tigereye Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, wilcal said: This spot? That would make a lot of sense! Yes. This spot. In fact, the half-way house lot the Astros now own would also make a perfect spot for an Astros Hall of Fame building, next to Heritage Park, the ballpark, and across from Union Station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarpad Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 14 hours ago, tigereye said: Yes. This spot. In fact, the half-way house lot the Astros now own would also make a perfect spot for an Astros Hall of Fame building, next to Heritage Park, the ballpark, and across from Union Station. Too bad they did not have that land when they built the place because the ridiculous Crawford Boxes that are more beer league than MLB would not be a reality. The Minute Maid outfield could of been built without such crazy outfield dimensions which would of also allowed for more seating in the outfield. They could of shifted the whole basbeball park over and put more seating in front of the tracks while not having such short home plate-to -wall dimensions in the corners of the outfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tigereye Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, cougarpad said: Too bad they did not have that land when they built the place because the ridiculous Crawford Boxes that are more beer league than MLB would not be a reality. The Minute Maid outfield could of been built without such crazy outfield dimensions which would of also allowed for more seating in the outfield. They could of shifted the whole basbeball park over and put more seating in front of the tracks while not having such short home plate-to -wall dimensions in the corners of the outfield. That wouldn’t have worked. The left field dimensions are caused in part due to site constraints, like Fenway Park. The site’s proximity to Union Station and having to fit a roof rail on the site, which would’ve had to go behind the train station, was the primary issue. The only way they could’ve got more outfield room at the current site was to either demolish Union Station altogether or build the ballpark closer to the intersection of Texas & Hamilton, effectively nixing the VIP lot along the first base side that’s there today. But that couldn’t have happened either because Star of Hope had a it’s shelter building along the rail track behind the right field gate. While Drayton did nothing about it, Jim Crane eventually bought it out 2 decades later, relocating it to the East End so he could bulldoze the shelter for more premium parking spots (before the big 1-45 rebuild severs his other lots on the other side of 59) Honestly it worked out well. Id rather MMP’s outfield intricacies then Globe Life Field’s mundane field of play. Adds a bit of character to the park. Edited February 2, 2021 by tigereye 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Block wrapped with a black (construction?) fence 🤔. Sorry, no pic 🤦🏻♂️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 7 hours ago, nate4l1f3 said: Block wrapped with a black (construction?) fence 🤔. Sorry, no pic 🤦🏻♂️ Are they going to tear the old buildings down!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 9 hours ago, nate4l1f3 said: Block wrapped with a black (construction?) fence 🤔. Sorry, no pic 🤦🏻♂️ Great news Nate! Now I wonder what's about to happen there. How did this slip under the radar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, HOUCAJUN said: Great news Nate! Now I wonder what's about to happen there. How did this slip under the radar? It had to have been in the last couple of days, definitely wasn’t there last week. 5 hours ago, Avossos said: Are they going to tear the old buildings down!? Good question. I would guess, but that’s just a guess. If what they build is as nice as other ballpark villages around the league then it would be an easier pill to swallow. Would be cool if they build above and around it but I wouldn’t hold my breath. I’ll take a pic today but I’m sure hindesky and highrise tower will beat me to it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I didn’t say they would be pretty but here are the pics 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, nate4l1f3 said: I didn’t say they would be pretty but here are the pics Awesome pics!!! I find it fascinating no-one has info on this. I guess we'll find out soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, HOUCAJUN said: I find it fascinating no-one has info on this. I guess we'll find out soon. Chronicle "reporters" are working from home and no one is checking the fax machine. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I think the fact that they have placed all that plywood around the light pole may mean that they are going to demolish this building. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 8 hours ago, nate4l1f3 said: I’ll take a pic today but I’m sure hindesky and highrise tower will beat me to it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, hindesky said: I think the fact that they have placed all that plywood around the light pole may mean that they are going to demolish this building. Damnit smh Whatever takes its place better not be a bunch of glass. I’d love to see brick to compliment the ballpark. Edited February 7, 2021 by j_cuevas713 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Found something very interesting this morning while working on the upcoming Demolition post. Check out who is listed as the occupant for the demo permit. This could of course be outdated info, but could the Nau Center be back on? 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, SpaceGhost said: Found something very interesting this morning while working on the upcoming Demolition post. Check out who is listed as the occupant for the demo permit. This could of course be outdated info, but could the Nau Center be back on? I thought Jim Crane owned this lot? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, j_cuevas713 said: I thought Jim Crane owned this lot? He does, and tbh this is probably just a clerical error. Also looks like all the money from the Nau Center was "refunded" in 2015. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Highrise Tower said: FWIW, the mod for the SP982 page on FB states the Cohn house will be relocated to a block in between 59 and MMP temporarily, then moved again once construction is underway on the 45 reroute. The new train site has been stated to be a mile away but is still under negotiation. https://www.facebook.com/1717138895199170/posts/2832130923699956/?d=n With all that’s happening on this site, I feel confident enough to say... Edited February 7, 2021 by tigereye 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 It's shocking HAIF has no idea what's going on here lol 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 43 minutes ago, tigereye said: FWIW, the mod for the SP982 page on FB states the Cohn house will be relocated to a block in between 59 and MMP temporarily, then moved again once construction is underway on the 45 reroute. The new train site has been stated to be a mile away but is still under negotiation. https://www.facebook.com/1717138895199170/posts/2832130923699956/?d=n With all that’s happening on this site, I feel confident enough to say... I’ll go one step further. I feel pretty confident in predicting the Astros will unveil their ballpark village mixed use project at Minute Maid Park during the 2021 virtual Astros Fan Fest. Especially given what’s happening on the site currently and the timing with Fan Fest around the corner. Unless someone here spills the deets before then hehe 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, tigereye said: I’ll go one step further. I feel pretty confident in predicting the Astros will unveil their ballpark village mixed use project at Minute Maid Park during the 2021 virtual Astros Fan Fest. Especially given what’s happening on the site currently and the timing with Fan Fest around the corner. Unless someone here spills the deets before then hehe Thats a good point, we’re a week away from Fan Fest. I’m so happy the organization is creating a team village. Very cool! I hope it’s something like this in St. Louis. Edited February 7, 2021 by j_cuevas713 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 a team village would be the perfect place for the train. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nate4l1f3 Posted February 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 It’s goin doooown 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, nate4l1f3 said: It’s goin doooown I'm torn about this. On the one hand, these were attractive, historic structures which paired well with the brick and overall appearance of MMP. On the other hand, Home Plate Bar & Grill (and the other bar whose name I don't even care enough to recall) were very, very gross, and the remediation and sanitization required would have meant stripping it down to the frame and studs anyway. I just hope that whatever they have in mind is a good fit and still echoes the overall motif of MMP. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Is it possible they are not tearing down the main building seen in the last photo (the one with the "HomePlateGrill.com" sign? That seems worth keeping. The parts they are tearing down in the pics aren't much loss at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Is it possible they are not tearing down the main building seen in the last photo (the one with the "HomePlateGrill.com" sign? That seems worth keeping. The parts they are tearing down in the pics aren't much loss at all. Nope. The wrapped light poles signal it’s a goner. On 2/6/2021 at 5:57 PM, hindesky said: I think the fact that they have placed all that plywood around the light pole may mean that they are going to demolish this building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, tigereye said: Nope. The wrapped light poles signal it’s a goner. Yeah, I saw that mentioned earlier. Still holding on to hope. Can't wait to see what is planned for this site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I'm betting HBJ will report on what's being built here before Half finds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 here to cut the suspense, they will be building an asphalt parking lot. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, tangledwoods said: here to cut the suspense, they will be building an asphalt parking lot. Why? They already have lots extending to BBVA, plus added lots where they demolished Star of Hope and the halfway house behind CF. This is such a prime lot next to home plate, bridging the gap between the ballpark and ADLA/Discovery Green. And their interest in a mixed use development for this particular site has already been reported. I just can’t envision them doing all this work and negatively impacting the the pre/post game experience by paving over the only bars they have located next to the ballpark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, tigereye said: Why? They already have lots extending to BBVA, plus added lots where they demolished Star of Hope and the halfway house behind CF. This is such a prime lot next to home plate, bridging the gap between the ballpark and ADLA/Discovery Green. And their interest in a mixed use development for this particular site has already been reported. I just can’t envision them doing all this work and negatively impacting the the pre/post game experience by paving over the only bars they have located next to the ballpark. I'm pretty sure he is being sarcastic, although knocking down historic buildings on a prime lot and paving it over would be peak Houston. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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