ZRFkris Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I believe the best place to erect an observation tower would be where the Estates at Memorial Heights Apartments are currently located, If they put METRORail on Washington headed towards bullet train station from downtown. The tower would be located just across the bayou from the Ismaili Center and in between Lower Heights district and Regent Square with undindered views of downtown and all the glory of Buffalo Bayou. Not to mention capture every skyline and even the new beltway bridge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 5 hours ago, ZRFkris said: I believe the best place to erect an observation tower would be where the Estates at Memorial Heights Apartments are currently located, If they put METRORail on Washington headed towards bullet train station from downtown. The tower would be located just across the bayou from the Ismaili Center and in between Lower Heights district and Regent Square with undindered views of downtown and all the glory of Buffalo Bayou. Not to mention capture every skyline and even the new beltway bridge. Would you settle for this instead? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Raven Tower, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 There is a lot more to the hypothetical plan than a stand alone observation tower. Nothing wrong with left field either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Yeah no thanks I feel like you’re too picky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The actual reason the 600 Louisiana observation lobby closed to the public is because the tour buses began bringing tourists in, disrupting the businesses on that floor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtiger Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) I'd still kill for a destination observation experience of some kind downtown, and something with real kinetics would be the kicker. I'd demo Avenida de las Americas between Capitol and Texas (at the old, proposed Nau Center lot), and center a tower or wheel attraction on the pedestrian Avenida. Dopey me would group it with a flying theater attraction ( a la "Wings over Washington": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTVVuin0VTw&list=PLZ4DzRrHWnmIzJZvn4MEUY2myD9LzMNwO&index=4 ), and a large, adventure mirror maze showcasing Houston history ( http://mirrormazesint.com/ ). I'd otherwise love for Houston to get the first SkySpire: http://www.usthrillrides.com/products/skyspire/. (or, via ThrillCorp, whose Thrillocity is intriguing: http://www.thrillcorp.com/products/ ) Years back, a sorta-French Quarter-themed one was proposed for New Orleans: https://www.cladglobal.com/CLADnews/architecture-design/Skyspire-and-Conrad-Hotel-touted-for-New-Orleans-World-Trade-Center-redevelopment/314620?source=grid And not surprisingly, a developer has been trying to get a "Skyplex" going in Orlando: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2017/12/14/skyplex-developer-look-to-2018-for-lots-of.html . Edited October 22, 2019 by txtiger 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The only real observation deck we have open to the public is Raven Tower at WOMH. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 The N. Travis Tunnel has been lighted up orange in celebration of the Astros. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 2 games ain't $hit! LET’S GO STROS!!! Edited October 25, 2019 by j_cuevas713 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I imagine Hines has some great plans in store for the 600 Travis plaza and a much improved ground-level experience for both blocks. https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Houston-based-Hines-buys-Texas-tallest-tower-14568037.php 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 12:44 AM, j_cuevas713 said: 2 games ain't $hit! LET’S GO STROS!!! (After Game 2) Nats: These guys aren't that great, don't see what the big deal is Stros: Hold my beer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 more boys!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted December 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2019 Sky lobby Christmas tree. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Awesome view! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 601 Travis holiday decorations. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermh Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Any idea what they are doing here? There's also scaffolding on 2 sides of the building. Edited April 16, 2020 by jermh 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I actually walked by here today and some of the tape read 'rebar'. Hines and Cerberus may be in the early stages of their redevelopment of the plaza and ground level. These holes are being drilled on Travis/Texas side. They might be extending the first floor out on both these sides to add restaurant space for lease. These sidewalks are pretty wide especially on Travis. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermh Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, CREguy13 said: I actually walked by here today and some of the tape read 'rebar'. Hines and Cerberus may be in the early stages of their redevelopment of the plaza and ground level. These holes are being drilled on Travis/Texas side. They might be extending the first floor out on both these sides to add restaurant space for lease. These sidewalks are pretty wide especially on Travis. Thanks! I suspected it to be the start of some capital improvements. It'll be interesting to see which architect was chosen and what they proposed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, CREguy13 said: I actually walked by here today and some of the tape read 'rebar'. Hines and Cerberus may be in the early stages of their redevelopment of the plaza and ground level. These holes are being drilled on Travis/Texas side. They might be extending the first floor out on both these sides to add restaurant space for lease. These sidewalks are pretty wide especially on Travis. I believe I've heard of this so called "restaurant" thing before. interesting concept... Where people get together and potentially consume food in a social setting... Hines is ahead of its time!! jokes jokes 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Wait. So, you’d gather with people? To eat...food? Prepared by others? Ridiculous. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 7 hours ago, CREguy13 said: I actually walked by here today and some of the tape read 'rebar'. Hines and Cerberus may be in the early stages of their redevelopment of the plaza and ground level. These holes are being drilled on Travis/Texas side. They might be extending the first floor out on both these sides to add restaurant space for lease. These sidewalks are pretty wide especially on Travis. What is downtown like right now? Is anyone walking around? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, H-Town Man said: What is downtown like right now? Is anyone walking around? Not many - this was 4:00pm on Thursday Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Edited April 17, 2020 by HoustonMidtown 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Wow. I figure the residents are at least out getting exercise, like every other neighborhood in America, but that's probably more on the north end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Permit issued. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 57 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: Wow. I figure the residents are at least out getting exercise, like every other neighborhood in America, but that's probably more on the north end. At least from what I've seen, there's a lot of people out on bikes. The downtown 5-lane streets are amazing to bike on when there are no cars. The Columbia Tap trail is always busy with people as well, about half biking and half walking 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Naviguessor said: Wait. So, you’d gather with people? To eat...food? Prepared by others? Ridiculous. Yes. It was popular during the old times, before the beer plague hit us. Wonderful times they were! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 4/16/2020 at 4:42 PM, Avossos said: . Where people get together and potentially consume food in a social setting... Do you remember? Pepperidge Farm remembers... it seems like another lifetime ago... LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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