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  1. wilcal
    Don't think this is happening on 5/11. Frequently signs are put up and then something isn't ready. This is what was approved here in 2018, but wasn't recorded. They also had requested a 5' variance along Polk that was granted:
  2. wilcal
    Thank y'all for talking me down off of the ledge. This is basically on Navigation about 8-10 blocks east of Lockwood.
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    They were basically driving one of the few vehicles where it is at least feasible. Current gen 911 Turbo S does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. 0-100 in 5.1 seconds and it takes about 400 ft. The crosswalk on the westbound side of Weshtimer/Montrose to the crosswalk at Waugh (right before Voodoo) is 440'. So even from a stop they could have been doing 100 MPH. From a 30 or 40 MPH roll it would have been pretty easy to get to 100. Of course you'd have to be insane or drunk and just stomp it because you probably aren't making the turn, but it is feasible. Speed citation: https://fastestlaps.com/tests/n2lfl5o7aail
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    Well... that's awkward. You are totally right. I took one of Hindesky's other drone shots and marked where it will actually be: The X is the approximate location of the drainage spillway and the red line is the alignment with Gregg, so it is quite a bit further down.
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    Charter school? Boooooooooooooooo
  6. wilcal
    New team store is open:
  7. wilcal
    Normal cars are wider than the lanes on Westheimer. It is kind of crazy to me to think that an agency as big as Metro would buy a bus specific for one section of one route that is slightly narrower than allowed. Especially when the plan is to remove that substandard sized lane.
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    Sorry, just realized I bumped a thread with no activity for almost a year without an actual update. I ride my bike by this site every day on the way to/from work and I don't think I've seen a single iota of activity. Edit: they are also going to need to plat, so we'll get a plat well before any real construction sites if anything does start to happen.
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    We can squash this possible rumor. New practice facility going up in the Galleria area
  10. wilcal
    Based on the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan, there does appear to be a pedestrian bridge across the bayou at this location: The picture you posted is aligned with Gregg St. No idea if East River is planning on paying for the proposed bridge.
  11. wilcal
    Delano is on the Major Thoroughfare & Freeeway Plan to be widened to become an 80' Major Collector (double lines on the map below are to-be-widened). In order to cross the rail tracks and Harrisburg a bridge is needed. There are no imminent plans to do so, but it is something to be considered.
  12. wilcal
    As mentioned above, the item was deferred by the planning commission and will be heard next week. The public comment packet showed almost exclusively comments against granting the parking variance. It is really easy to submit a public comment. Just include a name and your quick thoughts here: speakercomments.pc@houstontx.gov Just mention 2711 Harrisburg Parking Variance
  13. wilcal
    That would be wild. I don't think that the property in Midtown has transacted yet, so their lease hasn't ended there. No way that they move without the lease being terminated.
  14. wilcal
    What kind of buses? Tour? METRO? Other?
  15. wilcal
    Honestly need some new trees in that naked section STAT. I wonder what entity is best for something like this. It is maintained by CoH Parks but maybe somebody like the East End Management District is interested in helping. I feel like I/we could raise the funds to plat some local trees here.
  16. wilcal
    . how have I missed this thread? It's called the Parking Vault? Most Houston downtown development ever. Lyric still going to keep the crown for coolest garage though.
  17. wilcal
    This is my blurry pic while riding yesterday morning. Just a few :/
  18. wilcal
    This is the nearly 1 acre parcel along the Harrisburg Trail. Trees in the lot were started to be cleared with some machinery on site. I ride my bike along the trail to work most days, so I think they started yesterday This is the design from the final plat which was recorded in Sept of last year: The reserve in the SE corner is for drainage/open space. I'm hoping that they embrace the trail with their design even though they have a few front-loaders. Lot #19 with the hitch in order to have trail frontage is hopefully a good sign, but only 5 homes will have frontage along the trail. The lots along Sherman are all about 1,460 sq ft, and the internal lots vary between 1,600 and 2,800. I'll snap a few pics on my ride home today.
  19. wilcal
    If anyone hasn't been to Nancy's Hustle still, it just continues to be top notch. I'm impressed every time I go.
  20. wilcal
    I've definitely seen some cars doing burnouts in the lot. Maybe they want to keep cars out?
  21. wilcal
    I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure that is all that they build. This site is about 50% bigger than The Exchange from Hardy Yards which has 300 units with 151 of them being affordable. https://affordablehousinghouston.com/stores/red-line-station-apartments-the-exchange/ 3800 Main is about 1/3 of the size and has 319 units (161 affordable): https://www.3800main.com/ I'm personally hoping for something like a 4-5 story building with some retail options.
  22. wilcal
    That is the plat that I was talking about. They recorded the plat last fall: At one point the name that they supplied for the plat was Champs Pizza. This parcel is not part of the Concept Neighborhood project, so while it is possible they would go here, it would make more sense to me that they would end up in all of the hundreds of thousands of sq ft of planned development immediately next to this. But that is purely a guess. Edit: Sent Angie's a message on Instagram. We'll see if they reply.
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    Eastwood Civic Club announced that METRO has agreed to work towards a BRT/pedestrian-only underpass for the crossing at the UP railroad tracks on Lockwood just south of Harrisburg. I really think that this is the best result. No elevated BRT station at Harrisburg will be required now, either.
  24. wilcal
    Can you link more info about Angie's? That parcel was replatted as "Champ's Pizza" last year.
  25. wilcal
    Mimo lunch menu for this week. Said that they are open 11:30-3 today. Don't think they are doing diinner, yet.
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