bobruss Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I think I finally figured out what is under the parking lot. In the third photo the one with the rusted corrugated pipe in the foreground. I was curious what was going on down there and I think its more water retention runoff from the parking lot which will eventually end up in the large retention pond on the north end of the property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 14 hours ago, bobruss said: I think I finally figured out what is under the parking lot. In the third photo the one with the rusted corrugated pipe in the foreground. I was curious what was going on down there and I think its more water retention runoff from the parking lot which will eventually end up in the large retention pond on the north end of the property. You wouldn't believe the design acrobatics that have to be pulled off to meet city's ridiculous detention requirements right now. Especially with large sites. Even with permeable pavements, green roofs that go towards being credits for a project the amount of detention needed is still a ridiculous amount. The city has to start taking the lead on the infrastructure end. This can't all be put on the developer. You can't not create alternatives for transit which you then punish developers by requiring an abundance of parking, and then push then for having all that parking by requiring detention for anything that is impervious cover. Thats a lot to ask from people wanting to build here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 They're promoting the new HEB 288 grand opening at the Scott /OST store. They're closing on the same day as the new opening. December 17th, is the grand opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/22/2019 at 3:04 PM, bobruss said: They're promoting the new HEB 288 grand opening at the Scott /OST store. They're closing on the same day as the new opening. December 17th, is the grand opening. Such shame. I wish H-E-B would consider converting the Scott and OST ( Old Spanish Trail ) store back to a pantry concept. There is an Aldi grocery store several blocks down and a Pyburns on Scott near 610, but that H-E-B carried more. It also served many in that neighborhood, down into South Union and the Yellowstone area. It was easier and quicker to either walk or take Metro there. The new H-E-B will have fresher produce and meats, and more variety for sure, but it will be too far for others on the other side of the bayou and further down to 610. It can be cost effective to have two H-E-B stores in the Third Ward area and nearby. Both H-E-B can cater to different demographics while remaining profitable and serving the surrounding communities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 They have started sprucing up the area around the HEB. They are putting sidewalks in on the side streets and landscaping. They've planted a ton of Magnolias and putting up a precast concrete fence around the retention pond side across from the homes on that side of the store. They also have a dedicated curbside pickup area. Looks like everything is coming together for a mid December opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Working on Sunday to meet the Dec. 17th grand opening. Now Hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looks almost done. All the shelves are in there, too, but nothing is on them yet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 What's strange is this building has no facade facing MacGregor - it's just a blank wall. That's also the view for NB 288. I wonder why they ended up deciding that Also Metro is going to reroute the 5 bus to go to HEB https://www.ridemetro.org/MetroPDFs/News/PublicHearings/120319-Feb-Service-Changes-Public-Hearing-Flyer-en-es.pdf Quote 5 Southmore – 7 days/week – Extend the route to a new HEB located at N. MacGregor & S.H. 288, and adjust schedules to improve arrival and departure times. https://www.ridemetro.org/MetroPDFs/News/PublicHearings/February-2020-Service-Change-Book.pdf (page 6) It's going to go south on 288's feeder to go to HEB, then go back north to Southmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, cspwal said: What's strange is this building has no facade facing MacGregor - it's just a blank wall. That's also the view for NB 288. I wonder why they ended up deciding that Also Metro is going to reroute the 5 bus to go to HEB https://www.ridemetro.org/MetroPDFs/News/PublicHearings/120319-Feb-Service-Changes-Public-Hearing-Flyer-en-es.pdf https://www.ridemetro.org/MetroPDFs/News/PublicHearings/February-2020-Service-Change-Book.pdf (page 6) It's going to go south on 288's feeder to go to HEB, then go back north to Southmore I think the positioning of the building is to reinforce the fact that its a neighborhood store first. As do the entrances, since you can only get in by coming up through Macgregor towards 288, or the neighborhood street just North. Metro better hope they finish the Southmore bridge soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Lots of HEB trailers are on the parking lot today. Must be starting to unload unrefrigerated items such as products without use by dates, kitchen and cleaning supplies, household items, paper goods, cleaners, and that sort of thing. They're finishing up landscaping and sidewalk construction. Curbside looks ready to go. Two weeks to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Countdown sign on the property now. 11 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Lots of work being done on the outside, I'm sure lots of work is being done on the inside. HEB had a table set up in one entrance for what I assume is employee orientation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, hindesky said: Lots of work being done on the outside, I'm sure lots of work is being done on the inside. HEB had a table set up in one entrance for what I assume is employee orientation . looks like they built a border wall to block off the 3rd Ward from entering their store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, HNathoo said: looks like they built a border wall to block off the 3rd Ward from entering their store. It actually blocks the gully around the eastern portion of the property from vehicles driving into the moat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 10 hours ago, hindesky said: It actually blocks the gully around the eastern portion of the property from vehicles driving into the moat. so, it's to stop the "aaaarrrrgh, splash" moments for drunk or lost drivers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 METRO is running a shuttle from SE transit center (next to the old HEB) to the new HEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 It was bonkers when I went at 1130 today. Wonder how crowded it will be in the future and how much of that was based on it being opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 9 hours ago, corbs315 said: It was bonkers when I went at 1130 today. Wonder how crowded it will be in the future and how much of that was based on it being opening day. If it's anything like the Heights HEB, it will be bonkers for a month or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 The stores huge. The aisles seem wider and it's nice to have a pharmacy in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 H-E-B MacGregor store brings fresh food, concern to Third Ward Quote But while many Third Ward residents said they welcome H-E-B to the neighborhood, some worried the new grocery store will accelerate the kind of transformation — revitalization to some, gentrification to others — that has taken place in many of Houston’s traditionally African American neighborhoods, such as Freedmen’s Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I went by on opening day around 7:30am to grab a thank you card. I didn't really get to look around the whole store because I was pressed for time, but I got to take a picture with Scott McClelland and from what I saw, it's an impressive store. I might try to go by today. It's nice having a full service grocery store nearby. When the Ardmore St. bridge is reconstructed, it'll be an easy 3 min drive from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 earlier this week they still had their search lights illuminating the night sky. went in on Saturday night for some shopping, it was a ghost town. but then every grocery store on a saturday night is a ghost town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Yesterday it was still packed at 8; I think it's just saturday of a holiday weekend is not prime grocery shopping time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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