hindesky Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 San Antonio has a tunnel that protects their downtown area. HouChron has an article about it and whether Houston's can work. "The tunnel provides a case study for Houston engineers analyzing whether to build something similar to protect the nation’s fourth-largest city." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/environment/article/San-Antonio-hidden-downtown-flood-tunnel-Houston-16792388.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 (edited) "A future new memorial for José “Joe” Campos Torres will serve as more than a place to reflect on one of the most notorious cases of police brutality in Houston's history, his family said." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/joe-campos-torres-memorial-architecture-16822516.php#photo-21977217 https://www.rogersarchitects.com Edited February 1 by hindesky 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Amlaham Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 It's the little projects like these that makes the city a whole lot nicer. This site went from a parking lot to part of the trail and now this memorial will be another addition to make the trail even more cohesive and inviting. Hate that the jails and Sheriffs office sits on probably the best lots in Houston, but it is what it is :) 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 58 minutes ago, Amlaham said: It's the little projects like these that makes the city a whole lot nicer. This site went from a parking lot to part of the trail and now this memorial will be another addition to make the trail even more cohesive and inviting. Hate that the jails and Sheriffs office sits on probably the best lots in Houston, but it is what it is :) Yep I agree. In the unusual case for Houston, we grew so fast that all the little infill projects that make neighborhoods dynamic and energetic were far and few between because we were/are so spaced out. It's nice to see us adding layers to our neighborhoods now. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) since the population center of Houston is now west of the loop, maybe it makes sense to move the criminal justice wing over to the Galleria area? lol seriously though, I hope that this area and the east end of the bayou starts seeing more traffic, this isn't too far from the place on the bayou that cyclists were getting mugged. Edited February 2 by samagon 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/2/2022 at 11:43 AM, Amlaham said: Hate that the jails and Sheriffs office sits on probably the best lots in Houston, but it is what it is :) I've often find myself obsessing over the idea of moving the sheriff's office, jails, inmate intake, county administration building and courthouses out of downtown and into some new civic center complex (and yes, I know that Houston already technically has a neighborhood called Civic Center; they can move city hall too and keep the building itself as historic). That area is susceptible to flooding anyway (as Harvey showed, disrupting court operations for over a year), and the city of Houston already wants to build a new public safety facility to house the city court, HPD Headquarters, and the Central Precinct. The city and county have already combined their prisoner intake and jail facilities, not sure why they haven't put their heads together to move the facilities to a more palatable location. On 2/2/2022 at 1:44 PM, samagon said: since the population center of Houston is now west of the loop, maybe it makes sense to move the criminal justice wing over to the Galleria area? lol That...might not actually be a bad idea. The only problem is that the level of development might forgo moving there. South and East Houston/Harris County are comparatively under developed in comparison. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) On 2/2/2022 at 1:44 PM, samagon said: since the population center of Houston is now west of the loop, maybe it makes sense to move the criminal justice wing over to the Galleria area? lol seriously though, I hope that this area and the east end of the bayou starts seeing more traffic, this isn't too far from the place on the bayou that cyclists were getting mugged. While that makes sense when looking at overall population growth, in terms of future density it needs to stay where it is. Inner Loop Houston (97 sq miles) is only 15% of the total amount of land that makes up Houston, but almost 1/4 of the total population lives here. Density is about 4.5k people per square mile compared to the city average at 3.5k per square mile. And that number is going to continue to grow as more and more development in the Loop continues. A third of all development in the city is inside the Loop, and most of it is beginning in the most well known inner city neighborhoods like The Heights, Downtown, Montrose, etc. Edited February 7 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 15 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: While that makes sense when looking at overall population growth, in terms of future density it needs to stay where it is. Inner Loop Houston (97 sq miles) is only 15% of the total amount of land that makes up Houston, but almost 1/4 of the total population lives here. Density is about 4.5k people per square mile compared to the city average at 3.5k per square mile. And that number is going to continue to grow as more and more development in the Loop continues. A third of all development in the city is inside the Loop, and most of it is beginning in the most well known inner city neighborhoods like The Heights, Downtown, Montrose, etc. I was mainly joking about moving it to the Galleria area, seeing a picture of the joint processing center right next to Tilman Fertitta's new hotel just got me laughing a bit. it would be really nice if the area that all that stuff sits on now could be used for something else that might bring more people downtown on weekends, but where else would all that stuff go that the neighbors wouldn't fight tooth/nail to keep it from coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 2/8/2022 at 7:57 AM, samagon said: but where else would all that stuff go that the neighbors wouldn't fight tooth/nail to keep it from coming? East Houston near the ports and refineries? A field in the middle of South Houston somewhere. Or maybe they can knock down the apartments in Gulfton and put it there. And if the residents complain, tell them they can stay and be guaranteed three square meals and a cot to sleep on, but won't be able to leave whenever they want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMU1213 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 15 hours ago, Big E said: East Houston near the ports and refineries? A field in the middle of South Houston somewhere. Or maybe they can knock down the apartments in Gulfton and put it there. And if the residents complain, tell them they can stay and be guaranteed three square meals and a cot to sleep on, but won't be able to leave whenever they want. Maybe it could replace the Greenspoint Mall. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, SMU1213 said: Maybe it could replace the Greenspoint Mall. Wait what about Chess King and Merry Go Round though!!!???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, gene said: Wait what about Chess King and Merry Go Round though!!!???!!! Their clothes are now being sold in the retro resale shops on Lower Westheimer (in case you have an urge for a polyester disco shirt and double-knit flares). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 i was hoping for some Girbaud's or some Cavaricci's... 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 This is the area for the future Jose Campos Torres Memorial. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Flora is taking over the old Clark Cooper Concepts Dunlavy. Grant Cooper is operating it. https://www.florahouston.com https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-08-22-flora-houston-reservations-3422-allen-parkway-grant-cooper/#slide=0 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On 2/19/2022 at 3:07 PM, hindesky said: This is the area for the future Jose Campos Torres Memorial. WOW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 According to an email I received, Night Life is happening this April 2nd. https://buffalobayou.org/event/night-light/ "Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) and Aurora Picture Show present Night Light, an evening of free video art along a ¾ mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou East trails. Houston artists Julia Barbosa-Landois, Marcelese Cooper, and Input/Output have been commissioned to create new, site-specific, media art works for a landing, an understructure of a bridge, and decommissioned gravel silos along the waterfront." 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post X.R. Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 (edited) Growing up I don't think stuff like this was really a thing in Houston (90s-2000s). Its the little stuff like this Night Light, the memorial places in empty green spots, the seemingly overwhelming amount of programming at all of the parks in and around the loop, and the increasing interconnectedness of the different pockets of life in Houston that really kind of makes it feel like Houston is moving towards being something more than it was. Out of town friends used to joke when I'd give them lists of things to do that all there was to do in H-town was eat and drink. But now, while that's still somewhat true, I think the list of non-food/drink activities has grown to a fairly impressive length compared to what it once was. And I think thats an indication that things are moving in the right direction. Edited March 31 by X.R. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 3/30/2022 at 12:00 PM, hindesky said: According to an email I received, Night Life is happening this April 2nd. https://buffalobayou.org/event/night-light/ "Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) and Aurora Picture Show present Night Light, an evening of free video art along a ¾ mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou East trails. Houston artists Julia Barbosa-Landois, Marcelese Cooper, and Input/Output have been commissioned to create new, site-specific, media art works for a landing, an understructure of a bridge, and decommissioned gravel silos along the waterfront." Looks cool, too bad I'm out of town this weekend. :( Maybe in the future they could make a city wide Night Light like Signal Festival in Prague... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 16 hours ago, X.R. said: Growing up I don't think stuff like this was really a thing in Houston (90s-2000s). Now imagine what it was like 2 decades earlier! 😱 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EaDo Lou Posted April 1 Popular Post Share Posted April 1 (edited) On Friday, I rode past the area near where the Jose Campos Torres Memorial will be and I noticed that there was some tents and chairs set up. I wonder if they are about to open the new bike trail? Edited April 1 by EaDo Lou 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, EaDo Lou said: On Friday, I rode past the area near where the Jose Campos Torres Memorial will be and I noticed that there was some tents and chairs set up. I wonder if they are about to open the new bike trail? Dedication of the plaza is happening tomorrow at 1PM 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thedistrict84 Posted April 3 Popular Post Share Posted April 3 Went to Night Light last night, was a lot of fun! Very interesting experience, especially the interactive exhibit at the Silos. There were a ton of people out and about. Definitely looking forward to more of this over in the East End. 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted April 3 Popular Post Share Posted April 3 They were about to close the fencing back up but I asked if I could go in a take a few quick pics. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nyc_tex Posted April 3 Popular Post Share Posted April 3 I tip my cap to Houston for making this memorial. Can only overcome these issues by openly recognizing them. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 2 hours ago, hindesky said: They were about to close the fencing back up but I asked if I could go in a take a few quick pics. Will it be open permanently soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 4 hours ago, sapo2367 said: Will it be open permanently soon? From the earlier render I once posted this should be getting a canopy and a fountain wall so I don't think this is finished yet. Don't know when it will be back open. Edited April 4 by hindesky 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 29 minutes ago, hindesky said: From the earlier render I once posted this should be getting a canopy and a fountain wall so I don't think this is finished yet. Don't know when it be back open. Do we know if this is definitely happening? Is it safe to get my hopes up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Hey for those that go to Buffalo Bayou along Allen Parkway and park a car: Beware of car break-ins. Yesterday i was on my bike ride and noticed the areas that you can park that face the trees and not the park where the volleyball court etc, there was tons of broken glass...I saw no less that 6 spaces that had shattered glass and oddly enough new cars were parked there knowing that cars are being broken into. So to clarify the location, if i am on the bikepath along Buffalo Bayou heading east towards downtown on Allen Parkway just before the large park with the volleyball court on my left, there are lots of spaces to park that face the slightly secluded rose bush rest area and trees etc and that is where these crimes happen. I am betting when i ride by today all the glass will still be there...maybe more from the new cars that continue to park there. While parking is limited, if i got out of my car to tons of broken glass, i would think twice before parking there...but whatever 🤔 Just fyi... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 28 minutes ago, gene said: Hey for those that go to Buffalo Bayou along Allen Parkway and park a car: Beware of car break-ins. Yesterday i was on my bike ride and noticed the areas that you can park that face the trees and not the park where the volleyball court etc, there was tons of broken glass...I saw no less that 6 spaces that had shattered glass and oddly enough new cars were parked there knowing that cars are being broken into. So to clarify the location, if i am on the bikepath along Buffalo Bayou heading east towards downtown on Allen Parkway just before the large park with the volleyball court on my left, there are lots of spaces to park that face the slightly secluded rose bush rest area and trees etc and that is where these crimes happen. I am betting when i ride by today all the glass will still be there...maybe more from the new cars that continue to park there. While parking is limited, if i got out of my car to tons of broken glass, i would think twice before parking there...but whatever 🤔 Just fyi... Yeah if you park in any of the lots along the BBP there is glass everywhere. Also over by Spotts park and Cleveland park. Just don't leave anything out in the open in your car and you'll be fine. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I don't understand why more people don't use Lot H. I haven't wanted to get to BBP in a while, but that was my free parking of choice for BBP. I guess if you want to be close to a specific area of BBP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HoustonMidtown Posted June 4 Popular Post Share Posted June 4 Looks ready to open... 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Nice article on the front page of the New York Times about Buffalo Dave and his efforts to clean the trash out of Buffalo Bayou. Thats today Tuesday the 14th of June. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) https://buffalobayou.org/our-vision/waterway-clean-up/ Edited June 14 by hindesky 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted June 14 Popular Post Share Posted June 14 The new East Downtown Trail is now open. "We are excited to announce that the newest downtown trail connector is now open to the public! This addition represents a key connection between downtown and points east." 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Woo! Now keep it going and connect up the white oak trailhead :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 4 hours ago, sapo2367 said: Woo! Now keep it going and connect up the white oak trailhead :) I asked them on their IG if work will continue eastbound and they said that when finished it will go all the way to the Ship Channel Turning Basin. Edited June 15 by hindesky 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted June 18 Popular Post Share Posted June 18 It's only .4 miles long but it's progress, hopefully they are still working to link this to the MKT/White Oak trail just 1/2 mile away. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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