TowerSpotter Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yea I know. Should be moved by a moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Buffalo Amphitheater is underway. ' http://swamplot.com/whats-been-happening-at-buffalo-bayou-park/2013-08-30/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I was a little disappointed that they didn't include the FPSF guys in their planning, but it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 whats the deal with Houston trying to get the Buffalo Bayou park to be Nationally registered or something, so that they can get federal funding for the park? ive heard about this a few times the last couple days.. apparently it should pass. i wonder if that will have any effect on fast forwarding other segments of the master plan with the new inflow of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 It could encourage other developer's to build by it. Anyways heres the link http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/west_university/news/green-reintroduces-buffalo-bayou-national-heritage-act/article_bdbe7670-26dc-11e3-ad5a-001a4bcf887a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 sounds interesting. thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This leads me to believe it won't be any part of the bayou near downtown:If passed, H.R. 3185 would be the final step in designating the 25-mile stretch of the Houston Ship Channel as the first National Heritage Area in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 i could of sworn i saw a thread somewhere here about them trying to figure out what to do with the large cistern/reservoir under the park..i say they should commission James Turrell to come and run wild with his imagination and turn it into an underground art exhibit/attraction (and possibly James' largest installation). the only problem is the land above it is going to be a performance lawn or something so they would have to find a way to keep people from falling into the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/houston/article/50-million-donation-maintenance-pact-to-boost-4899052.php?cmpid=btfpm#/0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/houston/article/50-million-donation-maintenance-pact-to-boost-4899052.php?cmpid=btfpm#/0 Glad to see someone is looking ahead to make sure the trails are maintained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Went for a ride this morning and there were a lot of joggers/walkers/bikers out there. I like that they added asphalt paths on the north side (between Sabine and Montrose) with signs stating 'No Biking'. A lot of joggers were using those making it easier for bikers on the new wide sidewalks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Don't know out of the several threads that we have where I should post these pics but there's another pedestrian bridge over Buffalo Bayou: And yet another one farther down near Waugh. And this is Lost Lake I believe: And just some more stuff across the bayou from the skate park: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Oh how cool! Nice design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So excited about this project. Probably more than anything else happening in Houston currently. This will really increase the quality of life for our citizens and will be the first place I take out-of-town visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So excited about this project. Probably more than anything else happening in Houston currently. This will really increase the quality of life for our citizens and will be the first place I take out-of-town visitors. Agreed. Transformational project. The coming Bayou Greenways projects will also be transformational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skwatra Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 There is a sign at the current unofficial dog park (montrose and allen) stating the area will be closed for construction on 1/27 and won't be opening again until October. Seems like a long time to build a dog park, but I know they are incorporating a lot of features. I really wish they would build a ped bridge over Allen near Taft. Going to Montrose or the ped bridge closer to downtown is quite far if you are on foot. I think it would be heavily utilized by the residents to the south, and be useful during the Art Car parade, Marathon, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes +1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We walked from Sabine to Montrose last weekend and it's really going to be nice when finished.It was good to see so many people down there running biking and walking.And this is before it is even half finished. This is definitely going to improve the quality of life for all who use This area for recreation.The bridges are really nice and even though the plantings on the North side are in, it will be a while before everything starts totake hold and look natural, but you can get the feel of how the new contouring really makes a huge difference.I bet even more people start running this trail than Memorial if they can just figure out where to park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arternative Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Oh puleeeze. That professor is an idiot! We do do art. We have the largest art car parade, the Museum of Natural Science has the second highest attendance of all museums in our country. To my knowledge, the Menil Collection is the, if not one of, the largest privately held collections on display. Plus, there are galleries and studios all over this town. And... remember the Westheimer (now Bayou City) Art Festival. I miss the street fest. Sorry, I got riled. Houston really gets passed over in music and art compared to other places. Talented people are from here but they migrate elsewhere. Police in this city along with the county court system are not at all nice to artists or musicians involved with any counter culture or sub culture. There will never be any kind of real art or music scene ever in this city in the foreseeable future. Houston is also too far spread out so events are often a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 ^^^ lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Houston really gets passed over in music and art compared to other places. Talented people are from here but they migrate elsewhere. Police in this city along with the county court system are not at all nice to artists or musicians involved with any counter culture or sub culture. There will never be any kind of real art or music scene ever in this city in the foreseeable future. Houston is also too far spread out so events are often a bust. I have been in the art and musical communities in this town for years, and have no idea what your talking about. While Houston may not be putting out smash pop artists in music, it's acts do very well regionally and even nationally. Hell, I have a top 50 album in Japan and Europe and my band was discovered here. The artist here also do very well and many make decent livings at their craft. As far as the police and court systems not being "nice to artists or musicians?" I'm at a loss. Not once have I ever encountered this, nor have I know anyone in the community that would agree with that statement. Why would either have an issue with the art community? Keep in mind that Houston has never consistently been a spotlight city, and many of us like it that way. Sure, if you want to make it big time, then LA or Nashville's your best bet. Even Austin with it's heralded music scene doesn't put out many national acts.Sorry for getting off topic, guys. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It was completely warranted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 It is incredible how long they have been working on the buffalo bayou running trail, so it doesn't surprise me they are going to take forever for the dog park. I guess it's government work, but my goodness, they built the Golden Gate Bridge in less time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 All topics on improvements to the Buffalo Bayou consolidated into one thread. New renderings: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 So fare it is looking very nice. They are planting plenty of trees. At night you can see large blue LED lights underneath Memorial Drive. The lakes will be very cool once completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think they were about to move some trees between Waugh and studemont yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think they are removing some trees near the bayou. They are going to plant native aquatic plants on the water line to reduce flooding. Then more trees behind the aquatic plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 It's finally starting to take shape. This is perhaps the single most transformative project in houston right now and I applaud the bbp for its work in making it happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You are right, it will have more visitors then Discovery Green. I'm so glad it will have a permanent stage for festivals. We should also thank The Kinder Morgan Foundation that contributed $18,000,000 to this project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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