Avabamse Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Construction started on this little wedge of Houston terra firma right after the new year. The location is adjacent to the Houston Technology Center & the old Boy Scout office (most recently Mr Peeples). Location is between Pierce / St. Joseph Pkwy (or 45 Pierce Elevated) & Heiner / Brazos. https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7527004,-95.3748876,132m/data=!3m1!1e3 There also appears to be a bit of site work occurring on the even smaller triangular piece across Heiner from this & directly north of the old Boy Scout office. That 2nd piece of land nearly shares the parking lot of that Boy Scout office. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 This area had been used for construction equipment and storage when they were redoing Bagby a few years ago.... Is it just being used for a similar thing now or are they actually building something ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avabamse Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 I know what you mean regarding equipment staging or storage. There's definite site development working occurring here. That dirt mound in the middle is all fresh dirt brought to the site & piled about 12-15 high. The tractors are turning soil all the way to the north side of the property where the entrance ramp at I-45 from St. Joseph Pkwy. It's a misleadingly large parcel. (Random aside ... looks like Lorenzo's is coming to either where The Republic or Mr Peeples were located. Signs announcing "Now Hiring" at both locations. Too bad Black Finn couldn't come back.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I could be wrong, but it looks as though they're creating a berm for landscaping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I think you re on the right track. This looks like a site improvement for Super Bowl. It is on a ramp to 45 so they probably wanted to spruce up this area. Looks like a berm to me and I bet they bring in landscaping. I think its a good idea if thats whats being done. Every little bit helps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post towerjunkie Posted January 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2017 102 story W hotel 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 or another Astoria...that looks to be about the lot size! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Have been wondering what this was - wait Laurenzo's _ El Tiempo ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 This will be a cool area with the backdrop of those buildings once the freeway is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) I never understand why little pedestrian islands like this aren't paved over with trees planted and maybe a couple of benches and tables. All medians in this city. Not saying you would want to hang on a median on Buffalo Speedway but at least make them fully accessible to pedestrians. Edited January 5, 2017 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 hour ago, H-Town Man said: This will be a cool area with the backdrop of those buildings once the freeway is gone. only gonna cost us 6 billion dollars to do it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ksab Posted January 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2017 This Midtown Redevelopment Authority project features back-of-curb improvements to 3 separate sites within the TIRZ. Generally, these improvements include landscaping, lighting, and irrigation. Site 1 – Elgin St at Brazos St This site include improvements to the planting design by adding pockets of new plant material, utilization of decorative stone and adding a layer of mulch under the large existing trees. This site will also require painting the existing wall, fabrication and installation of custom light features and poles, and installation of an irrigation system. The existing site trees are to remain and must be protected. Site 2 – Brazos St at IH- 45 This site includes the creation of large berms which will require importing select fill material. There are landscape walls and curbs in addition to accent lighting, decorative stone, landscaping and irrigation. This site is divided by a roadway, so small bores for irrigation and electrical conduits will be required. Site 3 – Webster St at Gray St This site will feature landscaping improvements and lighted steel accent walls. Since the lighting is solar electrical service will not be required. An irrigation system will not be install but temporary hand watering will be required until the plants are established. There is also a small landscape drain that will tie into an existing storm inlet. https://www.civcastusa.com/project/586788ad01ec5a1198e5ae22/summary 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I was going to mention that I just drove down Elgin across Bagby and the land next to the ramp is being landscaped. There are about 6 or 8 medium sized oak trees that really never said much but now they are going to be accented with the landscaping. I know you were just being sarcastic Samagon, but this landscaping whatever it cost will make the area have a finished, manicured, beautiful look and it will give the area a sense of place. So don't be so cynical and look to the positive side that this is just one more area that will look like it was well planned and not just a campground for street people. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/5/2017 at 5:02 PM, bobruss said: I was going to mention that I just drove down Elgin across Bagby and the land next to the ramp is being landscaped. There are about 6 or 8 medium sized oak trees that really never said much but now they are going to be accented with the landscaping. I know you were just being sarcastic Samagon, but this landscaping whatever it cost will make the area have a finished, manicured, beautiful look and it will give the area a sense of place. So don't be so cynical and look to the positive side that this is just one more area that will look like it was well planned and not just a campground for street people. I'm not cynical about making what we can beautiful. I was responding to the person who said that the view would be much better when the pierce elevated was gone. cost estimates for the i45 realignment are about 6 billion, that is what I was responding to. If someone is going to make a comment about how beautiful things will look without the pierce elevated, I'm going to try to bring a little perspective to the table. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Sorry but I missed the quote. My bad. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 On 1/5/2017 at 1:16 PM, samagon said: only gonna cost us 6 billion dollars to do it too. #WorthIt 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 http://swamplot.com/work-crews-creating-pileup-by-the-i-45-exit-ramp-behind-mr-peeples-old-spot/2017-01-12/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted January 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2017 Looks like it will have tiered levels. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So what's going on here again??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 planting today - couldn't get pic - will get on way home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avabamse Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Updated photo of the mound / entrance to Midtown. View looking north. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avabamse Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Added bonus of security helicopter flybys for Super Bowl LI. This guy tilted his prop when he flew between the Mickey Leeland building the adjacent one to its south. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 NIIIIICE! I see so many people in Midtown risk their lives crossing that area. So glad they're creating a crossing here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That helicopter blew past my window in the Galleria/Uptown area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Was hoping for a little more depth with the landscaping. Having said that, it's better than before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/31/2017 at 11:27 AM, Avabamse said: Updated photo of the mound / entrance to Midtown. View looking north. ha, looks like a chia pet! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Was this one of Midtown's projects for the Super Bowl? They like to cut it close, eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) http://swamplot.com/how-midtowns-first-hill-was-born/2017-02-02/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+swamplot+(Swamplot%3A+Houston's+Real+Estate+Landscape) ^^^ it's all coming together nicely..... Edited February 3, 2017 by monarch 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Wanna know how to complicate a hill? Come to Houston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobruss Posted February 4, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2017 I applaud this project. Lets face it this was a no mans island and now its a hill and once the landscape has had time to take and the trees get a little older it will be a very nice change of pace for midtown. I applaud the sculptural shape of what was a very nondescript piece of dead zone. I want to see more of these little details that give the city more of a well planned finished look. Instead of belittling these small details more of you should think before making unwarranted comments. It shows a lack of thoughtful consideration for the public realm. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, bobruss said: I applaud this project. Lets face it this was a no mans island and now its a hill and once the landscape has had time to take and the trees get a little older it will be a very nice change of pace for midtown. I applaud the sculptural shape of what was a very nondescript piece of dead zone. I want to see more of these little details that give the city more of a well planned finished look. Instead of belittling these small details more of you should think before making unwarranted comments. It shows a lack of thoughtful consideration for the public realm. I couldn't agree more... Being a landscape guy, I would have done it a little differently but, it is a nice step forward. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 56 minutes ago, bobruss said: I applaud this project. Lets face it this was a no mans island and now its a hill and once the landscape has had time to take and the trees get a little older it will be a very nice change of pace for midtown. I applaud the sculptural shape of what was a very nondescript piece of dead zone. I want to see more of these little details that give the city more of a well planned finished look. Instead of belittling these small details more of you should think before making unwarranted comments. It shows a lack of thoughtful consideration for the public realm. Agreed, huge upgrade. I look forward to more of these little finishing details going up around the city. These are the minute details that you probably don't really notice when they look nice, but you complain about being seedy or run down when they are neglected. Keep bringing on these little projects all day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I agree that a project like this adds a nice finishing touch to the area. I just hope they maintain it so that it stays looking nice... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I drove by the midtown chiapet hills on Saturday afternoon. nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I spoke too soon, looks great! Is that a sidewalk on the front side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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