hindesky Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 "The downtown square long known as Jones Plaza, named for Houston powerbroker Jesse Jones, has seen many iterations over the decades. It was built in the mid-'60s in conjunction with Jones Hall, but in recent years had become an eyesore. On Thursday, Houston First Corp. celebrated the long-awaited rebirth of the plaza, newly named Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts, during a morning ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following a four-year, $26.5 million renovation — including a $10 million donation from its namesake philanthropist Lynn Wyatt — the 1.5-acre park opens to the public on Friday." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/lynn-wyatt-square-jones-plaza-18378767.php#photo-24259508 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 So what’s next on the agenda? Bayou Place demolition and redevelopment? Tranquility Park renovation? Fish Plaza renovation? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, tigereye said: So what’s next on the agenda? Bayou Place demolition and redevelopment? Tranquility Park renovation? Fish Plaza renovation? Jones Hall is still upgrading even though this weird article calls it a “theater” and says it’s home to Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet - which it hasn’t been for many years. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/21/jones-hall-renovations.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, steve1363 said: Jones Hall is still upgrading even though this weird article calls it a “theater” and says it’s home to Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet - which it hasn’t been for many years. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/21/jones-hall-renovations.html OMG. Every time I think Houston journalism has hit rock bottom, they find a way to be even worse. That is truly pathetic. (To be exact, the opera and ballet moved out of Jones Hall more than 36 years ago!) I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing this year’s improvements to Jones Hall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Went to Jones Hall today. Maybe I’m still down about losing ARPA-H but I was just not overly impressed with the renovations. Granted, there is still construction going on. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/jones-hall-renovations-houston-symphony-18394096.php I did like the new orchestra shell and the ceiling: I was not overly impressed with the new seats. They just don’t have that plush velvet elegant feel of the originals. They don’t look “new” at all. But what bothered me the most was the work done to enclose the hall by removing several doors along the sides. Maybe it’s just me because I know they were there but I can see the “ghost images” of the old doors and the work seems unworthy of a prestigious symphony hall. You be the judge. I realize the renovations are not complete so I will reserve final judgment until then. The acoustics were fine but I would prefer to hear from the symphony musicians regarding that. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Not sure this is the right place to put these permits. Architect - https://www.harrisonkornberg.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boomer136 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Are they re-doing the flood gates they put in right after Harvey shut them down? Or adding more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookey23 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Is there any chance these repairs lead to Tranquility Park getting the much-needed renovation? I seem to remember hearing that a parking lot below Tranquility Park was totally flooded during Harvey and that's why it's in its current state. I could be misremembering though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Yes, and yes, I think the waterproofing on the garage is shot (or something to that effect). I know it’s in their plans and they’ve floated a few renovation ideas. Some good, some .. But I don’t think they’ve announced a particular one, or a timeline on renos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Lynn Wyatt Square is mostly open. Nice little park. Looks like mostly adolescent live oaks, from what I can tell, so the shade canopy should start to get pretty good this spring, and should be great in a few years. Just hope we don't get too many summers like this last one. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Some patches of yellow flowers (daisies?) up top notwithstanding, the vegetation here seems to be pointedly "natural," in contrast to the more manicured and color-coordinated flower gardens of Market Square park or Trebly Park. Personally, this is more my speed. I like "gardens" that can (theoretically) flourish relatively unassisted. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Crane Masters and TDI are replacing the chiller. https://www.cranemasters.com https://www.tdindustries.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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