tigereye
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Simon’s renovating Katy Mills. Renders to be unveiled today.
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On 2/14/2018 at 4:14 PM, Naviguessor said:
I'm sure it is too early to make much of it. But, there is a rendering....
Awww man, you mean the W Hotel won’t be 102 stories tall with a spire on top?
Disappointed
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On the day a Dome renovation plan was agreed to, the Toronto Maple Leafs took the ice at Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. A $60M renovation that included a supermarket was partially funded by the Canadian government.
You up don’t tear down history. You preserve it.
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21 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said:
Harris County Commissioners set to vote on $105 million Astrodome revamp
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-to-vote-Tuesday-12584742.phpThere goes the principle thinking of democracy. The voters rejected the bond for improvements in 2013. Why must Ed Emmett and others go against the will of the voters? The stadium is beyond saving due to years of neglect. Demolish it and use the money for improved infrastructure across the city. A starting point would be improving existing structures against flooding or anything related to flooding.
Because it would’ve been a complete waste of millions to demolish it for parking lot. Instead, they get a parking lot in the lower levels and a usable, flexible space on top, all of which could generate revenue.
But I guess this simple idea is too hard for some individuals to comprehend. I’m happy the Dome will be saved. It’s a better deal for the city/county then demolition and keeps a piece of civic history in tact.
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On 2/8/2018 at 9:25 AM, cspwal said:
I know they're building a new affordable housing building elsewhere, but there's just something that feels bad about demolishing affordable housing to make a parking lot for people who can afford diamond club tickets
Unlike SEARCH, which may be forced out of its new home because the 45 reroute, New Hope didn’t get a bad deal.
The Astros helped New Hope raise the funds needed for the new building, which is much bigger and probably will provide better hospitality services. In turn, New Hope sold the current property to the Astros. I’d say everyone is a winner here.
The real point to bicker about is SEARCH and he rest of the businesses that will be displaced or impacted by a decade-long Highway widening project. I still think an above ground/below ground highway (59 below grade, local streets pass through at grade, 45 above grade) would’ve been better for everyone.
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On 11/4/2017 at 4:24 AM, CrockpotandGravel said:
Jim Crane has a park in mind across from Minute Maid Park in downtown and building premium parking:
No surprise but here’s the expansion of the diamond lot (after demolition of New Hope).
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Render of a soccer stadium at Butler Shores, PSV’s preferred site.
Down to 3 sites: Butler Shores, Roy Guerrero Metro Park, 10414 McKalla Place.
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I hope Atlanta gets it.
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1 hour ago, Sic'EmBears said:
I hope Atlanta gets it.
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BBVA Compass Stadium, which hosts the Houston Dynamo and Dash, is expected to see concourse renovation before the beginning of the 2018 season, the team president said.
About three-quarters of the stadium's concourse is planned to undergo a food and beverage renovation after a similar project for the other quarter of the stadium was completed last year, President Chris Canetti said. The changes are aimed at enhancing the in-game experience for fans and to drive revenue growth through concessions.
The renovation is slated to improve concession stands and create specialty food offerings in addition to constructing four new themed food and beverage opportunities at each gate.
"It's going to be completely different than anything we've had," Canetti said.
Renderings were not immediately available, nor was builder or architect information.
Upgrades started in 2017 in part to respond to evolving fan needs at the six-year-old BBVA Compass Stadium. The Houston Dynamo renovated about a quarter of the concourse that year before pursuing an entire facelift, Canetti said. The initial investment "worked great," prompting the team to improve the rest of the concourse, Canetti said.
Season ticket sales are on pace with internal goals, as the team has sold north of 10,000 season tickets, Canetti said. The stadium has about 22,000 seats. The team's goal is to sell about 12,000 season tickets, which it expects it can do in the next few years, he said.
Premium seats, such as club and suite seats, in BBVA are also being replaced by the end of May. The seats will be "nicer" and more "quality," but the total number of seats are not expected to change after the improvements, Canetti said.
In 2017, BBVA also added a new TV partner, KUBE, which it resigned in the offseason to a three-year deal, Canetti said.
"You look at the other teams (in Houston) and they're doing the same things," Canetti said. "Even though our stadium is the newest, we're trying to aggressively make the improvements that are going to mirror the growth we're having."
Forbes ranked the Dynamo No. 13 on its list of the most valuable teams in Major League Soccer, with a value of $218 million. Forbes also reported the Dynamo’s revenue as $26 million and its operating income as $1 million for the 2016 season. The team is currently looking for a new sponsor on its jerseys after its contract with BHP Billiton recently expired.
The Dynamo made it to the Conference Championship round in the playoffs in 2017 before falling to the Seattle Sounders FC. In the midst of its playoff run, the Dynamo hired David Brady as their executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Brady was formerly the Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross CEO.
The Dynamo have about 140 full-time employees, Canetti said-
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I’m all for the Rustic but question the location for a totally different reason.
It seems pretty clear GRBCC will eventually expand southward with a new expo hall in the future. Why build the Rustic (and the parking garage) on these sites if the plan is to eventually expand the GRBCC here?
My preferred location wouldve been the CenterPoint substation site, sandwiched in between Hilton Americas, The Grove, Discovery Green & Toyota Center. Plenty of visibility and a much better use of prime site then what currently there today.
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On 11/10/2017 at 1:51 PM, H-Town Man said:
Is Crane's interest in a park to spur development? That seems to be more why the city or the management district might want a park, not Crane. He probably likes to see a neighborhood grow up around his ballpark, but I can't imagine he would spend the $10 million or whatever a block of land there would cost just to spur development for surrounding landowners to capitalize on, unless he already owns a lot of those blocks.
I believe Crane’s end game is similar to the deal the Rockies just got. As part of a deal to extend their Coors Field lease for 30 years, they’ll get to develop a block across the street with a team HOF, restaurant, retail, entertainment & residential components. It’s similar to what the Cardinals have done with Ballpark Village, the Braves with The Battery, and what the Rangers will be doing with Texas Live.
Note: The Rockies will be doing this all on one city block, which is similar in size to block 161 that Crane has here.
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On 8/4/2014 at 2:56 PM, tigereye said:
Good point. Also portions of I-10 are also below grade too. So why not reroute 45 over a redesigned, completely below-grade I-10, then over a completely below-grade 59/69 as a double-decker highway? 10 & 59 would below grade, existing streets pass through at grade, 45 above grade. This could work without looking too imposing as in this scenario, only 1 overpass above grade would be visible, as currently exists on the East End.
Meanwhile from the 45-10 reroute, you could have 1 exit still trace the existing 45 route offering an exit to Bagby and Pierce for direct access to Midtown (same from south approach, maybe creating a grand boulevard). Coupled with the removal of all of the ramps above Buffalo Bayou, the single 45 Midtown exit ramp could create the opportunity for a signature bridge of some sort over the bayou, as previously envisioned.
Nice to see others still envision a signature bridge over Buffalo Bayou.
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Progress update:
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17 hours ago, Mab said:
http://issuu.com/midway2/docs/170502_gs_leasing_package_as_pages_?e=28821381/49523664
new renderings on page 12-13 and 18-19
A beer hall at Forever 21’s location is surprising when you consider the old Books-A-Million space is still vacant next door.
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6 hours ago, cspwal said:
I thought part of the agreement for getting public money for the stadium was having that affordable housing. Are they going to move it to a new location?
New Hope is moving to Harrisburg.
The Astros helped raise money for the new building, then bought the Hamilton St property. Once Harrisburg is complete, New Hope will move in and Hamilton St Houses will be demolished for the premium lots, potentially freeing up land for the rumored new park.
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10 hours ago, Houston19514 said:
I don't think the Nau site is currently a parking lot. So it doesn't really fit the description. My guess is the current premium lot along Hamilton (or part of it).
That would make sense, since the New Hope building will be demolished to expand the premium lot to Congress, which could recoup any parking spots lost for a new park.
I’ll guess the new park goes in at the home plate gate/clock tower as part of a reworked front entrance there.
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6 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said:
Jim Crane has a park in mind across from Minute Maid Park in downtown and building premium parking:
Reminder that Crane owns 2 buildings on Texas south of Home Plate (probably the bars on block 161. With Nau Center for Heritage dead, could this be the spot?
With that kind of optimism for the neighborhood surrounding the baseball stadium, Crane has been securing properties to insure that the quality of development remains high. He already owns the two old buildings on Texas, "south of home plate," as he describes it, properties for later development. -
On 11/2/2017 at 5:43 PM, nate4l1f3 said:
Could you share more about Cranes plan for a park? I haven’t heard about this. Exact location? Link?
https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/other/astros-owner-jim-cranes-vision-for-downtown-79852#ath
Also, a reminder that Crane owns 2 buildings on Texas south of Home Plate (probably the bars on block 161). With Nau Center for Heritage dead, could this be the spot?
QuoteWith that kind of optimism for the neighborhood surrounding the baseball stadium, Crane has been securing properties to insure that the quality of development remains high. He already owns the two old buildings on Texas, "south of home plate," as he describes it, properties for later development.
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Here it is, in all is colorful glory...
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On 10/8/2017 at 9:11 PM, hindesky said:
Is this painted plywood going to stay? It looks cheap.
Not sure why I can't post pics anymore? It's kind of frustrating trying to deal with this problem.
Not only is it staying, they were painting a pastel rainbow pattern on it this afternoon. Matches the steps on a nearby staircase.
Katy Mills Mall At 5000 Katy Mills Cir.
in Katy and Points West
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Renders of the renovation