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BEES?! Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Great shots, cityliving! Is there an updated opening date they’re targeting for this? Or is it still TBD? I think this is turning out to look really nice. Though I suppose once the fences all come down we’ll get a better idea of how it feels at street level. Hopefully much more inviting than its predecessor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 21 hours ago, cityliving said: Man, the west side is looking veerrrry sun-exposed. Shaping up really beautifully otherwise, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 The renderings look to have a few trees at least where that triangular patch of dirt is, but yes, very sunny there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post bookey23 Posted June 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2023 Bayou Place is such an eye-sore. I pray that that's next on the development list for the Theater District 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) On 6/26/2023 at 10:39 AM, bookey23 said: Bayou Place is such an eye-sore. I pray that that's next on the development list for the Theater District Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. Edited June 29, 2023 by Nate99 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Nate99 said: Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. Not a bad idea. I'm not loving the square so far but maybe by the Fall it will be more appealing. Bear in mind that the performing arts groups don't really perform downtown in the summertime. The season kicks off in September. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Nate99 said: Replace it with something tall enough to provide substantial afternoon shade in the summer and you'll increase the value of the park. I agree with this, but I also think that the shade will get much better when those trees mature. Also, my number one hope for Bayou Place redevelopment would be *some* form of street engagement along new & improved Bagby. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 6 hours ago, steve1363 said: Bear in mind that the performing arts groups don't really perform downtown in the summertime. The season kicks off in September. The library has miniature concerts every week at noon year-round. I wonder if this plaza could do something like that, except on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hbg.50 Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 Jones Hall Renovations moving full steam ahead. Looks like a majority of the side doors on both levels are being permanently closed. Will be interesting to hear the difference in acoustics. New seats will be installed in September! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BeerNut Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 This looks really nice. Can't wait for the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) Did they nix the cascading water feature along Smith St? Looks like a pile of steps now without an enclosure for water. Really hope that this wasn’t a cost saving move. Edited September 6, 2023 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, tigereye said: Did they nix the cascading water feature along Smith St? Looks like a pile of steps now without an enclosure for water. Really hope that this wasn’t a cost saving move. I think it's still there. Zoom in and you can see what are probably the jets or inlets where the water comes in to the feature. The layout is pretty much as was shown in the renderings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Nearly complete, when’s the grand opening? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I think they plan on opening at the end of Sept. Workers were on site on Saturday when I took this pic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, hindesky said: I think they plan on opening at the end of Sept. Workers were on site on Saturday when I took this pic. Symphony’s opening weekend is 9/29 - 10/1. Perhaps they are coordinating with the grand opening of the park? I don’t like those big bumper stickers on Jones Hall! Take them off! Edited September 16, 2023 by steve1363 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The fountains were running today. I’m not digging those yellow “foul pole” colored lamp posts. Let’s paint them dark green or black, and please get rid of those tacky banners on Jones Hall! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickn Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Houston Public Media had an ad or PSA for the opening day this Friday 9/22. They said to see lynnwyattsquare.com for more about the new cultural venue Edited September 18, 2023 by strickn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 5:42 PM, steve1363 said: The fountains were running today. I’m not digging those yellow “foul pole” colored lamp posts. Let’s paint them dark green or black, and please get rid of those tacky banners on Jones Hall! Got to see the fountains lit up tonight and snapped a pic. Looks like a nice inviting area. Even Jones Hall added some LED light rope on its roof. https://x.com/thachadwick/status/1703997631825895521?s=46&t=zrFvaO6tbFH7POh1WfkjuA 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Hard at work getting it ready for the grand opening. Looks like the roof won't be finished though or is just emblematic of Houston with the blue tarp roofs. Fencing is coming down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hbg.50 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Quote Houston First Corp. has scheduled the long-awaited opening of the Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts downtown for this week. A grand opening event will be held Sept. 21, and the performing arts square will be open to the public starting Sept. 22. During the square’s opening weekend, Houston First has scheduled a number of activities, including lawn games and live entertainment. However, the highlight will be interactive performances of “Bees,” which features human-sized bees busying themselves in the creation of a community alongside children in attendance. The performance was created by renowned Australian theater company, Polyglot Theatre. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/19/lynn-wyatt-square-opening-downtown.html Should we be concerned there is no restaurant yet? Edited September 19, 2023 by steve1363 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChannelTwoNews Posted September 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2023 14 hours ago, steve1363 said: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/19/lynn-wyatt-square-opening-downtown.html 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Grand Opening ceremonies were this morning at 9 am. Security guard said they had lots of people including the mayor and Oscar and Lynn Wyatt. They also had the horses and cowboys from the Wyatt Ranches. They replaced the blue tarps with grey ones. One person told me they need another six months to finish the project. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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