j_cuevas713 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Hell yea, i like it, great idea, this could spur some retail, i think the biggest problem with Pavilions is that it was so enclosed for something that was supposed to be spread out as an urban shopping area, looks like they are opening it up to the street which could add to the area aesthetically Edited April 5, 2013 by j_cuevas713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hbj has more info.Construction to begin this month and to take six to nine monts. It will remain open.In addition to the courtyard nancy mentioned hbj says it will have a linear urban park. There is not much room there so I'm looking forward to see this piece complete.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/04/new-name-of-the-houston-pavilions.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expert Agreed. In order for "Green Street" to be much more successful than Pavilions, more residents need to be around the area. It was a dumb decision to not build the residential component of this project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Slightly Better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Slightly Better.Slightly being the key word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Note open Green Street topics merged.   From the article: Goodbye Houston Pavilions. Hello GreenStreet.Midway and Canyon-Johnson — the new developers of the renamed three block long retail, office and entertainment center downtown — have other changes planned for the project, including more outdoor amenities, new landscaping and more events.To make GreenStreet more outdoor friendly, for example, storefronts along Dallas will be lined with outdoor patios for dining, said Midway CEO Jonathan Brinsden. And the courtyard on the middle block will be expanded by eliminating some building space, enabling the courtyard to hold events.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrodiii Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 How was the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expertyou're on the right track.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Okay, anybody know what's going on with this? It's coming up on 2 months since they announced the conversion and the complex hasn't started construction yet? It seems like they would've started on this by now since they were talking about it will take 7-8 months to complete? The skeptical side of me tells no real change is going to come of this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 They are in the planning stages on it still. They had a bunch of meetings all last week about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well, on June 3-6th they're planning on inviting local graffiti artists to work their magic on the center. It should be pretty cool. Here's what they have to say: "While there are those that want to paint the town red, othersprefer to use the entire spectrum of colors! Such will be the case at GreenStreet as the popular downtown dining and entertainment center prepares to experience a metamorphosis of color during GreenStreet Graffiti, a special artistic event held onsite, June 3 – 6. Come see art-in-the-making when local graffiti artists, Gabriel Prusmack, Kelyne Reis, Wiley Robertson and the acclaimed Aerosol Warefare Gallery’s GONZO247, transform the property’s monochromatic walls into a vibrant mix of bold colors and graphic art! Throughout the four-day event, art aficionados and downtown hipsters are encouraged to stop by and interact with the artists as they work. And just as the last puff of aerosol is applied, the entire community will be invited back onsite for a special unveiling party filled with festive music and free entertainment, Thursday, June 6 from 5 – 8 p.m." Link: Facebook Event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 When they said graffiti, I thought they meant they were about to turn this into a slum. But GONZO247 has done absolutely fabulous artwork. Can't wait to see what he does. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why are they only inviting "art aficionados and downtown hipsters"? What if I wanted to go? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm sure they do some cool stuff but I hope it's still tasteful for downtown. Or maybe I'm being too boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why are they only inviting "art aficionados and downtown hipsters"? What if I wanted to go? :-) That's actually really bad wording. Art aficionados and downtown hipsters are way to aloof to go to a corporate sponsored event. It isn't "authentic" enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 That's actually really bad wording. Art aficionados and downtown hipsters are way to aloof to go to a corporate sponsored event. It isn't "authentic" enough. GONZO247 is a downtown hipster. Here's his artwork on Treebeards in downtown: http://www.aerosolwarfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5558.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Yeah a buddy of mine does graffiti for the city and he's done some small projects with this guy... old buildings like those in Midtown and off Washington boarded up with nice graffiti art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 GONZO247 is a downtown hipster. Here's his artwork on Treebeards in downtown: http://www.aerosolwarfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5558.jpg It was really just a joke about the general perception of hipsters being too cool to like anything. I'm familiar with Gonzo247 and agree that he does some very cool stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 According to B4-u-eat.com, Scott Gertner's has closed. Wonder what happened? It wasn't there for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 According to B4-u-eat.com, Scott Gertner's has closed. Wonder what happened? It wasn't there for long.  That's not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That's not good Are you sure?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Don't believe it - if true have a lot more thoughts on this - say it ain't so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Â Â These were the four I could find on the ground floor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 You know those things they put on windows and walls with people shopping or in similar scenery in place of an empty retail space until someone leases it? That's what this looks like. In all practicality, is that what this actually is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I think the answer is yes. Plus, I think these are in the area in which they plan to do significant rebuilding (to expand the open space). So I don't see these being in place very long. Seems a little odd to me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am friends with Scott Gertner and even sang a few gigs at the old Skybar in Montrose. It is official... Pavilions is CLOSED. He posted it on Facebook on the 27th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am friends with Scott Gertner and even sang a few gigs at the old Skybar in Montrose. It is official... Pavilions is CLOSED. He posted it on Facebook on the 27th.So why did it close ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. I had lunch at market street with my parents today and saw this mural. I think GreenStreet should have done something more along the lines of this. What do y'all think? :/ Sorry it is so dark. I just noticed it. Still well worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I had lunch at market street with my parents today and saw this mural. I think GreenStreet should have done something more along the lines of this. What do y'all think? :/Sorry it is so dark. I just noticed it. Still well worth it!!!I really like the fact that this kind of art is springing up around town. One of the things that I love about Houston is the sense of self that is developing. In my opinion, this is becoming a great city because it isn't trying to imitate other cities. More and more, we're striking our own path. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I've never been a fan of the Market Street murals. There's one facing (I think) Lake Woodlands of a smiling boy holding some fruit. It is absolutely terrifying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 come to think of it, for the last few work nights, i haven;t seen anyone pissing on the sidewalk on the way to the parking lot, haven't heard anyone screaming at the top of their lungs, nor have I seen any of the smoking hot chicks that used to frequent Gertners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Danielpwills must be happy Gertner's closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 http://greenstreetdowntown.com/media/site_media/GreenStreet_Leasing_Brochure.pdf New Leasing Brochure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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