Houston19514 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 These are great (if a bit obvious) changes. I think it has a much better future with these changes. I have to admit I groaned a bit upon seeing the name, but it does roll off the tongue nicely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/04/developers-announce-plans-to-reinvent-houston-pavilions/#11079-4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 It should have been "Gruene Street" but who cares! I for some reason have a great feeling about this! I'm even seeing the renderings as if its something new. Optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 This is the way it should have been designed to begin with. Major architectural design failure on the original development (Note: I do not claim to know whether that architectural design failure was the fault of the architects or the client. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 That looks quite nice. They finally are going to have a better street-level pedestrian environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My thoughts and questions:1. Is the fountain by Forever 21 currently there? I don't think so. Nice addition.2. They added to the garage facade. Not a total makeover but welcomed.3. The windows added to the skyway bridges are nice.4. The back view of HoB. What is different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice to see the wonderful Chron comments, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Hell yea, i like it, great idea, this could spur some retail, i think the biggest problem with Pavilions is that it was so enclosed for something that was supposed to be spread out as an urban shopping area, looks like they are opening it up to the street which could add to the area aesthetically Edited April 5, 2013 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hbj has more info.Construction to begin this month and to take six to nine monts. It will remain open.In addition to the courtyard nancy mentioned hbj says it will have a linear urban park. There is not much room there so I'm looking forward to see this piece complete.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/04/new-name-of-the-houston-pavilions.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expert 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expert Agreed. In order for "Green Street" to be much more successful than Pavilions, more residents need to be around the area. It was a dumb decision to not build the residential component of this project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Slightly Better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Slightly Better.Slightly being the key word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Note open Green Street topics merged. From the article: Goodbye Houston Pavilions. Hello GreenStreet.Midway and Canyon-Johnson — the new developers of the renamed three block long retail, office and entertainment center downtown — have other changes planned for the project, including more outdoor amenities, new landscaping and more events.To make GreenStreet more outdoor friendly, for example, storefronts along Dallas will be lined with outdoor patios for dining, said Midway CEO Jonathan Brinsden. And the courtyard on the middle block will be expanded by eliminating some building space, enabling the courtyard to hold events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrodiii Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 How was the event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Would be smart and genius to bring some residential aspect - even just an modest apt tower - like 10 stories into this or on one of the surrounding blocks - you listening Magic? Regards,Visionary Amateur Expertyou're on the right track.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Okay, anybody know what's going on with this? It's coming up on 2 months since they announced the conversion and the complex hasn't started construction yet? It seems like they would've started on this by now since they were talking about it will take 7-8 months to complete? The skeptical side of me tells no real change is going to come of this thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 They are in the planning stages on it still. They had a bunch of meetings all last week about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well, on June 3-6th they're planning on inviting local graffiti artists to work their magic on the center. It should be pretty cool. Here's what they have to say: "While there are those that want to paint the town red, othersprefer to use the entire spectrum of colors! Such will be the case at GreenStreet as the popular downtown dining and entertainment center prepares to experience a metamorphosis of color during GreenStreet Graffiti, a special artistic event held onsite, June 3 – 6. Come see art-in-the-making when local graffiti artists, Gabriel Prusmack, Kelyne Reis, Wiley Robertson and the acclaimed Aerosol Warefare Gallery’s GONZO247, transform the property’s monochromatic walls into a vibrant mix of bold colors and graphic art! Throughout the four-day event, art aficionados and downtown hipsters are encouraged to stop by and interact with the artists as they work. And just as the last puff of aerosol is applied, the entire community will be invited back onsite for a special unveiling party filled with festive music and free entertainment, Thursday, June 6 from 5 – 8 p.m." Link: Facebook Event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 When they said graffiti, I thought they meant they were about to turn this into a slum. But GONZO247 has done absolutely fabulous artwork. Can't wait to see what he does. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why are they only inviting "art aficionados and downtown hipsters"? What if I wanted to go? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm sure they do some cool stuff but I hope it's still tasteful for downtown. Or maybe I'm being too boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why are they only inviting "art aficionados and downtown hipsters"? What if I wanted to go? :-) That's actually really bad wording. Art aficionados and downtown hipsters are way to aloof to go to a corporate sponsored event. It isn't "authentic" enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 That's actually really bad wording. Art aficionados and downtown hipsters are way to aloof to go to a corporate sponsored event. It isn't "authentic" enough. GONZO247 is a downtown hipster. Here's his artwork on Treebeards in downtown: http://www.aerosolwarfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5558.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Yeah a buddy of mine does graffiti for the city and he's done some small projects with this guy... old buildings like those in Midtown and off Washington boarded up with nice graffiti art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 GONZO247 is a downtown hipster. Here's his artwork on Treebeards in downtown: http://www.aerosolwarfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5558.jpg It was really just a joke about the general perception of hipsters being too cool to like anything. I'm familiar with Gonzo247 and agree that he does some very cool stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 According to B4-u-eat.com, Scott Gertner's has closed. Wonder what happened? It wasn't there for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 According to B4-u-eat.com, Scott Gertner's has closed. Wonder what happened? It wasn't there for long. That's not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That's not good Are you sure?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Don't believe it - if true have a lot more thoughts on this - say it ain't so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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