ChannelTwoNews Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto...1.html?ana=e_ph So maybe rent-a-cops on golfcarts won't feel the need to annoy certain photographers anymore? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) I wonder the purpose of the decision? I'm sure it goes into that in the rest of the article.I also wonder if the rumors we heard earlier this year that it could be torn down were true? Edited December 19, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That's good to hear - there's always been a sneaky feeling that the Waterwall and greenspace would eventually be developed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto...1.html?ana=e_phSo maybe rent-a-cops on golfcarts won't feel the need to annoy certain photographers anymore? Sweet. Maybe now they will allow pets to be on the property too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 The water wall is so pretty... just taking pictures there... such a nice spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A great example of the city doing something good for its people. For a long time people have worried about the water wall's status. Now we know it will be safe.While we're on the topic, can anyone confirm/deny the urban legend that the wall is part of the Williams Tower's HVAC system? My suspicions are that it's not, but every once in a while I hear someone say this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryGattis Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 While we're on the topic, can anyone confirm/deny the urban legend that the wall is part of the Williams Tower's HVAC system? My suspicions are that it's not, but every once in a while I hear someone say this.I'm almost certain it's not: they turn it off much of the time, esp. during droughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 This is great news! I did hear recently that the land was for sale. Had a developer bought it, we surely would've lost a beautiful amenity for the city. Kudos to H-Town for saving this urban jewel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 does this mean it will not get torn down if it loses the River Oaks shopping VS Water Wall thread here on HAIF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 does this mean it will not get torn down if it loses the River Oaks shopping VS Water Wall thread here on HAIF What does this say about our debate about which was more popular/worth saving? dope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 does this mean it will not get torn down if it loses the River Oaks shopping VS Water Wall thread here on HAIF Waterwall won baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 While we're on the topic, can anyone confirm/deny the urban legend that the wall is part of the Williams Tower's HVAC system? My suspicions are that it's not, but every once in a while I hear someone say this.It is not part of the utility system of Williams. It was only built there after plans for the second tower were scrapped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 this is great news. this being houston, not a whole lot of value on landmarks from the private sector and wouldn't put it past some greedy developer to knockover the waterwall and build some cheesy "themed" condo towerin its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Fantastic news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 It is not part of the utility system of Williams. It was only built there after plans for the second tower were scrapped.was not aware there were plans for a second tower... any renderings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The Water Wall, originally uploaded by pinemikey. Everyone's favorite Houston waterfall (unless you like one of the other ones). Can't go wrong with a little Water Wall action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Ya know, 99% of the waterwall photos out there all seem to be head-on and from the exact same spot (some of mine included).Just adding a little perspective and getting a little more in the background really adds a lot, i think. Nice work. Edited August 21, 2009 by Highway6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Ya know, 99% of the waterwall photos out there all seem to be head-on and from the exact same spot (some of mine included).Just adding a little perspective and getting a little more in the background really adds a lot, i think. Nice work.Too funny, you are absolutely right. Heck, that's what I try to accomplish too, head-on shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Looks like this place is being named after Gerald Hines...http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/b66925/famed-developer-honored-with-houston-urban-park-%E2%80%9Cgerald-d-hines-waterwall-park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hopefully they will keep it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Looks like this place is being named after Gerald Hines...http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/b66925/famed-developer-honored-with-houston-urban-park-%E2%80%9Cgerald-d-hines-waterwall-park*gag* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb4647 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I think the city rule about needing a permit to use a tripod has been meantioned here before but I'm curious as to if anyone can point or link to the specific City Of Houston statute that states this? Do we need a permit to use a tripod? Where is the proof? This is what I like to carry with me in my photog bag:http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm Edited July 7, 2010 by jb4647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hines' property site only puts this about the Waterwall:The management office must be contacted at least 10 business days in advance for information and reservations to have a wedding ceremony OR photography at the Waterwall.(http://www.property-website.com/pws/sites/4/live/propertyprofile/index.jsp)I don't know anything about a city ordinance/regulation about it and can't find anything on the city web site or searchable municipal code.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yeah, I don't believe it's a city thing as much as a property management thing. It's the same at Rice University. No one will say anything when your just walking around snapping pictures but as soon as you drag out a tripod your going to be confronted.  Is a tripod to "professional" looking?  I don't know and I don't blame you for wanting to use one. That's just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 It's been that way a long time. I got told I couldn't use a tripod to set up a group picture when we met up with some relatives at the Waterwall back in 1990 or so. Just wanted to do that so I could get in the picture too, with the self timer. The security guard was perfectly obliging and willing to take our picture, so apparently that comes up all the time. Wonder if they screen their security guards for photography skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) To enter the building or shoot at the Water Wall, perhaps.The sidewalk is a public sidewalk. Snap away. Next time he pesters you ask him to cite his source.http://carlosmiller.com is a really cool blog about this issue. Edited July 7, 2010 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb4647 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 It's hard out there being a photographer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I just wish they would still let me up to the sky lobby/observation deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubba Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 In all the years I lived in Houston, I admired it over the LACK of heavy handedness I saw living in both Washington D C and of course Richmond Virginia just south of D C . I wish ya the best of luck . Texas was FOUNDED by renegades , prisioners , has beens , drunks and other assorted charicters that were demed to unworthy by the "Blue Bloods " Long live and God Bless Texas !!!!!!!!!!! Scrubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 To enter the building or shoot at the Water Wall, perhaps.The sidewalk is a public sidewalk. Snap away. Next time he pesters you ask him to cite his source.http://carlosmiller.com is a really cool blog about this issue.Actually, this is not always true. You are free to snap away without a tripod, but as soon as you set up equipment (even a Wal-Mart tripod counts) many cities (New York, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Long Beach that I know of, likely others) you need a permit because you're obstructing the public way.I thought a few years ago, Hines donated the Water Wall to the city for use as a public park. Or did I imagine that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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