Rowdy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm not terribly familiar with Dallas developments. What is being built next to the bridge? Is this a new road project or just a widening of the bridge or something else?http://www.fastcoexist.com/3051339/in-car-addicted-dallas-a-new-bridge-is-actually-good-for-bikers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Are they ever going to do something with the Trinity River. Houston's grand opening of the new Buffalo Bayou Park is Saturday. They did a amazing job. 4,000 trees planted, built two lakes, thousands of plants. New LED lights and 3 bridges. Clean up the bayou and added Texas native plants. It is very cool. Thousands will there Saturday with music and fireworks. Come on down the weather will be great! https://www.flickr.com/photos/48783655@N04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 But all I see is more concrete and a disgusting river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 No leadership on the city council. From what I've heard the Mayor is fed up with it and wants something done. No one in control seems to have any real direction on the matter.. The area has a lot of potential. I think something will happen in the next 5 years. Personally I wish they just put a damn on the southside and let the river fill up to a point where its pretty and usable to people like the lake in front of Austin. The damn can open up during heavy rains to prevent flooding. Just my idea but Im not civil engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 It does look nice filled with water (like back in May) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I did see a article on the Dallas Morning News "Houston Has A Park" It said too many members have control of the Trinity River and cannot agree what to do. Is that the Toll Road they are building? I'll try to find the video. No leadership on the city council. From what I've heard the Mayor is fed up with it and wants something done. No one in control seems to have any real direction on the matter.. The area has a lot of potential. I think something will happen in the next 5 years. Personally I wish they just put a damn on the southside and let the river fill up to a point where its pretty and usable to people like the lake in front of Austin. The damn can open up during heavy rains to prevent flooding. Just my idea but Im not civil engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 It does look nice filled with water (like back in May) I know... If it could have stayed that way. I was trying to imagine it without the trees sticking out. Could look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 For those of you who havent seen it: Fantastic color video of classic, bustling, 1939 downtown Dallas. Very interesting and impressive.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9J91V_ETE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 http://archinect.com/firms/project/54172102/Houston-tower/125435577Mr. Keating is in Houston for this huge proposal.In the center of DTH Hustle Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 87 floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Wait Native that's in Houston... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you Mr Onion.. For bringing me that info so I dont have to go looking for it.You are the best friend ever! Did you know about the original Houston Tower? Found it on Wiki. Houston Tower General informationStatus Never builtLocation Houston, TexasCost USD 1.5 billionHeight Roof 6,864 ft (2,092 m)Technical details Floor count 500 Pretty insane uh? You could probably see it from Mars. On the building youre talking about: I hope they build it. Really like that design too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Wait what? How long ago was that proposed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Not sure I think early 80's Heres more on it.http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=153431 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Tower If you think that's big check this one out in Tokyo!!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Seed_4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Urbanizzer posted it a few days ago. The Chronicle has an article that Mr. Keating in in HTown for a big proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you Mr Onion.. For bringing me that info so I dont have to go looking for it.You are the best friend ever! Did you know about the original Houston Tower? Found it on Wiki. Houston Tower General informationStatus Never builtLocation Houston, TexasCost USD 1.5 billionHeight Roof 6,864 ft (2,092 m)Technical details Floor count 500 Pretty insane uh? You could probably see it from Mars. On the building youre talking about: I hope they build it. Really like that design too! Again and again someone has nativehoustonian and never use it. Don't call me Onion I thought we were friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Well I thought it was better than calling you kitty which some people do on here. Okay I'll call you Native. In other news James Franco, JJ Abrams and Stephen King have been tying up traffic downtown:http://frontrow.dmagazine.com/2015/10/james-franco-is-in-dallas-to-save-jfk-make-traffic-terrible/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 This guy.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This guy.....lol A really great shot. Too bad that D-Bag has to get in the way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Some behind the scenes footage of "11/22/63" filming! Interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dKXUUf7wKg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 A really great shot. Too bad that D-Bag has to get in the way . What's wrong with James Franco? I watched the dude cut off his own arm because of the possibility of another shot at that infectious smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=940006&page=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 What's the latest on the Museum Tower? Is it starting to fill up some? Looks like there is some decent residency in that last picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not sure but here's the latest info I found on the tower. Though from the picture it is looking better.http://candysdirt.com/tag/museum-tower/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=940006&page=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Are they constructing another signature bridge? Quite nice and simple but do they really need two bridges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Yea, I think its pretty much finished. I agree its more subtle and looks great.I think all these bridges are in preparation for the future when the lakes are developed. Try to imagine that top pic without all the trees sticking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Dallasite Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Actually two sweeping arches will be seen on the second signature bridge once it is complete, in roughly another year. The second arch will of course look just like the one in the image but on the opposite side of the bridge. The second signature bridge is part of Interstate 30's remake heading into Downtown Dallas, which once completed will have about 22 or so lanes is what I believe I read on Dallas Metropolis awhile back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Cool thanks for the info. Nice to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 No offense but doesn't that make the first one kinda.... pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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