largeTEXAS Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 SoDo is what the oh-so-creative real estate guys and officials want to call the neighborhood south of downtown and north of Midtown. I agree with many of you that this is a terrible name and indicates more our lack of originality than hipness, edginess, or sophistication. So, what should we call this neighborhood? Our suggestions could be sent to the powers that be and we could be forever be remembered for our good will to the community. Some suggestions: Are there any historic names for the area? Use one of those. New Town Gray District APE - Along the Pierce Elevated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Uhhhh...how about "Midtown"? Ya, know-since Midtown IS south of downtown and the only thing north of Midtown is downtown. From Midtown's website: http://www.houstonmidtown.com/midtown.cfm?a=cms,c,13,0 The Midtown boundaries can be roughly defined as the properties south of I-45 (Pierce Elevated), west of SH 288, north of US 59 and east of Bagby Street. Next question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Agreed - can't we just keep the focus on MIDTOWN - instead of trying to force this 'creativity'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 How about Equinnerfocalcynosuretown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Obviously there is money to fund the creation of a new district IN Midtown. I guess SoDo it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Obviously there is money to fund the creation of a new district IN Midtown. I guess SoDo it is! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...and obviously that is money ill spent and an idiotic idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Yeah seriously I think the goal should be to just develop the areas and enough of the non creative thinking. I don't picture myself saying, hey lets go to SoDo in Midtown. What's the point? Its not like Midtown is currently so large and dense that people need to add more nonsense. Save the street signs funds and use them for something useful, like taking out the trash there every so often.APE is kind of creative, but currently I would tend to say APE is a DUMP. As in telling someone, you know, the dump along I-45 where people camp out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferronsfunctionals Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Uhhhh...how about "Midtown"? Ya, know-since Midtown IS south of downtown and the only thing north of Midtown is downtown.From Midtown's website: http://www.houstonmidtown.com/midtown.cfm?a=cms,c,13,0 The Midtown boundaries can be roughly defined as the properties south of I-45 (Pierce Elevated), west of SH 288, north of US 59 and east of Bagby Street. Next question... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just my opinion, but....to me Midtown has two completely different feels. There is the Midtown that people seem to talk about having bars walking distance etc., and the Midtown that was taken over by Perry Homes and Urban Townhome Lofts - yet minimal commerce has come into the area. If someone were to rename a portion of Midtown, it seems like it would be the area that many people identify as Midtown. so how about renaming the area of Perry Homes and UTL as SOMI.... . In all seriousness, I would think of the area people are identifying as Midtown as the SODO, and the Perry Homes and UTL as Midtown. Beyond the symantics, I actually like SODO - but maybe that is what some other cities call the same area, and it is pretty clear to me that it is a transitional area. In my opinion, every second they spend on a rename (which ultimately translates to money) - they sould actually spend on improving the commercial areas in SOMI. ....although, I am sure all of my credibility is shot with the stupid acronym of SOMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Just to remind us of what started this nonsense."A new program may commence to call our neighborhood "SoDo" (pronounced "SoDoe"), as in South-of-Downtown. This signature name will identify the uniqueness of our neighborhood with its in-town living style, restaurants, shops, etc., similar to SoHo in London and LoDo in Denver, and HoDo in New York City."Just stick with Midtown. It is a small enough area to not need two names. Also where is this HoDO in NY? I have only heard of SoHo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 What would you call SoDo residents? SoDomites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 If the Meat Factory gets its place on Main St. - you wouldn't be that far off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 How about MiHo...Midtown Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 South Downtown/Midtown...SoDoMi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 South Downtown/Midtown...SoDoMi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Can't wait to see the real estate ads: Located in the trendy APE/SoDoMi area... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hope the "APE/SoDoMi" ads are discreet...otherwise I'd rather not SEE them! What fun a marketing company could have with that idea, though! How would you like to tell the realtor where you're looking for a home: "I'm thinking about Ape Sodomy, can you help me with that?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 How would you like to tell the realtor where you're looking for a home: "I'm thinking about Ape Sodomy, can you help me with that?"Â <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just another reason I try to steer clear of all things "trendy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Just another reason I try to steer clear of all things "trendy". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, trendy is good for the soul! Who couldn't use a little more Ape Sodomy?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Oh, trendy is good for the soul! Who couldn't use a little more Ape Sodomy?!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm afraid to ask but here goes. What is "Ape Sodomy"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I'm afraid to ask but here goes. What is "Ape Sodomy"? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's when developers screw over clueless buyers. No...scroll up in this topic. You've gotta read it from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 What about SODA - South Of Downtown's A#s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 SoDo is what the oh-so-creative real estate guys and officials want to call the neighborhood south of downtown and north of Midtown. I agree with many of you that this is a terrible name and indicates more our lack of originality than hipness, edginess, or sophistication. So, what should we call this neighborhood? Our suggestions could be sent to the powers that be and we could be forever be remembered for our good will to the community. Some suggestions:Are there any historic names for the area? Use one of those.New TownGray DistrictAPE - Along the Pierce Elevated<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You have no idea how it pisses me off that these do-called leaders - the ones who call the shots - are allowed to make the rest of us suffer by being ignoranuses and yet again using minimal brain effort which allows these lame names to be used. Someone please shoot me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 ...and another thing: Hey thanks stupid people in power. How stupid is it to name a "district" which consists of nothing but surface lots? Someone shoot me again, I'm still breathing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Perhaps you'll find this name more soothing...EBONY(East of Baldwin, Obsequiously New York-ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) Yours was better. Can't wait to see the real estate ads: Located in the trendy APE/SoDoMi area... ...................this has been one of the best threads in awhile. Another great thing is that the APE/SoDoMi district is so conviently located next to Montrose, there will be shops opening soon just for this type of fetish. Edited October 15, 2005 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDTOWNeR Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 ONE name is best. Call it midtown or SODO, but dont divide the area. It is already difficult enough for folks to identify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Judah Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Why does it have to have a name already? Wait for it to get all built up, and then start calling it whatever the people who live there call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Why does it have to have a name already? Wait for it to get all built up, and then start calling it whatever the people who live there call it. I agree 100%! Maybe something like...hmmmmmm....Midtown??? [jeez-what a bunch of talk about nothing-it's already got a name] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 This thread tickled me.I Like Midtown but if they were going to change the name I would much prefer SouthTown over SoDo. Calling it SoDo would REALLY be like we are trying to be another city.So how about SouthTown folks? The inhabitants would be SouthTowners.Wait, I just realized SouthTown wouldn't make sense. One would leave Downtown, hit SouthTown, and THEN Midtown? Um, nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartalek Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Oh, trendy is good for the soul! Who couldn't use a little more Ape Sodomy?!!!y'all quite monkeying around.y'all quite monkeying around.Quit. Would you believe that Bob Hope on a visit to Houston years back called Main Street one of the most beautiful streets he had seen? The "Midtown" was lovely in its early years with large homes and trees. Oh World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 y'all quite monkeying around.Quit. Would you believe that Bob Hope on a visit to Houston years back called Main Street one of the most beautiful streets he had seen? The "Midtown" was lovely in its early years with large homes and trees. Oh World Actually Hope was staying at the Warwick because he was receiving medical treatment at the medical center. He was looking down Fannin from his room and was refering to the hospitals. Another oft repeated urban myth exploded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTrain Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 *The Middle of the Town of Houston should do it. *ElMa: Elgin and Main, the crossroads of Midtown. I'm the first one to create this name. If that don't work, try this: NoSo -- North of Southwest Freeway Butt -- Below the Buffalo Town WeFi - West of 59 West Midtown, where the safety and renewal is, and East Midtown, where W. Midtowners are too afraid to trend, even HCC Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blauvs Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I vote for SODA and EBONY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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