CaptainJilliams Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, InTheLoopFromNYC said: Not sure if a joke or not, but unfortunately, the "grandest" title isn't even close. Post Oak isn't bad and the decorative street elements (the arches, rings over the intersections, etc.) make it really stand out. It does kind of remind me of a mini Wilshire Blvd in L.A. but a long way from matching the likes of 5th or Park Ave's or 57th st., for that matter, in NYC, Michigan Ave in Chicago, or the likes of the Las Vegas Strip or New Orlean's Bourbon St! I'm pretty sure that's why @Timoric said "America’s grandest BLVD in the making". Hell, we're still about 1-2 years away from completing just the basic infrastructure for the project, so of course it won't be close. I'm certain it won't be the "grandest" blvd in America upon completion, but it's a step in the right direction for continued Uptown development. I'm excited to see what projects go up following its completion. I mean look at what has already gone up/is planning to go up (Arise Post Oak, 1801 Post Oak, McNair Mixed-Use, etc). (And yes, I'm certain there was a tinge of sarcasm in his statement 😂) Edited June 2, 2019 by CaptainJilliams 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatway2k Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Looking forward to seeing these “grand” sculptures 😉 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gatway2k Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 https://www.urbanfx.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, InTheLoopFromNYC said: Not sure if a joke or not, but unfortunately, the "grandest" title isn't even close. Post Oak isn't bad and the decorative street elements (the arches, rings over the intersections, etc.) make it really stand out. It does kind of remind me of a mini Wilshire Blvd in L.A. but a long way from matching the likes of 5th or Park Ave's or 57th st., for that matter, in NYC, Michigan Ave in Chicago, or the likes of the Las Vegas Strip or New Orlean's Bourbon St! Im pretty sure his comment is in reference to this article: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2015/05/national-city-planner-post-oak-will-be-grandest.html Edited June 2, 2019 by Fortune 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, InTheLoopFromNYC said: Not sure if a joke or not, but unfortunately, the "grandest" title isn't even close. Post Oak isn't bad and the decorative street elements (the arches, rings over the intersections, etc.) make it really stand out. It does kind of remind me of a mini Wilshire Blvd in L.A. but a long way from matching the likes of 5th or Park Ave's or 57th st., for that matter, in NYC, Michigan Ave in Chicago, or the likes of the Las Vegas Strip or New Orlean's Bourbon St! I would agree. The “Grandest” boulevards in the US and world-wide have one thing in common. They are pedestrian-friendly. Even the Vegas Strip, while broad and congested, provides a decent pedestrian experience. Broad sidewalks, a lot to see and do all the way along. Grand boulevards aren’t lined with parking lots like Post Oak is (even the new BLVD Place stuck a parking lot roadside instead of hiding it — not a good look!). The city could have used the current BRT project as an opportunity to also tie together all of the various developments along the street with an impressive and broad promenade along both sides. From my view, though, the project is all about the traffic experience and designers ignored the pedestrian experience almost entirely. Post Oak may someday rival the grandest boulevards in the great cities of the world, but it will take a very looooooong time for that to happen, and a priority shift on the part of Houston. Probably won’t see it in our lifetimes. Also, can the title of this thread be change Do to Zadok? That’s the correct spelling. Edited June 3, 2019 by MarathonMan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobruss Posted June 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 I don't think Timoric said it is now, and I don't think any body else thinks it is either. But with the groundwork laid and infrastructure in place it opens up Post Oak to become whatever developers, planners, and architects choose. I'm going to bet that in time it will achieve that greatness just because that's how Houston has always rolled. We have overcome so many critics over the years for not having zoning or planning for urban growth until twenty years ago when the leaders began to realize the importance of these things. Now there are many urban planners who tout Houston as the model for future cities. We've created one of the best park systems and number of acres of parks in the country in that time. Twenty years ago we had zero miles of bike lanes and trails and now our system has become relevant with another planned miles of dedicated trails and bike lanes. Ten years ago few lived downtown and now we have at least 3 distinct neighborhoods taking shape in downtown. Twenty years ago we had not one mile of rail and now we have 3 lines and many miles of track. Twenty years ago Midtown, was a ghost town relegated to an occasional mom and pop business, and nothing moving after dark except an occasional possum or raccoon. Now it's the thriving home to thousands of millennials and hundreds of restaurants bars and service oriented businesses. Twenty years ago we had two or three major hotels downtown and now we have hotels everywhere, hosted three super bowls, created an envious city center in Discovery Green GHBCC, and are attracting conventions and world class sporting events. In my life Ive seen a town of under 900,000 become the 4th and soon to surpass Chicago as the 3rd most populous city in America, So I won't say anything is impossible, because Houston Texas, is a can do place and when we set our mind to it we get what we want eventually. All the examples everyone makes like Madison, Michigan, or Fifth, have been around hundreds of years in two of the largest metropolis's in America. Post Oak for all its grandeur has really only been more than a rural intersection with Westheimer since 1960. In less than 50 years the galleria Uptown has become a major urban retail office and residential force often mistaken for one of Texas largest skylines. Anything is possible You just have to be patient and understand that the saying "Rome wasn't built in a day", isn't just a clever way to get the spouse off your back for not getting a project done quicker.. 16 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Response Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) Nicely said. Most just come here to b¡tch. 😊 Edited June 3, 2019 by Response 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, gatway2k said: any chance these are just the new christmas trees for the holiday lighting and they are just testing placement etc? (they are wrapped in black plastic so i am glad you got a photo of what they look like under that...my first glance riding past them was: what in the heck?!... edit to say i just saw the urbanfx link, so yes i guess that is what this is! Edited June 3, 2019 by gene 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 22 hours ago, Houston19514 said: Link? A quick Google search turns up nothing like this. Sorry, I was quoting the wrong news source https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/local-cops-are-cashing-in-on-illegal-game-rooms/285-0a199500-96c3-4a78-a26b-3517409134f8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 56 minutes ago, gene said: any chance these are just the new christmas trees for the holiday lighting and they are just testing placement etc? (they are wrapped in black plastic so i am glad you got a photo of what they look like under that...my first glance riding past them was: what in the heck?!... edit to say i just saw the urbanfx link, so yes i guess that is what this is! Obviously is for Christmas in July. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 They just brought in another trailer full of trees to install. They’re multiplying 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 56 minutes ago, richfish said: They just brought in another trailer full of trees to install. They’re multiplying Kooky...i like them but I hope its just a test run for November to January and not some year round thing display... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 OMG! 😑 well, i was driving down Post Oak last night and they were indeed testing the now unwrapped trees and... they are using those darn changing color lights on them! i may be alone here but i just think changing color lights feel cheap/tacky etc. I prefer just white for the most part but could even bear with another solid color... anyway...they had about 8 of them up and flashing away 🙃 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 hours ago, gene said: OMG! 😑 well, i was driving down Post Oak last night and they were indeed testing the now unwrapped trees and... they are using those darn changing color lights on them! i may be alone here but i just think changing color lights feel cheap/tacky etc. I prefer just white for the most part but could even bear with another solid color... anyway...they had about 8 of them up and flashing away 🙃 Yeah I hate them. They are super tacky looking. Old 'real' looking trees are so much better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Honestly I don't mind these trees since they are modern to match the arches etc...but yeah slowly changing colored lights are the worst haha! (and yep, I would have been happy with green christmas trees as well!...what ever happened to good old fashioned Christmas decorations!?) Edited June 5, 2019 by gene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 18 hours ago, richfish said: Yeah I hate them. They are super tacky looking. Old 'real' looking trees are so much better. Its a better balance than having all real trees wrapped in christmas lights year round. Real trees that can grow in and look nice and then fake light up trees to give some light and ambiance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I was just heading north on Post Oak Blvd. and hit the red light right in front of this site/Hilton. I think this is going to have a great and elegant street presence on Post Oak. Even though its scale is less than what most had hoped for, I think this truly elevates the area just like the GFR at the Dinerstein project will. It will be exciting to check back in 2-3 years when both of these have delivered and see how the surrounding site owners have responded and the level of interest from developers. On a side note, it was a very graceful drive down the Boulevard. They really did a great job. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 WOWSA!!! thanks for the photo!!! cant wait to see this all cleared! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnaballer Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I hope the architects put some thought into how the backside looks, since this new structure is going to be right outside my window 😰 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, TheUnaballer said: I hope the architects put some thought into how the backside looks, since this new structure is going to be right outside my window 😰 Probably parking garage. I'm about 150 feet to your right, but I'm back behind the pool so I'll at least have some buffer. Hopefully there's some decent clearance between us and the new structure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 That didn't take long at all. Crazy how much development is and will be going up along the boulevard. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 14 hours ago, ekdrm2d1 said: Cherry is at the scene. That second image is so menacing. I love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, CaptainJilliams said: That didn't take long at all. Crazy how much development is and will be going up along The Boulevard. Come on @CaptainJilliams get with the marketing program. Its not just any boulevard. Its THE Boulevard. haha Edited June 17, 2019 by Luminare 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Response Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Timoric said: Taylor Swift is probably writing a song about it I'm so happy and proud that I don't know what you're talking about. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarathonMan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Note: In the title of this thread, the proper name of the owner is “Zadok” Jewelers, not Zodak. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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