j_cuevas713 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 There is a Houston St that runs through Downtown Dallas. Unfortunately, It borders the book depository and Dealey Plaza....Oh goodness lol smh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) I am not a big fan of renaming streets that have had the same name for many decades. I kinda like retaining the original names, in order to maintain a memory of the past. I admit, if we ever built anything noteworthy on Dallas Street, it would not surprise me if an out-of-town media person reported on it and mistakenly identified it as being in the city of Dallas. However, I think it's kinda silly to fret over such things. I'm reminded of the time a rather nice photo of downtown Houston was shown on a national news show and the voice-over identified it as being downtown Dallas. Naturally, some guys needlessly got in a twist over that. Anyone remember when the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas opened their new facility here? The signage said "Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas" until they changed it because people complained. My point is, I think we should focus on being the best Houston we can, and not in being insecure about how we compare to some other city. Edited April 25, 2015 by ArchFan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) I am not a big fan of renaming streets that have had the same name for many decades. I kinda like retaining the original names, in order to maintain a memory of the past.I admit, if we ever built anything noteworthy on Dallas Street, it would not surprise me if an out-of-town media person reported on it and mistakenly identified it as being in the city of Dallas. However, I think it's kinda silly to fret over such things. I'm reminded of the time a rather nice photo of downtown Houston was shown on a national news show and the voice-over identified it as being downtown Dallas. Naturally, some guys needlessly got in a twist over that. Anyone remember when the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas opened their new facility here? The signage said "Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas" until they changed it because people complained. My point is, I think we should focus on being the best Houston we can, and not in being insecure about how we compare to some other city.Don't be surprised to hear this line from our neighbors up north..."The nicest/best thing about Houston is Dallas Street"I'm sorry, I don't wanna hear this crap. Have some damn pride and give our neighbor to the north the middle finger they rightfully deserve. Rename the street. Edited April 25, 2015 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Why is this even a discussion? Who in the hell would mix up the cities by reporting on this development? Who the hell even cares besides Houstonians? You guys will pick anything to argue about... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) I'm all for some nasty flurf talking between Houston and Allas like in basketball or sports but you guys are getting salty over a street name... Edited April 25, 2015 by BigFootsSocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Oh Hahahaha whoops my bad I forgot the D just like the Mavs have in the past 3 games 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Don't be surprised to hear this line from our neighbors up north..."The nicest/best thing about Houston is Dallas Street"I'm sorry, I don't wanna hear this crap. Have some damn pride and give our neighbor to the north the middle finger they rightfully deserve. Rename the street.It's petty nonsense like this that closes threads.I'd seriously expect this on the old HAIF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Today 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Oh God calm down Montrose1100 lol geez smh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) It's petty nonsense like this that closes threads.I'd seriously expect this on the old HAIF.Am I going deliberately into the Dallas threads and looking to pick fight? NO. That would be the petty nonsense that closes threads you speak of. I'm stating that in my opinion, I would not like to see Dallas Street keep its name if it's going to be marketed as a destination. Everyone is entitled to their opinion in a forum setting. If you don't like my opinion, don't respond. Edited April 26, 2015 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Am I going deliberately into the Dallas threads and looking to pick fight? NO. That would be the petty nonsense that closes threads you speak of. I'm stating that in my opinion, I would not like to see Dallas Street keep its name if it's going to be marketed as a destination. Everyone is entitled to their opinion in a forum setting. If you don't like my opinion, don't respond.Did Chicago change Michigan Ave? Did we change Louisiana Street to "skyline district blvd"?Absurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Edited to avoid dogpiling Edited April 26, 2015 by IronTiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Y'all need to relax, let the man have his own opinion, sheesh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Did Chicago change Michigan Ave? Did we change Louisiana Street to "skyline district blvd"?Absurd.Did we have any sort of sibling rivalry with the state of Louisiana (or vice versa)? There is a difference here, whether we choose or ignore it or not. Some will choose to take the high road and that's fine. I have a different view on this and will stick to my guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Did we have any sort of sibling rivalry with the state of Louisiana (or vice versa)? There is a difference here, whether we choose or ignore it or not. Some will choose to take the high road and that's fine. I have a different view on this and will stick to my guns.Yes about the Louisiana thing. But maybe that's just me.What suggestions do you have for erasing Dallas at all costs from our fair city? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm all for everyone holding their own opinion but this is the stupidest flurfing argument I've seen. That's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Yes about the Louisiana thing. But maybe that's just me.What suggestions do you have for erasing Dallas at all costs from our fair city?The Dallas name itself doesn't have to be erased from our city, just from Bagby to GRBCC where there are breaks from the other Dallas St alignments. As previously stated, given its connection to GreenStreet and Discovery Green, one option could be Green St. GreenStreet's prominent signage here already could easily help reinforce the rebranding. And since Allen Parkway flows naturally into Dallas St's current downtown alignment, a continuation of Allen Parkway could work Edited April 26, 2015 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I guess we could do it like New York City's Houston Street and just pronounce it in a completely different way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 More demo pics from today 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Lol, we can go the confusing route and name it:Market Street and watch tourists going all along it looking for Market Square.Park Place and get people to wonder why one Park place is not on park place street.It's kinda weird that downtown is choked full of names of Texas hero's, presidents, mayors, governors, etc, but Houston doesn't quite make it downtown. What's also weird is past downtown, Dallas is a whole other street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 The lack of explosions is disheartening. .. lolI was hanging out with the pavilions pelt when they blew up the Foley's building, so I guess the guy who told me they would implode this section of the pavilions was messing with me. .. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Lol, we can go the confusing route and name it:Market Street and watch tourists going all along it looking for Market Square.Not to mention The Woodlands has their own Market Street, and in Dallas and parts north, Market Street is a supermarket that is reportedly quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I guess we could do it like New York City's Houston Street and just pronounce it in a completely different way.Day-las Street it is.Does anyone else HATE how they pronounce it in New York? I always correct them when I'm there, they get quite irritated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Working on Sunday to meet a Super Bowl schedule? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Well they did drag their feet forever... Or was that time just spent redesigning it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 ^^^ magnificent illustrations hindesky! hope that you were donning a hard had.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 To meet the super bowl.. Huh? This is supposed to be opened in fall 2016..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 To meet the super bowl.. Huh? This is supposed to be opened in fall 2016..?Super Bowl is Feb. 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yeah.. Like half a year after its scheduled to be complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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