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Prey had a soft opening last night. It took over the old Rise location above Ninfas. I love the corner windows in this space, and based off the pictures, Prey seems to be using it to their advantage :). Food is upscale Cajun. Wish them well!

Below are links to the article and Prey's website. 

https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/dining/new-cajun-restaurant-and-social-dining-venue-16525416

https://www.preyhouston.com

You're amazing @j_cuevas713. I'm sure a lot of pedestrians will appreciate this :) 

311 it :). Click "Report a Problem" -> Traffic Signs - Traffic Signals -> Traffic Signals ->  Modify Existing Signal ->  Pedestrian Signal - Traffic Signals 

And then write your concern, that's my only suggestion. 10 seconds to cross is terrible, but it will only improve if we let the city know about it. 

@j_cuevas713like as a pedestrian?

The way city of Houston designates potential new crosswalks is ridiculous. If you believe an unsignalized intersection (or mid block) should have a crosswalk, you can fill out a 311 report. They send someone out to count the number of people crossing. The public works employee is looking for 20 or more pedestrians an hour to cross, which makes getting a new crosswalk almost impossible - I have been told that if the location is by a school, then they might consider it even if it doesn't pass the 20+ pedestrians per hour. Regardless, I dont think any unsignalized intersection sees 20+ pedestrians an hour. They really do need to change the way they consider new crosswalks. 

Luckily, if there are already markings, but they are severely faded; a simple 311 request for faded traffic markings will solve that issue. 

For being a suburban office complex, it actually has decent transit access (and will have even better transit access if an IAH BRT gets built). I think if something ever happens with the mall (I know there are talks about it), then Greenspoint can definitely see a brighter future. Oh and they need to get the flooding under control...but that is a work in progress. 

2 hours ago, mattyt36 said:

drawing on the cover look like an exterior walkway from the terminal to the D concourse

I thought it looked like a walkway from a parking garage to Terminal D, but I am not sure. 

@JLWM8609is right, 311 is pretty good about traffic signal maintenance. Also, just wanting to throw this out there, the city has updated the online 311 website and the app (did back in late June and early July). I'm finding great success with it. Haven't had issues with it (unlike the old seeclickfix software) - and I make quite a few reports. Here is the new websites link for anyone wondering https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/. Just click on "report a problem" and then click on the tabs provided to help lead you to make a claim.  

Lol did they really fence in METRO's trash can? 

@iah77 Gulfton is getting a new bus route on Sunday connecting Gulfton to both Hilcroft P&R and Lower Uptown TC where the Silver Line (Post Oak BRT terminates). 

I get what you're saying...I would say that Shepherd has potential to become very dense. We are already seeing it around Shepherd and Washington with all the new apartments. The inner Katy BRT line will also connect Northwest TC (METRO's largest transit center) with Downtown so it will play a key role in METRO'S regional network. 

As someone who rides the bus to/from downtown, automobile drivers struggle with the current bus only lane design. The red paint will be a game changer and I hope it can encourage more people to take METRO to Downtown. 

Inner Katy BRT Virtual Meeting tonight (8/16) at 5pm. I am not sure if there is an actual video presentation, or if you just walk through the powerpoint on your own. There is a place to leave comments though. Here is the link:

https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/METRORapid-Inner-Katy.aspx

Click "upcoming events", and then you'll see the meeting. 

On 6/21/2021 at 2:11 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

I have no idea why the city couldn't have extended the Tuam St rebuild up through Fairview to where it ends at Montrose. 

Sorry for the late reply, but I think I might have the answer to this, Montrose TIRZ 27 eastern boundary is at Tuam, the work that was done for Tuam and Fairview was Midtown, so that is my guess to why it wasn't extended.

Montrose TIRZ is actively working on replacing sidewalks and making the neighborhood safer to bike and walk. Hopefully Fairview is soon on the list to be fixed. 

For comments regarding the capping of the freeway and adding open space in EaDo, remember that is conceptual and TXDOT will not fund that. TXDOT is relying on private investment or other entities to do the amenities on top of the freeway. Renderings sure look nice, but that it is not guaranteed. TXDOT makes you want to think that is how it will end up looking like...

Yes, TXDOT will burry the freeway, but what goes above it can still change.

There is also a connection to the tunnels at the basement of the garage....just opened a few weeks ago ;). I take that as a good sign! 

Common Bond Update

2 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said:

When is Understory open? 

Monday-Thursday, 7 AM - 10 PM
Friday, 7 AM - 12 AM
Saturday, 8 AM - 12 AM
Sunday, 8 AM - 10 PM

*Vendor operating hours may vary 

Its pretty busy during the lunch rush now. Most of the vendors are open (I think Mama Ninfas is still temporally closed). Some of the vendors are not open on Fridays, and some are not open on weekends. 

Pinkberry and Lexington Boutique are both gone now. 

Jenni's Noodle House will be closing their Post Oak location at the end of the month. 

We went to Star back in June 2020 when looking at the XC60, the guy working did not even get up to help us. Just pointed to the lot when we asked to see an XC60. We immediately left. 

This is a Chron article from 2019. 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Volvo-wants-a-premium-experience-Its-oldest-13789674.php

"According to Volvo, the dealership was the brand’s worst-performing outlet for six years running — not just in Houston, but in the entire country. Unaware of, or uninspired by Star, local shoppers were fleeing the neighborhood to purchase their new Volvos elsewhere." 

"In February 2016, Volvo informed Seureau it was terminating his franchise. “Star Motor Cars has consistently failed to adequately represent Volvo Cars…and has failed to achieve any reasonable degree of sales penetration in its assigned area,” the manufacturer wrote. Seureau protested, grinding the separation to a halt. When mediation failed, the case moved to the State Office of Administrative Hearings."

I could see these as a good source for wayfinding and it could provide additional lighting for our sidewalks. I understand the issue about size, but I'm sure the city would pick locations that already have wider sidewalks. Thank you @thedistrict84for sharing this! Had no idea about it.