Response Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) The cement strip is just a little wider than the utility pole. That's obviously a scenic bike path. Duh. Keep Houston Odd. Edited April 23, 2021 by Response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Is it possible they add extra width on both sides with decorative brick etc, but I just wonder why they went around the utility pole like is it that hard to move the pole or integrate it into the sidewalk? Looks like the guy putting down the cement was just like not my job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Hanover has a pretty good track record. I would not bet on this being the final product. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samagon Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/23/2021 at 4:27 PM, Response said: Keep Houston Odd. Keep Houston Car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Response Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) . Welcome to the real world. Edited April 26, 2021 by Response 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) So I talked with a city worker about the 3 foot sidewalk along W Dallas. He said this development falls under "rehab and restoration." So whatever the original sidewalk was, the workers must return it back to that 3 foot width. This isn't considered new construction which is ridiculous. He did say the utilities would be buried and he also gave me some very insightful info. If you're a business/property owner, and your sidewalk is messed up because of tree roots and you want to fix it as the owner, the city won't let you. He said the city will say the greater of the two is the tree's life and so as the property owner, you must be insured in case anyone gets hurt from your crappy sidewalks. My mind is officially blown. Edited April 26, 2021 by j_cuevas713 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Response Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Return it back to 3ft width? Does this have something to do with punishing pedestrians? I'm so glad no one ever politicized air conditioning or none of us would even be here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Response said: Return it back to 3ft width? Does this have something to do with punishing pedestrians? I'm so glad no one ever politicized air conditioning or none of us would even be here. He did say Houston adopted a "pass lane" for sidewalks like over 40 years ago. To which I responded "What?" He said he will monitor it as the development progresses to see what can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, j_cuevas713 said: So I talked with a city worker about the 3 foot sidewalk along W Dallas. He said this development falls under "rehab and restoration." So whatever the original sidewalk was, the workers must return it back to that 3 foot width. This isn't considered new construction which is ridiculous. He did say the utilities would be buried There is indeed a "rehab and restoration" exception to the sidewalk requirements, but it only applies in certain circumstances to "work performed by other governmental entities, political subdivisions, transit authorities, or local government corporations." Perhaps the City or some other governmental entity may have repaired and replaced these portions of the sidewalk in conjunction with the street repairs. That apparently would be allowed by the City ordinance. But the development (Hanover) would have been required to submit sidewalk plans before getting building permits, and I'm pretty sure this "plan" would not be allowed. I am still of the opinion that these will not be the final sidewalks, especially if the utilities are going to be buried. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Houston19514 said: There is indeed a "rehab and restoration" exception to the sidewalk requirements, but it only applies in certain circumstances to "work performed by other governmental entities, political subdivisions, transit authorities, or local government corporations." Perhaps the City or some other governmental entity may have repaired and replaced these portions of the sidewalk in conjunction with the street repairs. That apparently would be allowed by the City ordinance. But the development (Hanover) would have been required to submit sidewalk plans before getting building permits, and I'm pretty sure this "plan" would not be allowed. I am still of the opinion that these will not be the final sidewalks, especially if the utilities are going to be buried. I think you nailed it right on the head. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 The city generally extracts a commitment to provide 6-ft sidewalks in exchange for approving things like setback variances. (Not sure if this project required a variance or not.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Angostura said: The city generally extracts a commitment to provide 6-ft sidewalks in exchange for approving things like setback variances. (Not sure if this project required a variance or not.) And the base (minimum) requirement is 5 feet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Highrise Tower Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Demolition permit issued for the Cullen Residence Hall at 810 Marston St. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Highrise Tower said: Demolition permit issued for the Cullen Residence Hall at 810 Marston St. The building is coming down now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 When I went by they were about to attach the grapple attachment to the long reach track hoe. I was hoping for some dynamite and explosions. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Rode by at their lunch time and they were adding hydraulic fluid to the long reach track hoe with the grapple attachment. Just barely into the southwest corner of the building. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 They have already torn up their own 30" sidewalk. I'm hoping this is just temporary but they have created all kinds of obstacles for any future sidewalks. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted May 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2021 Demolition progress. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 ^^^ big things coming... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 https://www.grantmackaydemolition.com 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 More piss poor planning. These guys are tearing up a brand new road for whatever the hell they are digging for. This is why we have such shitty roads. This is on the Hanover Autry Park side on W. Dallas. 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 4:42 PM, hindesky said: wow! That's a really good photo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 9 hours ago, hindesky said: More piss poor planning. These guys are tearing up a brand new road for whatever the hell they are digging for. This is why we have such shitty roads. This is on the Hanover Autry Park side on W. Dallas. Man the lack of planning is horrible. We just kinda let shit happen lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted May 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 11/23/2020 at 9:07 AM, CREguy13 said: A boutique office project is tentatively set to break ground next year in what could be Houston's first office building constructed of cross-laminated timber. (Local Partners) Looks like the boutique office got redesigned. A rendering banner was posted along Allen Parkway. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Demolition from today. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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