citykid09 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I there a rendering out for this yet or a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 The Zone erotica building started life out as a Roy Roger's Hamburger Joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) I hope that not all the car dealerships move out of the inner city I would not want to drive out to Katy to buy my next car. I agree - the thought of having to schlep my car to a megadealer in Katy or Alvin for repairs (and then find a ride back into town) makes me cringe. What a pain. Plus, the small lot dealerships in town are one last glimmer of the way Houston used to be ... Edited November 8, 2005 by GoAtomic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 A little birdie told me today that thea partment complex next door to the old Central Ford also sold.Not sure if it will be part of the same complex, but the apartments are coming down in the name of progress. Great view from Transco from this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 A little birdie told me today that thea partment complex next door to the old Central Ford also sold.Not sure if it will be part of the same complex, but the apartments are coming down in the name of progress. Great view from Transco from this area.Good to here, mabe it will be an even big project now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDTOWNeR Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Plus, the small lot dealerships in town are one last glimmer of the way Houston used to be ...And THAT'S a shame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I think Washington, Shepard, and Durham are the small lot dealer's central. Its a shame, Up Shepard, inbetween the 610 and 45, its really a cool drive. Alot of 50's architecture and style along there. Like old theatres, strip centers, heck, even that Sears! But there are way too many small used car dealerships along there. Shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 All those apartments? That complex is HUGE. It was ghetto too. I had a friend that lived there... lots of obnoxious fresh college grads having loud parties and throwing up off the balconies.I looked there once for a two bedroom, two bath. They originally didnt' have floor plans like that, so they knocked out walls between 1/1 and efficiencies. It was very odd, because then the larger apartment had two entrances in front and a back door in each of the bedrooms that let out into the parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) I agree - the thought of having to schlep my car to a megadealer in Katy or Alvin for repairs (and then find a ride back into town) makes me cringe. What a pain. Plus, the small lot dealerships in town are one last glimmer of the way Houston used to be ... I remember when I was younger here in Bryan/College Station we use to get a lot of Houston TV Stations and there where alot of local car commercials like: Mc Hike Chevrolet or something like that. they had a little song with it "Mc Hike Chevrolet, Katy freeway,....something...something, exit Katy" Yall know what Im talking about. I think it was the one with the Peacock. And I think they had a parking garage for there cars. Does it still exist? I forgot those other comercials but there where a lot of them like that. Do any of you remember any other car dealers that aren't there anymore? Edited November 9, 2005 by citykid09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Mc Hike Chevrolet or something like that.they had a little song with it "Mc Hike Chevrolet, Katy freeway,....something...something, exit Katy" Yall know what Im talking about. I think it was the one with the Peacock. And I think they had a parking garage for there cars. Does it still exist?I forgot those other comercials but there where a lot of them like that. Do any of you remember any other car dealers that aren't there anymore?Here you go:Old car dealers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 All those apartments? That complex is HUGE.Yes, that's what I heard from an owner of a salon across from Central Ford.He's usally pretty good on his rumors. He's the one I heard about Central from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 from direct sources, the apartments next door (1,200 units on +/- 28a) will meet the wrecking ball to make way for a massive multi-use redevelopment comparable to tc/morgan's hisd deal. i wasnt going to say anything but since the cat is already out of the bag and fyi - it was not sold; just brought in new/additional partners due to the amount of equity required for a deal of this magnitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 from direct sources, the apartments next door (1,200 units on +/- 28a) will meet the wrecking ball to make way for a massive multi-use redevelopment comparable to tc/morgan's hisd deal. i wasnt going to say anything but since the cat is already out of the bag and fyi - it was not sold; just brought in new/additional partners due to the amount of equity required for a deal of this magnitude. do they have a website or renderings? will it be a walkable neighborhood development meant for mixed-use? will it be easy to accommodate rail to the new development? will it fill in the gap between the Highland Village and this location? will it be a seamless transition landscape after it is built? Will this area be identified as the Galleria or something else all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hmmm....Let me ask my hair dresser again, and I'll get back with you ;-)Seriously...As far as the gap between HV, it's called a rail road track. West of the RR, there are shops (mainly salon) up to where the old Jack-n-Box was.So it will essentially all be connected, except for two roads the the dreaded RR tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hmmm....Let me ask my hair dresser again, and I'll get back with you ;-)Seriously...As far as the gap between HV, it's called a rail road track. West of the RR, there are shops (mainly salon) up to where the old Jack-n-Box was.So it will essentially all be connected, except for two roads the the dreaded RR tracks.OK other then the rail road and two streets will it be a seamless landscape. was it not discussed for a while I think only considered that a toll road would go along were the rail road is now and the rail road would be redirected to another spot? I think it was considered but I have not heard of it anymore. the road was to go underground through the park and be elevated along the rest of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 do they have a website or renderings? will it be a walkable neighborhood development meant for mixed-use?will it be easy to accommodate rail to the new development? will it fill in the gap between the Highland Village and this location? will it be a seamless transition landscape after it is built? Will this area be identified as the Galleria or something else all together? they closed on the equity only the other week, so a website is a ways off. i have only seen the preliminary drawings and "may" post new ones when i get my greedy hands on them there's some office and retail on mid lane/westheimer, so there should be an easy transition between hv, the former ford dealership, westcreek, and the galleria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Look for the strip denoted by the red-dot to get a makeover. I get my hair cut there. It's a neat little area with a euro-village feel to the layout. Looking kinda dumpy right now, but I see them trying to keep up with the Jonses'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Look for the strip denoted by the red-dot to get a makeover. I get my hair cut there. It's a neat little area with a euro-village feel to the layout.Looking kinda dumpy right now, but I see them trying to keep up with the Jonses'. Seems like a lot is going on in this area of town. Soon they will need a name for this area over all. Can it still be called part of the Galleria/Uptown Area, or should it all be called THE Highland Village, or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 It IS called Highland Village.Not other faux-phony-pony name need apply. And some people also call it Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 It IS called Highland Village.Not other faux-phony-pony name need apply. And some people also call it Houston.Wrong the Highland Village is east across the rail tracks and this project will be named whatever the company building will name it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Kid was talking about the area, not the development. Along the lines of another NOHO. They can call their fancy strip mall whatever they want.But I will always refer to that part of town as Highland Village area.Making up new names for areas that have been for 30 years is nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 you mean making up names like NOHO and SODO? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 We could call it JITL!Just inside the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 We could call it JITL!Just inside the loop.That is too funny! I understood what you meant before your explanation but I guess I wanted it clarified. Anyhow how about naming it EOGA Houston East Of Galleria Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Anyhow how about naming it EOGA Houston East Of Galleria HoustonI hope you are not serious. Why does it seem that lately when people try and rename an area, they have to make it an acronym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) its obnoxious to see crap like that... especially here. New York did SOHO and now everyone tries it. Oh, its south of downtown? lets call it SODO. Its north Houston? NOHO. North of Washington by the (new) Target? NOWATA-HO.Its cool the first time its done (and works...). Everything afterwards is just unoriginal.Most of the areas in Houston have had names for a long time. Use those instead of jumping on the bandwagon. I'd much rather here Rice Military than some stupid New York knockoff. Edited November 14, 2005 by danes75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 MAIL - marginal area inside loop. BAIL - blighted area inside loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Rename Uptown - GISMGalleria Is just Some Mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Rename Uptown - GISMGalleria Is just Some Mall. Oh my! GOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 OK, maybe that was a bit much. How about:Galleria Area Wuss District. And We'll Feel Uptown before Long.GAWD AWFULBetter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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