IronTiger Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Yeah but smoothies???? Come on... ugh. Actually, smoothies are quite good. The problem is there's too many variables. 1) Some people use fresh fruit, which is good, except ice has to be added to compensate. 2) Some people use yogurt, which makes it thicker but may give it a weird taste. 3) Some chains (like Smoothie King) use weird powdered "supplements" to make it "healthier" but in reality give it a grainy texture. Edited September 18, 2009 by IronTiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 From the Neartown Association Forum today..-Same renderings that look like Richard Florida did drugs with Walt Disney-They think things need to be changed around there, but acknowledge no budget for acquisition, little landowner cooperation and no synergy for eminent domain.-Discussion centered on centralized parking on on Lovett, between Montrose and Yoakum.-Also addressed, planning around the Waugh/Commonwealth corridor, public art, pedestrian friendlienss, maintaining the organically cool pieces.Many ideas far from the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Many ideas far from the ground. What, in Montrose? I would never have thunk it possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 From the Neartown Association Forum today..-They think things need to be changed around there, but acknowledge no budget for acquisition, little landowner cooperation and no synergy for eminent domain.Sounds fairly dire. What were the things they felt need changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 What were the things they felt need changing?I wasn't there, but I think that I can answer succinctly. In aggregate, Montrosians vehemently want everything changed in this way, that way, or the other...excluding everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Sounds fairly dire. What were the things they felt need changing?Not really dire. They have all sorts of ideas about primping the area, but nothing in play to make those ideas reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I wasn't there, but I think that I can answer succinctly. In aggregate, Montrosians vehemently want everything changed in this way, that way, or the other...excluding everything.Not to generalize or anything...... (rolls eyes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Not to generalize or anything...... (rolls eyes) Laugh much? [sigh] ...typical Montrosian. Edited May 17, 2010 by TheNiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 We want to change things. We have no money to change things and we're not allowed to change other people's things. But we want to change things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I think there was another thread on here about this somewhere but I couldn't find it so I started a new one. I noticed Schlotzky's Deli in the strip center on Montrose and Westheimer is now closed. That just leaves Speck's, Half Price Books, and the Chinese place I think. Somebody told me once that the owner was not renewing leases because there were plans to redevelop the site but there are "for lease" signs in the windows which leads me to believe that might not be the case. With all the activity on Westheimer (El Reyal, Hay Merchant, Underbelly, whatever Mary's and Ruggles are being tuned into, Uchi, etc), it sure would be nice to have something cool on this corner instead of a mostly empty ugly old strip center. I know the building has some historical value but to me it's just an eyesore now, and I'd rather see something on the site that doesn't have a huge parking lot in front so that it could match the vibe of the surrounding businesses. Anyways, I think this corner has a lot of potential (and I can walk to it in about 10 minutes from my place which is a plus), so I wanted to see what people on here thought about what might happen with it in the future. Here's a random photo of this photo from 2006 when I first walked by there on foot after moving to Houston and before I had a car. I almost forgot there used to be a Blockbuster there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Oh wow this was posted on Swamplot shortly after I posted about this block:http://swamplot.com/...ale/2012-03-08/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Papa John's is still there. This really is a large piece of land considering parking lots both in the front and back, nix the Jack in the Box. I hope someone has a vision for this property as well as the old Skybar/Cody's building. Oh, the possibilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Yeah so much potential. I'd also be interested to hear what's going on with the Skybar building. I noticed they have an actual security guard sitting at the front entrance which isn't something you often see with abandoned buildings in Houston. That building is already setup for street level retail and seems like it could make some nice offices or lofts, but I've heard it wasn't well maintained over the years. Maybe that needs a new thread though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Whatever they do, I hope they bring the stores up to the sidewalk if they rebuild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I noticed Schlotzky's Deli in the strip center on Montrose and Westheimer is now closed.It constantly smelled of rotten eggs and dumpsters. We are all better off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 The Schlotzkys has moved (or is moving) up to Washington Ave behind Porch Swing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 West Ave - East. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It constantly smelled of rotten eggs and dumpsters. We are all better off.Agreed. I never ate there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Wish the "powers that be" would consider moving moving 1/2 price books into that old house next door to Katz's-- i think it would be a cool place filled with bookshelves. .lots of nooks to read in. . . it's a great ole house. .I'd settle for any business really. . . . . . . I'm always afraid that instead of renovating, those woeful houses will get torn down like the one by Indika. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Good News, Westheimer & Montrose Strip Center is Under Contract per HFF website!http://www.hfflp.com/PropertiesOnMarket/PropertySearchResults.aspx?City=houston&ST=TX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I really hope they go for mixed use, and something that's at least 6 stories. Given the organic transformation that's already well underway in Montrose, this block is a golden opportunity to turn this neighborhood into an urban jewel of the US. Whatever they decide, it's got to have both retail and residential!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 And big sidewalks with retail leading up to them. No strip center suburban style parking. Build a parking garage, make it happen. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Anything less than a West Ave style development would be a disappointment in my book. I guess it is promising in the sense that there is no grass to speak of on the lot to turn it into a garden style apt development. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I'm not getting my hopes up for anything more than tastefully done apartments. Retail would be a plus but I'm skeptical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Another case of lowered expectations, but don't care as long as it's at least 4 stories lots of parking. That building is one of the biggest eyesores in town. Bleh.Especially if it's all retail and restaurant/bar, they could do something really smart to promote lower westheimer business and alleviate strain on residential streets with the right approach to parking. Sell weekly and monthly parking permits. People who work in the area can get a discount. Frequent visitors to the bars and restaurants in the can buy in advance at a discount. And otherwise use a premium scale; highest rates for by-the-hour on Fri/Sat nites, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachanga Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 SOLD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I don't care if it's mixed use. Just have shops directly facing the sidewalk and stick the parking in back. That would make all difference in the world to the streetscape. A strip center with a parking lot in front will ruin the character forever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Don't expect anything soon. But hopefully the purchase and the potential future of this site will cause some actions nearby.http://www.chron.com...p#photo-3108757"It is clearly a mixed-use center that has a significant amount of retail in it," said Wm. Roger Gregory, executive vice president and chief financial officer forPM Realty Group, which purchased the property this month for an undisclosed amount.But that's the future. Today, Gregory said, there's no firm plan.The company is studying what to do with the nearly 3-acre property...The 44,194-square-foot property is encumbered by leases for at least another five years, and Gregory said the company can hold it that long if it needs to. Edited June 25, 2012 by lockmat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm wondering if the strip center at Montrose & Westheimer is sold, potentially mixed use fabulous will replace it. . . . . . . what will happen to Half price books? Will they be able to afford higher rent? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 This is an important question that could not adequately be answered in the other thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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