Jeebus Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) I've never seen that. Maybe I don't go at the right time, or I don't go to the right part of Bellaire Chinatown though. I've seen people parking their cars and walking to the mall entrances, but I've never seen anyone walking on the sidewalks between shopping centers though.Try Ranchester at Bellaire. This is where I see the most foot traffic. I see a lot of Asian bus traffic in this area too.I would say Post Midtown Square is more similar to pre-WW2 development in other cities than Rice Village or even Montrose, although its incredibly small. And parts of Downtown (Main Street Square / Preston Station ares) as well.I can agree with that. The thing is that Rice Village and Montrose are the only two organic areas that have seemed to thrive and survive.I would love to see Midtown create a synthetic urban environment that would do the same. I guess I'm just a doubting-Thomas. Edited February 18, 2008 by Jeebus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I THINK this is the right thread for this, but the block has closed off the tuam street (or whatever it was) and is in the process of fencing off the entire property.Parking for Escobar, Whiskey Creek, Bond, and other places is going to turn into a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I THINK this is the right thread for this, but the block has closed off the tuam street (or whatever it was) and is in the process of fencing off the entire property.Parking for Escobar, Whiskey Creek, Bond, and other places is going to turn into a nightmare.i can't wait til they demolish that building. i don't care if its the first strip center ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 So this and the McGowen superblock are fenced off now? It's hard to believe that Camden will go forward with both of these at the same time. I'm guessing the superblock stays fenced off for a long while.However, if Camden does in fact start construction on both of these soon that would put a huge dent in Midtown blight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 This also seems like it would be a good time to gobble up one of those other abandoned blocks and put up a multi level parking garage with street level retail just for nightlife traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 This also seems like it would be a good time to gobble up one of those other abandoned blocks and put up a multi level parking garage with street level retail just for nightlife traffic.Whoever throws up a garage first is going to make a mint. The thing is that it will have to be a substantial garage that will HAVE to have ground level retail. In fact, I wonder if HCC allows people to to use its garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The thing is that it will have to be a substantial garage that will HAVE to have ground level retail. In fact, I wonder if HCC allows people to to use its garage.the retail sure isn't working at HCC's garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 the retail sure isn't working at HCC's garage.I'm talking about NW-W Midtown where the majority of restaurants and bars are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm talking about NW-W Midtown where the majority of restaurants and bars are.and HCC's is two blocks from the superblock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm talking about NW-W Midtown where the majority of restaurants and bars are.While there are a number of bars and clubs over in that section (Tail gate, Front Porch, Komodo, BW3, that bar behind BW3), over at Central Midtown, you have Bond, Whiskey Creek, Escobar, and The Reef. If you go by there on saturday nights, you will see how PACKED it is. Move a little to the west, and you have Open City, Doghouse Tavern, La Patio, Red door, BRB, and some new bar that opened recently that I don't know the name of. Pub Fiction and Howl are kinda' isolated where they currently are, but the parking is still horrid and wrecker drivers are having a field day there. Driving in Midtown on the western side is a total nightmare on weekend nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 and HCC's is two blocks from the superblock.My comment regards more the Camden Travis site that is currently used for parking at night than the superblock that just sits empty all day and night. With the influx of residents, I'm sure even more bars and clubs will follow into Midtown which will make parking even more of a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 My comment regards more the Camden Travis site that is currently used for parking at night than the superblock that just sits empty all day and night. With the influx of residents, I'm sure even more bars and clubs will follow into Midtown which will make parking even more of a nightmare.I don't think that's going to happen unless they can engineer segregated parking. The Residents would take priority and I'm sure they would be fairly miffed if they found their cars dented by some drunk coming from a bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 when they build a parking garage - you guys complain and when they don't you guys complain. nothing seems to satisfy you haifers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Its seems to be a block or two away from all the other hipster apartments, I'm sure it will look great. Hopefully some new clothing retail, I hope Lab 5 closes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My comment regards more the Camden Travis site that is currently used for parking at night than the superblock that just sits empty all day and night. With the influx of residents, I'm sure even more bars and clubs will follow into Midtown which will make parking even more of a nightmare.when they build a parking garage - you guys complain and when they don't you guys complain. nothing seems to satisfy you haifers.Not sure who 'we haifers' are, because no two people seem to agree on development in Midtown. The point that some people are trying to make is that we don't want more parking lots, or parking garages. Maybe people ought to live within walking, biking or public transit distance of their entertainment. Midtown is among the few places in Houston which holds that potential. Fans of surface parking and parking garages already have plenty of options in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Not sure who 'we haifers' are, because no two people seem to agree on development in Midtown. The point that some people are trying to make is that we don't want more parking lots, or parking garages. Maybe people ought to live within walking, biking or public transit distance of their entertainment. Midtown is among the few places in Houston which holds that potential. Fans of surface parking and parking garages already have plenty of options in Houston.Provisions for parking by non-residents are of absolute necessity to create a vibrant urban environment.At a certain point, a lack of parking basically causes investors and lenders in new development to fizzle away. It can be a crimson red flag for a deal. The Kirby Lofts are a well-known case in point, but its even more important for retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Swamplot today is running the demo permit for the strip mall. I think I saw a tractor on the site today, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Provisions for parking by non-residents are of absolute necessity to create a vibrant urban environment.At a certain point, a lack of parking basically causes investors and lenders in new development to fizzle away. It can be a crimson red flag for a deal. The Kirby Lofts are a well-known case in point, but its even more important for retail.Exactly. Where would I park if I wanted to eat at the New York Pizzeria in Post Midtown? In the full CVS parking lot? They did it tastefully, to hide it from the street, and created an open plaza in the middle of the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Exactly. Where would I park if I wanted to eat at the New York Pizzeria in Post Midtown? In the full CVS parking lot? They did it tastefully, to hide it from the street, and created an open plaza in the middle of the building.It's not a must to have front row parking. Parking a few blocks away and walking is always an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 It's not a must to have front row parking. Parking a few blocks away and walking is always an option.a few blocks? This is Houston, not NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Its seems to be a block or two away from all the other hipster apartments.Those are "hipster" apartments? Who'd a thunk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Those are "hipster" apartments? Who'd a thunk it?Yes, they are "cool", "trendy", "new", etc. Attracted by a lot of young yuppies, expecially with the hot midtown clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 a few blocks? This is Houston, not NYC.What are you trying to say? That midtown blocks are that much bigger than the ones in nyc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 What are you trying to say? That midtown blocks are that much bigger than the ones in nyc?It's hot here, and "no one" walks anywhere (except crazy people who like hotness). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 It's hot here, and "no one" walks anywhere (except crazy people who like hotness).Walking a few Blocks in Houston (during the summer) makes my pits look like those "clinical strength" commercials before they use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Walking a few Blocks in Houston (during the summer) makes my pits look like those "clinical strength" commercials before they use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Walking a few Blocks in Houston (during the summer) makes my pits look like those "clinical strength" commercials before they use it.Really? Just a few blocks? I guess you'll have to stay away from all these urban projects like BLVD Place, West Ave., Oaks District, City Center, HP and DG. That stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I lived in NYC. Trust me, it gets so hot and muggy there you wouldn't believe it. At least we have the relief of good A/C once you reach your destination in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I lived in NYC. Trust me, it gets so hot and muggy there you wouldn't believe it. At least we have the relief of good A/C once you reach your destination in Houston.Right? I told a friend I wanted to visit NYC this summer and she told me not to b/c it's hot. I was like, pulease.Some places don't have A/C? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Some places don't have A/C?yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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