Subdude Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 There was another thread about Astroworld closing so it was merged into this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 "People are gonna be completly bored now." Plastic, you are indeed the master of understated rhetoric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 AHh yes. Would you believe that the original DIsneyworld was set ot be in Houston? For some reason city council didn't approve of it and it went to Orland Flordia.Yes this loss is gonna hit Houston hard. We have no major tourist attractions now. Lost tons of jobs. People are gonna be completly bored now. Sad the are gonna make it into Office or retail space. They ought to make this cool activity or entertainment center there. Ahh yes Houston needed somethingbetter. Astroworld didn't rank high when it comes to the nations theme parks. You've got Cedar Point and even Majic Mountain. WHoever get's it is gonna inherit alot of space. Only question is where to put the new park. I say Katy, I-45 and Gulf Freeway,near I-45 and 1960 or the Northeast corner of Beltway 8. I was gonna say that big open pasture in Sugarland but the residents probrably wouldn't approve. Then there's the problem of would any company put in such an investment to build a park in Houston. We're often left out on many many things. Yeah, the JSC and Space Center Houston, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony, Butterfly Museum, MFA, CAM, Menil...I HATE this city...all that culture crap...give me a duble wide n a peece of ass n i'll be happy. Give me Plastic...it's the new Britney... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Now that it's closed what do you think they should od with it. They're taking the rides apart so whoever buys it on't get a whole amusement park. I've heard they are gonna use it for office or retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think the most logical use is as follows:Strip of land along freeway (30%): strip malls and pad sites (restaurant, most likely)Southwest section (40%): additional surface parking for Reliant complexSoutheast section (30%): apartment-style housing with easy access to the light rail, possibly with some retail mixed inThis scenario would necessitate that the bridge over Loop 610 is retained to connect to the parking zone. I don't think that is a problem if the property is developed piecemeal. But if a developer wants to implement a comprehensive plan, the developer will probably want to get rid of the bridge and that would likely preclude a parking area. However, parking patrons could still potentially cross at Kirby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think we had a thread somewhere about the buyer. I think the proposal was for some sort of mixed-used concept. I understand you point about the parking, but I doubt that would happen unless the county pays the developer for it or if the developer builds some parking to charge for events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Why would you make parking in the southwest corner, I'd put it in the northwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Why would you make parking in the southwest corner, I'd put it in the northwest.The land along the freeway is valuable for commercial development and its most economic use is not for parking. Further back, away from the freeway, land is less valuable and parking could be a viable use.I'm envisioning that the Livestock show and Rodeo organization would buy the property to be used for parking. I saw the thread about a mixed-use development, but my impression is that it was just speculation and possibly wishful thinking. If there is a plan in the works, then I suppose my idea is wrong. I would definitely like to see a mixed use development, but I'm a little skeptical the area can support it. I do see a need for more parking, a demand for commercial development along the freeway, and demand for some housing near the light rail station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 New car dealership is going in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 That wouldn't be a surprise. Car dealers often seem to be the "highest and best use" for freeway frontage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 New car dealership is going in there. I hope it's something cool like a RUF or a SMART dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I hope it's something cool like a RUF or a SMART dealer. You need to lower your expectations my friend, so you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Do they even sell SMART cars stateside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I'm envisioning that the Livestock show and Rodeo organization would buy the property to be used for parking.HLS&R already owns a couple hundred acres off of Reed Road near 288. They already operate a parking lot there and are likely to expand it as needed, since they already own the land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Do they even sell SMART cars stateside?not yet, they are still "selecting models for the US" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I really hope they at least do something good with the rail line frontage....Mixed use, perhaps. Also, maybe a parking garage, or something, for Reliant, or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I really hope they at least do something good with the rail line frontage....Mixed use, perhaps. Also, maybe a parking garage, or something, for Reliant, or whatever.Why does everyone want additional parking for Reliant? I thought there was sufficient parking already, with the lots around the stadium and the lots across Kirby that stretch all the way over to Main...Am I missing something? Is there insufficient parking at Reliant Stadium? Anyhow, my 2-cents is that development of the Astroworld property will be coordinated with the redevelopment of the Astrodome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 It will probably turn into a Perry Homes subdivision --- one of their new "urban" developments. Ideally it should become a high density neighborhood with a good smattering of retail, along with office space. Perhaps a large "park" could span the freeway allowing access to the Reliant Complex. Either way they need only provide parking for themselves Relaint has plenty of parking! If anything the Reliant Complex should construct a couple multi-story parking facilities, so their outlying lots wont be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 It will probably turn into a Perry Homes subdivision --- one of their new "urban" developments. Ideally it should become a high density neighborhood with a good smattering of retail, along with office space. Perhaps a large "park" could span the freeway allowing access to the Reliant Complex. Either way they need only provide parking for themselves Relaint has plenty of parking! If anything the Reliant Complex should construct a couple multi-story parking facilities, so their outlying lots wont be needed.Parking would be an issue. One reason A-World is closing, is because Reliant Park wouldn't renue the Parking contract. There has to be something going on at Reliant Park for them not to, perhaps a bigger picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Parking would be an issue. One reason A-World is closing, is because Reliant Park wouldn't renue the Parking contract. There has to be something going on at Reliant Park for them not to, perhaps a bigger picture?Why they be so anul and do something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Why they be so anul and do something like that?Future developement in the Reliant Park? I am not sure. But they didn't renue the lease, leading Astroworld with no parking. So, six flags decided to close this park, (because) what park would you pick to close? Hm, texas already has 3, oh well Houston's won't have parking, and we can't afford to build a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 You need to lower your expectations my friend, so you won't be disappointed. My degree wasn't in any kind of business. But I guess that there is a logical reason why Astroworld was closed down. I guess that the nearest amusement park we can now go to is in San Antonio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 My degree wasn't in any kind of business. But I guess that there is a logical reason why Astroworld was closed down. I guess that the nearest amusement park we can now go to is in San Antonio. The Six Flags in Dallas is alot better then San Antonio. They not only have alot more rides, but better ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 The Six Flags in Dallas is alot better then San Antonio. They not only have alot more rides, but better ones! It's hard for me to remember. The last time that I went to Six Flags in Dallas was back in 1972. The last time that I went to Astroworld was back in 1978. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrage Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I haven't been able to go by there. Can someone tell me whats happening? Have they begun dismantling the rides yet? Hope someone's getting pictures if they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Perhaps the former Astroworld property could become a municipally owned park and exhibition center along the lines of Hemisfair Plaza in San Antonio and/or Fair Park in Dallas. Deconstruct the amusement park and construct an Olympic staging area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 only have seen cranes at waterworld so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I read an article that said that Six Flags over Texas is getting alot of new rides and many of them are comming from AstroWorld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I saw them take down alot of the water slides already the last weekend Astrworld was open. You could see Waterworld from the "XLR-8".I'm glad alot of the rides will go to Over Texas, its a great park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I haven't been able to go by there. Can someone tell me whats happening? Have they begun dismantling the rides yet? Hope someone's getting pictures if they are. It is being dismantled-piece by piece. Soon it will be gone-thank god. Who wants pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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