musicman Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The software photo selections never cease to amaze, though. That one boy looks like he's wearing a straightjaket and combat boots. lol, clarise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I do it every year. It's aweseome. It's more polluted downstream, then up. The section through memorial park and river oaks would surprise you. Look in the photo section wehre I posted some photos a year ago. It's a cool trip. I think this will link you...http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?showtopic=15519Nice pics! I bike and run along the bayou all the time and have never seen an alligator (or is that a croc?), very cool!(I was actually surprised to see a family of rabbits living near the bayou close to downtown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I do it every year. It's aweseome. It's more polluted downstream, then up. The section through memorial park and river oaks would surprise you. Look in the photo section wehre I posted some photos a year ago. It's a cool trip. I think this will link you...http://www.houstonar...showtopic=15519I was going to reference your photo essay, I have a friend that does the same thing, and I've been wanting to do it at least once, I can only imagine the unique perspective that is only hinted at by your photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I would like it better if they kept the baby-puke green color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nice pics! I bike and run along the bayou all the time and have never seen an alligator (or is that a croc?), very cool!(I was actually surprised to see a family of rabbits living near the bayou close to downtown)It's a gator. I've seen a few down there, but that guy was the largest. Probably 6-7 feet, but they always look bigger when you are in the water with them. We just cruised right past him and he slid into the water as we went by. Kind of spooky. I haven't seen as many snakes as I'd expect down there, but lots of turtles and saw a coyote once. And before everyone says it was a dog, there was an article awhile back about TPWD trying to trap coyotes in the loop that were snagging poodles in River Oaks.The architecture of the old viaducts downtown is cool -- lots of interesting structures that are visible from the water under the underpasses. Brick walls, arches, etc. There are some great beaches to stop and hang out at in the park too. They're off the trail and nobody is around. And, best as I can tell, it's legal to drink beer on the water as it's a navigable waterway. If more people knew what a few of us know, you'd see people using it like crazy. To be honest, I kind of like it as it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 In my ten-plus years of living in Houston, I've seen about a two dozen gators, and roughly half of them have been in or along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. I have a co-worker who saw one crawling into White Oak Bayou just as you're past the I-10 heading into Woodland Heights. Doesn't seem like the concrete basin would be appealing to them but that's their story.But back on topic: part of me agrees with Subdude in that I would like to see more of the original construction and design incorporated into the renovation but the new design isn't unattractive to me either. My bigger issue is with the pace of the bayou's restoration going east towards the Ship Channel. The bayou would be more of a draw if the city would make longer stretches of it approachable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 If you want to see some gators close to Houston, go to Brazos Bend State Park. Its swarming with the buggers. I rode my bicycle there to camp from downtown one time and had a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There are definitely coyotes that live along Buffalo Bayou near River Oaks/Memorial Park. I've seen them running across Memorial Drive late at night/early in the morning. Additionally, I am convinced that my mom's cat was eaten by one when she lived on the bayou. Lots of her neighbors had small pets disappear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Another Rendering Link Edited August 19, 2009 by Urbannizer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Another Rendering Link From the comment beneath the article... We are in the process of raising the funds to begin construction. So far, we have raised 73% of the monies needed, we are so close. If you are reading this, please consider giving any amount to help create and renovate this exceptional historic structure into a highly used meeting place and Green Building along our beloved Buffalo Bayou. Give early and often. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I once tried to walk across the Sabine Bridge from downtown to visit my mom. The Buffalo Bayou Partnership was holding a gala on the bridge and wouldn't let me walk past on it. I had to walk all the way around to the footbridge by Wortham. I hope they raised a lot of money at the gala, because now I'm never giving them a dime! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Another rendering from the same link posted above.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Another rendering from the same link posted above.... Hey Citizen4rmptown, go to page 6 and look at post #113. Thanks though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 yall think anything is "brewing?" see III Bhttp://www.houstonfirst.com/BoD51412.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 We are pleased (and very excited) to let you all know that the Houston First board of directors approved the BBP/Houston First contract for the International Coffee Building redevelopment. http://skyline.uhd.edu/2012/05/17/houston-first-approves-international-coffee-building-contract/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Anything newer than May? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Looks like this is finally moving forward. http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Plan-to-renovate-city-s-front-door-to-begin-in-4291097.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 awesome, this is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very cool - someone told me the other day about urban planning and thinking in decades or half centuries over years. I firmly believe that the less jails and b.s. you build on along the bayou downtown will one day pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The century-old Sunset Coffee Building, looming in disrepair over Allen's Landing at the north end of downtown, will become Houston's "front door" with an $8 million public-private renovation set to begin in April. The three-story brick structure is boarded up, marked with graffiti, and has shrubs growing out of some second-floor windows. Come mid-2014, however, the facility will house kayak, canoe and bike rentals on the first floor, office space on the second floor, private event space on the third floor, a rooftop terrace, and will be flanked by outdoor plazas and walkways connecting to Commerce Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/houstons-oldest-buildings/ Here's Allen's Landing in 1929—the Sunset Coffee building is on the right. The first floor will have kayak and bike rentals and refreshments for users, the second floor will be offices (including BBP's office), and the third will have an event facility operated by Houston First. Sharon tells us outdoor spaces will be phenomenal, including a ground-level plaza connecting the building to the street and a rooftop deck with panoramic views. When the project breaks ground in April, it'll be the culmination of almost a decade of planning by BBP. Lake Flato is handling design, and BNIM and Fretz Construction are on the team. Edited March 25, 2013 by DrLan34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 private event space on the third floor... they should recreate Love Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 How's this one coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Funny, we were just talking about this one this weekend when we went canoeing along the bayou to check out the progress from a water prospective. We launched at Sabine St. and paddled out to Memorial Park and back. The new areas look great and people were already utilizing them. That said, the wild/overgrown parts were wonderful too. Totally felt like you were 100 miles from the nearest city. Saw tons of wildlife too. Can't wait to paddle again this weekend. Also, I spotted the Double Decker tour bus making its way down Memorial Drive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Funny, we were just talking about this one this weekend when we went canoeing along the bayou to check out the progress from a water prospective.We launched at Sabine St. and paddled out to Memorial Park and back. The new areas look great and people were already utilizing them. That said, the wild/overgrown parts were wonderful too. Totally felt like you were 100 miles from the nearest city. Saw tons of wildlife too. Can't wait to paddle again this weekend.Also, I spotted the Double Decker tour bus making its way down Memorial Drive.Was there anyone on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Couldn't really see from the bayou vantage point but it was cruising along Memorial Drive at a high speed which I wouldn't imagine a tour bus would do if there were folks on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Has construction started on this? Looks like as of Sept. 20, they had at least received some bids: http://www.houstonfirst.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=c98ebIuxwbI%3d&tabid=376&mid=1176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 ^ I passed by there the other day and it looks like work may have started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just received a newsletter from the BBP: Finalized plans for restoration of the Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing with construction to begin in January 2014; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just received a newsletter from the BBP: Finalized plans for restoration of the Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing with construction to begin in January 2014; Can you post the newsletter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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