DrLan34 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Fairgrounds AdditionBlock 39 Partial Replat No 1Anyone have any information? I think the current building is 2907 Louisiana Street.http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=530l4633l0l4727l21l21l0l0l0l0l234l2057l14.5.1l20l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1440&bih=734&wrapid=tlif133018930011510&q=2907+louisiana+houston&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x8640bf695edeb3bb:0x30ab04c1daaa4552,2907+Louisiana+St,+Houston,+TX+77006&gl=us&ei=-RNJT9PiEMXMsQKsu_HqCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQ8gEwAA Edited February 25, 2012 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) "The existing building is to be restored and remodeled for retail uses on the ground floor and offices above. A green roof is being added. A new parking garage will be constructed on the eastern half of the block with a movie theater on the top floor. The garage will provide parking for the existing building as well as for the movie theater, which will operate only at nights and on weekends."This is part of "the Mix @ Midtown" by CrosspointI am impressed. Baller. Edited March 5, 2012 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Holy crap, this is awesome! I wonder how many screens the theater would be able to have in that size of a structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 yes!! love living in Midtown with all of this construction going on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I wonder if this will be the Alamo Draft House. It says the theater will only operate at night and on the weekends.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Wow this is great news! Does anybody know why all the lots around it are called "fairgrounds"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I would assume the original name of the subdivision plat. Anyone wanna pull the legal description>? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 A chunk of Midtown used to be the old city fairgrounds (I remember seeing a map on here sometime before). I guess the name just stuck as the land was sold over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That would be an interesting topic. Hopefully, somebody can find some history of this (Fairgrounds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Trinity Episcopal Church of Houston began as a "cottage mission," or "branch Sunday school," of Christ ... building. It was a small wooden chapel, located in the Fairgrounds Addition, on Louisiana Street, between Tuam and Drew streets. Later ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Interesting. I wonder how long ago it was fairgrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Z Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That area is on the move. The French restaurant just opened as well. 24 is solid. New pastry shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) - Edited March 6, 2012 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was surprised (waiting at the Ensemble/HCC rail stop) that the area directly in front of the station is changed so much from just a year ago. late on a Saturday morning it was damn near bustling with activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was surprised (waiting at the Ensemble/HCC rail stop) that the area directly in front of the station is changed so much from just a year ago. late on a Saturday morning it was damn near bustling with activity.I think it's the 1st Thursday of each month that the streets and businesses come alive in that area, with live music, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Variance approved and new rendering... looking good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Awesome. Did they mention a time frame when construction might start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm trying to figure out what is existing and what is going to be built. Is the cropped image below the new structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Looks like it. How close is this to the other "Mix @ Midtown" building? By the way the other "Mix" building seems to be doing really well and it's cool that they are expanding that concept. In my opinion, MIx was built just the way new retail in Midtown should be built. The sidewalks are nice, the entrances are on the sidewalk, and the parking his hidden away. I have actually never used the garage. I either walk there or park on the streets nearby. Anyways, I hope to see more like that in the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Awesome. Did they mention a time frame when construction might start? No they didn't but things usually move somewhat kick after a variance request right? I know there are always delays, but just sayin... I'm trying to figure out what is existing and what is going to be built. Is the cropped image below the new structure? Yes that's the new structure. Looks like they will be adding a "green roof" to the existing structure too. Edited March 16, 2012 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 saw some power washing and other cleaning at the site today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) See. This is what people should build in midtown. Someone inform Capital Retail. Edited April 7, 2012 by woolie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Looks like it. How close is this to the other "Mix @ Midtown" building? By the way the other "Mix" building seems to be doing really well and it's cool that they are expanding that concept. In my opinion, MIx was built just the way new retail in Midtown should be built. The sidewalks are nice, the entrances are on the sidewalk, and the parking his hidden away. I have actually never used the garage. I either walk there or park on the streets nearby. Anyways, I hope to see more like that in the neighborhood.3 blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Houston, We Have Two New Alamoshttp://drafthouse.com/blog/entry/houston_we_have_two_new_alamos (HOUSTON, Texas, May 30, 2012) – Triple Tap Ventures LLC, owner and operator of the Houston area Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations in West Oaks Mall and on Mason Road in Katy, Texas, is pleased to announce it will bring two new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations to Houston in 2013....The first new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is slated to open in Northwest Houston in early 2013 and will be located in the Vintage Park Shopping Village off of Tomball Parkway 249 and Louetta Road....The second new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, scheduled to open after Vintage Park, is a highly anticipated inner-loop location, which will be centrally accessible and located in Houston’s bustling Midtown area. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Midtown will be located at 2901 Louisiana Street as part of a mixed-use project developed by Crosspoint Properties and, like Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Vintage Park, will offer state-of-the-art auditoriums featuring 100 percent digital projection and sound as well as an expansive and inviting lobby bar which will be visible from Milam Street and boast panoramic views of Houston’s impressive downtown skyline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) BAHHH hah I was literally just about to post this! This is what I found on Crosspoint's website as far as a rendering, but I am not sure if it is for the same spot. It just says Louisiana and Elgin, too lazy to see what that address is. Edited May 30, 2012 by ChrisPHous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's further north... Louisiana at Tuam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I think that's the building Piola's Pizza is in. BAHHH hah I was literally just about to post this! This is what I found on Crosspoint's website as far as a rendering, but I am not sure if it is for the same spot. It just says Louisiana and Elgin, too lazy to see what that address is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26145-property-at-louisiana-and-tuam-notice-of-variance-request/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yes, that picture is of "The Mix".Will they be able to sell beer across the street from that Catholic Charities place. I can't remember the church/school proximity rules to booze servers/sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wow! That's great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) "The existing building is to be restored and remodeled for retail uses on the ground floor and offices above. A green roof is being added. A new parking garage will be constructed on the eastern half of the block with a movie theater on the top floor. The garage will provide parking for the existing building as well as for the movie theater, which will operate only at nights and on weekends."This is part of "the Mix @ Midtown" by CrosspointI am impressed. Baller.Looks like it will be Alamo Drafthousehttp://drafthouse.co..._two_new_alamos"The second new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, scheduled to open after Vintage Park, is a highly anticipated inner-loop location, which will be centrally accessible and located in Houston’s bustling Midtown area. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Midtown will be located at 2901 Louisiana Street as part of a mixed-use project developed by Crosspoint Properties and, like Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Vintage Park, will offer state-of-the-art auditoriums featuring 100 percent digital projection and sound as well as an expansive and inviting lobby bar which will be visible from Milam Street and boast panoramic views of Houston’s impressive downtown skyline. In addition, there will be a ground floor lobby entrance leading up to the theatre, which will be located on top of a three floor parking garage." Edited May 30, 2012 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) this will be the new mix building at 2901 Louisiana Streethttp://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26145-property-at-louisiana-and-tuam-notice-of-variance-request/ Edited May 30, 2012 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleak Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Nice infill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You would think that West Oaks is a horrible place for an Alamo Drafthouse type concept, but they made a go of it, and now look- they're building where they belonged in the first place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Man this is such great news! I always thought they needed an Alamo Draft house in the area. So happy to see that one is in the works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 How does the DT movie theater receive this news? Is it ready for the competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 How does the DT movie theater receive this news? Is it ready for the competition?My personal opinion is that the Sundance and Alamo crowds are so very different. I would use the same analogy with Howl at the Moon and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar since they are about the same proximity as Sundance/Alamo will be. I think there is sure to be overlap, but the crowds are different. Personally, if I am to go to a dueling piano bar it would be Howl over Pete's just like I would most likely go to Alamo over Sundance. Atmospheres are sure to be different as well as how they interact with the customers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Houston19514 Posted May 31, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2012 How does the DT movie theater receive this news? Is it ready for the competition?If they were managed by Jeff Smisek, they would announce immediate layoffs, the immediate closure of one of their 8 screens and the cancellation of the showing of foreign films, 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yeah, different crowds. When I see a film in the theater, it's because I'm excited about the content. I also really enjoy indie and foreign film. For theaters, I prefer something in an urban setting, without screaming kids and shameless marketing. So, I've been going to Angelika/Sundance for about 10 years as my "first pick theater".. it was already a great theater, and the Sundance renovations have made it into an exceptional theater. Edwards 24 is OK, but Sundance is an entirely different experience.I've done "dinner and movie" concept before.. had a gift card to Studio Movie Grill. It wasn't something I enjoyed -- truly awful food and a bad atmosphere to watch a movie (although the movie, Hannah, was actually pretty good.. great soundtrack.) Anyway, it's hard to run a good restaurant and it's hard to run a good movie theater. It's too much to expect one establishment to excel at both simultaneously. I haven't been to Alamo, but I'm skeptical it can do much better.I'm still excited about the development, though, even if I'll probably keep going to Sundance. These things draw good sized crowds. I always thought it was a shame that Edwards 24 had a great urban theater setup, draws huge crowds, but failed by not being part of a larger pedestrian area... alot of wasted potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I've been to Alamo many times, both in Katy/West Oaks and in Austin, and I like it a lot. The food is just ok, but the real advantage is being able to get beer (and other drinks) while watching the movie. They have a pretty decent selection of draught and bottled beers, and a full bar in the lobby, which certainly elevates the movie-watching experience in my opinion. And their ticket prices actually tend to be a few dollars cheaper than AMC/Cinemark/Edwards/etc (not sure about Sundance as I haven't been there yet, but I heard that it was a bit more pricey), I guess because they recoup that money on food and drink.EDIT: I'm a post office! Woohoo! Edited May 31, 2012 by asubrt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 If they were managed by Jeff Smisek, they would announce immediate layoffs, the immediate closure of one of their 8 screens and the cancellation of the showing of foreign films,Ha, nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) http://houston.cultu...-movie-options/Great article:The beloved movie theater chain known for offering dinner and drinks is opening up a location in the heart of Midtown. The new Alamo will be part of a new 60,000-square-foot mixed-use property at 2901 Louisiana St., not far from The Mix development and restaurants Artisans and Piola.The Midtown location could be the real game changer though. Company officials note that there are more than 700,000 people living within 15 minutes of 2901 Louisiana and Alamo plans to pull out all the stops to make this a showcase multi-story cinema. An expansive lobby bar with views of the Houston skyline is already being promised.And we have a timeline and colored rendering:http://www.loopnet.c...ana-Houston-TX/Major interior and exterior renovation to be completed by Q4, 2012. LEED certified, 60,000sf office building. On-site parking garage with 290 spaces. Easy access to all freeways, downtown, the museum district and within walking distance to the McGowen Metro light rail stop. 2nd floor accessible green roof.Can someone who knows how please merge these threads?http://www.houstonar...riance-request/ Edited May 31, 2012 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Can someone who knows how please merge these threads?http://www.houstonar...riance-request/Thanks for the info. To merge, one needs to PM a moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Also, I don't drink alcohol, which limits the appeal of the concept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm not a movie theater buff. What is the difference between this and Studio Movie Grill? I really don't visit these type of theaters because the waiters and food distract me from the movie.There is a big movie theater down the road from Vintage Park that is really popular that I think allows alcohol, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I read a while back that the West Oaks Alamo was going to shut down. Wish they would open one in Sugar Land. Their burgers are okay but like asubrt said, the beer is what draws people. Bring your growler. Plus because they serve liquor you don't get the loud obnoxious teenagers that are at all the other theaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Topics merged!This is awesome. I'm really looking forward to another alternative to the mainstream movie theaters, and I'll be very happy to have a theater I can walk/bike/rail to. Midtown is really rocking lately! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Someone mentioned Studio Theater being underwhelming. Totally different things. Alamo is way way better than Studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Kylejack, how ar they so different? One serves alcohol and the other doesn't? I've never been to an Alamo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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