cloud713 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 This park would be a good opportunity in the future to bridge-cap over I-69 like Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Yeah, I went there.. i think you mean like Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. believe me.. weve already gone there.. heh. (though not in this discussion.. Levy Park isnt next to the sunken portions of 59/i69.. its further down and the road is actually elevated at that spot. not to mention there is an existing structure between Levy Park and the freeway. but i thought the sunken portion of 59/i69 would be a cool location for a deck park too but the overwhelming consensus was that capping 59/i69 wouldnt be a good idea as it would block the decorative arch bridges from view. the freeway is fronted by the backs of houses on one side and a railroad track on the other anyways, so it wouldnt be that great of a location for a deck park. the best location (though we would have to sink 59/i69) IMO would be just north of the convention center, between downtown and EaDo/the East End. the east side is arguably even more cut off from downtown than midtown or the 4th ward (partly due to the convention center, not necessarily the width or layout of the freeway), so a central location bridging the gap between the two areas would be ideal. not to mention it would be smack in between Minute Maid and BBVA Compass Stadium, and could host events for game days at either venue, along with plenty of other organized events to connect the two communities together. or if we wanted to go all out/fantasy.. trench 610W between Westheimer and San Felipe, since the area between those roads is booming so much on the east, while uptown continues to boom to the west, and build a deck park linking both areas together. it would be an enormous task, but maybe next time they widen/reconstruct 610 we could do it (assuming both sides of 610 continue to grow like they have been, necessitating a connection/link between the two sides). (sorry for sidetracking so much.. heh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 This is one of my favorite developments going on right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 g IMAG0271 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0269 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0266 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0265 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Photos from Sunday... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 http://midwaycompanies.com/img/leasing/leasing-packages/140408_Levy_Park_RETAIL_Marketing_Package-CBR_Reduced.pdf 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Midway is easily one of the best developers in Houston right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Wow that's easily one of the coolest buildings I've seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 simply gorgeous edifice! sleek, striking, ultra modern, expensive. reminds me a bit of "hotel alessandra". midway cos, seems to have brilliant design strategist, as well as vision. what a concept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 What do Santa Claus and a mouse have in common? They both have a beard, except for the mouse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://www.kirbygrove.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 this one is up to the 2nd or 3rd floor if im not mistaken.. i saw so many construction sites this weekend its hard to keep them all straight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/kirbygrovehouston 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Wait, so the office tower in the rendering on the fence is already going up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yes. Its above grade already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I hope they ditch all the faux english stuff. Love it.....but in England >.>. Come up with your own identity Upper Kirby, sheesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was under the impression that only the residential was going up? Excited about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 2014-07-05 11.18.09 by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Whoops. I meant to post this here as well. Same photo from 2929 Westlayan, just without the Audis and it's a little bit clearer too... maybe. lol 2014-07-05 11.26.57 by marclongoria, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 This one is going up really quick! These people aren't messing around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 IMAG0040 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I love that they're adding more connectivity with two new streets. http://swamplot.com/storybook-views-of-upper-kirbys-levy-park-redo-at-eastside-and-richmond/2014-07-31/ Edited August 1, 2014 by lockmat 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Now that is a very nicely planned park space! With some more development around it it could become a very neat little community anchored by this little park.....I still see that stupid double decker bus >.> sheesh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I still see that stupid double decker bus >.> sheesh It goes with the red phone booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Any indication of what the "future development" might be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'm guessing another office building. The positioning makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 hi-res: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Sorry for no updates. Lots of life stuff. Also I moved, so no more top-down updates on Astoria / 4 Oaks. That said, lots of good stuff breaking the tree line. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 IMG_1200 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 2014 09 10: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Has the second crane been on site for long? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's actually a 3rd crane... two for the office tower... one for the residential part. And no, it showed up about 10 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 This is correct. I can back this up as well. This crane was just recently put together meaning they are starting on the residential building pretty soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 There's now a website for the new Levy Park: http://www.levyparkhouston.org/index.html#top 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sky-guy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 That looks absolutely incredible! Great addition to the area. Bravo Urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Kirby Grove with 3737 Buffalo Speedway in the background. 11/23: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 12/12: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 IMG_1604 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1607 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1608 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1612 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Looks nice. Also looks like it rained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 2015 01 10: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 1/19 by Michi on SSP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 From the Kirby Grove FB Page: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am really liking this one. Love the different elevations and setbacks. Throw in making an underused park desirable and this thing is A+. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 ^^^ concur 100%! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am really liking this one. Love the different elevations and setbacks. Throw in making an underused park desirable and this thing is A+. I agree, but the building on the other side is already looking very heavy with all the brick they are slapping on the other side. I'm sure it will tie together when it is done, and I the brick actually helps reinforce the that part of the buildings use (parking garage), but yeah it just seems so massive right now with the brick on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 3/18 Construction is underway at One Grove Street. The project is 70% complete, is expected to top out in early April and be complete Q3 2015. Construction is also underway at Avenue Grove, with expected completion in Q1 2016. The Levy Park renovation is anticipated to commence in Spring 2015 and will include native landscaping, playscapes, water features, a performance pavilion, an event lawn, a community garden and dog park. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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