jt16 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I noticed a variance sign at the "curve" on Shepherd just over the overpass at W. Dallas and Shepherd (near Tila's restaurant). There is an existing office building where the sign was. Does anybody know what the plans are for this site? It looks awfully cramped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Swamplot has an article on the apartments. http://swamplot.com/between-gotham-and-ren...6-13/#more-2334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) swamplot is reporting that Trammell may have withdrawn their entire plans and also the variances. However, after watching the discussion of the Planning Commission, I did not come to that conclusion, unless after the meeting they made this decision, which would surprise me.http://swamplot.com/south-shepherd-apartme...awn/2008-07-11/It should be the first item in this video... linkAlso, are variance requests available online? Edited July 14, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This was reported by Nancy back in October and now it is on the planning commission agenda.  The Village of River Oaks   http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/10/retirement-community-planned-for-river-oaks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 So it looks like they're going to have to tear down the RR Donnelley office building for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Petitioner came by the in-laws house on Gross St (perpendicular to Alpha St in the diagram) trying to drum up support for blocking this development. He said Gross St and Alpha cannot handle the increased traffic/trucks from the delivery/service access at the back on Alpha. Those roads are quite narrow and have adjacent drainage ditches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Does the traffic argument ever fly? I mean, we are a growing city. We are getting more dense by the second. Traffic is going to get worse if we are not proactive about it. Lol, im picturing an old folks stampede down the little Streets. The area is already dense for Houston Standards. It is going to get more dense. We just need to have a traffic in mind plan for the inner loop. Frankly for the bullseye of the 5th largest metropolitan area (actually 4th, cause #4 has two snake bullseyes) in the country, it is too easy to drive here. Traffic in Houstons core is really not that bad considering how big we are. Using the traffic argument for that area is weak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucleareaction Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Does the traffic argument ever fly? I mean, we are a growing city. We are getting more dense by the second. Traffic is going to get worse if we are not proactive about it. Lol, im picturing an old folks stampede down the little Streets. The area is already dense for Houston Standards. It is going to get more dense. We just need to have a traffic in mind plan for the inner loop. Frankly for the bullseye of the 5th largest metropolitan area (actually 4th, cause #4 has two snake bullseyes) in the country, it is too easy to drive here. Traffic in Houstons core is really not that bad considering how big we are. Using the traffic argument for that area is weak  All of the above. Ever been to a truly dense city? Trust me, Houston traffic is child's play inside the loop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 All of the above. Ever been to a truly dense city? Trust me, Houston traffic is child's play inside the loop. What do you mean trust you? Kid I have forgotten more cities than you probably will ever visit. If you care to read what I wrote you will see that what you are trying to school me in is exactly the same thing that I wrote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucleareaction Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 What do you mean trust you? Kid I have forgotten more cities than you probably will ever visit. If you care to read what I wrote you will see that what you are trying to school me in is exactly the same thing that I wrote  Misread the intention! I meant to highlight all of what you had said as being true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Misread the intention! I meant to highlight all of what you had said as being true I kind of figured, but it was still fun teasing. What is funny is that the traffic argument is hardly used for poor areas. What? Poor people don't mind traffic? The thing is that area is developing fast. Density increases are inevitable that close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Can't look any worse than its next-door neighboors, right? Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Can't look any worse than its next-door neighboors, right? Right? You're not speaking of the building just north of this project, are you? I like that building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 You're not speaking of the building just north of this project, are you?I like that building.Yes...actually, both to the North and South. They're Randall Davis' at its worse, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes...actually, both to the North and South. They're Randall Davis' at its worse, in my opinion. I like 'em both, but I have been known to be tacky sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I like 'em both, but I have been known to be tacky sometimes.Hey, everybody's entitled to their own opinion. Many people actually like those buildings, after all, they sold out pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 What is happening on this? I was in the Renoir the other day (ugh) and it looks like nothing is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I agree those two buildings are tacky as all hell. Historicism at its worst. However, I will say that the one right on W. Dallas street has really grown on me. It at least has decent proportions and is building that welcomes you to river oaks as drive over the Bayou.  As for the center I guess we wait till we see renderings  I also love the earlier posts about the flood of traffic of old people lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 ^Are you referring to Renoir?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Have you seen the back sides of his buildings. The jail on the bayou is more appealing. And that's not saying much. It's like Randall forgets you can see all four sides of a midrise! Argh... The humanity! Edited May 13, 2014 by Dakota79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Honestly though every developer and even most architects forget about the backsides of buildings :/ So sad and depressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Like a hospital gown. Showing the butt from behind. Not pretty! Phillip Johnson never did that! Hanover doesn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Like a hospital gown. Showing the butt from behind. Not pretty! Phillip Johnson never did that! Hanover doesn't! I've seen plenty a pretty butt. But hospital gowns, not so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) dakota79, said/ on 12 May 2014 - 11:58 PM, said:Like a hospital gown. Showing the butt from behind. Not pretty! Phillip Johnson never did that! Hanover doesn't!Larry Dierker said "I've seen plenty a pretty butt. But hospital gowns, not so much."Yes, but we are talking about the backside of a Randall Davis project. You know that ain't pretty! Edited May 13, 2014 by Dakota79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Have you seen the back sides of his buildings. The jail on the bayou is more appealing. And that's not saying much. It's like Randall forgets you can see all four sides of a midrise! Argh... The humanity!Forget about the backside of his buildings...have you seen the front side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 the most annoying part is visiting his website with that elevator music in the background lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 So if you all agree that he puts up schlock why were so many upset when I suggested two of his highrises in Uptown were two too many? He has the worst taste and he's spreading it all over town. Enough already! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 After perusing their web site, I've realized that I like most Of Randall Davis' buildings.And I fear I am the only person on this board with good taste.Gargoyles dude. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Every building is better with gargoyles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 After perusing their web site, I've realized that I like most Of Randall Davis' buildings.And I fear I am the only person on this board with good taste.Gargoyles dude.Everybody thinks they have common sense and good taste... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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