Triton 10407 Posted July 3 On 7/1/2019 at 7:47 AM, Serrano said: found this it looks like the most recent layout : Oh I just noticed that too! Summer St looks connected! That would seriously be huge for this area, especially since there is no feeder lane from Taylor to Studemont. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyBreedlove 15 Posted July 3 (edited) On 7/1/2019 at 9:22 PM, crock said: i lived in Dallas for 3 years and recently moved back to Houston. It's insane how much better central Dallas's movie theater options are than Houston's. From still having their Angelika, to having a huge brand new Alamo Drafthouse on the outskirts of downtown, to Inwood Theater and Highland Park theater, to Texas Theatre, to Magnolia Theater, a nice dolllar theater in Irving, half dozen decent mall movie theaters within 15 miles of downtown. central Houston has... River Oaks playing movies only for senior citizens and the AMC8 thats a shallow shell of its former sundance which was a hollow shell of its former Angelika and that absurd iPic, and then Edwards Greenway with its paid parking garage. It sucks. Even the burbs of Dallas have Alamo Drafthouses everywhere! I don't understand why Houston seems to be behind in this area. Heck, downtown L.A. is getting an Alamo Drafthouse before inner Loop Houston. But I doubt this new theater near the Heights will be an iPic. They tend not to be build too many in one market. I believe they only have two in the much more populous L.A. area, for example, and those are located in Westwood and Pasadena, roughly 30 miles apart. Edited July 3 by BillyBreedlove 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanith27 302 Posted July 24 https://theleadernews.com/plans-announced-for-lower-heights-district-mixed-use-development/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortune 572 Posted July 28 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/07/25/sneak-peek-plans-for-mixed-use-project-near.html 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted July 28 Big Box store next to the apartments. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brunsonpark08 12 Posted July 29 I’m thinking studio movie grill or a boutique Cinemark like the woodlands market street. A six screen or so playing a mix of hits and art house. Praying to the heavens it’s an Alamo Drafthouse. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainJilliams 729 Posted July 30 1 hour ago, brunsonpark08 said: I’m thinking studio movie grill or a boutique Cinemark like the woodlands market street. A six screen or so playing a mix of hits and art house. Praying to the heavens it’s an Alamo Drafthouse. An Alamo Drafthouse inside the loop would be fantastic. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkultra25 882 Posted July 30 2 hours ago, CaptainJilliams said: An Alamo Drafthouse inside the loop would be fantastic. I can't believe that in 2019 there still isn't an Alamo Drafthouse inside the loop. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyBreedlove 15 Posted July 30 Especially since they just got an Alamo in downtown LA! https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-ca-mn-alamo-drafthouse-los-angeles-20190715-story.html It's like they're just trying to play with us. 😧 Seriously, the Heights project seems to be the kind of project Alamo would be interested in. If you look at all the new Alamos in DFW, they're all in newly built, mixed-use developments like the The Irving/Las Colinas one whichis in the same development with the Toyota Music Factory, a major concert venue, and a ton of restaurants/bars. The LA one is in something called The Bloc. I can't imagine a more perfect scenario for Alamo to set up shop inside the Loop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 959 Posted July 30 On 7/1/2019 at 10:46 AM, Triton said: PLEASE get us a cinema.... I would absolutely go here rather than the AMC in downtown. You don't like the Edwards MarqE? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avossos 1497 Posted July 30 5 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Well, hate to be the one to burst your movie loving bubble, but you can give up on an Alamo Drafthouse opening in Lower Heights District. There would be a LLC for a Alamo Drafthouse in Lower Heights District by now, but there isn't. I don't know which movie theater is opening here, but I'd like to see a Star Cinema. IMO, it's superior to Studio Movie Grill. Cinemark recently debuted a boutique-style movie theater in the Dallas area, Cut! by Cinemark. The new concept is planned for Houston too. Maybe it will open here. Star Cinema is like a more approachable iPic... I like the one in Sugarland. I think this will be a big branded theater, perhaps as you suggested - a boutique sub brand of a big theater company. Cinemark would make the most sense. There are a lot more people with higher spending abilities moving in the area. Can't wait to see how the land is developed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X.R. 543 Posted July 30 This looks great. It seems like every time I drive past there for the last few weeks, something new has popped up, seems like they are going up fast. While we all wish for that movie theatre, so does basically everyone in a 5-6 mile radius, which means that thing will be packed all day, every day. If its a newer-boutique style place, or a Star Cinema/Studio Movie Grill I can see this being Target 2.0, where you're there and you're like "this is the busiest place I've been to all day." If the right big-box retail goes in, its going to be shenanigans on the weekends. I can't wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted July 30 13 hours ago, Ross said: You don't like the Edwards MarqE? Honestly that's fine too. I just hope it's not another "luxury" cinema. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EllenOlenska 996 Posted July 30 I remember paying for a seat to see Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse at the new River Oaks District. I opted for the cheaper seat and was sent through a different door into a caged area at the lowest line of seats while above me rich people lounged on settees and ate grapes that hung pendently above their mouths 28 minutes ago, Triton said: Honestly that's fine too. I just hope it's not another "luxury" cinema. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted July 30 1 hour ago, EllenOlenska said: I remember paying for a seat to see Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse at the new River Oaks District. I opted for the cheaper seat and was sent through a different door into a caged area at the lowest line of seats while above me rich people lounged on settees and ate grapes that hung pendently above their mouths Ha.... ha.... But I really feel like places like AMC, Cinemark, and Edwards are a lot more approachable than something like iPic. Plus, my wife and I love discount Tuesdays at Cinemark. $5.25 for heated luxury loungers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted August 10 WOAH CONFIRMED ON THE CINEMARK WEBSITE!! 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EllenOlenska 996 Posted August 10 (edited) Right when I move out of the Camden at Oxford they make a perfectly walkable movie theater. Actually, I moved to Kalamazoo to get a PhD in literature. Kalamazoo is a cool town but it's sure not Houston. Because of course Houston is a giant city and also because I was born and raised there and thereabouts. I actually wanted to say this, too: that I appreciate this forum and the good work it does, as well as the conversations and of course the pictures. I've lived in Texas all my life an am a little sentimental right now, and so I'm going to need all y'all's updates. Edited August 10 by EllenOlenska 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted August 12 7 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Someone was so excited they shared the news twice on Reddit Houston, after posting about it here (same as with Buffalo Heights District H-E-B), with rendering included. Gotta get those Karma points. 🙄https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/colvhn/cinemark_confirmed_coming_to_lower_heights/ https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/cp0s08/newly_released_rendering_of_the_upcoming_cinemark/ What do you mean by Buffalo Heights? Also, why don't you post the rendering to Reddit then? I feel the pain though... all my initial White Oak Music Hall info was taken here from HAIF and it exploded on Reddit... which ended up causing issues for me but that's a longer story. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htownbro 517 Posted August 13 I heard the Party Boy store is closing and selling their building. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gene 1833 Posted August 13 28 minutes ago, htownbro said: I heard the Party Boy store is closing and selling their building. Yep! it is mentioned on another thread. I am happy Arne's will stay though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted August 13 36 minutes ago, htownbro said: I heard the Party Boy store is closing and selling their building. Yup. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skooljunkie 432 Posted August 13 2 hours ago, gene said: Yep! it is mentioned on another thread. I am happy Arne's will stay though! Too bad Arne's jumbotron is staying put for the time being...it's ridiculous (yet not shocking) the City allows LED signs that essentially blind drivers for a few seconds. It's illegible at night! These signs are capable of being dimmed. Argggh. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted August 13 1 hour ago, skooljunkie said: Too bad Arne's jumbotron is staying put for the time being...it's ridiculous (yet not shocking) the City allows LED signs that essentially blind drivers for a few seconds. It's illegible at night! These signs are capable of being dimmed. Argggh. That being said, I'm going to be a little sad the day Arne's inevitability closes its doors. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted September 1 Tower crane building the apartment's parking garage is coming down. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted September 8 The apartments. A mock up is being built. 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visitor 226 Posted September 9 I know it was noted on the layout, but the driveway access from the eastbound feeder has been installed. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted October 13 Ulta Beauty and Total Wine & More are going to be the first to have retail open. Apartments continue to get higher. 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samagon 2599 Posted October 14 another movie theater option is good this close to downtown. although I will loath going anywhere named "LoHiDi" 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skooljunkie 432 Posted October 18 I Noticed traffic signal mast installation ongoing this week at Summer St. and at the driveway by the Kroger gas pumps. Hopefully the good 'nuf mentality won't win and all signals are in sync from Washington to I-10. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visitor 226 Posted October 19 9 hours ago, skooljunkie said: I Noticed traffic signal mast installation ongoing this week at Summer St. and at the driveway by the Kroger gas pumps. Hopefully the good 'nuf mentality won't win and all signals are in sync from Washington to I-10. Um, good 'nuff is the Houston anthem... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10407 Posted October 19 Any plans to rebuild Summer St. It's an absolute pain driving over those abandoned train tracks there next to the apartments. At least put asphalt over them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted October 20 (edited) They finished the mock up of the apartments. 2 out 8 projects under development. Edited October 20 by hindesky 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29089 Posted November 10 Apartments on the southeast side and a new fence north of the apartments for other projects about to go up. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
