Triton Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 You are a little early for april fools lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Williams Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 http://swamplot.com/books-a-million-bailing-out-of-houston-pavilions/2011-01-03/#more-24660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Have a cat do we, ricco? lolhttp://cats.about.co.../a/agechart.htmLOL.yeah, I had like 5 windows open and was exchanging links with several people on different topics.BTW: My cat is 80.Oopsie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 LOL.yeah, I had like 5 windows open and was exchanging links with several people on different topics.BTW: My cat is 80.Oopsie!haha ya I was pretty confused when I checked out that link as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 A source tells Swamplot that “an even sweeter deal” has just been struck between Books-A-Million and the management of Houston Pavilions, and that the bookstore chain has decided that its Downtown Houston store will remain open. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Just got back from the Pavilions and was blown away by how much space NRG now occupies. They are not just in the tower, but are also on the ground floor and a big chunk of the second floor. You can literally walk up to their offices and be creepy by staring at employees working at their desks... or stand in at their board room. Just added pics of it on InnerLooped. The offices are really cool looking btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Williams Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Just got back from the Pavilions and was blown away by how much space NRG now occupies. They are not just in the tower, but are also on the ground floor and a big chunk of the second floor. You can literally walk up to their offices and be creepy by staring at employees working at their desks... or stand in at their board room. Just added pics of it on InnerLooped. The offices are really cool looking btw.yeah... NRG has the entire 9 floor office building, and three floors of what was going to be retail space.I checked out the construction every day as I walked from the parking garage to (in the day) and stumbled back after work at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 NRG bought Reliant. When did that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Does anyone have access to the full addition and could provide us with what tenants are coming to the Pavilions?http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/print-edition/2011/01/07/books-a-million-retains-space.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Does anyone have access to the full addition and could provide us with what tenants are coming to the Pavilions?http://www.bizjourna...ains-space.htmlNevermind...found the article on the Houston Pavilions website and the new "tenants" is the Scott Gertner bar...that's old news!Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Just got back from the Pavilions and was blown away by how much space NRG now occupies. They are not just in the tower, but are also on the ground floor and a big chunk of the second floor. You can literally walk up to their offices and be creepy by staring at employees working at their desks... or stand in at their board room. Just added pics of it on InnerLooped. The offices are really cool looking btw.Like your site. Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Just got back from the Pavilions and was blown away by how much space NRG now occupies. They are not just in the tower, but are also on the ground floor and a big chunk of the second floor. You can literally walk up to their offices and be creepy by staring at employees working at their desks... or stand in at their board room. Just added pics of it on InnerLooped. The offices are really cool looking btw.NRG saved the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdog Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 NRG bought Reliant. When did that happen? NRG purchased Reliant in March of 2009: http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3080606 Our department moved into HP last Monday. 85% of Reliant retail employees will be in this building along with NRG Texas employees. Customer Service is located in the Travis Tower (across the street). All 11 floors will be occupied by the end of February. I love working in this area, but I can't afford $15 lunches at III Forks, McCormicks or Yao's, so I usually walk a few blocks over to the Park Shops or across the street to the Luby's express (no tunnel access from HP). Happy that Books-a-Million is staying, but wasn't impressed with their selection or employees. From what I've seen, unless its lunch time or a big concert is playing at the HOB, HP is dead as a door nail. Of course this is with only about 35% of the office building occupied right now. I'm guessing that will change once we are fully moved in next month. I'm disappointed with the layout. The corridors/walkways are narrow, dark and uninviting - it would have been cool to have smaller restaurants with cafe outdoor seating ala Washington Ave in Miami. It might also benefit from other outdoor events, performances, shows, acts - something to get a crowd gathering. We'll see - hoping things improve. Oh and catch a glimpse while you can - pretty sure we are getting privacy blinds soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think half the problem with the corridors being uninviting is because there aren't any stores open. But yes, they are narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Williams Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 your privacy blinds are already going up... i give it another month before it's full blown total window coverings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 your privacy blinds are already going up... i give it another month before it's full blown total window coverings!Are you talking about for NRG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) man, what a botched project this became... three blocks of prime CBD land all for an outdoor mall and an office building. the developers had a chance to make this a very solid contribution to downtown but really dropped the ball here. if it wasn't for NRG this project would've traded hands already or would've gone back to the lender by now. to think they had all that perimeter sidewalk space and willingly chose to not take advantage of it. Edited February 1, 2011 by swtsig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) man, what a botched project this became... three blocks of prime CBD land all for an outdoor mall and an office building. the developers had a chance to make this a very solid contribution to downtown but really dropped the ball here. if it wasn't for NRG this project would've traded hands already or would've gone back to the lender by now. to think they had all that perimeter sidewalk space and willingly chose to not take advantage of it. Yes, the 3 empty surface lots that were there for 75 years were much nicer. I miss them so much. The citizens of Houston were much better off before HP ruined downtown forever. Edited February 1, 2011 by Mister X 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 man, what a botched project this became... three blocks of prime CBD land all for an outdoor mall and an office building. the developers had a chance to make this a very solid contribution to downtown but really dropped the ball here. if it wasn't for NRG this project would've traded hands already or would've gone back to the lender by now. to think they had all that perimeter sidewalk space and willingly chose to not take advantage of it. I do wonder if any folks involved in the project questioned the idea of designing an uninviting and well-hidden narrow alleyway as the main storefront. Maybe they were afraid to speak up, the way folks involved in the production of the first couple Star Wars prequels were too afraid to tell George Lucas how terrible some of his ideas were. Who knows. Bad ideas are followed through all the time. I agree it is a missed opportunity for downtown, even though it did at least eat up a few surface lots. But I've been to HP two times, and unfortunately could never find a reason to go back. Actually, I forget it's even there most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Is Denver Pavilions enclosed, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Is Denver Pavilions enclosed, too?Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Perhaps one of the reason they enclosed it was to provide some kind of shade in the summer months? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Perhaps one of the reason they enclosed it was to provide some kind of shade in the summer months?Good point, possibly. At least we only hope that was their logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Nope.??? Yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Denver's is partially enclosed like HP. However, theirs is situated on a pedestrian mall that is closed to traffic except for free shuttle buses. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=denver+pavilions&aq=&sll=29.795213,-95.385299&sspn=0.009217,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=pavilions&hnear=Denver,+Colorado&ll=39.744212,-104.990882&spn=0.000879,0.004823&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=39.744221,-104.990884&panoid=1CQsRJGX9q2x8ytmbwbMug&cbp=11,223.18,,0,-3.71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2H Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Nope.As a former Colorado resident who lived only roughly an hour from Denver, I can confirm that Denver Pavilions is enclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 please refrain from personal attacks. posts have been removed that do not meet guidelines.thankkeith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjnky Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Polk Street Pub quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Polk Street Pub quit.great... the only place with a door to the street... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 great... the only place with a door to the street...Andalucia Tapas does, too, I've been through it a few times. Mia Bella does, too, sort of half way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Andalucia Tapas does, too, I've been through it a few times. Mia Bella does, too, sort of half way.true true and i like both of those places. HOB and the foundation room has some too actually. Edited February 16, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 true true and i like both of those places. HOB and the foundation room has some too actually. ....and hopefully/eventually, Polk Street Pulb will be replaced and they will leave their door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 when will they be replaced? and by what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 PSP has shut down, which I'm tickled pink about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 PSP has shut down, which I'm tickled pink about.Oh? And why's that? It seemed to do quite a bit of business every time I've passed by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 yeah i know... i took one of my gfs there once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Has Scott Gertner's opened up yet?http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-pavilions-adds-new-entertainment-venue-111601049.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I dont think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Has Scott Gertner's opened up yet?http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-pavilions-adds-new-entertainment-venue-111601049.htmlI think they plan to open in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 from an e-mail i got"VIP MEMBERSHIPS SCOTT GERTNER’S AT HOUSTON PAVILIONS Of course, you are all VIPs to me, but if you really want to slip by the velvet rope, get your 2011 VIP Diamond Membership to Scott Gertner’s at Houston Pavilions. You get a $200 discount from the yearly $1,000 fee if you purchase one before April 15th. As a VIP Diamond Member, you will never wait in line, you will get VIP table reservations and VIP rooftop cabana reservations. You also get access to the VIP Lounge and Balcony. And, there’s more...advance notice of all upcoming specials and events and a VIP invitation to the grand opening party! Scott Gertner’s at Houston Pavilions opens this spring/summer! THE 411: Scott Gertner’s at Houston Pavilions is located on the third floor above center court. 713.303.4839. For VIP memberships, contact Cindy Gertner at cgertner@aol.com. scottgertner.com" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Hey... it seems that's not a bad price for access for the rooftop cabanas... I bet there are some nice views from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) The board of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority has agreed to release, in the form of a loan, the last of $3.3 million in funds promised to developers of the Houston Pavilions.Other covenants to be worked into the modified agreement include requiring that developers enhance the exterior of the project with streetscapes, awnings and outdoor eating areas and that a Houston Police Department special operations storefront be placed in the complex.The city believes additional amenities and streetscape improvements would make the site more attractive and “help entice more customers to explore the development’s shopping and entertainment options,” city spokeswoman Janice Evans said.The city also believes the Pavilions is a convenient location for a police storefront and more visible than the former one on Preston, she said.Naveen Jaggi, a local retail broker with CB Richard Ellis, noted that amenities to encourage outdoor eating and gathering are critical to creating a sense of space.“For retail success you need personality and a sense of energy,” he said. “The city, it appears, feels as if The Pavilions is a bit sterile and needs to promote more outside and invigorating environment. The request for an HPD storefront is certainly not desirable from a landlord perspective but the city wants to promote downtown retail as a safe environment for families and tourists, so the request is logical.”http://blog.chron.co...ance-from-city/Anyone been to HP lately? Haven't been since winter.Funny how they describe it as a bit stale, haha. Edited May 4, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 JUMBOTRONS! That would give it more synergy. It wouldn't kill downtown if there was a little more flash, sparkle and glamour. HP would get more attention if it emitted light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 JUMBOTRONS! That would give it more synergy. It wouldn't kill downtown if there was a little more flash, sparkle and glamour. HP would get more attention if it emitted light.I wonder why that got scrapped in the first place. You're right, it's in need of some bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I've been to HP a couple of times during the last few months to go to concerts at the House of Blues and I agree that it's pretty stale. It's never reached a high enough occupancy rate to really become a destination. The first floor is ok, and the eastern end of the third floor has some good places, but the second floor is a ghost town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 These were taken two weeks ago, but never got around to posting them: This is where I'm guessing where Scot Gertner's bar will be. For a little context, this was taken at about 8ish? So it was still fairly early on a Saturday night. The inside of Forever 21. It wasn't packed, but there were people inside and saw more than a few people with bags walking around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 pavilions isn't a shopping destination because all the stores here can be found at the mall around the corner from where you live. The only unique things are the HoB and Lucky Strike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 pavilions isn't a shopping destination because all the stores here can be found at the mall around the corner from where you live. The only unique things are the HoB and Lucky Strike You also seem to forget, not everyone lives in the 'burbs. This would be better marketed to the people coming in for business or conventions, not to mention the occasional Midtowner. Just a pity we couldn't get a hotel in there, I think it would have been more successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 You also seem to forget, not everyone lives in the 'burbs. This would be better marketed to the people coming in for business or conventions, not to mention the occasional Midtowner. Just a pity we couldn't get a hotel in there, I think it would have been more successful. I agree on the hotel. I think the longer HP sites idle like it has been, the longer and more difficult it is to eventually persuade Houstonians this is a place to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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