H-Town Man Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Looks like the real controlling factor here is land value in the area. Once it gets to where it costs less to repurpose the roof than it does to acquire land on the ground, the roof will be repurposed. Although since land on the ground is more desirable for most uses, it will probably have to go somewhat above land cost. And it appears, based on the live loads, that the low-hanging fruit for repurposing would be parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ok hypothetically speaking they build top golf on top of the roof, and if they do, hypothetically speaking, there would be the insanely massive nets put up to block the stray hypothetical golf ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I think it would be an idiotic idea.The glare from the lights would be a driving hazard for those on the freeway, and an annoyance to those living nearby.Those living nearby already have lights from the towers DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Those living nearby already have lights from the towers DT.oh, yeah. The big bright ones that illuminates the surrounding areas so bright you can see every blade of grass. of course. /s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Ehh.. The hotels would have to invest in black out shades or close the downtown location at 10 or something, but the only residents I see that would be effected are in OPP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I mean, You guys know that minute maid park is like... a few blocks away and it has... Stadium lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I mean, You guys know that minute maid park is like... a few blocks away and it has... Stadium lighting.And dynamo stadium.....I was at a buddy's house right by dynamo stadium during a game one night, you could hear every word the PA announcer said and his apartment shook when the crowd roared. And the lights....forget it, it looked like Clark Griswold's house on Christmas was right outside my buddys window. And lets not the roof of Toyota Center at night.Im pretty sure Top Golf pales in comparison. Edited September 11, 2014 by Howard Huge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I mean, You guys know that minute maid park is like... a few blocks away and it has... Stadium lighting.And even fireworks sometimes!......ok, almost never. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I mean, You guys know that minute maid park is like... a few blocks away and it has... Stadium lighting.yeah, pointed towards the INTERIOR of a stadium. apparently, I'm screaming into the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 And the lights of a Top Golf would be directed at the green and could easily be shielded to minimize effects on drivers. I really don't see the point of this any more of this. Let's just move on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 yeah, pointed towards the INTERIOR of a stadium.apparently, I'm screaming into the wind.Yeah because all of your objections have been proven absurd or wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I think it would be an idiotic idea.The glare from the lights would be a driving hazard for those on the freeway, and an annoyance to those living nearby.Wasn't this close to the same argument made against the Downtown Aquarium when the giant ferris wheel ride was going in? That the lights would be too bright, would be a distraction to motorists, and an annoyance to the lofts next door? How did that turn out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/2734-multifamily-monday-aras-three-big-deal-sweet-spots/ Griffin Partners' Development Update Even though son Edward is on board as president, Griffin Partners founder Fred Griffin doesn't want to retire anytime soon. (There's only so much golf one can play in Houston heat during the summertime). Since he started the company in 1980, Griffin Partners has developed over 4M SF, and has owned over 10M SF, with 110 professionals tackling over 200 Houston development and advisory assignments annually. Current projects include serving as development manager for the redevelopment of the George R. Brown convention center, as well as building a 1,900-car garage topped with an office building and hotel. For more info on our sponsor, click here. Edited September 13, 2014 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Wasn't this close to the same argument made against the Downtown Aquarium when the giant ferris wheel ride was going in? That the lights would be too bright, would be a distraction to motorists, and an annoyance to the lofts next door? How did that turn out.... Was this meant for the Armpits of Houston thread? The thing that drives me most batty about downtown Tillman Town is the random tooting of the piercing whistle on their little choo choo, that I can hear 6 blocks and over 40 stories away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mab Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) http://www.houstonconventiondistrict.com/ New Website Edited September 19, 2014 by Mab 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 pretty cool! props for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It looks like they're still considering their options for AVDA. This could pretty darn cool when completed. I'm starting to get really excited for the entire east side of downtown. It has so many anchors - MMP, GRB, DG, Toyota Center, potentially Green Street if they can stay alive long enough for the neighborhood to grow up around it.The triangle between Green Street, TC and GRB could be so cool. I think some big time mixed use projects would kill it here.I wonder how much potential there is between MMP and the bayou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 There is so much potential between mmp and the bayou. As a matter of fact that is probably the least developed area and there is still frontage on the bayou for several block. I always hoped for a Calatrava type replacement for the Elysian viaduct. It would look amazing coming into town from I 10 east or 59 north! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted September 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2014 Cranes. 2014-09-20 11.22.44 by marclongoria, on Flickr Apparently the parking garage exit will be here: 2014-09-20 11.22.04 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-09-20 11.21.21 by marclongoria, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 triton! how you like me now... hey pal, these illustrations, are hereby incredible. are you actually standing right in the middle of the train track? talk about dedication. i just cannot say enough.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Has the reconfiguration of ADLA already started? Median's already being dug up, cones out, and lane barricades on site (currently shrink wrapped) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Has the reconfiguration of ADLA already started? Median's already being dug up, cones out, and lane barricades on site (currently shrink wrapped) ImageUploadedByTapatalk1411496529.485046.jpgWell if the medians are dug up I would say thats a yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 There is so much potential between mmp and the bayou. As a matter of fact that is probably the least developed area and there is still frontage on the bayou for several block. I always hoped for a Calatrava type replacement for the Elysian viaduct. It would look amazing coming into town from I 10 east or 59 north! The drunk tank and county jail are such a buzzkill. If those were your typical blighted near downtown Houston properties, we would probably already have someone building something cool there. Maybe the post office site will amount to something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I wonder how much potential there is between MMP and the bayou.Tremendous!!! Especially if they go through with the riverwalk idea along Ruiz. That would be about 4 blocks north of MMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly46 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 What is the MMP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube88 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 MMP = Minute Maid Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Look at all the change. I almost didn't even know where to place this photo: Convention Center Parking Garage & Hotel by marclongoria, on Flickr Convention Center Parking Garage & Hotel by marclongoria, on Flickr Convention Center Parking Garage & Hotel by marclongoria, on Flickr They installed a security shack here now with opening and closing gates: Convention Center Parking Garage & Hotel by marclongoria, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 So many cranes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 cool illustrations! TEXAS, lost another game today triton. your great illustrations, seem to lift my spirits considerably... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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