jdbaker Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I noticed today that Downtown Bodyshop at Travis and Webster is closed, with signs indicating that they have moved. The above, coupled with the County Attorney's unusual lawsuit against the gas station next to the Greyhound Station and the recent rendering of Discovery Green style development of the Superblock has me wondering if something may be in the works for Downtown and Midtown's biggest problem area. Obviously anything big would need to start with moving Greyhound, but it sure seems like something could be happening based on the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhomme Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Rumour has it that Tilman is planning a multiplex across those four adjacent blocks that will rival his downtown aquarium project. Apparantly Greyhound's parent company has been under pressure from the DHS to move. I guess he wants to collect the whole set. Don't know anything about the Houston Club, though it could double as a splash pad of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 They are going to have to offer a substantial amount of cash to The Houston Club to make it worth their while. That thing is a major money maker, believe it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhomme Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) It's probably a forgone conclusion that any take over offer would be met with stiff resistance from existing property owners. Edited April 10, 2012 by gazhomme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Rumour has it that Tilman is planning a multiplex across those four adjacent blocks that will rival his downtown aquarium project. Apparantly Greyhound's parent company has been under pressure from the DHS to move. I guess he wants to collect the whole set. Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Oh boy. Here we go.I heard through the grapevine that they are moving the Greyhound terminal to The Woodlands, across from the new Anadarko Tower as part of the settlement to keep from being annexed. Newly released convicts will be dropped off next to the station, with a helpful map highlighting the most generous areas -- schools, retail parking lots, and high property value subdivisions. Edited April 10, 2012 by woolie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photohunts Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Probably OT, but saw two patrol cars parked on the intersection of La Branch and Pierce, lights on and officers standing outside. Hobo alley behind the BMW dealership sure was empty. No sign of vagrants, but the more permanent "residents" left their belongings on the sidewalks. That intersection is treacherous for motorists if you feel bad about accidentally running over jaywalkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhomme Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 That intersection is treacherous for motorists if you feel bad about accidentally running over jaywalkers.I don't drive on the sidewalks, so don't walk in the streets. I'll admit that I've revved my old car a little when driving in that part of town after having some jackass purposely walk out when the light turns green. They know what they're doing, and I've watched them do it to single female drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 From Swamplot today. The bodyshop building will be demolished.http://swamplot.com/daily-demolition-report-doctored-doolittle/2012-04-19/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Baby steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Oh boy. Here we go.I heard through the grapevine that they are moving the Greyhound terminal to The Woodlands, across from the new Anadarko Tower as part of the settlement to keep from being annexed. Newly released convicts will be dropped off next to the station, with a helpful map highlighting the most generous areas -- schools, retail parking lots, and high property value subdivisions.Sounds like an episode of South Park 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Bummer, that was my scratch and dent place. Suggestions of good local body works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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