Jeebus Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I hate to see more sprawl with a giant park facility out towards Katy (I'd imagine somewhere around the US99 area?). The same for the Woodlands, Kingwood/Humble, or Sugarland/Rosenberg area. I could only see another park in that void area along US288 between I610 & BW8. It would still be inside the belt - and you know that this area is going to end up as housing anyway.This brings up the subject however, of who should build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 i hope i am wrong, but HCAD's "amusement park" listing for Astroworld is valued less than Tilman's compound... maybe he could pay cash for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 What do you mean mean by Tilman's compound? His office off of 59? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 oh sorry - i meant his home off of willowick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Ok that makes more sense. Sorry about the misunderstanding. Do you have the link to it just wondering (since I am lazy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 goodness 610 is not going to look the same.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thank f*cking god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westender Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Talks for Houston or Texas in general? Because if any city in Texas gets a new theme park, especially a Disney theme park, everyone knows it'll go to ... Midland.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I predict Disney in Brookshire...Just dont ask how I predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I was glad to finally see news that Astroworld was being sold. It has been an eyesore for years now so good riddance is what I say. I would love to see a city park in it's place. A pool, baseball and soccer fields, a jogging track, lots of trees for picnics in the shade. What an asset that would be for the growing residential population in the area. You can build a tacky amusment park anywhere. But a first class city park-that's a rare opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Talks for Houston or Texas in general? Because if any city in Texas gets a new theme park, especially a Disney theme park, everyone knows it'll go to ... Midland.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well I've heard a couple of locations, but I have heard only in the Houston area, so it could be anywhere. But the locations I have heard are in Sealy and in Katy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I heard on Channel 11 tonight that it will officially close after Fright Fest this year. As for what the future holds for the land, I predict a big parking lot, or maybe another park-n-ride, something boring.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 it may be an eyesore, and poorly maintained, but i for one will miss it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Ok that makes more sense. Sorry about the misunderstanding. Do you have the link to it just wondering (since I am lazy).astroworldwillowickthere may be more to the astroworld complex, but that record is for 4,133,425 sqft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks for the links. I am surprised the value went down in '05 seeing as how the med center seems to keep expanding south.And Pineda do you really think it will be a parking lot or park and ride? I mean with the area booming along with the TMC expanding, and being adjacent to the rail line I can't see it going to waste as a parking lot. I am sure a developer will want in on the action. History may prove me wrong, but I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasboy Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 a more updated image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Not quite as new, but clearer Astroworld An overview of the area. Edges are a little blurry, but if you want I get get a clearer one of that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ18 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I'm not sure where to put this note, but Six Flags has decided to shut down Astroworld and sell the property.Apparently the land is worth more than the amusement park.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW is about time, I always thought Astroworld was dirty and boring, I acctualy bought me a 04 season pass and used it twise. I think it was Viper that had a little pond with dirty GREEN water, the water on every ride smelled like piss and the rides where dirty and most of them sucked even the "new" Diablo Falls wich is too small. Most of the rides where broke or wherent open. I remenber last year I saw a Nemo and Sponge Bob stuffed animal as a prize in the arcade and I thought to my self "isn't this suposed to be a Looney Tunes park" and they weren't even the real thing they were boleged LOL. I'm not happy nor sad about this.It'll be REAL NICE if another park opens up specially a DISNEY Park , Sea World , or a Sesame Street (I think there's one close to Philly). Just imagen DISNEY in Houston I think it'll be a good choice 3rd coast Disney WOW. I wonder what the would call it maybe Disney Universe LMAO. The impact it'll have on Houston, I think it should be built near downtown or uptown maybe near downtown they could tear down those rundown houses.Just my thoughtsOne think ill miss Dungen Drop and SWAT...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasboy Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 The impact it'll have on Houston, I think it should be built near downtown or uptown maybe near downtown they could tear down those rundown houses.Just my thoughts<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Never ever run for mayor. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 It'll be REAL NICE if another park opens up specially a DISNEY Park , Sea World , or a Sesame Street (I think there's one close to Philly). Just imagen DISNEY in Houston I think it'll be a good choice 3rd coast Disney WOW. I wonder what the would call it maybe Disney Universe LMAO. The impact it'll have on Houston, I think it should be built near downtown or uptown maybe near downtown they could tear down those rundown houses. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is Sesame St.? I know it is a show, but is it an amusement park. And I hope they don't build a disney park near downtown. This is one of those times LT. AWACS old saying "they should have built this DT" does not apply. Plus the land would be too expensive, they would just take the smart move and build further out. Not to mention you need to get these people to sell their homes. Unless the Supreme court finds that they aren't as proffitable as disney. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ18 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Never ever run for mayor. Please.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> What's that supposed to mean, don't worry I'm running for President LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 What's that supposed to mean, don't worry I'm running for President LMAO <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With the Mickey Mouse party, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 They ran that park into the ground. Remember the old Disney rumors near Magnolia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I was glad to finally see news that Astroworld was being sold. It has been an eyesore for years now so good riddance is what I say. I would love to see a city park in it's place. A pool, baseball and soccer fields, a jogging track, lots of trees for picnics in the shade. What an asset that would be for the growing residential population in the area. You can build a tacky amusment park anywhere. But a first class city park-that's a rare opportunity. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bravo! nmainguy. Your idea doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hell here in Houston, of course, but I like it. I think pineda's right: it'll be a parking lot for Reliant City, er, Park. Or a Super WalMart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Judah Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Some people want to put mixed-use housing on it, and others want a theme park. I say combine the two ideas and hand over the land to someone like disney to build a livable theme park -- an urban, mixed use version of Celebration, FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 In the below image, note the rail line, as well as the large parcels of land located nearby... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looking at the lefthand ariel image, have y'all ever ever noticed the symmetry of the whole 'Astrodomain' complex, both North and South of the Loop? (at least it was symmetric before they built that monstrosity next door to the Dome ...) The two complexes line up down the middle! This was intentional from what I've read, a master-planned entertainment complex, if you will, complete with parking accomodations for both. I recall some reference to the Champs d'Elysse in Paris as inspiration for it, but I've never seen that so am not sure. As far as Astroworld goes, I got the distinct impression from the Ch. 11 story last night that the property would be sold to residential real estate developers ... surprise! I also would guess it's highly unlikely that another theme park would ever be built there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 The Chronicle said today that another theme park operator is likley to build in a Houston suburb now that this has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 (saw this on www.offthekuff.com this morning:)another opinion on what might happen now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avicalc Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 It is sad to see all the "Astroworld sucks, I'm glad its closing" sentiment on this board. Yes, Six Flags let Astroworld go. They didn't maintain it and they didn't market it. However, this is bad for Houston. First of all, 1500+ jobs are lost. Secondly, shouldn't we be asking why, in the 10th largest market in the US, they ignored one of their properties? Why are parks in places like Buffalo, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City remaining open? The real estate value of the property is only half the story. The US just doesn't view Houston as a place that people want to come visit. Disney here??!! Get real. Unfortunately, there will never be another major theme park bulit in Houston unless someone with local interests does it--and that's doubtful as well. Sad, very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 The Chronicle siad today that another theme park operator is likley to build in a Houston suburb now that this has happened.I read that, too.http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/3351145After AstroWorld closes, an investor will likely build an amusement park in the Houston-area suburbs, some said."There is strong market in Houston for this type of facility," Eckels said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 This was intentional from what I've read, a master-planned entertainment complex, if you will, complete with parking accomodations for both. I recall some reference to the Champs d'Elysse in Paris as inspiration for it, but I've never seen that so am not sure.this is the avenue des champs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 seems like haif is running extremely slow right now...and somehow i posted twice on accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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