brian0123 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'll be attending and thought others might want to as well...There is a Public Meeting for the H-GAC Livable Centers Study of the Ensemble/HCC Station area in Midtown. This project will capitalize on the momentum generated by previous planning efforts such as the market study, “Building Houston’s Competitive Edge: Transit-Oriented Development for the Ensemble/HCC Station” and the work of the City of Houston’s “Mixed Use/Transit Corridor Planning Commission Subcommittee.”December 10th at Trinity Episcopal Church. 1015 Holman Street at Main 7pm-8pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I'll be attending and thought others might want to as well...There is a Public Meeting for the H-GAC Livable Centers Study of the Ensemble/HCC Station area in Midtown. This project will capitalize on the momentum generated by previous planning efforts such as the market study, “Building Houston’s Competitive Edge: Transit-Oriented Development for the Ensemble/HCC Station” and the work of the City of Houston’s “Mixed Use/Transit Corridor Planning Commission Subcommittee.”December 10th at Trinity Episcopal Church. 1015 Holman Street at Main 7pm-8pm.Was this a "charette"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Was this a "charette"?It was actually very interesting and exciting. Here are my Cliff's notes version of it...1. The studied area of Midtown (Elgin to Bagby to HCC), is three main districts: the area near the mix, the Ensemble Theatre area, and the HCC Central campus... but each are separated by a couple blocks. Each area already has stuff going on, but the key is to tie these three areas together (through street improvements, etc.) to promote further walkability and growth so all three can grow off eachother.2. The area near the Mix will continue to grow, and apparently Crosspoint is waiting for the economy to turn. Once it does, they plan to build a 6 story building on the empty lot across the street from the Mix, w/ retail on bottom and lots of office space on top.3. The Ensemble area has the Continental Club owner looking to develop two blocks w/ parking garage and retail (not sure if they said residential), and the city is about to sell two blocks where the code enforcement building is at. There are apparantely developers ready and willing to develop this. They plan on making like an arts district here w/ a performance hall, galleries, rehearsal studios, office space, etc. The goal of this area would be to become like the artsy entertainment hub of Houston w/ live music, theatre companies, and ad agencies in the area.4. The HCC area is going to be revitalized when HCC develops a plaza in the front of their space (already in the works). They are also looking to add student apartments across the street, where cheaper retail places to eat will pop up to serve more of the students that would move in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 It was actually very interesting and exciting. Here are my Cliff's notes version of it...1. The studied area of Midtown (Elgin to Bagby to HCC), is three main districts: the area near the mix, the Ensemble Theatre area, and the HCC Central campus... but each are separated by a couple blocks. Each area already has stuff going on, but the key is to tie these three areas together (through street improvements, etc.) to promote further walkability and growth so all three can grow off eachother.2. The area near the Mix will continue to grow, and apparently Crosspoint is waiting for the economy to turn. Once it does, they plan to build a 6 story building on the empty lot across the street from the Mix, w/ retail on bottom and lots of office space on top.3. The Ensemble area has the Continental Club owner looking to develop two blocks w/ parking garage and retail (not sure if they said residential), and the city is about to sell two blocks where the code enforcement building is at. There are apparantely developers ready and willing to develop this. They plan on making like an arts district here w/ a performance hall, galleries, rehearsal studios, office space, etc. The goal of this area would be to become like the artsy entertainment hub of Houston w/ live music, theatre companies, and ad agencies in the area.4. The HCC area is going to be revitalized when HCC develops a plaza in the front of their space (already in the works). They are also looking to add student apartments across the street, where cheaper retail places to eat will pop up to serve more of the students that would move in.Appreciate the "cliff notes." If half of what you said comes through, it would be great for Midtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks for sharing your notes, it would be great indeed if what you say came to be a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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