wernicke Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Even still, that prospect is very possible and has me salivating at the mouth to dream of one day seeing my city so dense. /happy rantIt may one day be that dense, but I doubt you will be alive to see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So anyway, has anyone tried Piola? I passed by the block today and saw the final store front of that block being worked on, very nice! That little area is quite the walkable neighborhood now.Yeah, I've been there a couple times. Good pizza. It's more of the type you'd find in Italy vs. the NYC and Chicago styles you see over here. I personally like the American take on pizza better, but Piola is good when you want a different type of pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Black Finn has got to be very close to opening -- all the furniture (including the patio) is set up and ready to go -- they finished the exterior landscaping yesterday...has anyone heard of the opening date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I signed up on their Facebook page and got 2 tickets to their "VIP First Look Party" on November 10th. Their patio looks awesome and will definitely add more action to the area. I wonder when the place across the street will be complete.Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Camden has signs up and they are working on 3 lots behind camden city centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I signed up on their Facebook page and got 2 tickets to their "VIP First Look Party" on November 10th. Their patio looks awesome and will definitely add more action to the area. I wonder when the place across the street will be complete.LinkThanks for the link -- I just signed up also.....November 10 seems like a long ways away for how "finished" the place looks -- guess they will be doing training and stuff for the staff until then.....can't wait to go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Kinda' makes me wonder if those tables are bolted down. If there is any metal in them they're gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I noticed some construction/breaking up of the parking lot at la branch and holman... anyone know what is going on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houRealtor Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I noticed some construction/breaking up of the parking lot at la branch and holman... anyone know what is going on there?Noticed that too, I'll be moving in soon to the other side of that corner. If I had to make a guess, I'd say a new part of HCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The new parking garage (Scout Square) is now open.....$10 to park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Posted it in the "Going Up" forum, sharing here too. Spotted 2 bulldozers at Austin, La Branch, McGowen site where an office/retail project is slated to be built. Construction soon?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The new parking garage (Scout Square) is now open.....$10 to parkParking is now $5Also, Black Finn is doing their soft opening -- we were walking by and the manager was out "recruiting" customers -- free food with lots of warnings about a limited menu, possibility of service issues, etc....they officially open on the 10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 "Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company began construction on two additional wholly-owned development communities: Camden City Centre II in Houston, TX, a $36 million project with 268 apartment homes, and Camden NOMA in Washington, DC, a $110 million project with 320 apartment homes."http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/file.aspx?IID=103094&FID=12023689 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Blackfinn American Grille is now open. I'll have to check it out sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Blackfinn American Grille is now open. I'll have to check it out sometime soon.We are going to the VIP party tonight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 We are going to the VIP party tonight.....My sister went as well, how was it? It looked like alot of folks were there when I walked by. I'm gonna go tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 My sister went as well, how was it? It looked like alot of folks were there when I walked by. I'm gonna go tonight.There was quite a crowd.....too many people for the amount of chairs/tables later in the evening...but Im sure they planned it that way!The food (appetizers) was good -- bacon wrapped meatloaf, pork sliders, mediterranean platter, and a bunch others that we never got to....the wait staff was great, very friendly and attentive...Will definitely go back and try their dinners.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 New French restaurant opening in the Mixhttp://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/12-07-11-artists-at-work-le-mistral-brothers-are-bringing-french-flair-to-midtown-with-a-new-restaurant/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I noticed land surveyors on the lot across the new carnegie vanguard HS... anyone have any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 west side seems to be getting tons of infill in midtown right now...- Camden City Centre Phase II - 3 Buildings - underconstruction- Post Midtown Phase III - two lots seperated by a street underconstruction- Post Midtown Phase IV - construction scheduled to start in summer 2012- City Place - Phase II - construction fence up- Carnegie Vanguard HS - Taft and Grey - underconstructionI know there are more in the pipeline but these are already underconstruction or are close to starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm trying to figure out what HCC has going on with that huge crane that popped up near the super block over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i don't know, they had tossed up some temp fencing a week or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm trying to figure out what HCC has going on with that huge crane that popped up near the super block over the weekend.i think they were removing some things from the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) http://blog.chron.co...mes-architects/"Architects named for new Midtown arts facilityThe architecture firm behind the new Montrose H-E-B, and a local firm that has a long list of performing arts spaces in its portfolio, have been selected to design the new Independent Arts Collaborative, an art space proposed for a parcel in Midtown.San Antonio-based Lake|Flato and Studio Red Architects of Houston will design the building, which is expected to have 85,000 square feet of exhibit and performance space, along with rehearsal, worship, classroom and office space.The arts group purchased the property — currently a parking lot at 3400 Main St. — in July for $2.5 million, but has not announced a timetable for development. In June, the collaborative said it had to raise $22 million to build the project.At that time, Houston City Council approved a $6 million tax reimbursement deal for the property. The city also sold the group the land.The effort to build the project started in 2004 by arts organizations such as Diverse Works, Main Street Theater and Suchu Dance that were tired of renting. Its founders envision it providing an affordable home for arts and cultural organizations." Edited December 20, 2011 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 http://blog.chron.co...mes-architects/"Architects named for new Midtown arts facilityThe architecture firm behind the new Montrose H-E-B, and a local firm that has a long list of performing arts spaces in its portfolio, have been selected to design the new Independent Arts Collaborative, an art space proposed for a parcel in Midtown.San Antonio-based Lake|Flato and Studio Red Architects of Houston will design the building, which is expected to have 85,000 square feet of exhibit and performance space, along with rehearsal, worship, classroom and office space.The arts group purchased the property — currently a parking lot at 3400 Main St. — in July for $2.5 million, but has not announced a timetable for development. In June, the collaborative said it had to raise $22 million to build the project.At that time, Houston City Council approved a $6 million tax reimbursement deal for the property. The city also sold the group the land.The effort to build the project started in 2004 by arts organizations such as Diverse Works, Main Street Theater and Suchu Dance that were tired of renting. Its founders envision it providing an affordable home for arts and cultural organizations."Really glad to see this is moving forward.i think they were removing some things from the roofYeah, it looked like some big HVAC equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 There's a new 'Caffeine & Cocktail' lounge called Double Trouble that opened up near the Continental Club. That area seems to be adding a bunch of stuff.http://www.chron.com/news/article/Double-Trouble-Caffeine-amp-Cocktails-offers-2430991.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The Babgy Street Improvements are scheduled to start next week acording to Midtown's facebook page...."Bagby Street Reconstruction - Reconstruction of Bagby Street from St. Joseph to Tuam including two blocks on Pierce Street from Baldwin to Brazos. The project will include concrete pavement, public utility upgrades (water, storm, sanitary), enhanced intersections, wider sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, accessibility ramps and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. Upgrades to the storm water system will be made to address regional drainage issues. Project is currently in design; construction scheduled to begin in 1Q2012." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The Babgy Street Improvements are scheduled to start next week acording to Midtown's facebook page.... These are going to be fantastic improvements to Bagby. Midtown held a community meeting last year where they showed a "virtual drive" down Bagby. Some intersections will have "bulb outs" that will make crossing the road on foot easier. There will also be little bridges over the "green sidewalk" parts of it for runoff filtering. I didn't realize it was starting next week. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) ugh, can they just do the improvements overnight? I am looking forward to it when done, but am certainly not looking forward to the closures.what's the expectation for how long? Edited January 12, 2012 by samagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Z Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) http://docs.newquest.com/brochures/west-gray.pdflooks like this will be the next big lot to go but it is sad to see that they are advertising a fast food place for the lots use. Hopefully that does not happen.Have you heard anything new on this lot? With Post building towards it and the group of old houses on the its edge, it seems like it will only become more valuable. Edited January 31, 2012 by Charles Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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