trymahjong

I posted this on another thread but thought I'd post here--

The current owner ( bought last year from family of guy who lived there 50 years) has petitioned to receive variance and tear down the house.

Sidewalk installation and/or maintenance is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner

Seems pretty clear . . . . . . . . . . 

from Cohen's enewsletter:

Private Sidewalk Repair Program Debuts

Council has authorized the creation of a privately-funded Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Installation Program that will be coordinated through the Public Works and Engineering Department. Sidewalk installation and/or maintenance is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. The new program allows individuals to utilize a City contractor at a fixed cost. Interested citizens may apply online and should copy the District C office for guidance (DistrictC@houstontx.gov).

How is it possible to "Doze" an historic mansion in an historic district?  This house was moved to its current location in the early 1900's.  Parts of the movie Terms of Endearment were filmed there.

 

I did not see the signs myself, but was told by a neighbor.

 

Montrose is being redefined for $$.

I wonder about that "Doze" an historic mansion in an historic  district also-- The current owner of 204 Stratford  has just petitioned to be given  a variance to tear  it down 

Dave Grusin

soundtrack from The Firm

Council Member Cohen and the Department of Public Works & Engineering invite you to an open house and presentation about the coming reconstruction of Greenbriar Street. The project will improve Greenbriar Street between Rice and W. Holcombe Boulevards.  Improvements will include new pavement, new underground utilities, wider sidewalks, and improved intersections for safer pedestrian crossing. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 from 6:00-7:30 at Roberts Elementary School.

I found it interesting to view this thread in light of how the TV stations currently reference  criminal activity on Tuam west of Bagby as "Midtown".

I can see why there is confusion.

North of Tuam should be labeled Midtown. Looks like both sides of Tuam are within Montrose.

 Taft, north of Fairview is the western boundary of Midtown. I guess my confusion came about as Avondale eastern boundary is Brazos which leads to spur as the eastern boundary of Montrose.

a Neartown Neighborhood Map.pdf

EMCA is just north of Avondale with Fairview separating the districts. I think Montrose is west boundary, Peden is north and Taft is east.

The home tours are exception- everyone will enjoy them.

I thought that was what the "M" statue was all about. . . . . . . leaving Midtown and entering Museum district

 Neartown Association uses Bagby as it's eastern boundary-- Avondale's  eastern boundary is Brazos street-- So I would say that Sunny's and Fbar are both located inside what is traditionally thought of as Montrose.

Just this Thread-

Thirteen years later I know that when big disasters happen ---cell phone service is the first to go.

My kid was living in Columbia Graduate Student housing working at Lamont Doherty (future son-in-law was working at Solomon Smith Barney) when I got a call to watch the TV that the first building had fallen-- She would take a bus to work over GWB each day- All phone lines were $@#!. I just stayed by TV and kept trying to get through to her-- Finally my kid at OU got through and she was okay but stunned- She said she could smell it from her room on 112th-- I visited her  2 weeks later-- the entire island of Manhattan was covered in bouquets of rememberances at each Police and Fire station, everywhere you walked you saw them--pictures, flowers, teddy bears candles-- there are small stations everywhere--People would just stop in front of them and just stay a few moments then walk on.

There still was tiny bits of ash (?) that seemed to float when the wind got up.

That observation about cell phones-- it seemed true when I tried to contact my parents when they lived in OKC during the Federal Building Bombing--It was true while we were sitting out Katrina and folks tried to contact us and was true when I tried to contact another of my kids who was running in Boston Marathon two years ago and the bombing happened.  I wonder if technology will ever be able to overcome that.

http://www.khou.com/story/news/crime/2015/04/22/suspects-leave-mess-after-smashing-truck-into-midtown-store/26168715/

This is actually in Montrose and across the street from FBar! I can't understand all the criminal action suddenly in that area. I've spent years listening to  PIP  HPD Central one Capt (4 different Captains in  10 years)  patiently explaining that my area Avondale gets a bad rap as far as crime goes. In the Crime stats that are passed out  each month the worst crime is BMV---what is going on? 

wow-----------

now I'm really confused-

I'll write my District c councilwoman and see if that gets anything done------

Still constructing-

Thanks for looking up scooters--- but there is no explanation of "scooter" and it seems so silly for under 5 year olds to be delegated to the skaters park.

Here's a picture of the three scooters used that day-- all "kick plank"   our  4 year old and 5 year old grandchildren were  up ahead of the 3 year old when this all happened. 

The cop only "reminded" me all "scooters" were banned from bike trail and had to be used in skater park  by the 
Sabine bridge--

This past week, Very strange thing happened at Buffalo Bayou Park close to Steele dog park.

Grandkids from out of town (Manhattan) using scooters( kick plank scooter-non motorized-powered only by kid) The Park police tell my daughter that scooters are not allowed on bike path  or will be cited for violating ordinance but must to to skateboard/ rollarblade park----the three year old is just out of stroller stage and wouldn't be able to do much in skateboard park. The Policeman told us he would give us a break by not confiscating the kick plank scooter.

I tried to look up the ordinances-- but only found for "motorized" scooters----nothing about kick planks---- what's up with this? This is the first time I'm hearing that small kids scooters aren't allowed.

 i would much rather have the texas history museum planned for downtown be in a renovated art deco building with a renovated texas mural.  it's right at a light rail station and closer to the museum district.  just a thought.  on the other hand, a renovated deco building with a forward thinking department store would serve the area nicely.

well if the old Sears store can't be used then maybe 3712 (i think) Fannin? The old Route 66 cafe that someone is renovating? When I went to the cafe 5 years so so ago-- it had a 2 story  opening in middle surrounded on 3 sides by balconies-- Sounds just right for museum.

Thanks for the picture-- I drove by and it looks like the front will be bulldozed first

More talk from Civic Meeting-

The owner of Sorrento's started as a busboy at Michaelangelo's

WE ARE PLANNING HOUSTON'S FUTURE
Announcing Public Hearings to develop plans to spend a
projected $200 million in federal grants

Please join the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) for Spring Public Hearings on the Drafts of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), 2015 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) and 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI)

Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30 p.m.,
City Hall Annex-Council Chambers
(900 Bagby Street, 77002)

Thursday, April 9th, 6:30 p.m.,
Magnolia Multi-Service Center
(7037 Capitol Street, 77011)

The public is welcome to offer comments on the drafts of the Con Plan, Action Plan, and AI at the scheduled public hearings, or the public may submit comments in writing by mail to the Housing and Community Development Department - 601 Sawyer Street, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77007, Attention: Millie Walker, Public Hearing Coordinator or by email to millie.walker@houstontx.gov. Comments must be received by April 13, 2015.

View Drafts of Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and AI at the locations below:
.         Online at http://www.houstontx.gov/housing/2015-consolidated-plan
.         City Hall Annex (City Secretary's Office) 900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002
.         Main Public Library - 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002
.         Housing and Community Development Department - 601 Sawyer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77007 (copies may also be obtained at this location)

Heard at the Civic meeting tonight that Sorrento's will open a Steak house at the former Plant House location 224 Westheimer

So I saw the CBSthis morning. Story on the new trend of huge luxury facilities for indoor shooting range ie GUNtry Clubs-- I hadn't heard of it before- has it come to Houston?

Maybe it's about that Austin Tice situation?

from the COH enewsletter

CIGNA SUNDAY STREETS KICKS OFF IN MONTROSE
2015 Cigna Sunday Streets
Lower Westheimer Ready for walking, running, skating, dancing in the streets March 29

WHAT:     Cigna Sunday Streets Houston provides a family-friendly opportunity for being physically active. For four hours one Sunday a month, selected Houston streets are closed to motorized traffic, allowing Houstonians to cycle, walk, run, dance, and socialize in the street. Get out and explore your community at one of the upcoming Cigna Sunday Streets.
WHEN:     Sunday, March 29, 2015
                12:00 PM - 4 PM
WHERE:    Lower Westheimer (from Woodhead to Taft)
MORE:      Cigna Sunday Streets is modeled after other events from around the world. The concept originated in Bogota, Colombia as "Ciclovia," a day of free, healthy activities that promote community in public streets. Thirty years later, the concept has spread around the world.  U.S. cities with similar events include San Francisco, Portland, St. Louis, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York and Minneapolis. Cigna Sunday Streets is a project of the Mayor's Office of Special Events
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