DNAguy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 this supposed new security is definitely a game changer in this project that continues to be a game changer... Truly game changing comment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNAguy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 There's no reason to chase off homeless people unless they're doing something illegal. It's a public park. Is camping in a public park legal? @kbates2 My thoughts exactly. I'm pretty sure you can't camp in a public park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNAguy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Here's a photo of the area from yesterday. Excuse the poor photo quality of my cell phone. Isn't FPH Summerfest in like 2 weeks? After walking the park last weekend, IDK if the park is going to be ready. That thing is going to be a dust bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Myabe it's the angle but the stage seems to be off... I'll have to check it out in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Summerfest in a week and a half. Not sure how they are going to set it up. There are 6 stages (were there 7 last year?), but they don't have a map or anything yet.They were really close to pouring concrete on the last of the paths in that area, so that should be ready at least. the new sod will probably get destroyed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Summerfest in a week and a half. Not sure how they are going to set it up. There are 6 stages (were there 7 last year?), but they don't have a map or anything yet. They were really close to pouring concrete on the last of the paths in that area, so that should be ready at least. the new sod will probably get destroyed... Last year, I remember seeing at least some form of work being done for FPSF at this time, but I guess with the bayou construction, they will start next Monday. I'm absolutely excited to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've bicycled and walked through the park a few times in the last week, and I'm impressed by the progress so far. There is still a lot of work to be done, but I can see the vision coming to fruition. I really like the separate paths for runners to help break up the traffic, and also the use of native grasses and wildflowers along the section just west of the skate park next to the bayou. What most surprises me is just how popular the trails have suddenly become. I've been using this park for well over a decade and remember times where nobody else was visible on the trails. Now it feels like the running trail at Memorial Park, except with a mix of cyclists and runners doing a fitness circuit. Part of me misses the solitude and peace of the old park, as it feels like an outdoor gym now, only much prettier and with nicer trails. Riding on Sunday and yesterday evening, I saw a few security guards on golf carts on the path. I wonder if that is going to be a normal thing? I haven't noticed this, but it's strange that they would ride golf carts on the paths. Given how busy the path is during peak times, I'd think they would ride bicycles or even Segways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNAguy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've bicycled and walked through the park a few times in the last week, and I'm impressed by the progress so far. There is still a lot of work to be done, but I can see the vision coming to fruition. I really like the separate paths for runners to help break up the traffic, and also the use of native grasses and wildflowers along the section just west of the skate park next to the bayou. What most surprises me is just how popular the trails have suddenly become. I've been using this park for well over a decade and remember times where nobody else was visible on the trails. Now it feels like the running trail at Memorial Park, except with a mix of cyclists and runners doing a fitness circuit. Part of me misses the solitude and peace of the old park, as it feels like an outdoor gym now, only much prettier and with nicer trails. I haven't noticed this, but it's strange that they would ride golf carts on the paths. Given how busy the path is during peak times, I'd think they would ride bicycles or even Segways. I notice that as well. LOTS of people were out on Saturday. My guess is that the park will become a lot more solitary the higher the mercury goes... We've been blessed w/ unusually cool weather this year that's lasted longer into the year. I could go on but you get the idea. This is all on the NOAA's website. Always a cool resource if you're into that kind of thing... nerd. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/?n=climate_graphs_iah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 ... What most surprises me is just how popular the trails have suddenly become. I've been using this park for well over a decade and remember times where nobody else was visible on the trails. Now it feels like the running trail at Memorial Park, except with a mix of cyclists and runners doing a fitness circuit. Part of me misses the solitude and peace of the old park, as it feels like an outdoor gym now, only much prettier and with nicer trails. I haven't noticed this, but it's strange that they would ride golf carts on the paths. Given how busy the path is during peak times, I'd think they would ride bicycles or even Segways.I'm in the exact same position, i moved to the area and started biking that area in 2003. I actually liked that it was rustic, there was not great path for road bikes, and it wasn't crowded. But its hard to complain about how much they have done, creating an asset for the city. For the security, I'm sure cost is a factor. Segways would be tough for that reason. Most rental security (i have come across) are way too lazy for bikes. though i like both of those ideas.I've seen HPD on horses in the areas closer to downtown on occasion. but that's different of course.The ones i saw would just stop when I was coming to make sure I can avoid them, and they were on the edge of the path - so they were as courteous as possible. But they did take up most of the path and cause traffic jams a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Here are two images that I took today with Ipad sorry for quality. I'm sorry but I looked and couldn't find the thread for the coffee bldg. at Allens Landing but this is from today. I didn't realize they were going to strip it completely to the floors. The second is a somewhat discouraging looking Welcome to Houston entry right on the bayou coming in from I-10. To me this is one ugly uninviting welcome matt. I think the city needs to have a competition and create a new more inviting welcome . Since this is right in front of the bayou which runs below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It cut off the rest of my message, but what I was suggesting is some kind of tall water feature shooting up out of the bayou that would be lit and have different heights and shapes of water. Whatever i think we ought to at least get rid of the ugly wall.Besides you cant even read the Welcome To Houston on top and it just looks weak. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here are two images that I took today with Ipad sorry for quality. I'm sorry but I looked and couldn't find the thread for the coffee bldg. at Allens Landing but this is from today. I didn't realize they were going to strip it completely to the floors. The second is a somewhat discouraging looking Welcome to Houston entry right on the bayou coming in from I-10. To me this is one ugly uninviting welcome matt. I think the city needs to have a competition and create a new more inviting welcome . Since this is right in front of the bayou which runs below. [attachment=4926:stripped coffee bldg..I think there should be some kind of very tall water feature i.e. a fountain or something that is a little more creative than a concrete window wall. It is just down right ugly. stripped coffee bldg..JPGstripped coffee bldg..JPGwelcome Houston.JPG http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/1299-sunset-coffee-building-allens-landing/page-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here are two images that I took today with Ipad sorry for quality. I'm sorry but I looked and couldn't find the thread for the coffee bldg. at Allens Landing but this is from today. I didn't realize they were going to strip it completely to the floors. The second is a somewhat discouraging looking Welcome to Houston entry right on the bayou coming in from I-10. To me this is one ugly uninviting welcome matt. I think the city needs to have a competition and create a new more inviting welcome . Since this is right in front of the bayou which runs below. [attachment=4926:stripped coffee bldg..I think there should be some kind of very tall water feature i.e. a fountain or something that is a little more creative than a concrete window wall. It is just down right ugly. stripped coffee bldg..JPGstripped coffee bldg..JPGwelcome Houston.JPG Yeah, I would agree that the "Welcome to Houston" sign hasn't aged well. Time for a new idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here are two images that I took today with Ipad sorry for quality. I'm sorry but I looked and couldn't find the thread for the coffee bldg. at Allens Landing but this is from today. I didn't realize they were going to strip it completely to the floors. The second is a somewhat discouraging looking Welcome to Houston entry right on the bayou coming in from I-10. To me this is one ugly uninviting welcome matt. I think the city needs to have a competition and create a new more inviting welcome . Since this is right in front of the bayou which runs below. [attachment=4926:stripped coffee bldg..I think there should be some kind of very tall water feature i.e. a fountain or something that is a little more creative than a concrete window wall. It is just down right ugly. stripped coffee bldg..JPGstripped coffee bldg..JPGwelcome Houston.JPG There are letters on the sign in the last pic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 There are letters on the sign in the last pic?! It has the obligatory stars, too! Because Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Houston has to be the least Texas of all Texas cities though, and now that I think about it, that sign is kind of the epitome of Houston itself; washed out, dirty concrete structures. Didn't even know this existed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The sign says welcome to Houston, but its almost impossible to read. It looks like part of the bridge superstructure, Like a last second thought.I think they ought to take it down and rethink the entry to the city. At least the entry at Bush is colorful and I think pretty nice.Especially at night when lit. I know in the larger realm of things this isn't very high on the list but come on we can do better than this.I vote for some kind of water feature like the artist Olafur Eliasson created in the Hudson River or something along those lines. Something that brings attention to the bayou downtown to link the city to the bayou. Not only would it be attractive but it would generate more interest in people coming down and touring this urban stretch of the bayou on over to Allens Landing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The sign says welcome to Houston, but its almost impossible to read. It looks like part of the bridge superstructure, Like a last second thought.I think they ought to take it down and rethink the entry to the city. At least the entry at Bush is colorful and I think pretty nice.Especially at night when lit. I know in the larger realm of things this isn't very high on the list but come on we can do better than this.I vote for some kind of water feature like the artist Olafur Eliasson created in the Hudson River or something along those lines. Something that brings attention to the bayou downtown to link the city to the bayou. Not only would it be attractive but it would generate more interest in people coming down and touring this urban stretch of the bayou on over to Allens Landing.There is no official entrance to Downtown, other than this weathered concrete structure. I think most of the people exiting off I-10/45 HOV that see this sign are commuters. It's a ugly intersection as the roads completely cover/block out the sun on the Bayou. Things might change when we see more people living Downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It has the obligatory stars, too! Because Texas. Don't diss the stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Rent-a-fence for FPSF was being put up yesterday, just east of the Fed (same entrance as always). They were building a huge stage in front of that new structure, i'll post pics later.also saw 100+ planters with plants and small trees just east of the tolerance sculptures that should be going in. Dog park is moving along nicely as well, they have put in a few structures there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Current picture of Water Works gateway to Buffalo Bayou, above the water cistern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 2014-07-19 15.30.55 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-19 15.30.49 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-19 15.31.27 by marclongoria, on Flickr New parking lot over the existing spots 2014-07-19 15.31.57 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-19 15.32.43 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-19 15.33.04 by marclongoria, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Wow, looks very impressive. Nice pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On to the Next One Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Wow. Excellent progress for the city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 We absolutely need some who has a good dusk/night vision camera to take photos of this area. I know urbannizer has to know someone on Flickr that has some. Again, I know these are terrible dusk photos but it gives you somewhat of an idea on how much it is changed. You can now walk this anytime of the night. 2014-07-24 20.43.46 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-24 20.36.20 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-24 20.40.34 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-07-24 20.40.27 by marclongoria, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Very nice Triton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 beautiful. houston is looking up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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