Majore12 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 On 8/24/2016 at 10:46 AM, Nole23 said: did it ever open? lol That is a good point. I never went there and I don't know anyone else who did either. Some places are just destined for a quick death I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ponzo's italian is now Luigis'. Just noticed this morning that the sign was changed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Bye Bye Fuzzy's Edited November 20, 2016 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 2 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: Bye Bye Torchy's Wasn't that Fuzzy's, not Torchy's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Oops - you're right....fixed Edited November 20, 2016 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 whoa what happened? Hope everyone is ok. I live down the street and didn't notice any commotion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 8 hours ago, skwatra said: whoa what happened? Hope everyone is ok. I live down the street and didn't notice any commotion... The news said it was suspicious and they were looking at power lines near the back of the building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 15 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: The news said it was suspicious maybe it was this guy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Isn't there already a Luigi's by HCC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's a different Luigi's chain, ya? You'd think they'd branch out in cliche names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) There is one by HCC and one in Bellaire called Luigi's Pizzeria. Here is their site: http://www.luigipizzamidtown.com/ I can't get to the link posted above for this new Luigi's Italian: http://luigismidtown.com/ Edited November 28, 2016 by skwatra typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 http://swamplot.com/in-search-of-the-elusive-midtown-boundary-at-the-w-gray-and-webster-split/2016-12-09/ WHERE EXACTLY, THESE days, does Fourth Ward end and Midtownbegin? That may be a little bit clearer before long (depending on how you definethe 2) — a reader notes that someone looks to be getting ready to stake a visible claim for Midtown on the narrow strip of land at the crotch of Webster and W. Gray streets, just west of Matthews St. and the latest add-on to the Post Midtown Square development. (The yellow signage of that recently scorched Fuzzy’s is visible on the left.) The silt fencing rimming the median segment as of late comes with a construction sign calling the spot “Midtown Entry Portal — Site 3.” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 8 hours ago, Urbannizer said: http://swamplot.com/in-search-of-the-elusive-midtown-boundary-at-the-w-gray-and-webster-split/2016-12-09/ Well look at that... Midtown, we've finally made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I would imagine a similar landscaped area to the fork where the purple line starts between the Hobby center and the Bayou Place where the streets splits on the western edge of downtown. Probably not quite as elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 One tiny condo would be funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.S. Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Oh my. This intersection barely goes a weekend without a drunk driver going through it. I think the city finally gave up on warning signs with chevron arrows. The construction sign pictured above has already been plowed over. This is a terrible idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 2/1/2014 at 7:19 AM, Urbannizer said: Bering Omega Community Center at 2920 Fannin St. http://www.kirksey.com/project/bering_omega_community_center http://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=9701&MeetingID=201 In April 2013, Council approved a contract between the City and Bering Omega to provide $1,100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for acquisition of the land located at 2920 Fannin Street, which will provide the space needed to build a new community facility. The proposed amendment would allow Bering Omega and Houston Area Community Services (HACS) to move forward with the construction of the facility, and allow HACS to act as the operator of the facility. Bering Omega and Houston Area Community Services (HACS) have provided services for the HIV/AIDS community for the past 15 years. Bering Omega Dental Clinic and Day Treatment Program serve approximately 3,545 individuals per year, and their Housing Assistance Program serves 1,697 households annually. Bering Omega and HACS have entered into a management agreement, which will provide a permanent home for Bering Omega that is ideally configured to their operations and adhere to Agreement obligations. Houston Area Community Services (HACS) would assume all of the obligations under the Agreement as the manager for construction and operator of program services of the 23,750-square-foot Medical, Dental and Adult Care Clinic. The new community facility will provide HIV-related prevention and care services which include: medical care, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, Adult Day Treatment Program, and HIV-related Housing Services. In addition, non-HIV related services will also be offered which includes the same services as referenced above. The total construction budget is $5,440,000, which will be funded by a Construction Loan. The project completion is expected in May 2018. No additional City funds will be granted on this project. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 UGH, build this somewhere else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Don't know if any noticed but there is a beautiful Welcome To Midtown sign (concrete marker) when you exit Louisiana from the 59 Spur. I meant to take a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Does COH have a page where you can look at PDFs/TIFFs of new development plans? I'd love to see a plan (or a picture, if anyone's in the area) of the "green wall" they're proposing (or have already built?) for the Midtown Randalls store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 They haven't built the green wall yet, or if they have it's hiding Source: went grocery shopping saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, IronTiger said: Does COH have a page where you can look at PDFs/TIFFs of new development plans? I'd love to see a plan (or a picture, if anyone's in the area) of the "green wall" they're proposing (or have already built?) for the Midtown Randalls store. What's all this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, corbs315 said: What's all this then? http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Randalls-to-expand-Midtown-store-7378514.php The Randalls grocery chain wants to expand its 14-year-old store in Midtown and is seeking variances from the city's development code to make substantial changes to the property. Since opening the Midtown location in 2002, the area around it has experienced tremendous growth. An expansion would "provide much needed storage space," according to the variance request filed with the city. The store is located on a block bounded by Louisiana, Milam, Webster and Hadley. Other than a strip of parking along the Hadley side and the hard corner of Louisiana and Webster, the store takes up much of the block. The grocer is asking the city to approve zero-foot building setbacks along Louisiana and Webster, as well as to remove the "visibility triangle" requirement at that intersection to match the reduction in building setbacks. As part of the changes, Randalls has proposed upgrades to the pedestrian areas along the two roads, including new sidewalks, trees and installing a "green screen" on the facade of the building expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 On 8/27/2016 at 1:13 PM, Urbannizer said: Holman St. Improvments Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 16 hours ago, tigereye said: No bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 6:17 PM, tigereye said: Holman updates include wayfinder signage. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, tigereye said: Holman updates include wayfinder signage. Nice. Although, "Midtown" should have been painted white or silver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I noticed that Mama's Grocery in the 4th ward has been sold! Also, the next lot over is for sale. This should really clean up Robin street, between Bailey and wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Hey guys? Do we know what 2202 La Branch is? Edit: Is this the lot that's had the Spine Rehab sign on it for months? Edited February 11, 2017 by corbs315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Houston Planning Commission Approves Clinic Project Next to Midtown Park 'SuperBlock' The Houston Planning Commission allowed a two-story medical clinic project that is located less than a block from the Midtown Park development. Fox Architecture, a small Austin-based firm that specializes in medical facilities, is designing the Houston Area Community Services at Fannin, a two-story structure of approximately 12,800 square feet. The project appeared before the Planning Commission Feb. 2 for variances to the building line. Allowances were given to reduce the building line to 8 feet-7 inches on Fannin Street and 5 feet-10 inches on Anita Avenue, and to permit canopies to encroach 15 feet-11 inches into the 25-foot building line on Fannin and 4 feet on Anita. This project site is currently a surface parking lot at the corner of Fannin and Anita and will encompass more than a quarter of the block that is also bounded by Taum Street and Main Street. Across Main Street from the future HACS clinic site, Camden Property Trust and the Midtown Redevelopment Authority have been construction Midtown Park, also referred to as the SuperBlock. This 6-acre site is bounded by McGowen Street, Travis Street, Anita Street, and Main Street; Main has a light rail line and a Metro station at the northeast end of Midtown Park. While considering the clinic site plans earlier this month, the commission was told by city staff the design would provide greater pedestrian access and encourage mixed-use redevelopment. The building line variances would allow the facility to provide "an increased amount of medical service to residents by enabling the building to have the necessary space needed to accommodate a high volume of patients with a preeminence on decreased waiting times and avoidance of overcrowding, as well as enable the facility to logically accommodate parking," the staff report said. "Because the developer is a non-profit organization that servcices traditionally negatively susceptible populations ... it is their priority to provide a safe and accessible medical facility." The HACS main campus is at 2150 W. 18th Street, and HACS has two branch clinics. The Midtown branch will be its fourth location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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