ChrisPHous Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Sister Cities Promenade: Plans for an international park grow around Dynamo stadium Has anyone else heard about this? I've been following the stadium development plan and this is the first I've seen of it.Yea thats been around for awhile...Do u remember the big PDF file that had the KISS rock show in it. At least to me that was pretty memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yea thats been around for awhile...Do u remember the big PDF file that had the KISS rock show in it. At least to me that was pretty memorable.it's being changed, it will now include all of Houston's sister cities, not just the one from China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Very Excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sister Cities Promenade: Plans for an international park grow around Dynamo stadium Has anyone else heard about this? I've been following the stadium development plan and this is the first I've seen of it.Yes, there's a topic about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 it's being changed, it will now include all of Houston's sister cities, not just the one from China.Sister Cities of Houston hopes to fund the expected $3 million in costs through fundraising and with contributions from the participating cities. Abu Dhabi is a sister city? Consider the project done. The change falling out of their pockets should put fundraising just over the top ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I guess i didn't realize that promenade was a serious possibility or that is expanded that much. thanks for the link. Latest news on the stadium:http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2011/02/02/city-council-greenlights-dynamo-stadium.htmlTax Rebate and TIRZ approved. Ground breaking ceremony this saturday from 2-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 are they paying for the entire 6 blocks of promenade, or just the garden stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJxvi Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Some new renderings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 saw a cool billboard on 59 traveling north between 45 and i10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 saw a cool billboard on 59 traveling north between 45 and i10!Want us to guess what it was?Is it one word or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 it's a rendering of the stadium and says something like, new soccer stadium coming to the east end. or something like that. was excited to see it, oh, and it's on the right side of the freeway (east). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 is the orange and green on the concrete outside paint? y'all think so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Here are a couple of pics I took wednesday. Seems like there was already some temporary fencing or whatever that is, put up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 FINALLY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbrothe Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Here is the new video they released regarding the stadium. It shows off the stadium a little after the three minute mark: Dynamo Stadium Video Also, here are some Specs on the new stadium: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Anyone else go to the groundbreaking? I've never seen SJL booed like that. I guess being a politician you get used to that, but there is some serious hate towards her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Anyone else go to the groundbreaking? I've never seen SJL booed like that. I guess being a politician you get used to that, but there is some serious hate towards her. I was there. Quite the diverse and enthusiastic crowd. Yes, Sheila was greeted with a huge round of boos...I was somewhat embarrassed for her , but she handled it stride, her voice louder than anyone else (since it was impossible to hear anyone else actually, at least where I was. Maybe they were respecting the neighbors but the mikes needed some volume). It's a great spot for a stadium, with views of the classy skyline on one side, then with the smattering of townhouses sitting amid antiquated industrial. Quite the juxtaposition as is Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Anyone else go to the groundbreaking? I've never seen SJL booed like that. I guess being a politician you get used to that, but there is some serious hate towards her.She must know that she sucks....good for her for being reelected again, but she has to be sharp enough to know she's getting by on demographics and nothing more. It's really easy to hate incompetence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Its about that time to move this thread to the Going Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I was there too. I thought the booing was hilarious. SJL deserved to be booed just for steamrolling herself into the groundbreaking. She had absolutely nothing to do with the Dynamo Stadium. But where there are TV cameras, SJL will get herself on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Actually, the Dynamo Stadium is located in the heart of her district. Additionally, SJL is married to a U of Administrator who was instrumental in helping broker a deal between the Dynamo and Cougars for the use of Robertson Stadium these past few years.But, he, when there's an angry mob of white folks who are mad at the uppity woman, then why bother looking at the facts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiPs Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Glad the weather cooperated. From the looks of it, a good turnout. I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Actually, the Dynamo Stadium is located in the heart of her district.This is what I was thinking, but couldn't verify. She certainly isn't much loved by the soccer fans for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Actually, the Dynamo Stadium is located in the heart of her district. Additionally, SJL is married to a U of Administrator who was instrumental in helping broker a deal between the Dynamo and Cougars for the use of Robertson Stadium these past few years.But, he, when there's an angry mob of white folks who are mad at the uppity woman, then why bother looking at the facts?Like I said, she had absolutely nothing to do with the new stadium. That is the fact. And nothing you wrote even suggests otherwise. If her husband was instrumental in anything related to the Dynamo, put him on the stage. Edited February 8, 2011 by Houston19514 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 not sure what's being dug, but they're digging on site now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Perhaps they are digging for a way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I can't remember if this was posted on this thread, but in case:Stadium Construction Camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I can't remember if this was posted on this thread, but in case:Stadium Construction Camerait was, but thanks! that's what I used yesterday.there's a lot more activity going on today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I can't remember if this was posted on this thread, but in case:Stadium Construction CameraYumm! Construction porn! How I miss it. This brings nerdiness to a totally different level, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This guy on BigSoccer has been posting pictures of the construction site...Here is one from todayhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w199/andrewjackson1961/IMG_1809.jpgFinally seeing some actual work going in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Looks like the streets are totally out now.Parking in the area just got substantially worse. Tow truck drivers are busting at the seams at the additional business they're going to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I can't remember if this was posted on this thread, but in case:Stadium Construction CameraI think we've killed this person's BW quota for the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think we've killed this person's BW quota for the month.The guy on BigSoccer whose cam it is said that a cat had knocked it off. Hes going out of town for a week then will be back to fix it after that so we will be with out it until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Can't wait to see it rise. Maybe they'll have that whole area around the stadium with some mixed used or office buildings:). Edited April 6, 2011 by JoninATX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Can't wait to see it rise. Maybe they'll have that whole area around the stadium with some mixed used or office buildings:).I'm thinking several 40+ story outrageously-designed residential towers... perhaps all joined at the 30th floor a al Petronas towers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 That would be awesome, having an urban layout from dynamo stadium connecting it to downtown Houston:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) That would be awesome, having an urban layout from dynamo stadium connecting it to downtown Houston:).That would be awesome as well.But I can't help but wonder if we're going to have a section of town that is self sustaining BECAUSE its isolated from downtown. Edited April 8, 2011 by ricco67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Construction CamCamera is running again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiPs Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Construction CamCamera is running againAwesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 nice, I was thinking it may be down for good when it was saying the webpage was down the other day, thanks for the new link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Went by today for pics.... I'll try to post from time to time, meanwhile, here we have dirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 probably won't be able to see the pics through the firewall, but I rode by this weekend and they have a huge hole in the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Dynamo ConstructionDifferent shot of the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 rode by there and they appear to be digging up some foundation piers that were buried, or at least it appears to be that way (they don't look new). what was there before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Construction Pics MayMore PicsThe west side retaining wall is supposed to be done by the next week or two. There is already 1 crane and another will be up within a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Construction Pics MayMore PicsThe west side retaining wall is supposed to be done by the next week or two. There is already 1 crane and another will be up within a week.Where is this in relation to the old downtown chinatown? From the pictures it looks like it is just behind it a block or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Dynamo Webcam Here is the camera from the dynamo website which should be running from here on. This video has a tour of the site itself with a little explanation of what is going on currently. At the end they speak with Chris Canetti, the dynamo pres, says we should see the actual structure of the stadium going up in about 3 weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dr. Pepper / Snapple Deal Dynamo have closed a deal with Dr. Pepper / Snapple for drink rights in the new stadium. This was the first year drink sponsorships were allowed in the MLS. I like the Texas ties, now if they can just get a deal with St. Arnolds... The construction is moving along quickly, the retaining walls on north, east, and west have been built. They have already dug down to the full depth of the field and drainage is being installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dr. Pepper / Snapple Deal Dynamo have closed a deal with Dr. Pepper / Snapple for drink rights in the new stadium. This was the first year drink sponsorships were allowed in the MLS. I like the Texas ties, now if they can just get a deal with St. Arnolds... The construction is moving along quickly, the retaining walls on north, east, and west have been built. They have already dug down to the full depth of the field and drainage is being installed. I didn't know that Snapple was still around. Anyone still drink it? ...and why would the MLS not allow drink sponsorships? Seems like all it would do is hamstring potential profits for teams. Plus, isn't one team called the Redbulls? Good news for the Dynamo, though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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