Triton Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 These were the four I could find on the ground floor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 You know those things they put on windows and walls with people shopping or in similar scenery in place of an empty retail space until someone leases it? That's what this looks like. In all practicality, is that what this actually is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I think the answer is yes. Plus, I think these are in the area in which they plan to do significant rebuilding (to expand the open space). So I don't see these being in place very long. Seems a little odd to me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am friends with Scott Gertner and even sang a few gigs at the old Skybar in Montrose. It is official... Pavilions is CLOSED. He posted it on Facebook on the 27th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am friends with Scott Gertner and even sang a few gigs at the old Skybar in Montrose. It is official... Pavilions is CLOSED. He posted it on Facebook on the 27th.So why did it close ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. Its really just marketing. They were able to drive a lot of publicity to the center for probably a reasonably low cost with the added benefit of using this as a way to portray that it's going to be "different". It may not last long, but it should have a bigger impact than a bunch of 30 second TV spots. I had lunch at market street with my parents today and saw this mural. I think GreenStreet should have done something more along the lines of this. What do y'all think? :/ Sorry it is so dark. I just noticed it. Still well worth it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I had lunch at market street with my parents today and saw this mural. I think GreenStreet should have done something more along the lines of this. What do y'all think? :/Sorry it is so dark. I just noticed it. Still well worth it!!!I really like the fact that this kind of art is springing up around town. One of the things that I love about Houston is the sense of self that is developing. In my opinion, this is becoming a great city because it isn't trying to imitate other cities. More and more, we're striking our own path. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I've never been a fan of the Market Street murals. There's one facing (I think) Lake Woodlands of a smiling boy holding some fruit. It is absolutely terrifying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 come to think of it, for the last few work nights, i haven;t seen anyone pissing on the sidewalk on the way to the parking lot, haven't heard anyone screaming at the top of their lungs, nor have I seen any of the smoking hot chicks that used to frequent Gertners... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Danielpwills must be happy Gertner's closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Scott Gertner' bar closed http://houston.culturemap.com/news/food/06-10-13-night-club-quietly-shutters-the-reimagined-houston-pavilions-loses-another-tenant/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Who went? How did it compare to montrise one don't et nostalgic? Why did they close - seemed busy whenever I was at HP or Greeb street whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Why did they close - seemed busy whenever I was at HP or Greeb street whatever http://houston.culturemap.com/news/food/06-10-13-night-club-quietly-shutters-the-reimagined-houston-pavilions-loses-another-tenant/ the article here says it closed because his bar didn't fit in to their long term plans. anyone know what direction the former pavillions is headed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Strolled through there today and there is absolutely zero signs of any work,. Renderings and latest info: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Design-for-planned-downtown-hotel-gets-a-revision-6048121.php#/0 http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/34/33/43/7452911/7/1366x1366.jpg http://www.downtowntirz.com/downtownhouston/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/alessandra.png 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 +1 - get us excited and do nothing RUDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I thought construction wasn't supposed to start until next year? Or am I mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Strolled through there today and there is absolutely zero signs of any work,. Work requires permits. The permit process is slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well I would think they would paint or redecorate or something in the interim to show that there's movement on the project. I am following this project closer because I think it could really have a huge impact on DT. But if they don't turn it inside out and put everything facing out to the streets on the street level I don't think it will work. It's my observation that women do not like to walk through the Pavillions because it is very enclosed. Which is understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Acc to the HBJ article: "Construction will begin this month and is scheduled to take about six to nine months to complete. The project will remain open during construction." That was April 4th. So just looking at it from the street it appears the schedule has been pushed back. Already discouraging (to me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 rumor has it that they are (or at least were) looking at adding a hotel-component. no idea where it would go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 swtsig. stop playing with people's emotions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 http://greenstreetdowntown.com/media/site_media/GreenStreet_Leasing_Brochure.pdf New Leasing Brochure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Another month, still ZERO activity. I predict they are just going to build out for office space in the empty areas. There won't be any new retail or redevelopment. They know there isn't enough support for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I believe they stated last week that part of the reason they were doing away with the food trucks was because the redevelopment was starting up full swing. I think we should begin to see work being done relatively soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Plumb Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We'll see. Don't get me wrong I would LOVE for them to come out with a new and improved dt destination. I'm all for it. I would be there a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August.Hopefully this is true.Perhaps they are taking their time because of all the new residential construction downtown? You know, waiting til theres a few thousand more DT residents to fininsh the redo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Work is to begin at the end of August.Will Editor let you copy and paste the entire article on HAIF? Its asking me for a chronicle subscription, I can only see the first few sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Will Editor let you copy and paste the entire article on HAIF? Its asking me for a chronicle subscription, I can only see the first few sentences. Try this one... http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/GreenStreet-redo-will-begin-soon-4715996.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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