midtowndweller Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 What’s going up on Fairview and converse street? Right by Lola’s. Doesn’t look like residential from what’s up (could possible be) but it looks more commercial. It looks pretty big for such a small lot. Happy to see the infill. And it looks promising no matter what it is (no parking lot!) so whether townhouses or a new business, I’ll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 A pet store perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtowndweller Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Ok this definitely isn’t residential. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I wish "city place' would happen already lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I was hoping to find some workers here so I could ask them what they are building but no one was there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Anchor Commercial Builders is the contractor. Looked up their website but there isn't much on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Will this have to follow TOD rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I'm told that it's to become a doggie day care/spa. Yes. Another one. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 4 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: I'm told that it's to become a doggie day care/spa. Yes. Another one. *sigh* I mean, I guess that is fine. They don't exactly have a yard for dogs? On 1/31/2021 at 10:01 PM, j_cuevas713 said: Will this have to follow TOD rules? TOD only mandatory in the very few blocks immediately around a LRT or BRT stop. There aren't even any secondary TOD streets north of Westheimer in Montrose. Edit: You can find the map of TOD streets here. Edited February 2 by wilcal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Slightly off topic, but I don't understand why there are so few TOD streets in Near Northside. It's basically a block E/W of Main Street, and that's it. Compared to other neighborhoods with LRT stations, it's seriously lacking. If it's supposed to be everything within 1/4 mile/ 1/2 mile of a station, most of the neighborhood should be TOD streets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/2/2021 at 6:49 AM, wilcal said: *sigh* I mean, I guess that is fine. They don't exactly have a yard for dogs? TOD only mandatory in the very few blocks immediately around a LRT or BRT stop. There aren't even any secondary TOD streets north of Westheimer in Montrose. Edit: You can find the map of TOD streets here. That's....nuts. I notice that many of the streets around W Alabama have the TOD designation. Yes, the same W Alabama that lost its bus line (78 Alabama) several years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/2/2021 at 8:04 AM, Texasota said: Slightly off topic, but I don't understand why there are so few TOD streets in Near Northside. It's basically a block E/W of Main Street, and that's it. Compared to other neighborhoods with LRT stations, it's seriously lacking. If it's supposed to be everything within 1/4 mile/ 1/2 mile of a station, most of the neighborhood should be TOD streets. Primary is within 1,000 feet. Secondary is 1,000 feet to 1/2 mile. Buuuuuut... this is how streets are removed from consideration. The two I boxed are likely knocked out a huge chunk of the near northside. 23 minutes ago, dbigtex56 said: That's....nuts. I notice that many of the streets around W Alabama have the TOD designation. Yes, the same W Alabama that lost its bus line (78 Alabama) several years ago. The planning department decided that METRO buses don't count. Well, except for BRT buses. Those count. I called for the inclusion of 82, but they said nah. Fortunately, they can make some far-reaching changes with TOD without city council's input! Planning can work with METRO and some city staff to come up with some recommendations and planning commission can make the change. My limited interactions with Director Brown point to her being willing to make these additional progressive changes, but she desperately needs additional public opinion that would match. Same thing applies for expansion of market-based parking. I think that at this point they want people to apply for Walkable Places in most areas instead of getting bonked with a mandatory TOD designation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I asked a worker what they were building, he didn't have a clue. I guess I find it unusual that one wouldn't ask their bosses what all their hard work was going to be one day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Still no signage as to what it will be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 i am excited to announce this is a flagship Mattress Firm!!! postpostpostpostpost April Fools... 🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 It looks like it will be a pet store from the HCAD listing Quote Owner Name & Mailing Address: BOON PET SERVICES LLC It says year built 2020, style "kennels" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 hours ago, gene said: i am excited to announce this is a flagship Mattress Firm!!! postpostpostpostpost April Fools... 🤪 I still say we won't have reached "peak mattress" until we get a flagship Mattress Firm store designed in the Miesian style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 This high angled fence on the patio will keep the inmates from escaping.🐕🐱 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Workers not being careful with the heavy equipment causes money out of the construction companies profit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Hate that this building is another huge curb cut to add to Fairview's collection :/ 0 reason why this street should be so terrible and/or dangerous to walk on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 6/13/2021 at 5:17 PM, wilcal said: Hate that this building is another huge curb cut to add to Fairview's collection :/ 0 reason why this street should be so terrible and/or dangerous to walk on. I have no idea why the city couldn't have extended the Tuam St rebuild up through Fairview to where it ends at Montrose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 I guess they aren't going to fix this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Welling Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 6/21/2021 at 2:11 PM, j_cuevas713 said: I have no idea why the city couldn't have extended the Tuam St rebuild up through Fairview to where it ends at Montrose. Sorry for the late reply, but I think I might have the answer to this, Montrose TIRZ 27 eastern boundary is at Tuam, the work that was done for Tuam and Fairview was Midtown, so that is my guess to why it wasn't extended. Montrose TIRZ is actively working on replacing sidewalks and making the neighborhood safer to bike and walk. Hopefully Fairview is soon on the list to be fixed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Special Meeting Requirements: Due to the COVID-19, we will hold this special meeting on Monday, August 9th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom. There are specific registration steps that must be taken before joining the meeting. Click the button below to register for the meeting link. These are open meetings— there is always Q&A—-this is an opportunity to ask 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Post on the Houston subreddit regarding this building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) 8 hours ago, thedistrict84 said: Post on the Houston subreddit regarding this building. That is me on the bike, I actually talked to the guy that took the picture, he didn't know what it was. It's going to be a veterinarian doctors building. Edit: It's actually going to be a doggie day care. Edited August 16 by hindesky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 They didn’t fix that ding in the building? 😆🤦🏻♂️ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 (edited) On 8/15/2021 at 11:05 PM, j_cuevas713 said: They didn’t fix that ding in the building? 😆🤦🏻♂️ They finally fixed it but now they need to paint it. Edited August 28 by hindesky 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 On 8/28/2021 at 5:54 PM, hindesky said: They finally fixed it but now they need to paint it. That's awesome. A small detail like that would have taken away from the paint job. This fits Montrose perfectly lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 no haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted Saturday at 09:58 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:58 PM The paint is off the metal siding portion, asked a couple of workers why, they said rain was washing it off. They are going to put a primer on the metal and try again. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted Monday at 03:06 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:06 PM maybe tell them to leave as is 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted Tuesday at 08:30 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:30 PM This is becoming a disaster 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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