HoustonIsHome Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I think it's the second. People drift towards the services. You would not find a congregation of homeless in Cypress because transportation services are poor, the charities ate far away and the density of people walking by to ask for some change is few and far in between. Yes those blocks are rather tough, there are prostitutes and teenage runaways in addition to the homeless that frequent that area. But you find that in most big cities. I don't think we have more than the average big city, it's just that ours are concentrated at various stops along the red line. It will be interesting to see if the density picks up along spots on the green or purple lines, if they will find new stomping grounds. Main has long been popular for the homeless, bit I do admit it does seem worse. Those recently sprung from jail are released at the greyhound station and some just stick around. The charities in that area make it hard to leave. I used to catch a bus at a busstop on Fannin and gray near that McDonald's. Charities would feed the homeless right there under pierce elevated and Fannin and man, it was like feeding pigeons. Anyway, I am not bothered by them. I usually see them approach and right before they open their mouth I ask them if they can spare five bucks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Yeah the homeless problem is a pretty big deal downtown. I drove down there yesterday and even though we are all optimistic about the downtown living incentive (or what ever its technical name is) I can see people having a hard time wanting to move there with all the homeless, and could really hurt retail if no one want to be on the streets. On another note has anyone noticed how the number of homeless has increased dramatically across the street from Memorial Herman, there must be at least 40+ that hang around that statue.   2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) i noticed all those homeless hanging around that statue in Hermann Park/by the Zoo/across from Memorial Hermann too. what gives? there aren't any homeless services down there that i know of..? and i don't know what they're going to do about the new Buffalo Bayou hike/bike trails through downtown when they open (i guess have police patrolling on bikes/golfcarts?), but there is a homeless encampment along the trails down below/to the west of Spaghetti Warehouse. seriously. this city needs to stop ignoring the homeless. can we not figure out a program to offer some sort of minimum wage city service jobs to them like cleaning up the streets/picking up trash and what not? Edited June 22, 2015 by cloud713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I hope that homeless shelter/apartment complex that Queen Bey is financing goes up quickly and is successful. Really proud of her for helping out her hometown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'm not worried about the ability to convince people to move downtown. .if ypu can get people to spend 1700 to live in a box..the homeless is not going to be a problem. Now the retail district could be another matter..it a place someone who just bought something expensive might not feel comfortable walking down with say a new bought 700 dollar watch... plus if the purpose is to funnel convention goers and hotel guest down that street it needs to be DT most signature block in terms of apperances as well ..more so than even main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) The homeless is a three tier problem 1)The mental ill2) The down on their luck3) The no longer give a bleep The first one can only legal be detain till they are no longer a threat to themselves or the public. .other words once their meds kick in..the problem being homeless their is no mechanism to ensure they ither re up on their meds or even take them to begin with. .they are the most tragic of the three because it truly not their fault.The second are just as I stated down on their luck..they are the one who bother me the least. .plus they prefer to Barter ( Wash your car, cut your grass..etc)most times they leave you alone and ask that you do the same.The last group is my least liked..they have thrown in the towel on life and prefer to lounge around all day using what little money they get to get drunk or high..They rather sit in their own filth than use the free services like the community center showers (which are open to the homeless from 600 to 700)..they sit around waiting for the other free services to open ( church serving breakfast, homeless shelter serving lunch, etc).This group I dispise. They don't care about themselves or their surrounding and trash out whole areas Edited June 22, 2015 by Moore713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 cloud713, Near the zoo across Cambridge from Memorial Hermann Hospital is the Way Station at Palmer Church. They feed the homeless every weekday morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 You know what they say; feed them once and they never leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015  come on HAIF, please let us not resort to arrogance in regards to our homeless population.  for all of you that may not be abreast of the current national pulse... houston, is now being looked upon as a national model in dealing with our homeless population.  many many accolades, are now being extended to city management in regards to the overall balance, courtesy, respect, and overall professionalism being presented to this city's homeless.  therefore, please JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED.  and if this still doesn't work.... love is always the key.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Yeah, Main/Dallas seems to be pretty bad in terms of number of homeless people congregating, and a few police shooing them away isn't going to solve anything.Construction on Main Street's improvements started last Friday, in addition to work already started on Dallas St and Hotel Alessandra. So I think we may start to see them relocate to other streets for the moment. It will be interesting to see what happens afterwards, especially if the city can redevelope the 1100 Main/Sakowitz block, their nest. Edited June 23, 2015 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I've taken the train for that ride solely to avoid that block. But it seems like people are starting to hang out in the parking lot across from bell station nowI know exactly what you're talking about. I get off at the stop everyday for the last year and the number has slowly continued to build. I think it's because on both sides of the street there is two benches and a public water fountain. It's the perfect place to post up if you have no where else to go. I guess it just took sometime for all of them to realize there was two water fountains there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I guess it just took sometime for all of them to realize there was two water fountains there.Free shower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amashgo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 A vertiginous view from the JPMC skylobby. I get points for using the word of the day, right? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 On another note has anyone noticed how the number of homeless has increased dramatically across the street from Memorial Herman, there must be at least 40+ that hang around that statue.      i noticed all those homeless hanging around that statue in Hermann Park/by the Zoo/across from Memorial Hermann too. what gives? there aren't any homeless services down there that i know of..?  There was, at one point, a church that operated a soup kitchen diagonally across the intersection rom Hermann. At certain times there was a huge crowd. It's not a problem that is easily solved. There are indeed different circumstances that get people in that condition, so long as we can provide people with the basic to survive, no matter their ability to pay, I think we are doing all we can. There is only so much you can do for people that have lost the ability to function as a member of society. Their numbers are definitely way up DT though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 A vertiginous view from the JPMC skylobby. I get points for using the word of the day, right?Only if you experience symptoms of acrophobia. But yeah, word of the day goes to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amashgo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Only if you experience symptoms of acrophobia. But yeah, word of the day goes to you  Oh no no, mollusk picked it, I just want the whose line is it anyways variety of points for using it.  And I don't have acrophobia, but clearly, some of our other viewers do. The skylounge is dangerous, l'appel du vide.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 So your word of the day is made up and doesn't matter! Wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 ^^^ wow, fantastic progress thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tigereye Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Pic from Luby's above during lunch...https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/619213856297099264A few more pics of the northside angle... https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/619218456525803522 Edited July 9, 2015 by tigereye 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Pic from Luby's above during lunch...https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/619213856297099264A few more pics of the northside angle...https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/619218456525803522Â I'm really starting to like this building, it's slicker than I thought it would be. Starting to get a glimpse of what the street view will be on Main. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tigereye Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I will take the Luanne platter, chocolate pie with sprinkles and sweet iced tea.I would too if they ever served that at the Downtown location lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm sorry but what is slick about this buildimg? That theres a curve to the building? Sorry not trying to be rude but we in Houston have set our standards so low.This building looks like its from the 1970s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm sorry but what is slick about this buildimg? That theres a curve to the building? Sorry not trying to be rude but we in Houston have set our standards so low.This building looks like its from the 1970sHow many curved buildings do we get? Not a lot. And yes, our standards are very low. I don't get the 70's vibe, although a lot of the contemporary buildings these days do have resemblance to the modern ones of the 60's & 70's, this one I don't see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 In my honest, brutal opinion...it really looks like a building constructed during 2015. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm sorry but what is slick about this buildimg? That theres a curve to the building? Sorry not trying to be rude but we in Houston have set our standards so low.This building looks like its from the 1970s When I think of 70s Houston architecture I think of Pennzoil Place, which is not a bad thing. Most of the monumental high rise architecture in Houston was built in the 80s, just as the oil glut was happening. Naturally I'd like it to be taller. I like the orientation of the tower.  If the east side was not flush with the podium, the tower would give more of the appearance of jutting out at an angle. It has a generous plaza area on the Travis side, which is not evident from the original rendering. Also, it appears that street level on Main will have generous retail spaces, but I can't quite tell yet from these photos. Also, as Tiger Eye's photo indicate, it looks like they are putting a rooftop garden on top of the garage, which probably helped with the LEED certification. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WshfulThnkn Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 This development has an Armani-like sleekness to it, but that doesn't really make it special or interesting. Â An extra 10 stories would have gone a long way to improve this building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I was going to say the same thing. The curve on the Travis side is actually very nice; just wish it had some real height to it. The top floor has a recess that could have been cool every 10 or so floors but like your name just wishful thinking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samagon Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015   come on HAIF, please let us not resort to arrogance in regards to our homeless population.  for all of you that may not be abreast of the current national pulse... houston, is now being looked upon as a national model in dealing with our homeless population.  many many accolades, are now being extended to city management in regards to the overall balance, courtesy, respect, and overall professionalism being presented to this city's homeless.  therefore, please JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED.  and if this still doesn't work.... love is always the key....   Ignoring the reality is more harmful to the homeless people than trying to be nice about it. The truth being that there are a lot of people who are uncomfortable around homeless people. Even more, they are uncomfortable around homeless people when they are confronted by them. Be it for a bit of pocket change, or whatever.  Telling people they shouldn't be afraid of some homeless people (I mean, really, what are the chances that a homeless guy is going to genuinely threaten someone, as opposed to a non-homeless person?) won't change their pre-conceived notions, they just have to experience it a time or two to get the picture.  Believe it or not, there are also people out there who are going to be negative towards homeless people as well. They don't want to be around them, they don't want to see them. Rather than us being all coy about it, we should talk about how we can change these peoples perceptions. I think that will do the most good considering Houston has excellent support networks in place already to take care of these people. The key to swaying them I would imagine should also be through love and not judging them. Right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ignoring the reality is more harmful to the homeless people than trying to be nice about it. The truth being that there are a lot of people who are uncomfortable around homeless people. Even more, they are uncomfortable around homeless people when they are confronted by them. Be it for a bit of pocket change, or whatever.Telling people they shouldn't be afraid of some homeless people (I mean, really, what are the chances that a homeless guy is going to genuinely threaten someone, as opposed to a non-homeless person?) won't change their pre-conceived notions, they just have to experience it a time or two to get the picture.Believe it or not, there are also people out there who are going to be negative towards homeless people as well. They don't want to be around them, they don't want to see them. Rather than us being all coy about it, we should talk about how we can change these peoples perceptions. I think that will do the most good considering Houston has excellent support networks in place already to take care of these people. The key to swaying them I would imagine should also be through love and not judging them. Right?This discussion reminded me of this scene from The Simpsons.https://youtu.be/M9CnqoUB5xM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Wow, I forgot all about that Simpsons scene....thanks for the laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Wow, I forgot all about that Simpsons scene....thanks for the laugh.  Haha. No problem. Those classic Simpsons scenes were always great.  I guess I should've posted this better quality version. Edited July 15, 2015 by The Pragmatist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 A look at space along Main. Is this still earmarked for retail? IIRC, original plans had 2 separate spaces (6,000 & 2,000 sq ft respectively)https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/621757447628324864 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChannelTwoNews Posted July 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2015 A few photos from yesterday... Â Â Â 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 By Krewemeister on Flickr, 7/15 Â 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 So many parking lots, especially on the southeast side. More high rises needed. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 ^^^ props for sharing urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 So many parking lots, especially on the southeast side. More high rises needed. I'm thinking 1711 and the Camden Conte projects, if they go though, will anchor development in this area. A lot of low- to mid-scale residential developments would be nice to see here. It would be nice to have a part of downtown that has a more relaxed feel to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That se side looks awful, even the south side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fkp5 Posted July 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2015 From yesterday. Â 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Work has begun on Main St Sq plaza behind 1111 Travis https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/624273906870951936 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Is the street going to be closed? Or still have the awkward southbound lane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Is the street going to be closed? Or still have the awkward southbound lane?Sourhbpund lane will be closed and turned into a plaza area like northbound lane.See page 29http://downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-02-07/140203-Main_St-Public_Mtg_Presentation-SM.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amashgo Posted July 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2015 From an escalator at green street. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 ^^^ steady progress! Â props for the update amashgo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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