OkieEric Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Looks like several lots were cleared in the 1500 block of W Alabama by Fat Cat Flats. Anyone know what's going on there? The demolished structures were pretty dilapidated, and one was a perpetual target for taggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic0boom Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 As I understand, Sicardi Gallery will be building a new gallery on one of the cleared lots. I think it was cleared several months ago ... Don't know about the rest of the lots, but more contruction in that vein would be great, especially with the Menil right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 As I understand, Sicardi Gallery will be building a new gallery on one of the cleared lots. I think it was cleared several months ago ... Don't know about the rest of the lots, but more contruction in that vein would be great, especially with the Menil right there.Well, there's one lot near there that was cleared a few months back - I believe it has a "Brave Architecture" sign in front of it, but no activity as of yet. Maybe that's where the gallery is going?There were multiple demo permits issued recently for these other structures (and all by the same buyer), and at least two were demolished earlier this week. There are now more or less 3 contiguous cleared lots by Fat Cat Flats... I really like that stretch of W Alabama, so it would definitely be nice to see some new activity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic0boom Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 There were multiple demo permits issued recently for these other structures (and all by the same buyer), and at least two were demolished earlier this week. There are now more or less 3 contiguous cleared lots by Fat Cat Flats... I really like that stretch of W Alabama, so it would definitely be nice to see some new activityHopefully, not more townhouses where you are talking about.....I can't remember the exact location, but I think the new Sicardi Gallery is supposed to be on the east side of Alabama @ Mandell -- approx across the street from HCP and the Menil parking lot. But in general, I'm suprised that section of Alabama hasn't been transformed in one way or another by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 As I understand, Sicardi Gallery will be building a new gallery on one of the cleared lots. I think it was cleared several months ago ... Don't know about the rest of the lots, but more contruction in that vein would be great, especially with the Menil right there.Good observation (and welcome back to HAIF).I've never understood why W. Alabama hasn't taken off as an urban destination street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Another demolition in the same block today: Link to swamplot I think this is that abandoned, tagged up two-story building there on the corner of W Alabama and Mandell. I believe this will make 5 cleared lots along that single block... I agree that W Alabama from Montrose to Shepherd (and beyond?) could be a cool, fairly walkable area. Just give me a couple of more bars/restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetlemania Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Good thread. I've been wondering about the two separate cleared lots on the north side of W. Alabama just east of Mandell. Hope they'll be something cool.Also noticed a recently cleared lot down the way on Yoakum just north of W. Alabama, across from the Annunciation Orthodox school. Used to be a dark brown, two-story old apartment complex from what I remember. Now, who knows? Who's buying up all these lots anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 As I understand, Sicardi Gallery will be building a new gallery on one of the cleared lots. I think it was cleared several months ago ... Don't know about the rest of the lots, but more contruction in that vein would be great, especially with the Menil right there.You were apparently right on track. An update from swamplot:LinkNot bad, but too bad about the parking - I'll take it over a vacant lot for sure. Should be a nice add for the area when (or if?) it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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