Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Strolled through there today and there is absolutely zero signs of any work,. Renderings and latest info: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Design-for-planned-downtown-hotel-gets-a-revision-6048121.php#/0 http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/34/33/43/7452911/7/1366x1366.jpg http://www.downtowntirz.com/downtownhouston/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/alessandra.png 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 +1 - get us excited and do nothing RUDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I thought construction wasn't supposed to start until next year? Or am I mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Strolled through there today and there is absolutely zero signs of any work,. Work requires permits. The permit process is slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well I would think they would paint or redecorate or something in the interim to show that there's movement on the project. I am following this project closer because I think it could really have a huge impact on DT. But if they don't turn it inside out and put everything facing out to the streets on the street level I don't think it will work. It's my observation that women do not like to walk through the Pavillions because it is very enclosed. Which is understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Acc to the HBJ article: "Construction will begin this month and is scheduled to take about six to nine months to complete. The project will remain open during construction." That was April 4th. So just looking at it from the street it appears the schedule has been pushed back. Already discouraging (to me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 rumor has it that they are (or at least were) looking at adding a hotel-component. no idea where it would go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 swtsig. stop playing with people's emotions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Another month, still ZERO activity. I predict they are just going to build out for office space in the empty areas. There won't be any new retail or redevelopment. They know there isn't enough support for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I believe they stated last week that part of the reason they were doing away with the food trucks was because the redevelopment was starting up full swing. I think we should begin to see work being done relatively soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 We'll see. Don't get me wrong I would LOVE for them to come out with a new and improved dt destination. I'm all for it. I would be there a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August.Hopefully this is true.Perhaps they are taking their time because of all the new residential construction downtown? You know, waiting til theres a few thousand more DT residents to fininsh the redo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August.Will Editor let you copy and paste the entire article on HAIF? Its asking me for a chronicle subscription, I can only see the first few sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Will Editor let you copy and paste the entire article on HAIF? Its asking me for a chronicle subscription, I can only see the first few sentences. Try this one... http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/GreenStreet-redo-will-begin-soon-4715996.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Try this one...http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/GreenStreet-redo-will-begin-soon-4715996.phpSame thing, subscription only. Thanks anyway Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 paste the link into a google search box. Then click on the first search result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 paste the link into a google search box. Then click on the first search result. i just tried that already. didn't wwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/08/midway-cos-sets-greenstreet.html?full=trueHere is an HBJ article claiming construction will start at the end of August, as posted previously.Theres also a slideshow of renderings you should check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 paste the link into a google search box. Then click on the first search result. Actually, what you have to do is open the link, then copy the HEADLINE of the article. Then paste taht headline into google search. Click on the first result and you should get the entire article. Houston19514 simply mistyped link for headline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 For some reason I feel like Ive seen all these before. Anyhow, I think I see JUMBOTRONS!!! (cue the anti-jumbotron people lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jackwood Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Where are the jumbotrons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Where are the jumbotrons? A Giant Screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Actually, what you have to do is open the link, then copy the HEADLINE of the article. Then paste taht headline into google search. Click on the first result and you should get the entire article. Houston19514 simply mistyped link for headline. FWIW, I routinely do it be copying and pasting the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jackwood Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Thanks TowerSpotter, I did not ask "what" are jumbotrons. I know what they are. I asked where are the jumbotrons? I don't see them in the renderings. I see something that looks like a banner or a sign. I was hoping that the new owners were going to install jumbotrons but these renderings don't look very conclusive. Edited August 13, 2013 by Jackwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks TowerSpotter, I did not ask "what" are jumbotrons. I know what they are. I asked where are the jumbotrons? I don't see them in the renderings. I see something that looks like a banner or a sign. I was hoping that the new owners were going to install jumbotrons but these renderings don't look very conclusive.Youre right, they could be just big banners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 the second to last one seems to have one at the upper right hand area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 the second to last one seems to have one at the upper right hand area. A Superscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Youre right, they could be just big banners. Well to me it kind of looks like a Superscreen too. At least from the top right and bottom left renderings. Edited August 13, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hanging out at HP several times over the years I've always felt the best place for a giant screen would be on the House of Blues wall facing east towards Discovery Green and the Toyota Center.I think part of their demise was failing to capitalize on the huge crowds coming in and out of Discovery Green, the GRB and Toyota Center. If they had a giant led screen there it would be seen by not only DG, GRB, and TC but also the Hilton, Embassy Suites etc.They could use the screen to:- Play live teasers of whoever is performing at the moment- List their upcoming shows- List other greenstreet store LOGOS- List all other greenstreet programming, tweets, facebook, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hanging out at HP several times over the years I've always felt the best place for a giant screen would be on the House of Blues wall facing east towards Discovery Green and the Toyota Center.I think part of their demise was failing to capitalize on the huge crowds coming in and out of Discovery Green, the GRB and Toyota Center. If they had a giant led screen there it would be seen by not only DG, GRB, and TC but also the Hilton, Embassy Suites etc.They could use the screen to:- Play live teasers of whoever is performing at the moment- List their upcoming shows- List other greenstreet store LOGOS- List all other greenstreet programming, tweets, facebook, etc. Or even advertisements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Umm, just out of curiosity, how different do these renderings look from what's already there? I mean, aside from the giant "GREENSTREET" sign facing Main Street. I'm hoping for the best, in any case. I can't help feeling that a stronger connection to new residential and hotel properties nearby would provide the biggest boost to this project, at least outside of the M-F 9-5 times. I guess that would be more likely if something new were developed next door. The last think I want to see is that GS became another white elephant a la the Holiday Inn / Days Inn / Heaven on Earth Inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Umm, just out of curiosity, how different do these renderings look from what's already there? I mean, aside from the giant "GREENSTREET" sign facing Main Street. I'm hoping for the best, in any case. I can't help feeling that a stronger connection to new residential and hotel properties nearby would provide the biggest boost to this project, at least outside of the M-F 9-5 times. I guess that would be more likely if something new were developed next door. The last think I want to see is that GS became another white elephant a la the Holiday Inn / Days Inn / Heaven on Earth Inn. I'd say a little different. Looks like their going to change the color scheme, add some tree's, I can't tell if their just adding banners or superscreens but that will be new, and also looks like they are going to add more decorations to the outside. Also I think some shade will be provided there. Edit: In my opinion it's going to look better than before. Edited August 13, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'd say a little different. Looks like their going to change the color scheme, add some tree's, I can't tell if their just adding banners or superscreens but that will be new, and also looks like they are going to add more decorations to the outside. Also I think some shade will be provided there. Edit: In my opinion it's going to look better than before.I was hoping the changes would be more than just cosmetic, skin-deep ones. But, if they do that, and also get more tenants that drew more people, it would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 They are enlarging the center court. Along Dallas, they will be adding sidewalk seating/cafe space. They will also be adding fountains and, as was mentioned more greenery. Also, they will be adding mid-block pedestrian crossings. I have great confidence in the the new owners. GreenStreet should have a good future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The main difference between the renderings and what's currently there, is that there are actually people walking around in the renderings, lol. Plus some minor changes to the façade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 i hope if jumbotrons are in the plans, i hope its not like those boring- stillscreen ones that are on the outside of the Toyota Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 i hope if jumbotrons are in the plans, i hope its not like those boring- stillscreen ones that are on the outside of the Toyota Center.Amen to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I guess it's time to cue up the ole Ron Paul "It's Happening" gif...http://twitter.com/GreenStreetHou/status/368450858377154560/photo/1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What are they building? I thought it was more of a renovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What are they building? I thought it was more of a renovation. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/04/developers-announce-plans-to-reinvent-houston-pavilions/ Renovations can involve pretty significant construction, as this one does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 When are they expecting the renovations to be completed and will it be ope during construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 do i remember correctly that they said they were going to widen the courtyard areas? if so, i wonder how they plan to do that without major structural changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Didn't dig too deep but this is what I saw "the courtyard in the middle block will be expanded to allow for events." Only the middle one of the three it seems. Edited August 22, 2013 by fatesdisastr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 do i remember correctly that they said they were going to widen the courtyard areas? if so, i wonder how they plan to do that without major structural changes. Who said there are not going to be any major structural changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Who said there are not going to be any major structural changes?i assumed they werent since it said the tenants wouldnt be effected. i now see in the Chron blog post that they are in fact removing some of the building on the inside of the middle block. pretty cool, though i wish they could of expanded the part along main street too so the inner courtyard area had a more open feel to bring in more pedestrians from Main to bring into the events in the courtyard. with them only expanding the middle i feel like it may still be isolated and not get as much attention. maybe some big LEDs along main and going into the courtyard could help bring in people by letting them know about events. Edited August 22, 2013 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Didn't dig too deep but this is what I saw Only the middle one of the three it seems.Correct: Only the middle of the 3 blocks will have an expanded courtyard. The fencing in the front (main st) entrence is for construction of a decorative fountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Work has begun: Should've kept the bamboo Edited August 26, 2013 by Urbannizer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Since it has begun I think we should have the mod change the title to "Houston Pavilions to Greenstreet Renovation" or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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