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I like the idea a lot. It would be great to have some public art at the roundabout, but this just seems to be putting the cart before the horse.

Maybe actually sign a contract to get the roundabout built first? I know funding is secured, but that's it...

Concrete pours scheduled for both today and tomorrow. I'm guessing today's will get delayed due to weather.

That said, I'm expecting another level up by the weekend.

They tore down the corrugated steel portion of this yesterday and opened up the lot a bit more. I'll try and get pics for y'all.

51 minutes ago, Luminare said:

Now if your intention is head people off at the pass, then I can understand, but this has been exclusively an architectural discussion from the word go.

This one puzzles me. Ignoring the whole "Lovett has too much on their plate" discussion that has played out across the forum, I'm just not seeing what the development could be.

I know BBP plans to expand the park over there, but there isn't a whole lot over there (aside from Finca).

20 hours ago, linearmovement said:

Thanks for posting; I found this online - http://cunninghamtx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5021-5101-Canal-East-End-Village.pdf

"Finca dos robles." Lol, someone may want to tell the guys at Finca tres robles that someone cut down one of their trees!

2 hours ago, I'm Not a Robot said:

 

That lot across from the Navigation development is so perfect for HEB. I'm just waiting for the day that Midway convinces them it's where they need to be. 

This would make me shit a literal brick. Would be IDEAL.

1 hour ago, Montrose1100 said:

Cool video and all, but I didn't see any plans for a Total Wine or HEB Market. NEXT! /s

 

I've said it before but I sincerely hope for the City to repair Jensen and to build an underpass on Waco/Hirsch at the tracks.

Repair Jensen is an absolute must. It's a rough drive at the moment.

Agreed on HEB for sure. Maybe soon! Hard pass on total wine though. Specs all the way 😍

1 hour ago, Luminare said:

 

All good. It happens. Probably due to both being Marquette Company projects.

And only a block or two apart.

But yeah, trust me, this one isn't on hold. Full steam ahead every day. I do find it odd that they are pouring the second floor of the southernmost section, but the foundation hasn't been poured in the center section yet.

Agreed. We'll see what comes of it though.

26 minutes ago, Naviguessor said:

The landlords of the property is Midway, I believe (someone correct me if I am wrong).  Midway is the developer of this parcel. 

I believe Marquette owns this parcel, while Midway owns the one across the street. However, Alamo owned their building outright and sold. They said in a press release that they will be using profits from the sale to expand/renovate their Barry St. location. From the Alamo folks:

“As many of you know, the east side of downtown has been under renovation for a few years now. They have finally reached Navigation and Canal St., where we are. After contemplating selling for a long time, we have finally made the decision to do so. We are not selling the business! We are shutting down this location at 2310 Navigation on January 1, 2020.”

1 hour ago, ljchou said:

The article that was recently posted suggested they're taking their talents to Westheimer.

I've seen a few things. But I welcome them wherever they go.

I live across the street and between the food quality going down in the past few years (still great, don't get me wrong, but not as good as it has been in the past) and the fact that the place has been empty for months now (as people have no idea the place is still open) so it comes as no surprise that Andes closed. I, for one, am hoping they re-open in the GFR portion of this building. I'll miss them.

5 hours ago, Naviguessor said:

I’m not buying into the hysteria, that mixed income housing being discussed for the area, will have any significant impact on Midway’s plans. 

Same here. Especially when you consider that one of the alleged low-income housing sites is in a superfund site. Can you imagine the press that would get? Not only are you putting low-income housing in a superfund site, you would be putting low-income housing in a superfund site right across from Midway's "Very-clearly-not-low-income-housing."

Yeah, I'm not buying into the hysteria.

Thanks y'all. That's what I figured, but I wanted to make sure!

14 hours ago, hindesky said:

From the south bank bike trail. Steel pilings going up.

Do we know if these are supposed to be "aesthetic" pillars, or structural?

Pouring time!

On 12/11/2019 at 1:34 PM, Mr.Clean19 said:

Does anyone on the East End use that park with the fountain and splash pad off Jensen and Navigation anymore? They had to turn off the fountain becuase homeless people we bathing and using it as a restroom. They never turn on the splash pad unless it is a big event. What was supposed to be a beautiful park used for residents to gather has turned into homeless central. 

It's used for events fairly often, but no...the vast majority of that park is hobo central. The only exception is there are a few folks who walk their dogs there to poop. 

On 12/11/2019 at 3:19 PM, 2ndwardOG said:

Once I even saw a few exotic cars in there maybe the developers?

Probably just people taking pics of their cars. I drive past that superfund site off Jensen with the incredible view of DT and there are often folks taking car pics there. East End is full of spots for car pics, so, I wouldn't be shocked if someone is using this site for it too.

ArchCon offices have been placed onsite. Corner of Navigation and St. Charles.

3 hours ago, BuffaloBayouBred said:

Does anyone have new information regarding the roundabout initially planned for the northwest corner of this project?

Last I heard, EEMD has approved the project and has out out a request for bids from contractors. There is a thread on it here.

3 hours ago, hindesky said:

 

Ah yeah, that's basically exactly what I was gonna post. Nice.