bobruss Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I just returned from a morning trip downtown. I walked the superblock around the whole space. The park is going to be incredible. The water feature along the west side is so much nicer than I was expecting and the bermed wall at the southern end with the limestone entrance is powerful. They've planted some beautiful selections of flowering and greenery that is just going to take peoples breaths away and to think its right there on Main Street which as everyone knows is never going to get developed. On a stupid railroad. Never work! Truly remarkable. Much more diverse and beautiful than Disco. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 6 hours ago, urbanize713 said: Yep, two actually. One restaurant and one kiosk. Thanks much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Any word on what restaurant it might be? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 It appears Travis will be closed this weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) I guess the crane is coming down? It looks like the weather might be affecting this. Edited April 29, 2017 by urbanize713 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I talked with some Camden workers who said the wind was gusting up to 35mph at the tower crane and it was too windy/dangerous to attempt the tower crane removal today. They will try again on Sunday as they have a street closure permit till 5 am Monday. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urbanize713 Posted April 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2017 You always put the weights backs when your done. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted April 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2017 The wind was low enough to let Maxim take down the tower crane today. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) This is PSA for the new park: This is from RDA Join us next Wednesday, May 10th, 4 pm to 5 pm to preview the Midtown Superblock Park. Developed by the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA), the Midtown Superblock Park includes a 3-acre park with a 400-car underground parking garage. The site is located on Main Street adjacent to the METRORail Station. The full six-acre site which includes a mixed used residential development is bounded by Main, McGowen, Travis and Anita. Get a first look at the space with design team members from Walter P Moore and Design Workshop leading this special curated tour. As with all our programs, this tour will earn you 1 CEU. There are limited spots available at $25 for RDA members and $35 for non-members. The tour is open to anyone 18 years and older. On-site registration is not available. Just thought I'd pass this along Edited May 4, 2017 by bobruss 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 $35!? Lol I'll wait for the park to officially open 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 4:27 PM, j_cuevas713 said: $35!? Lol I'll wait for the park to officially open If you're interested in design/architecture it might be worth your while to gain the insights of practicing professionals in the field. Just sayin' I know $35.00 can be a lot for a student but if you join the RDA it's only $15.00 per year for students and you get Cite mag subscription. $45.00 otherwise if you're not a student. http://www.ricedesignalliance.org/membership/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Seems like work has slowed on this one, from last weekend: Untitled by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr Untitled by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Yes. This whole block seems to be at a standstill. Thought the park was on the cusp of opening. But, that was a couple months ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Rush to get it done before the superbowl, don't make the target, slow down to try to recoup the losses on trying to make the superbowl deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Naviguessor said: Yes. This whole block seems to be at a standstill. Thought the park was on the cusp of opening. But, that was a couple months ago. I don't know about the park delays but the building seems to be going in phases. The only side not pictured is the Travis street side. Most of the focus appears to have been on that side for the last 2-3 weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I guess they were going to open a partially finished park for the super bowl because they are now laying stone pavers and adding more to the structures so they were no where close to being finished during Super Bowl. The park when finished is going to be a great addition to Midtown, and I'm sure it will help motivate the other two or three developers Caydon and the one planned for the old permit building site that was recently razed just north of Match. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted July 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2017 Some brick and stucco is going up on the west side. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 16 hours ago, hindesky said: Some brick and stucco is going up on the west side. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2017 This is one of my favorite shots of the city by Thomas, on Flickr 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 More siding is up. Also signage on the south side at least. Also they are advertising the restaurant space on the north side: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) . Edited September 18, 2017 by urbanize713 not posting correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) https://www.flickr.com/gp/136803843@N03/8Z65g9 https://www.flickr.com/gp/136803843@N03/y0L94o Edited September 18, 2017 by urbanize713 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Campo was interviewed on Bloombery today outside of Camden Travis Street. Stated that Camden expected all apartment units to be absorbed late 2018, early 2019, but that Harvey moved it up by a year. He also spoke about how Camden relaxed typical market rent and required minimum lease terms for people affected by Harvey. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-07/harvey-delivers-windfall-to-lucky-few-who-built-on-high-ground 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/09/21/future-midtown-park-newly-opened-museum-seeking.html In which HBJ makes this unfortunate error: Quote In August, Current Standing Development sold a 41,000-square-foot site across from the new park to Caydon Property Group. The Melbourne, Austria-based developer will convert the space for an additional high-end residential, retail and large parking garage on the site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 /\ What's the error? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 3:43 PM, corbs315 said: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/09/21/future-midtown-park-newly-opened-museum-seeking.html In which HBJ makes this unfortunate error: In August, Current Standing Development sold a 41,000-square-foot site across from the new park to Caydon Property Group. The Melbourne, Austria-based developer will convert the space for an additional high-end residential, retail and large parking garage on the site. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 LOL Oh, now I see the error. Hilarious example of the incompetence of Houston journalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Kangaroos in Austria? What would Mozart say? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urbanize713 Posted October 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) The park is open! The park is open!! There were already people in the dog park and a camp gladiator set up! Not sure about this last pic though, lol. It just keeps posting by itself. Edited October 12, 2017 by urbanize713 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Checked out the park last night, security was out in force doing a great job, keeping people with dogs off the hill and no bums to be found. Park is very well done , you can't help think about the Aussie Tower across the street and how different it will feel once completed. I remember when it was just that field that free press was in for a few years, big change! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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urbanize713 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/CamdenMcGowenStation/photos/a.712522025615033.1073741829.358529341014305/713695032164399/?type=3 Edited December 8, 2017 by urbanize713 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phillip_white Posted December 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Looks like the park is getting good use. This event was held there recently. Le Diner en Blanc: Edited December 8, 2017 by phillip_white embedding photo 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) The park is getting some art. It's tile and this is just the first part. The pool area is coming along. Edited February 18, 2018 by hindesky spelling 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Beautiful park and landscaping. I like the tile addition! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HoustonMidtown Posted March 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2018 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Wow! This area has never looked better. I wasn't sure I'd ever live to see the day that Midtown Houston would look this good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted March 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2018 The tile mural in the park is finished. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 unpopular opinion: I kind of miss the big grass field...... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, samagon said: unpopular opinion: I kind of miss the big grass field...... Interesting. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Houston has enough grass fields (in the suburbs). We need more Midtown parks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) On 3/19/2018 at 3:39 PM, HoustonIsHome said: Interesting. Why? It was a joke smh lol... I hope Edited March 21, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I believe that mural is by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay. Her work is also featured in a very large public arts project out at Intercontinental airport. She also did the three incredible 10 foot tall birds, 'Words Of a Feather", at the new library on Griggs east of MacGregor park. Her work is wonderful. Adds so much color to the park. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, bobruss said: I believe that mural is by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay. Her work is also featured in a very large public arts project out at Intercontinental airport. She also did the three incredible 10 foot tall birds, 'Words Of a Feather", at the new library on Griggs east of MacGregor park. Her work is wonderful. Adds so much color to the park. That is correct. Dixie is my dad's girlfriend. http://www.dixiefriendgay.com/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I've known Dixie since about 1990, when I showed her around the Blossom street, Washington Ave. and Shepherd area looking for property to buy. Don't see her very often but occasionally at art events. She is a great asset to Houston and her work is all over the country. Probably one of the most successful public art artists in Houston. Tell hr I said hi! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/19/2018 at 3:29 PM, samagon said: unpopular opinion: I kind of miss the big grass field...... I just wish that while it was still there, that it had been planted to bluebonnets, and a few Texas longhorn cattle allowed to graze. Imagine the photo ops. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Drove down the Travis side of this yesterday and noticed they hd taken down the netting, and lo and behold it looks really nice. I was not paying great attention due to traffic, but it appeared there were a couple of retail spaces going in with signage. At least in my peripheral vision I thought I recognized retail signage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 The scaffolding has been coming down slowly the last month or more. The Main Street (light rail) side scaffolding is still up. Ii don't know about the ground floor commercial. The leasing office is open and the other spaces seem to me to be tenant areas (mail boxes, community rooms, that sort of thing) when I compared it to the apartment building across the street. The park is beautiful and the designers and buildings deserve a pat on the back for their work. Now it just needs to be maintained at a high level. I'm new to Houston and originally from NYC and a big fan of street front commercial, but considering all of the vacant street front commercial around this area (and others), would it matter if there was more street front commercial added in this development? I know the area is changing dramatically with all of the new construction, but I'd like to see the existing commercial space absorbed before more is thrown on the market. But I'm new in these parts, and I've been wrong before, so maybe I am wrong again. Every market is unique. What I'd really like is some larger commercial development added to Midtown (retail stores like Target or similar, BedBathBeyond type store, multiplex movie theaters, sporting goods, office supply, etc). That is what I think is missing now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Brooklyn173 said: The scaffolding has been coming down slowly the last month or more. The Main Street (light rail) side scaffolding is still up. Ii don't know about the ground floor commercial. The leasing office is open and the other spaces seem to me to be tenant areas (mail boxes, community rooms, that sort of thing) when I compared it to the apartment building across the street. The park is beautiful and the designers and buildings deserve a pat on the back for their work. Now it just needs to be maintained at a high level. I'm new to Houston and originally from NYC and a big fan of street front commercial, but considering all of the vacant street front commercial around this area (and others), would it matter if there was more street front commercial added in this development? I know the area is changing dramatically with all of the new construction, but I'd like to see the existing commercial space absorbed before more is thrown on the market. But I'm new in these parts, and I've been wrong before, so maybe I am wrong again. Every market is unique. What I'd really like is some larger commercial development added to Midtown (retail stores like Target or similar, BedBathBeyond type store, multiplex movie theaters, sporting goods, office supply, etc). That is what I think is missing now. Good points Brooklyn. Here is my take as a native Houstonian and world traveler: I think street front retail is always welcome if not necessary. One day in the future there will be a huge need. As bedroom density increases, there will be an increased need for stores. there will need to be a variety that maybe is not supported today. Every new development makes the need for storefronts increase. As midtown densifies, storefronts will be taken up. I rather have more now, albeit empty, so that in the near future there could be a vibrant mix of activity. You reference the medium sized and large sized retailers. I agree we have a huge void in our urban environment for those stores. Perhaps it is just too soon - these stores can live and thrive in areas that are only accessible by car. Until a target or BB&B realize they are missing out on a market that is ONLY fed off of pedestrian traffic, then I can see it happening. I am pretty stoked about the urban HEB's coming, as well as the Whole Foods. Phonecia is so crowded it is uncomfortable now. As the success of these type of developments becomes harder to ignore, we will see this paradigm finally shift. The start has happened... how long it will take? Not sure, but I am excited. Edited March 26, 2018 by Avossos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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