John Shepherd Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Cynthia Rivers said: Wish people would incorporate Eastern Purple Coneflower into properties Yaupon Holly is another great Houston native plant that you don't see nearly enough of 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 2 hours ago, kbates2 said: Are any of those invasive? They are trying to get rid of the invasive ones. No they are not, although birds do tend to spread Silverberry seeds I do not see the tree growing outside of people's yards. The one that seems to grow like weeds is Chinese Tallow. It grows in concrete, cracks in asphalt, salty soil, wherever. It produces massive amounts of seeds that spring up quickly. Cutting the tree down to the ground will not kill it. Even if you cut the tree and dig up the stump, each root will form is own tree. On top of being almost impossible to get rid of it, the leaf litter poisons the soil making it difficult to grow most plants in the soil beneath it. So it is easy to grow anywhere and once established, it spreads and choke out other plants from growing. It's a pretty tree with beautiful fall foliage but because of its growth the wood is really week and usually people who offer to cut trees for free never extend that offer if the tree is Tallow. Anyone wanna come cut down mine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnTonY Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 5 hours ago, John Shepherd said: Yaupon Holly is another great Houston native plant that you don't see nearly enough of Maybe not the city proper, but I've seen them used prominently in suburban landscaping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) yall herbivores need to take this conversation off line. lol Edited April 2, 2018 by Chi-Char-Hou-Dal 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted April 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) North side. Edited April 23, 2018 by hindesky 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 This is shaping up nicely, but it’s progressing SOOOOOOOO slowly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 When there are 10 million new apartment units online why hurry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Remember the rush to get a portion of this ready for the Super Bowl so they could host one of the TV networks in the park? After they missed that window, they have given up on finishing anytime soon. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 52 minutes ago, thatguysly said: Remember the rush to get a portion of this ready for the Super Bowl so they could host one of the TV networks in the park? After they missed that window, they have given up on finishing anytime soon. there is a difference between getting it done right and giving up. I'm assuming that after the deadline was missed (which lets be honest was next to impossible) they probably had to go over everything that was previously done to make sure it was done correctly because of the rush job. Then take into account having to rework construction schedules with the contractor and owner, and then finally settling down and getting back on the job. Its an ordeal and we should credit that they are back on the job at all. Rushed production and construction schedules is actually a major problem in this industry right now and I can't even imagine the pressure both contractor and architect were under to meet an insane deadline. Working on such a project right now. For any future clients. Just because we work in digital software doesn't mean it requires less time to do a job. Just because contractors use better equipment doesn't mean they require less time to do the job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Luminare said: there is a difference between getting it done right and giving up. I'm assuming that after the deadline was missed (which lets be honest was next to impossible) they probably had to go over everything that was previously done to make sure it was done correctly because of the rush job. Then take into account having to rework construction schedules with the contractor and owner, and then finally settling down and getting back on the job. Its an ordeal and we should credit that they are back on the job at all. Rushed production and construction schedules is actually a major problem in this industry right now and I can't even imagine the pressure both contractor and architect were under to meet an insane deadline. Working on such a project right now. For any future clients. Just because we work in digital software doesn't mean it requires less time to do a job. Just because contractors use better equipment doesn't mean they require less time to do the job. I agree with you. I just thought it was interesting because of the rush at the time. I look forward to this one being completed as it has really been a fantastic addition to that part of town and what was there before it started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urbanize713 Posted April 28, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) The veil is coming down on the east side Edited April 28, 2018 by urbanize713 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2018 Scaffolding is completely down on Main St. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 0:02 AM, hindesky said: The tile mural in the park is finished. Went by yesterday and it was covered. Anyone know why? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Has anyone heard anything further about the restaurant pad(s) for lease on the McGowen Street side? Also, are there manufactured buildings that would be suitable for this space, or will it more likely be site-built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 0:58 PM, BeerNut said: Went by yesterday and it was covered. Anyone know why? The covering is off now and the concrete in front of it has been replaced. I only took a quick look but there appears to be lights in the sidewalk now that will shine up on the mural. At least that's my guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Had a conversation with the art store owner across the street. An artist painted this McGowen Station piece. Might try and buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 There are several little, unique looking features under construction on the north side (like a fountain, etc). Have there been any renderings that include what the finished north side is supposed to look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 5/30/2018 at 10:59 AM, dbigtex56 said: Has anyone heard anything further about the restaurant pad(s) for lease on the McGowen Street side? Also, are there manufactured buildings that would be suitable for this space, or will it more likely be site-built? 2 hours ago, corbs315 said: There are several little, unique looking features under construction on the north side (like a fountain, etc). Have there been any renderings that include what the finished north side is supposed to look like? I suppose in part the final appearance will depend on what sort of buildings are constructed on the restaurant pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeerNut Posted February 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2019 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The plaza on McGowen is taking forever. They finished the park 2 years ago now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 hours ago, cspwal said: The plaza on McGowen is taking forever. They finished the park 2 years ago now I was just thinking that but didn't want to look for this thread What is taking so long? What is it even supposed to look like? Also any ledes on what the restaurant is? I saw something about Common Bond getting a midtown location, so I was curious if that might be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I walk by almost every day and on most days there are contractors. But nothing ever gets finished. It reminds me of the lousy painters I had a while back. The worst part is that the sidewalks are out of service forcing people to walk in the street. Also, the new tenants have taken to slipping under the light rail divider as they rush out of the building to catch a train. An accident waiting to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonenadazilch Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Brooklyn173 said: I walk by almost every day and on most days there are contractors. But nothing ever gets finished. It reminds me of the lousy painters I had a while back. The worst part is that the sidewalks are out of service forcing people to walk in the street. Also, the new tenants have taken to slipping under the light rail divider as they rush out of the building to catch a train. An accident waiting to happen. Sounds like negligence on both the part of the developer for not ensuring pedestrians have an alternate right-of-way as well as the city for allowing this to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 19 hours ago, cspwal said: The plaza on McGowen is taking forever. They finished the park 2 years ago now I agree. Honestly, it’s astounding how slowly Camden is finishing this project (maybe with the exception of the Dolce Living development on W Gray, but it’s close!). Portions of the sidewalk have been closed on Travis, McGowen and Main forever! Question for you experts on this topic: Is there a financial strategy to drawing out construction soooooooo long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) On 7/4/2015 at 1:00 PM, hindesky said: Tower Crane base. Out of curiosity, I went back to see when Camden started construction. FOUR YEARS AGO!!! I think Caydon (which started November, 2017) will finish before Camden. Edited February 12, 2019 by MarathonMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 hours ago, MarathonMan said: Out of curiosity, I went back to see when Camden started construction. FOUR YEARS AGO!!! I think Caydon (which started November, 2017) will finish before Camden. Camden McGowen Station? I think it was completed almost a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Camden McGowen Station? I think it was completed almost a year ago. The plaza on its north end has been slowly under construction for probably 2 years. Every once in a while they might lay one more brick, add one nail to a form, or pour a wheelbarrow full of concrete, and then take a break, as there is continuous progress, but it's extremely slow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, rechlin said: The plaza on its north end has been slowly under construction for probably 2 years. Every once in a while they might lay one more brick, add one nail to a form, or pour a wheelbarrow full of concrete, and then take a break, as there is continuous progress, but it's extremely slow. Yes, but I'm pretty sure that is separate from the apartment complex. I think the plaza is being developed/built by the Midtown Management District Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 You think this is slow? 1916 West Gray is 6 years into construction. Still not done! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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