samagon 3274 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 soil samples were being collected from the law parking lot yesterday morning. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 12/22/2019 at 4:21 PM, samagon said: soil samples were being collected from the law parking lot yesterday morning. Strange that I only found two obvious core samples in the whole parking lot. Seems like they would take a whole lot more but I'm no expert. Found a few surveyors wooden stakes for the new Law building. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Saw this from the link @Urbannizer had on the Rotary International hotel, is this a new build? https://www.dpr.com/projects/conrad-n-hilton-college-of-hotel-and-restaurant-management 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11803 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 2 hours ago, hindesky said: Saw this from the link @Urbannizer had on the Rotary International hotel, is this a new build? https://www.dpr.com/projects/conrad-n-hilton-college-of-hotel-and-restaurant-management Correct. It will be a renovation and several additions of the existing hotel. Was announced in March of last year. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 On 5/28/2019 at 9:12 PM, ekdrm2d1 said: I went over and walked the site today. It was surprisingly pristine. I went in behind the big new sign announcing the site on MLK across from the park. I went all of the way back to the feeder of the freeway on the far east side and then cut back north to the bayou and back to MacGregor Park. The ground was pretty much high and dry, and as far as standing water, I came across none. I did'nt see any presence of anyone living in the area, no litter, but I saw very little wild life. There was a stand of palm trees in the center of the property and I thought maybe U of H. had dumped them years ago, and they've grown. There were lots of toppled trees, that had rotted quite a bit. I didn't walk into the south end of the tract towards OST, and it looks a little denser and possibly a little lower lying. I just checked the one area today. Oh they have tagged a lot of trees with red and blue ribbons. I think these were to be torn out, by the size and types of threes that were tagged. Thought I'd pass along for those that were curious. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Latest update for this site. I saw photographs of a pair of Eagles that have been living on the southeast corner of this tract amongst the dead trees for many years. That would be the spur and OST corner for anyone who might be a birder or just curious about seeing Eagles in Houston. Actually, I saw the Eagles at Rice Stadium back in 94. Sorry different Eagles. The best, was Pink Floyd, at Rice stadium, when a T.Storm was barreling down on the concert from the north. The lightning was really pretty amazing and brought a whole new meaning to special affects. Sorry I digressed. The people that live in the area say that they see them regularly early in the morning sitting up in the tops of the trees. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1307 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, bobruss said: Latest update for this site. I saw photographs of a pair of Eagles that have been living on the southeast corner of this tract amongst the dead trees for many years. That would be the spur and OST corner for anyone who might be a birder or just curious about seeing Eagles in Houston. Actually, I saw the Eagles at Rice Stadium back in 94. Sorry different Eagles. The best, was Pink Floyd, at Rice stadium, when a T.Storm was barreling down on the concert from the north. The lightning was really pretty amazing and brought a whole new meaning to special affects. Sorry I digressed. The people that live in the area say that they see them regularly early in the morning sitting up in the tops of the trees. If only we could get a couple of Eagles to live on the UH campus. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1307 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 11/24/2019 at 9:38 PM, hindesky said: Who wishes they had these when you were in school? Has anyone been caught riding on them yet? 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 1481 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 11 hours ago, bobruss said: Latest update for this site. I saw photographs of a pair of Eagles that have been living on the southeast corner of this tract amongst the dead trees for many years. That would be the spur and OST corner for anyone who might be a birder or just curious about seeing Eagles in Houston. Actually, I saw the Eagles at Rice Stadium back in 94. Sorry different Eagles. The best, was Pink Floyd, at Rice stadium, when a T.Storm was barreling down on the concert from the north. The lightning was really pretty amazing and brought a whole new meaning to special affects. Sorry I digressed. The people that live in the area say that they see them regularly early in the morning sitting up in the tops of the trees. If eagles are nesting there, then the trees can't be cut. That happened in The Woodlands in a couple of places. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 That was my concern. I haven't actually seen the live birds, but there are several photographs and eyewitnesses who say they've been there for a long time. Another woman said that they sometimes stayed in a tall pine tree in her yard and she loved that until she saw the side of the house and ground below their roosting area. She said they had to power wash her wall and the dead carcasses of fish and entrails that they dropped were disgusting. She lives across O.S.T. from the area. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArtNsf 723 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 9:50 PM, august948 said: If only we could get a couple of Eagles to live on the UH campus. Yes, this. Plus have Houston's one and only Don Henley back home ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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hindesky 46856 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 UH Law Center receives gift from local law firm, renames career services center Enlarge A rendering of details of the new Law Center. SHEPLEY BULFINCH By Laura Gillespie – Reporter, Houston Business Journal 5 hours ago The University of Houston Law Center has received a significant gift from Houston-based law firm Porter Hedges LLP. The gift, for an undisclosed amount, will name the new law center’s career services office the Porter Hedges LLP Career Services Center, according to a press release. Porter Hedges has a number of Law Center alumni, including Partner Joshua Wolfshohl. The law firm was founded in 1981 and also has an office in Oklahoma City. "As a Houston-based firm, we have grown with the city over the last four decades and welcome an opportunity to give back to its premier law school," Wolfshohl said in the release. "We join the Law Center by investing in the students who will continue to leave their mark in Texas, across the country and around the world." At the Law Center, the career services center connects students and employers, while also hosting career panels, networking events, workshops, mock interviews, job fairs, recruitment programs and an electronic job bank. “This donation to our school allows us to build a superior career services center attractive to both employers and students,” UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes said. “More importantly, it is an investment in our students, staff and administration who, along with the broader UH Law community, are working every day to make our school the premier law school in Texas.” In November, the John M. O’Quinn Foundation gave an undisclosed amount to the Law Center. As a result, the new building will be named the John M. O’Quinn Law Building. The new building will stand on the northeast corner of the campus, between University Lofts and the existing law center. The building will cost $90 million and is scheduled to begin construction in summer 2020. It's being built partly because of the frequent water damage the old Law Center building suffered during heavy rainfall. Boston-based Shepley Bulfinch is the architect on the project, while Dallas-based Austin Commercial will serve as the builder. Both have Houston offices. The John M. O’Quinn Foundation is “one of UH’s most generous financial benefactors,” a press release stated, and O’Quinn’s name is already on the O’Quinn Law Library, John M. O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium and the O’Quinn Great Hall in the UH Alumni Center. The foundation also gave $3.5 million to the new UH College of Medicine for startup costs and scholarships. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angostura 1253 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 On 1/26/2020 at 12:11 AM, hindesky said: Love that zero-foot building line. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Popular Post KinkaidAlum 2837 Posted February 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2020 Big news today. The medical school got initial accreditation. Fist class of students will start in July with philanthropic gifts covering full tuition. 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Parking garage is almost finished. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 UH College of Medicine, New Law Building and Hilton Hotel Expansion breaking ground this summer: http://thedailycougar.com/2020/03/04/college-of-medicine-campus-construction-projects/ 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1307 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 1:00 PM, hindesky said: Wow...the new garage looks massive compared to the existing garage. Is that just a camera illusion? In the right bottom corner it looks like they've built a retaining wall. Is that area going to be for water detention? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luminare 6047 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 10 hours ago, august948 said: Wow...the new garage looks massive compared to the existing garage. Is that just a camera illusion? In the right bottom corner it looks like they've built a retaining wall. Is that area going to be for water detention? Yes, and yes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Popular Post hindesky 46856 Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 The buildings are getting names. The Quad is coming along. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Found quite a few plans from the UH board meetings. There's a lot of info so i'm just gonna post by campus, and pdf files. These plans are spanning from early 2019 to today. Some interesting data on the Hilton expansion New information on a UH auxiliary retail center, and UHD student wellness and success center Looks like this might be close to the final design of the new law building. Edited April 14, 2020 by TheSirDingle 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Some plans from UHD, there's a lot in store for this campus Shows the i-45 realignment, and interestingly enough it shows a canal expansion from white oak north bank to buffalo w/o alignment plans and canal more detailed version of pic 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 UH clear lake, and UH Pearland plans Looks like the UHCL campus is going to be huggeeee, gonna be a lot of construction in the coming years. Also some renovations and bike paths on campus. Looks like a pretty nice campus is forming in Pearland 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) A lot of plans for the main campus, very interesting stuff coming up. Lots of new plans for the empty lots around UH, and OMG the tech annex is getting torn down!!!! 🥳 Confirms that the soul sucking building by the fountain is gone, and they're creating an athletic centered plaza there. Also some interesting plans for Cullen, gonna be a bright future for this part of campus. Also a round up of all the projects that have happened in the past decade: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=44992972 Where I got this info from: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000888 Edited April 14, 2020 by TheSirDingle 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 3908 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 That's a decent hike from the metro rail station for the college of medicine - especially with no direct trail to connect it I wonder why the large setback from the road 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Paco Jones 1062 Posted May 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2020 UH College of Medicine. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 4662 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) On 4/14/2020 at 9:19 AM, cspwal said: That's a decent hike from the metro rail station for the college of medicine - especially with no direct trail to connect it I wonder why the large setback from the road Not sure why they have the large setback, but it looks to be only about a 1/4 mile walk from the rail station. Edited May 5, 2020 by Houston19514 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purdueenginerd 1491 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 9:19 AM, cspwal said: That's a decent hike from the metro rail station for the college of medicine - especially with no direct trail to connect it I wonder why the large setback from the road I speculate this plot of land will be multiple buildings, all medicine related over the course of the next 20-30 years. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texasota 2976 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 It really would have been nice if they sited the first building at the corner of MLK and OST, directly across from a light rail station and brand new housing. This seems like the most suburban office park-style siting they could have chosen, and I don't understand the reasoning (or how it fits into the rest of how UH's campus is being planned) *at all.* 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stew 70 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 19 hours ago, Paco Jones said: UH College of Medicine. Do you have an explanation why the exterior was changed? It looks like it's 3 floors now instead of 4 as previously mentioned. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stew 70 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Purdueenginerd said: I speculate this plot of land will be multiple buildings, all medicine related over the course of the next 20-30 years. Yes you are correct. This image below is from TheSirDingle above but it says the college of medicine will serve as the flagship of the Health District. Edited May 5, 2020 by Stew 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 3908 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Texasota said: It really would have been nice if they sited the first building at the corner of MLK and OST, directly across from a light rail station and brand new housing. This seems like the most suburban office park-style siting they could have chosen, and I don't understand the reasoning (or how it fits into the rest of how UH's campus is being planned) *at all.* That was my point, but it makes sense if they are planning on expanding it, and having this be a central building for all future buildings 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texasota 2976 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I don't believe in phasing that requires future phases be completed before the first phase makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stew 70 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Texasota said: It really would have been nice if they sited the first building at the corner of MLK and OST, directly across from a light rail station and brand new housing. This seems like the most suburban office park-style siting they could have chosen, and I don't understand the reasoning (or how it fits into the rest of how UH's campus is being planned) *at all.* I don't know what their plans are but I assume they will build a university medical clinic at OST & MLK where students can get real world experience. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4038 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 1:31 AM, TheSirDingle said: Lots of new plans for the empty lots around UH, and OMG the tech annex is getting torn down!!!! 🥳 Confirms that the soul sucking building by the fountain is gone, and they're creating an athletic centered plaza there. Also some interesting plans for Cullen, gonna be a bright future for this part of campus. Which building is the soul sucking building by the fountain? The one in red that they’re renovating? Itll be interesting to see what new buildings they put in the art/music school parking lot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, cloud713 said: Which building is the soul sucking building by the fountain? The one in red that they’re renovating? Itll be interesting to see what new buildings they put in the art/music school parking lot. This abomination called Farish Hall is being torn down. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avossos 2293 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, TheSirDingle said: This abomination called Farish Hall is being torn down. when? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Avossos said: when? There's not an exact date, but since they had it in the 2015-2020 plan it should be soon. If not it's probably later down the line. I'm expecting late 2020 or during the summer. Edited May 6, 2020 by TheSirDingle 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 46856 Posted May 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 South side of the new parking garage and The Quad. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 46856 Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 Todays Chron.com has these images of the Medical school on the site. 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBTX 829 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/5/2020 at 6:32 PM, TheSirDingle said: This abomination called Farish Hall is being torn down. Sad because it's yet another building full of memories gone. Glad because oh my god, was it awful to be in and worse to look at. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSirDingle 1500 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 This might be the medical school crane? Crane Permit: https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=441437082&row=11 Structure Type: Crane Structure Name: Tower Crane Structure Height: 170 ft or 51.8 m Work Schedule: 08/01/2020 to 02/01/2022 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Triton 11803 Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 Cullen rebuilt: Cullen near University of Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Cullen near University of Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Quads replacement. Actually looks really nice Apartments at University of Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Apartments at University of Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Vaughn fencing and equipment have started clearing the land for the medical school. Parking garage is coming along. Patio on the Elgin parking garage is done. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samagon 3274 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 not technically part of UH, but they were painting the 'feeder' for spur 5 behind my coffee shop this afternoon. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 https://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/new-law-center/ Law Center Project Status: Planning Project Budget: $60,000,000 Project Delivery: CMAR Project Team Project Manager: TBD Principal PM: Trent Williams Planning Rep: Jennifer McPhail Programming Firm: Facility Programming & Consulting Design Team: TBD Contractor/CM: TBD Description The Law Center endeavors to build a new facility that is better suited to a modern, integrated curriculum. The new building will support modern, interdisciplinary legal education with modern technology and a focus on encouraging collaboration. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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