gene Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Yeah as mentioned in my earlier post, the change to the 2.8 to 3 mile path was happening and is now finished and man it looks good! I cannot wait to see the lake and entertainment feature in that area (where the old portion of that east part of the path was and has now extended... I know they are working on this and wonder if there is any indication anywhere as to when that part will be completed...i am excited about it and hoping it will be like a closer to my home version of Discovery Green with movies and music and events etc... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Astros Golf Foundation confirms new driving range plans for Memorial Park: http://atmlb.com/2UGYSGN "The new, expanded range will open November 1, 2019." 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 While driving yesterday I saw that they are already building the mound for the land bridge. There was a poster that said it will be ready by 2022. @Urbannizer can we move this whole thing to "Going Up". This park project is so huge. I don't see why it should be relegated to sub-forum. I feel we should have more eyes and ears on this one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) New article: https://houston.innovationmap.com/memorial-park-conservancy-plans-to-deliver-its-first-project-of-its-master-plan-redevelopment-in-2020-2638503081.html It doesn't mention it but the first phase opening by next year i believe will also be the area that they will offer live music and movies outdoors similar to what Discovery Green has...i know that was in an article i read at one time. Edited May 30, 2019 by gene 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 9/18/2014 at 12:36 AM, Urbannizer said: I've counted nine, including one over the west loop. @Urbannizer Here is a thread from 2009 if you'd like to merge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) I've seen on several Houston Instagram accounts that there is new signage around the park that indicates the land bridge will open in 2022. If I find a picture I will post. Edited July 25, 2019 by CaptainJilliams 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) So excited about the Eastern Glades project opening next year in the pic above... I really am hoping this does things similar to Discovery Green in the sense that it will have cool events, movie nights and concerts etc... I love that about DG and think it would be even better in this setting. Plus it would be 10 minute bike ride for me! Edited July 29, 2019 by gene 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marstrose Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Where's information on their proposed HQ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 5:40 PM, Luminare said: While driving yesterday I saw that they are already building the mound for the land bridge. There was a poster that said it will be ready by 2022. @Urbannizer can we move this whole thing to "Going Up". This park project is so huge. I don't see why it should be relegated to sub-forum. I feel we should have more eyes and ears on this one. @Urbannizer @Triton @editor Pretty please...again? haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted October 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2019 https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/discover/master-plan/land-bridge-prairie-restoration-project/ 21 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 This is awesome! Love the new renderings. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Urbannizer said: They should put some rough-hewed stone on that bridge and give it a Central Park look. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboxdweller Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 You would think that this would be an ideal time to run a two-lane Bus Rapid Transit through the park connecting with the Uptown line at Post Oak . The mentality is still very car oriented and is already outdated from a regional transportation perspective. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The plan is to run BRT on I-10. Running it on Memorial would probably slow it down a bit, but it would allow for stations closer to actual homes and businesses. Now they are far enough apart that there's a genuine argument for running both of course. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, H-Town Man said: They should put some rough-hewed stone on that bridge and give it a Central Park look. It might begin to look like some of these landscaped pools that you see that never come off looking real, but something out of a theme park landscaping. I would prefer that they not try and make it Central Park II. We don't have any natural rock outcroppings and it would tend to make it unrealistic. Let's stick to our areas terrain and landscaping and keep it in our areas natural setting. I would prefer that they take out any trees and bushes that are not indigenous to the area while they're at it. As pretty as Tallow trees are they are not from around here and tend to take over and use up lots of water. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 are there a lot of tallow trees in Memorial park? I didn't think there were. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Skyboxdweller said: You would think that this would be an ideal time to run a two-lane Bus Rapid Transit through the park connecting with the Uptown line at Post Oak . The mentality is still very car oriented and is already outdated from a regional transportation perspective. 1 hour ago, Texasota said: The plan is to run BRT on I-10. Running it on Memorial would probably slow it down a bit, but it would allow for stations closer to actual homes and businesses. Now they are far enough apart that there's a genuine argument for running both of course. Would definitely be slower as BRT on I-10 is planned to run on elevated two-way HOV, with one stop at Shepherd. Also, I've definitely been a little frustrated with the Memorial Park people. They've changed the plans to replace all of the softball fields and will be keeping 2/3 in place now. Minor to the plan as a whole, but still, frustrating! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, bobruss said: It might begin to look like some of these landscaped pools that you see that never come off looking real, but something out of a theme park landscaping. I would prefer that they not try and make it Central Park II. We don't have any natural rock outcroppings and it would tend to make it unrealistic. Let's stick to our areas terrain and landscaping and keep it in our areas natural setting. I would prefer that they take out any trees and bushes that are not indigenous to the area while they're at it. As pretty as Tallow trees are they are not from around here and tend to take over and use up lots of water. Fair point, but we don't have any cement outcroppings in our landscape either. There is good limestone in Fayette County an hour or so away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Toopicky said: You should try visiting the Houston Zoo .... they have done an AMAZING job with "rock" outcroppings (walls) in the new displays designed to look like those in the animals' natural surroundings. That isn't the same look as coastal Texas of course (as we don't have any outcrops) but when done right look VERY REALISTIC and adds a nice visual change in this flat swampscape we live on. There is a reason why the higher end master planned communities now often include rocky crags with waterfalls ... people like them, enough so to pay extra to live there. I'd pay extra not to live in a neighborhood with waterfalls and rocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Toopicky said: You should try visiting the Houston Zoo .... they have done an AMAZING job with "rock" outcroppings (walls) in the new displays designed to look like those in the animals' natural surroundings. That isn't the same look as coastal Texas of course (as we don't have any outcrops) but when done right look VERY REALISTIC and adds a nice visual change in this flat swampscape we live on. There is a reason why the higher end master planned communities now often include rocky crags with waterfalls ... people like them, enough so to pay extra to live there. I have been to the zoo recently and toured the Gorilla habitat. I know they can create very life like stone walls. My whole point is they are trying to create a Houston coastal plains landscape. It's natural order. I just don't think they need to add fake stones to this park. You said it yourself they were trying to recreate the animals natural habitat. If people want to live in neighborhoods adorned with waterfalls and rocky crags that fine. I have no problem with it. I just want Memorial park to retain its natural habitats and surroundings, as much as possible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Toopicky said: Then you have lots of options. Enjoy your swamp. Thanks! You’re too kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Yeah, fake stone would be completely at odds with what they're trying to accomplish here. Let the road be a road - clean concrete, steel, maybe COR-TEN? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Texasota said: Yeah, fake stone would be completely at odds with what they're trying to accomplish here. Let the road be a road - clean concrete, steel, maybe COR-TEN? how about real stone? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Press Release: Good news for the Memorial Park Master Plan. Tilman Fertitta has graciously donated all materials carefully and lovingly disassembled from his beloved Rainforest Cafe locations that have unfortunately closed across the country including the hugely popular yet sadly now defunct Houston Galleria location. The hyper realistic rock walls made of superior high grade styrofoam as well as the masterfully and skillfully created life like creations of the toucans, monkeys, elephants, cougars and more will all adorn the gateways to what some are calling the underground passages to wonder aka "land bridges". Installation will begin immediately and a parade will be coinciding with the Astros World Series Victory Parade. www.houstonpress.com/rainforestmagiccomestomemorial Edited October 24, 2019 by gene 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 19 hours ago, wilcal said: Also, I've definitely been a little frustrated with the Memorial Park people. They've changed the plans to replace all of the softball fields and will be keeping 2/3 in place now. Minor to the plan as a whole, but still, frustrating! Can you give us a little more information? It is not clear what your issue is and what changes you are saying they have made. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 20 hours ago, bobruss said: Let's stick to our areas terrain and landscaping and keep it in our areas natural setting. I would prefer that they take out any trees and bushes that are not indigenous to the area while they're at it. As pretty as Tallow trees are they are not from around here and tend to take over and use up lots of water. The plan includes removing invasive trees and plants. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: Can you give us a little more information? It is not clear what your issue is and what changes you are saying they have made. The TLDR is that there are four larger softball/kickball fields: 2-5 4/5 are going away. They were going to combine 2-5 together into circular complex. Existing: Master plan: You can see how the entry road was going to completely change. Basically, I was asking if we were going to be completely field-less at some point while construction took place, but then they told me that 2 and 3 wouldn't be moving at all anymore. So who knows. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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