Popular Post Naviguessor Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 There has been quite a bit of work going on over the past week, on the site. Mostly beautifying the areas around the "marketing lounge" containers (mowing, bush/tree trimming, removal of old fence lines, updated signage, ect...). Then, yesterday, a large party tent, with stage inside, was set up. Sure looks like Midway will be hosting an event of some sort. What else could this be, other than a groundbreaking event? Also, Building F (SE corner of Phase 1) has been staked out. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 So...there was a big event held here today, but it wasn't a ground breaking. Appeared to be an inhouse Midway function. Award ceremony or something. Tons of cars and people is suits. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Monster Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 This is kinda old news now, but I hadn’t seen it here: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2021/04/09/midway-cos-ceo-steps-down.html He seemed to be the one pushing this development, so we’ll see what happens. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2021 "Puppies For Breakfast" has moved to the East End project after many years at Market Square Park. May 8th 10 am to 3 pm. http://puppiesforbreakfast.com 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 77011transplant Posted April 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 hours ago, hindesky said: "Puppies For Breakfast" has moved to the East End project after many years at Market Square Park. May 8th 10 am to 3 pm. The first time we passed that sign, my partner said, "Wouldn't pancakes taste better?" 3 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, 77011transplant said: The first time we passed that sign, my partner said, "Wouldn't pancakes taste better?" It's actually a pretty fun event that has been held at Market Square Park for years. It usually draws pretty big crowds but I'm not sure how well it's gonna do at this new venue. Hope it does so good that they do it here every year though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 15 hours ago, hindesky said: looking at this picture again, and not to beat a dead horse (too late I guess), not sure how anyone can say they aren't designing this to take full advantage of their assets: aka downtown skyline and bayou frontage. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BuffaloBayouBred Posted April 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2021 Evening run update photos: 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 3:38 PM, Paco Jones said: Project: Riverhouse Restaurant and Golf Course Location: 65 Hirsch Road Houston, TX 77020 (Previously 4100 Clinton Drive) Owner: East River Lead Ventures, LLC (Midway Companies) Architect: Phil Schawe Architect Information: Renovations and additions of an existing warehouse facility in East End Houston into a full restaurant and bar named “Riverhouse” (approximately 14,370 SF). It will anchor a public, 9-hole, par 3 golf course in Midway’s East River. This will be moving forward soon. The red dashed line on the floorplan denotes the new addition. Is this going to be purely virtual golf or is there going to be a physical pitch and putt? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 10 hours ago, BuffaloBayouBred said: Is this going to be purely virtual golf or is there going to be a physical pitch and putt? East9 will be an actual 9 hole course with driving range and restaurant/bar 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, jt16 said: East9 will be an actual 9 hole course with driving range and restaurant/bar Do you have a link to the project info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 12 hours ago, BuffaloBayouBred said: Do you have a link to the project info? The work is supposed to start this week and a press release should be mid June. No link, just getting from someone involved in the golf/restaurant part of the project 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 all par 3? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, samagon said: all par 3? Yes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 5/1/2021 at 11:39 AM, jt16 said: The work is supposed to start this week and a press release should be mid June. No link, just getting from someone involved in the golf/restaurant part of the project Awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Puppies for Breakfast is going on today until 3 pm at East River. Midway has an East River tent set up with a few reps present, if anyone has any questions they want to ask point blank. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 4/18/2021 at 8:33 PM, 77011transplant said: The first time we passed that sign, my partner said, "Wouldn't pancakes taste better?" I feel like Pancakes with Puppies sounds a little better lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 But "Puppies for Breakfast" got your attention and you remember it. Hope those events do well and it doesn't turn into Coffee with Cars. I guess the equivalent would be trashy people with aggressive dogs coming and ruining it for everyone. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 I was there very early and they were just setting up. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian4Life Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 ABC did a segment on East River this morning. East River posted it on their IG page, not a whole lot of info, just that summer is groundbreaking. No mention about the golf course / icehouse though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Houstonian4Life said: ABC did a segment on East River this morning. East River posted it on their IG page, not a whole lot of info, just that summer is groundbreaking. No mention about the golf course / icehouse though. The Midway rep I spoke with at the Puppies for Breakfast thing last weekend confirmed that the golf course would be going forward along with the icehouse/restaurant portion, although they have not officially announced it. (I sincerely hope that my mention of this will not result in her being drawn and quartered for divulging non-public information prematurely) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elpigto Posted May 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 FYI - Seeing that plans are up for bid on utility and street construction for Phase 1 of East River. Definitely breaking ground soon. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 23 hours ago, Houstonian4Life said: ABC did a segment on East River this morning. East River posted it on their IG page, not a whole lot of info, just that summer is groundbreaking. No mention about the golf course / icehouse though. It's almost like ABC 13 reads this forum and is trying to stir up conversation. They titled the segment "Houston's own River Walk? See what's going up along Buffalo Bayou" here's a link the video - https://abc13.com/east-river-houston-buffalo-bayou-fifth-ward-mixed-use/10613983/ 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 So are the drive in movie, golf course and icehouse all temporary? Is anyone else a little nervous about them building all of these temporary revenue sources and then scaling back later phases because “this is good enough, we’re making money.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Response Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Me Neither. A Drive-in and a small golf course wont earn near as much as a building full of tenants. Look at the other projects Midway has completed. Might be 10 to 15 years before they get down to the Golf Course, but I don't think that even the golf course people think that this is forever. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian4Life Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Apologies for the terrible picture, but isn’t the frame for the icehouse? This pic was taken on Hirsh Rd going over the bridge. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMU1213 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 19 hours ago, Naviguessor said: Me Neither. A Drive-in and a small golf course wont earn near as much as a building full of tenants. Look at the other projects Midway has completed. Might be 10 to 15 years before they get down to the Golf Course, but I don't think that even the golf course people think that this is forever. Probably true but Kirby Ice House has a higher NOI (and a much higher return due to the difference in cost) than the proforma for the shelved multifamily development that was planned on the site, so you never know. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HoustonMidtown Posted May 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2021 More work on the east side of the development 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Interesting. This ^^ is much further east than Phase 1. Must be part a start of the 3 par, unless they are going stabilize that bank. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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