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BEES?! Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Great shots, cityliving! Is there an updated opening date they’re targeting for this? Or is it still TBD? I think this is turning out to look really nice. Though I suppose once the fences all come down we’ll get a better idea of how it feels at street level. Hopefully much more inviting than its predecessor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 21 hours ago, cityliving said: Man, the west side is looking veerrrry sun-exposed. Shaping up really beautifully otherwise, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 The renderings look to have a few trees at least where that triangular patch of dirt is, but yes, very sunny there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post bookey23 Posted June 26 Popular Post Share Posted June 26 Bayou Place is such an eye-sore. I pray that that's next on the development list for the Theater District 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) On 6/26/2023 at 10:39 AM, bookey23 said: Bayou Place is such an eye-sore. I pray that that's next on the development list for the Theater District Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. Edited June 29 by Nate99 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, Nate99 said: Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. Not a bad idea. I'm not loving the square so far but maybe by the Fall it will be more appealing. Bear in mind that the performing arts groups don't really perform downtown in the summertime. The season kicks off in September. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 hours ago, Nate99 said: Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. I agree with this, but I also think that the shade will get much better when those trees mature. Also, my number one hope for Bayou Place redevelopment would be *some* form of street engagement along new & improved Bagby. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 6 hours ago, steve1363 said: Bear in mind that the performing arts groups don't really perform downtown in the summertime. The season kicks off in September. The library has miniature concerts every week at noon year-round. I wonder if this plaza could do something like that, except on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve1363 Posted August 3 Popular Post Share Posted August 3 Jones Hall Renovations moving full steam ahead. Looks like a majority of the side doors on both levels are being permanently closed. Will be interesting to hear the difference in acoustics. New seats will be installed in September! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BeerNut Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 This looks really nice. Can't wait for the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) Did they nix the cascading water feature along Smith St? Looks like a pile of steps now without an enclosure for water. Really hope that this wasn’t a cost saving move. Edited September 6 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 40 minutes ago, tigereye said: Did they nix the cascading water feature along Smith St? Looks like a pile of steps now without an enclosure for water. Really hope that this wasn’t a cost saving move. I think it's still there. Zoom in and you can see what are probably the jets or inlets where the water comes in to the feature. The layout is pretty much as was shown in the renderings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Nearly complete, when’s the grand opening? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I think they plan on opening at the end of Sept. Workers were on site on Saturday when I took this pic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, hindesky said: I think they plan on opening at the end of Sept. Workers were on site on Saturday when I took this pic. Symphony’s opening weekend is 9/29 - 10/1. Perhaps they are coordinating with the grand opening of the park? I don’t like those big bumper stickers on Jones Hall! Take them off! Edited September 16 by steve1363 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 The fountains were running today. I’m not digging those yellow “foul pole” colored lamp posts. Let’s paint them dark green or black, and please get rid of those tacky banners on Jones Hall! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickn Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 (edited) Houston Public Media had an ad or PSA for the opening day this Friday 9/22. They said to see lynnwyattsquare.com for more about the new cultural venue Edited September 18 by strickn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 On 9/17/2023 at 5:42 PM, steve1363 said: The fountains were running today. I’m not digging those yellow “foul pole” colored lamp posts. Let’s paint them dark green or black, and please get rid of those tacky banners on Jones Hall! Got to see the fountains lit up tonight and snapped a pic. Looks like a nice inviting area. Even Jones Hall added some LED light rope on its roof. https://x.com/thachadwick/status/1703997631825895521?s=46&t=zrFvaO6tbFH7POh1WfkjuA 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Hard at work getting it ready for the grand opening. Looks like the roof won't be finished though or is just emblematic of Houston with the blue tarp roofs. Fencing is coming down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve1363 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 (edited) Quote Houston First Corp. has scheduled the long-awaited opening of the Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts downtown for this week. A grand opening event will be held Sept. 21, and the performing arts square will be open to the public starting Sept. 22. During the square’s opening weekend, Houston First has scheduled a number of activities, including lawn games and live entertainment. However, the highlight will be interactive performances of “Bees,” which features human-sized bees busying themselves in the creation of a community alongside children in attendance. The performance was created by renowned Australian theater company, Polyglot Theatre. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/19/lynn-wyatt-square-opening-downtown.html Should we be concerned there is no restaurant yet? Edited September 19 by steve1363 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChannelTwoNews Posted September 20 Popular Post Share Posted September 20 14 hours ago, steve1363 said: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/19/lynn-wyatt-square-opening-downtown.html 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Grand Opening ceremonies were this morning at 9 am. Security guard said they had lots of people including the mayor and Oscar and Lynn Wyatt. They also had the horses and cowboys from the Wyatt Ranches. They replaced the blue tarps with grey ones. One person told me they need another six months to finish the project. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 "The downtown square long known as Jones Plaza, named for Houston powerbroker Jesse Jones, has seen many iterations over the decades. It was built in the mid-'60s in conjunction with Jones Hall, but in recent years had become an eyesore. On Thursday, Houston First Corp. celebrated the long-awaited rebirth of the plaza, newly named Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts, during a morning ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following a four-year, $26.5 million renovation — including a $10 million donation from its namesake philanthropist Lynn Wyatt — the 1.5-acre park opens to the public on Friday." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/lynn-wyatt-square-jones-plaza-18378767.php#photo-24259508 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 So what’s next on the agenda? Bayou Place demolition and redevelopment? Tranquility Park renovation? Fish Plaza renovation? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 42 minutes ago, tigereye said: So what’s next on the agenda? Bayou Place demolition and redevelopment? Tranquility Park renovation? Fish Plaza renovation? Jones Hall is still upgrading even though this weird article calls it a “theater” and says it’s home to Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet - which it hasn’t been for many years. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/21/jones-hall-renovations.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, steve1363 said: Jones Hall is still upgrading even though this weird article calls it a “theater” and says it’s home to Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet - which it hasn’t been for many years. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/21/jones-hall-renovations.html OMG. Every time I think Houston journalism has hit rock bottom, they find a way to be even worse. That is truly pathetic. (To be exact, the opera and ballet moved out of Jones Hall more than 36 years ago!) I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing this year’s improvements to Jones Hall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Went to Jones Hall today. Maybe I’m still down about losing ARPA-H but I was just not overly impressed with the renovations. Granted, there is still construction going on. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/jones-hall-renovations-houston-symphony-18394096.php I did like the new orchestra shell and the ceiling: I was not overly impressed with the new seats. They just don’t have that plush velvet elegant feel of the originals. They don’t look “new” at all. But what bothered me the most was the work done to enclose the hall by removing several doors along the sides. Maybe it’s just me because I know they were there but I can see the “ghost images” of the old doors and the work seems unworthy of a prestigious symphony hall. You be the judge. I realize the renovations are not complete so I will reserve final judgment until then. The acoustics were fine but I would prefer to hear from the symphony musicians regarding that. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Not sure this is the right place to put these permits. Architect - https://www.harrisonkornberg.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boomer136 Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Are they re-doing the flood gates they put in right after Harvey shut them down? Or adding more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookey23 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Is there any chance these repairs lead to Tranquility Park getting the much-needed renovation? I seem to remember hearing that a parking lot below Tranquility Park was totally flooded during Harvey and that's why it's in its current state. I could be misremembering though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Yes, and yes, I think the waterproofing on the garage is shot (or something to that effect). I know it’s in their plans and they’ve floated a few renovation ideas. Some good, some .. But I don’t think they’ve announced a particular one, or a timeline on renos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Lynn Wyatt Square is mostly open. Nice little park. Looks like mostly adolescent live oaks, from what I can tell, so the shade canopy should start to get pretty good this spring, and should be great in a few years. Just hope we don't get too many summers like this last one. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Some patches of yellow flowers (daisies?) up top notwithstanding, the vegetation here seems to be pointedly "natural," in contrast to the more manicured and color-coordinated flower gardens of Market Square park or Trebly Park. Personally, this is more my speed. I like "gardens" that can (theoretically) flourish relatively unassisted. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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