shasta Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Looks like activity is starting at this location. Anyone have any news on what is going up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 my assumption is that building is for the construction of the bridge across buffalo bayou, but i don't know for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I thought that was the tract that Marvy owns and has condos planned for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Isn't ground breaking (or has been broken) for the Islamic Center on the old Robinson Warehouse site? Or maybe it's the bridge.. edit: wait - you started that thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Isn't ground breaking (or has been broken) for the Islamic Center on the old Robinson Warehouse site? Or maybe it's the bridge.. edit: wait - you started that thread Ha.... I guess I did. I remember that article and I wonder if they are starting to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 the construction trailer is on the SW corner of Montrose and Allen is for MDC (Millis Development and Construction). They have signs up on the other side of the bayou as well, and on the north side of Memorial, as well as farther east away from the bridge site. looks like there's other work planned as well to clean stuff up around there. so it is a staging site for the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Plans are still in the works to build a Muslim Ismaili center at the corner of Allen Parkway and Montrose, according to the group that bought the property in 2006 and tore down the art deco warehouse that had sat on it for decades.The Aga Khan Foundation purchased the 11-acre property with plans to build a facility to house conferences and lectures relating to the Aga Khan Development Network as well as for recitals and exhibitions to educate the public about Islam's heritage.The building was also expected to contain a prayer hall, classrooms and offices, the group said when it bought the property.The design concept and timeline for development weren't known when the property was purchased, however, and they still aren't.“At the moment, no concrete plans have been developed,” said Zahir Janmohamed, CEO of the Aga Khan Council for the USA.For now, the site is being used as a construction staging area for work being done on a nearby bridge.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/sarnoff/6973867.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The massive lot located on Studemont between Allen Parkway and Dallas (as the title suggests) had fence posts going in this morning all around it. Any idea of what is going on here? Seems like a pretty money spot. Hopefully that picture comes up, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think that is the Agha Kahn site yeah? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I do believe it is supposed to look like the mosque in Kazan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Construction fence is going up as posted before by kbates2http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26842-lot-on-studemont-btw-allen-pkwy-and-dallas/#entry405436 Edited July 19, 2012 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 It would great if they were going to do something there, but I feel as if there would have been an announcement. Maybe they just want their property to look like Regent Square. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 http://swamplot.com/hark-a-fence/2012-07-19/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Note dupe topics merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'll keep my comments to myself about this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks for the post telling us you are not telling us anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks for the post telling us you are not telling us anything.I think what he's implying is that he wishes it would not be built - perhaps motivated by his particular brand of tribalism - and that he laments not being able to truly express how he feels because it would be deemed politically incorrect.Am I right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I think what he's implying is that he wishes it would not be built - perhaps motivated by his particular brand of tribalism - and that he laments not being able to truly express how he feels because it would be deemed politically incorrect.Am I right?Pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Pretty close.How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 http://www.buffalobayou.org/documents/July2012FAQs-BuffaloBayouParkShepherdtoSabine.pdf Will the planned Ismaili Center construction begin at the same time as Buffalo Bayou Park construction takes place?We are hopeful that Houston is next on the list of construction for an Ismaili Center at Allen Parkway and Montrose by the Aga Khan Foundation; we have met with representatives from the Aga Kahn Foundation, however we do not have information about those plans at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Chaka Approves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 looks like construction has started, Montrose dancing rollerblader in the foreground for added bonus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 What is his performance schedule like? I'd like to drive by some time while he is there. Any idea how long his act is in town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 What is his performance schedule like? I'd like to drive by some time while he is there. Any idea how long his act is in town? He's been doing this for years. It's quite refreshing to watch, actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Not to get too off topic but...http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=82l257T2ok0 82l257T2ok0(hmm youtube embed option doesn't seem to be working) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Do we expect to get a rendering of this so called 'architectural wonder' or is it their game plan to just build it and let the final product do the talking? I say this because it is such a prominent site and with the spur of development, and quality of development, going up in the NearTown/Montrose/West Gray area, i really hope it is a memorable building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 So this community center owns all the land from Allen Parkway to Dallas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 So this community center owns all the land from Allen Parkway to Dallas? I believe so. Remember this is the site that had that abandoned 1920's era art deco warehouse. I really wish they could have renovated that one but I imagine it had asbestos issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I believe so. Remember this is the site that had that abandoned 1920's era art deco warehouse. I really wish they could have renovated that one but I imagine it had asbestos issues. I never saw the warehouse. Does arch-ive have a photo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Old Sears: http://www.houstondeco.org/1920s/sears.html My understanding is that it had serious flooding issues (as that link suggests) that made it pretty much impossible to restore and maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Any renderings of the Aga Khan center? Sounds like a cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) No renderings yet for the Houston Aga Khan Ismaili Centre but here is a rendering of the (under construction) $300 million Toronto version to be completed later this year (scroll down for detailed renderings): http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2010/05/prime-minister-harper-and-aga-khan-aga-khan-museum-ismaili-centre Maybe we can expect something similar - Toronto's version appears to sit on similar acreage (15 acres), the site here is 11 acres. More of an Islamic Arts/Cultural Center and Museum..., This thing could be huge. Facebook page with good pics: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=571658612858938& Edited May 8, 2013 by HOUSTONIAN (N-ATL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That's... actually pretty underwhelming for $300 million. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That's... actually pretty underwhelming for $300 million.Agreed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Remember it's in Toronto and NOT Houston. $300 million doesn't go quite as far there. I would also think the total includes the cost of the museum's collection of artifacts and not just building costs. Who knows, one painting could be world millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 The center is still a few years out apparently. This is going to be a temporary sports area. It will include soccer, volleyball and cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 That's actually a great use in the short term, particularly considering its proximity to the bayou. Do you have a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 My understanding is that it's a great way for a non-profit to sit on tax free property and let the value appreciate. Total scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think what he's implying is that he wishes it would not be built - perhaps motivated by his particular brand of tribalism - and that he laments not being able to truly express how he feels because it would be deemed politically incorrect.Am I right? Do Muslims not have the same rights as anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 That's actually a great use in the short term, particularly considering its proximity to the bayou. Do you have a source?I got in touch with their VP of development, not sure if that was his exact title but it is close.The half of the lot closest to Allen Parkway will be for parking. I don't think it will be paved or anything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 So I guess the sidewalk all along Montrose will be forever in ruins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 My understanding is that it's a great way for a non-profit to sit on tax free property and let the value appreciate. Total scam. It's def savvy but I wouldn't call it a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) http://swamplot.com/there-will-be-wickets-empty-w-dallas-lot-in-play-for-youth-sports-facility/2013-05-31/"It doesn’t seem that this grassy, fenced-in lot along Montrose between W. Dallas and Allen Pkwy. is going to change very much: All that scraping and dragging a few weeks ago was to level the ground for a cricket field, according to a contractor at the firm responsible for doing the dirt work. The Aga Khan Youth and Sports Facility, the contractor says, will comprise that cricket field, a pair of soccer fields, and a concession stand. In 2006, the Aga Khan Foundation purchased and demolished the Robinson Warehouse on this frequently flooded 11-acre property and said it was planning to build an Ismaili Center here." Edited June 3, 2013 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 the thread is as simple as the title sounds. sorry if this is a well known answer, it just seems like such a fairly large piece of undeveloped property that just seems to be aching for development. anyone know if there are any plans for the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18539-aga-khan-foundation-islamic-community-center/?hl=+old%20+sears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 well thats kind of a bummer. i was hoping for another high rise or something. ah well, hopefully the architecture is cool. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 They did an excellent job of purposing this land for volleyball and soccer. The volleyball courts are generally a consistent puddle on top of a small section of sand and they even have a part of a soccer goal. No development for cricket yet. If they are really keeping this lot tax free by the work they did last year, then 'scam' is without a doubt the proper description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 i've always wondered why the land on Montrose in between Allen Pkwy and W. Dallas has remained empty for so long? I'm sure this has been discussed here before but I can't find nothing on it. Who owns it? Has anything ever been planned here and later cancelled? What would y'all like to see here? I would love to get some feedback on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elseed Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 49 minutes ago, nate4l1f3 said: i've always wondered why the land on Montrose in between Allen Pkwy and W. Dallas has remained empty for so long? I'm sure this has been discussed here before but I can't find nothing on it. Who owns it? Has anything ever been planned here and later cancelled? What would y'all like to see here? I would love to get some feedback on this. If you're referring to the land on the corner of Allen Pkwy and Montrose I believe it was initially bought by the Aga Khan Foundation and they were going to build a cultural center there. That was the news a few yrs. ago as of now I really don't know whats going on but something might happen in the near future based on the article below. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/Imagine-A-safe-way-to-cross-Allen-Parkway-6807170.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Man something like this would really put Houston in the forefront for urban development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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