xsatyr Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) They know the signs are not there anymore. That's what the conversation was about but cool pic nevertheless. Edited May 17, 2014 by xsatyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 I'm almost positive removing the signs had nothing to do with this project. It came about the same time of ownership and management change. It had more to do with them listening to the fans and their complaints. The citgo sign was moved over I believe, so unless they start developing in northeast downtown it won't be a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 The new ownership put the signs up in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) The new ownership put the signs up in the first place. they came down after Reid Ryan was hired.Not only that. the roof has been open at almost every game this season. He knows what the fans want. Edited May 18, 2014 by LarryDierker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The Citgo sign was moved over to make room for the Community Leaderz!!!!!!! ads. As a baseball geek who remembers "Coke! Sprite! DDT!" at Colt Stadium, I appreciate the improvement of the farm system. As a former 25 - 30 game per season attender, I still ain't there - not because they blew the club up (a concept with which I agree), but because I can't keep up with them on TV when I can't go, and every dang thing in the building costs more - for less. Feh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 The Citgo sign was moved over to make room for the Community Leaderz!!!!!!! ads. As a baseball geek who remembers "Coke! Sprite! DDT!" at Colt Stadium, I appreciate the improvement of the farm system. As a former 25 - 30 game per season attender, I still ain't there - not because they blew the club up (a concept with which I agree), but because I can't keep up with them on TV when I can't go, and every dang thing in the building costs more - for less. Feh!But can't you take your own drink and water now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) But can't you take your own drink and water now? yes. food too. http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ballpark/food_policy.jsp Fans are now allowed to bring food and water into Minute Maid Park for Astros games. When bringing food and water to the ballpark, we ask that you follow a few guidelines:Minute Maid Park Water Policy:Fans can bring in one (1) factory sealed, plastic water bottle per personMaximum one (1) liter in sizeMinute Maid Park Food Policy:Fans can bring food in a clear plastic bagMaximum size is a one-gallon bag (standard Ziploc bag) Edited May 19, 2014 by LarryDierker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yes, you can bring in up to a liter of water in a factory sealed container. Or pay a bundle for a beer. Minute Maid Park - where the fans get squeezed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 not sure if anyone has shared this, and it's a few months old 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 That shot of downtown is mighty impressive and we still have a lot being built! I was at a Stros game a few years back, and a rangers fan was envious of where our stadium was built and the view we had of our city. Let me just say I was mighty proud lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Watching the Stros game online and they showed this shot. I had to take a screen grab 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I noticed that on the webcam. Is that to put a crane in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Watching the Stros game online and they showed this shot. I had to take a screen grab Saw this as well with the link you gave me! Even the announcer knew what was going on Edited May 30, 2014 by lockmat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I noticed that on the webcam. Is that to put a crane in place? Not sure, maybe someone could go by tomorrow and take a closer look? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Not sure, maybe someone could go by tomorrow and take a closer look? Sooooomebody. Okay. I'll drop by during lunch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'll post the pictures later but I don't see any indication of a crane base. I'll be back in the area for Critical Mass (here comes the haters lol)... I'll double check when they're aren't so many construction workers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Two pics from Texas Street. It is a big mobile crane. Lots o' mud too... Edited May 30, 2014 by Nate99 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 After I saw Nate's pics, I didn't plan on uploading mine but now that I'm thinking about, I'll just post these here anyway... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I spoke to the someon on site today and just like the Suzanne this is the only crane and it's sole use is for putting up the garage.They're using the same construction methods as the Dunlavy project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I spoke to the someon on site today and just like the Suzanne this is the only crane and it's sole use is for putting up the garage.They're using the same construction methods as the Dunlavy project.Cool! Anyone who hasn't kept tabs on The Susanne should check it out - by far the fastest mid rise project in town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) 2014-06-17 19.50.13 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-17 19.49.12 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-17 18.56.16 by marclongoria, on Flickr Edited June 18, 2014 by Triton 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 wow, very bad housekeeping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I posted a few weeks ago that they were using the same construction method as the Susanne on Dunlavy, but apparently its not exactly the same, because I noticed the other day and just confirmed by these images above that they are pouring reinforced steel columns and on the Susanne they are using some sort of u shaped steel beams between the metal framed walls. So it is a different method. This seems more traditional and as I stated when I first saw the Susanne going up I had not seen that type of system before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 wow, very bad housekeeping. They might have tidied up a bit, but the fork loader is stuck in the mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 2014-07-12 13.47.03 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-12 13.48.23 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-12 13.50.41 by marclongoria, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 holy moly triton! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Doesn't cut too much of the view from the lower level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 2014-07-19 12.46.33 by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted July 25, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2014 (Not by me) Downtown Houston by russell.hancock, on Flickr 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's gonna look nice when it finally fills in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Awesome pic, Russell Hancock... whoever you are. (Not by me) Downtown Houston by russell.hancock, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Pics from yesteday and today. Metal framing has started. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 very exciting project. props, for sharing these great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Archways 2014-08-23 17.09.23 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-08-23 17.08.24 by marclongoria, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Looking at the night shot, I wonder if the current downtown skanky hotel torch bearer, the DeGeorge (taken over from the Montagu), might get priced out of its real estate after the area gets built out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 2014-09-20 10.37.30 by marclongoria, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 500Crawford_v1.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Somehow the 'Third Base Diner' doesn't quite have the same ring as the Home Plate Grill down the block. However, a proper diner would be wonderful in the area (given the additional hotel development nearby). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 'Third Base Diner' Sounds more like a massage parlor off Harwin. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Pic from today.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 So is the garage on the north east corner? Completely unhidden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 So is the garage on the north east corner? Completely unhidden? The garage is in the middle - there will be more apartments on the other side of the garage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Oh thanks. I couldn't tell where this was taken from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 500 Crawford by marclongoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Marvy Finger of the Finger Cos. has been called a trendsetter for developing one of the first new residential towers in downtown in years. Now several years old, his 37-story One Park Place just off Discovery Green is getting some of the highest rents in the city.Sloniger said his company's new project will be an alternative to One Park Place. It was have the same high level of finishes and amenities, but the units will be smaller so the rents will be less. Rents are projected at $2.80 per square foot on units that will average 950 square feet.There will be 361 units in all, about 70 percent of which will be one-bedrooms. The remaining will be primarily two bedrooms, but there will be some three-bedroom units.The building will consist of a tower portion and six stories of units that will wrap around the garage and offer a lower price point. Other amenities will include a fitness center, bocce court, yoga room with a private lawn and an outdoor dog run.Located at 1423 Texas, the building will have a 24-hour doorman, and 6,000 square-foot space on the ground floor will be reserved for a restaurant.The top two floors will cater to the "urban elite," Sloniger said. Residents who live there will have their own private garage and a private club room on the top floor. The units will have higher ceilings and upgraded fixtures.Of course the rents will be higher, too.In general, the building is expected to attract young professionals, married couples and empty nesters."This is not your first-time renter," Sloniger said. "It's a move-up renter, a renter by choice."The building should be completed in the summer of 2016.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Projects-rise-near-ballpark-5856796.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=8b2afe02eaf1bd0534 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Projects-rise-near-ballpark-5856796.php?cmpid=twitter-premium&t=8b2afe02eaf1bd0534That section of the article quoted is actually referencing details for the 6 story base of Catalyst Houston, which also has a tower portion and is next door to Finger's 400-unit 500 Crawford. Edited October 30, 2014 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 amazing! this is one very well constructed, high quality edifice. cannot wait to see completed development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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