer..... Help select the restaurants!!THE RESTAURANT ROW ON THE GRAND CANAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajuncajun 0 Posted November 15, 2007 Great Idea from the developer..... Help select the restaurants!!THE RESTAURANT ROW ON THE GRAND CANALIf this development looks anything close to what the rendering looks like this will put this area on the map. Quite ambitious IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njvisitor 0 Posted November 16, 2007 the restaurant poll is an interesting way of doing business... def. a plus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbcu 6 Posted November 16, 2007 some of those restaurants are right down the street off 518 as I know Olive Garden just opened I think...I wonder how serious will they take the survey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearman 0 Posted November 19, 2007 If they get almost any of the restaurants on that survey it would be a HUGE coup. Most of those places are way to high end for what I'm afraid this will turn out to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chamo 5 Posted November 22, 2007 I have a lot of faith on this place..... Richard Browne has plenty of experience helping developing the Woodlands Town Center and I am sure his development company will do a great job setting a stage for the presidential heads and surround them with first class restaurants. However I agree some of the options they put in the survey make no sense, like Olive garden, Fuddrockers & Cabo (Already very close on 518), Fish City & Grill & BJ's (Coming to Pearland Town Center) , Lupe Tortilla & La Madelaine (Coming to Shadow Creek Town Center). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
