Mab Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 http://bigjollypolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Astrodome-Brochure-12_20-f-sm.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowit Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 The astrodome site seems like a horrible location for residential, hotel and office space. It's right next to Reliant and too far from any streets to create any sense of place. Some sort of museum would fit ok I think because people are just visiting it. It would feel weird to live there or stay in as a hotel. Just imagine seeing lots of parking lot out your window.; not very inviting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Looks like Garnet Coleman channeled his inner Hakeem Olajuwon and blocked Whitmire's bill. Astrodome plans going forward: http://www.click2houston.com/news/plans-for-astrodome-go-forward-after-bill-dies My man Garnet: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Thank God. Voters are complete brain-dead idiots these days and have no clue, vision or ability to think for themselves. Just ask any Putin puppet. Edited May 30, 2017 by Reporter 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) GREAT NEWS! The voters are idiots. Edited February 12, 2018 by Reporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) On 2/12/2018 at 10:14 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: Harris County Commissioners set to vote on $105 million Astrodome revamphttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-to-vote-Tuesday-12584742.php There goes the principle thinking of democracy. The voters rejected the bond for improvements in 2013. Why must Ed Emmett and others go against the will of the voters? The stadium is beyond saving due to years of neglect. Demolish it and use the money for improved infrastructure across the city. A starting point would be improving existing structures against flooding or anything related to flooding. The voters voted against a particular plan for the Dome with a particular price tag. This is a different plan with a different price tag and a different funding mechanism. What is your evidence that the Astrodome is beyond saving? (Hint: There is none.) Edited February 13, 2018 by Houston19514 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Right... So all the university educated, well-informed voters who voted against this in 2013 are idiots. Okay. No, they were a bunch of suburban burger flippers and short-sighted teabaggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 5 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Harris County Commissioners set to vote on $105 million Astrodome revamphttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-to-vote-Tuesday-12584742.php There goes the principle thinking of democracy. The voters rejected the bond for improvements in 2013. Why must Ed Emmett and others go against the will of the voters? The stadium is beyond saving due to years of neglect. Demolish it and use the money for improved infrastructure across the city. A starting point would be improving existing structures against flooding or anything related to flooding. What I voted against was spending money turning the Astrodome into a convention center. Houston already has a convention center, and on top of that NRG is a terrific convention arena right next to the dome. As part of the previous superbowl we hosted the GRB was recently renovated. I never voted to demolish the dome. I voted against a silly idea to make another publicly funded convention space, especially when we struggle to fill the existing convention spaces. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 21 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Harris County Commissioners set to vote on $105 million Astrodome revamphttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-to-vote-Tuesday-12584742.php There goes the principle thinking of democracy. The voters rejected the bond for improvements in 2013. Why must Ed Emmett and others go against the will of the voters? The stadium is beyond saving due to years of neglect. Demolish it and use the money for improved infrastructure across the city. A starting point would be improving existing structures against flooding or anything related to flooding. Because it would’ve been a complete waste of millions to demolish it for parking lot. Instead, they get a parking lot in the lower levels and a usable, flexible space on top, all of which could generate revenue. But I guess this simple idea is too hard for some individuals to comprehend. I’m happy the Dome will be saved. It’s a better deal for the city/county then demolition and keeps a piece of civic history in tact. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADCS Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 22 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Right... So all the university educated, well-informed voters who voted against this in 2013 are idiots. Okay. Just because you've got a shiny set of credentials doesn't mean you're well-informed, nor does it mean you are not a fool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Houston, we have a landmark. https://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-OKs-105M-plan-12610107.php 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 If this keeps it from being an eyesore, I guess its a step in the right direction. I'm more in the "demolish it" camp, but not strongly so. Letting it rot seemed to be the most expedient alternative to date, so tis is better than that, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 On the day a Dome renovation plan was agreed to, the Toronto Maple Leafs took the ice at Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. A $60M renovation that included a supermarket was partially funded by the Canadian government. You up don’t tear down history. You preserve it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Astrodome by russell.hancock, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 10:55 AM, ChannelTwoNews said: Astrodome by russell.hancock, on Flickr BEAUTIFUL! This brought a tear to my eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 10:55 AM, ChannelTwoNews said: Astrodome by russell.hancock, on Flickr Idea: When the renovation is complete, host a car show in the Dome. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/1030711043121668096?s=21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 12 hours ago, tigereye said: Idea: When the renovation is complete, host a car show in the Dome. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/1030711043121668096?s=21 That is an excellent idea. For a few years there was a classic car show each year at NRG stadium. The diffuse light from the translucent roof was great for showcasing the automobiles and, of course, the weather outside didn't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, Specwriter said: That is an excellent idea. For a few years there was a classic car show each year at NRG stadium. The diffuse light from the translucent roof was great for showcasing the automobiles and, of course, the weather outside didn't matter Yeah, the "Classy Chassis" concours has been at NRG Stadium - not sure if it's still being held there annually. On the other hand, there's a precedent for a slightly different type of automobile event at the Dome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4oi9FkzttU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) On 8/18/2018 at 3:31 PM, mkultra25 said: On the other hand, there's a precedent for a slightly different type of automobile event at the Dome: In fact, in 1969, 1970, and 1972 the 'dome was home to the "Astro Grand Prix" indoor midget car race (there was no race in '71). It was a big deal, and the best open wheel drivers from across the country competed. The track was a 1/4 mile dirt oval. Initially, it was successful with strong attendance but it sort of faded away. The folks who ran the 'dome said the dirt and dust damaged the huge air conditioning system and, by the 3rd edition, it was not making money. The winners of the three races were, Tom Bigelow in 1969, A.J. Foyt in 1970, and Gary Bettenhausen in 1972. I attended the 1970 race with my father. Recall by 1970 Foyt had already won the Indianapolis 500 three times - 1961, 1964, and 1967. At the end of the race my eyes and throat burned from the fumes and there was a large yellowish brown "cloud" at the ceiling of the 'dome. Still, it was a great time with Dad; one I will always remember. I visited my father today and we did recall some of the other great times we've had. You know how it is when you get older - it's easier to remember what happened fifty years ago than what happened yesterday. Classy Chassis was discontinued a few years ago. I e-mailed the organizers and thanked them for holding the event and let them know how much I enjoyed it. They told me they were pleased to be able to organize it and, while it had been successful, it was just too much effort to maintain. Edited August 20, 2018 by Specwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 22 hours ago, Specwriter said: In fact, in 1969, 1970, and 1972 the 'dome was home to the "Astro Grand Prix" indoor midget car race (there was no race in '71). It was a big deal, and the best open wheel drivers from across the country competed. The track was a 1/4 mile dirt oval. Initially, it was successful with strong attendance but it sort of faded away. The folks who ran the 'dome said the dirt and dust damaged the huge air conditioning system and, by the 3rd edition, it was not making money. The winners of the three races were, Tom Bigelow in 1969, A.J. Foyt in 1970, and Gary Bettenhausen in 1972. I attended the 1970 race with my father. Recall by 1970 Foyt had already won the Indianapolis 500 three times - 1961, 1964, and 1967. At the end of the race my eyes and throat burned from the fumes and there was a large yellowish brown "cloud" at the ceiling of the 'dome. Still, it was a great time with Dad; one I will always remember. I visited my father today and we did recall some of the other great times we've had. You know how it is when you get older - it's easier to remember what happened fifty years ago than what happened yesterday. Classy Chassis was discontinued a few years ago. I e-mailed the organizers and thanked them for holding the event and let them know how much I enjoyed it. They told me they were pleased to be able to organize it and, while it had been successful, it was just too much effort to maintain. Wow, I would've loved to have seen one of those midget races in the Dome. It had its share of notable motorsports events there, not least of which were the AMA Grand National dirt track motorcycle races. In 1972, Kenny Roberts won the first pro race of his storied career at the AMA short-track event at the Dome. And in 1975 at the AMA season opener, David Aldana debuted his infamous "skeleton" racing leathers. Sorry to hear that Classy Chassis is no more - I never made it to one of those, despite intending to go every year. How did it compare to the Keels & Wheels Concours in Seabrook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 12 hours ago, mkultra25 said: Sorry to hear that Classy Chassis is no more - I never made it to one of those, despite intending to go every year. How did it compare to the Keels & Wheels Concours in Seabrook? Classy Chassis wasn't as extensive as Keels & Wheels and, of course, the yacht club was a great venue even if rather warm sometimes (K&W is usually held the first weekend in May). That said, the quality of the cars shown at Classy Chassis was comparable to K&W. There seemed to be themes for each year's event. One year it was competition cars and included everything from a 1920's Bugatti to Jim Hall's Chaparral J2 (the notorious "fan" or "sucker" car) from the early 1970's. Being in air conditioning was a huge plus and, like I already mentioned, the diffuse lighting was great for taking photographs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Specwriter said: Classy Chassis wasn't as extensive as Keels & Wheels and, of course, the yacht club was a great venue even if rather warm sometimes (K&W is usually held the first weekend in May). That said, the quality of the cars shown at Classy Chassis was comparable to K&W. There seemed to be themes for each year's event. One year it was competition cars and included everything from a 1920's Bugatti to Jim Hall's Chaparral J2 (the notorious "fan" or "sucker" car) from the early 1970's. Being in air conditioning was a huge plus and, like I already mentioned, the diffuse lighting was great for taking photographs. Now I'm really regretting not making an effort to go - the competition car themed one sounds tremendous. Wonder if someone associated with the event knew Jim Hall, and just called him up and asked him if he'd like to bring a Chaparral down from Midland to Houston? Thinking about that reminds me of a story I read on a Corvette forum some years ago - one of the members there was looking for a Mecom Racing Team decal, possibly for use on his vintage racing car, in the mid-1990s. He looked up the number for the John W. Mecom Company in the phone book, called, and managed to get Mecom himself on the phone after talking his way past a couple of assistants. He explained what he was in search of, and wound up having a nice chat with Mecom, who turned out to have some of the original 1960s-vintage decals left in his shop and sent the guy a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, mkultra25 said: Now I'm really regretting not making an effort to go - the competition car themed one sounds tremendous. Wonder if someone associated with the event knew Jim Hall, and just called him up and asked him if he'd like to bring a Chaparral down from Midland to Houston? Thinking about that reminds me of a story I read on a Corvette forum some years ago - one of the members there was looking for a Mecom Racing Team decal, possibly for use on his vintage racing car, in the mid-1990s. He looked up the number for the John W. Mecom Company in the phone book, called, and managed to get Mecom himself on the phone after talking his way past a couple of assistants. He explained what he was in search of, and wound up having a nice chat with Mecom, who turned out to have some of the original 1960s-vintage decals left in his shop and sent the guy a couple. That was pretty cool of John Mecom. He was a real car guy and a class act for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Does Lina Hidalgo’s upset win over Ed Emmett put the Dome renovation in any jeopardy now? Or are we too far down the line, given County Commissionsers prior approval? https://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/Harris-County-Commissioners-Court-OKs-105M-plan-12610107.php Edited November 8, 2018 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/meet-lina-hidalgo-harris-county-judge-elect-who-defeated-incumbent-ed-emmett/285-612371146 Quote When it comes to other issues like the Astrodome’s revitalization, Hidalgo wants to continue to see the work done but also wants to see the community’s involvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, OkieEric said: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/meet-lina-hidalgo-harris-county-judge-elect-who-defeated-incumbent-ed-emmett/285-612371146 Yeah the same "community" that also wanted to destroy it. Community involvement is important, but is also vastly overrated many a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Luminare said: Yeah the same "community" that also wanted to destroy it. Community involvement is important, but is also vastly overrated many a time. There's no way she could kill this could she? Have permits already been finalized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 4 hours ago, OkieEric said: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/meet-lina-hidalgo-harris-county-judge-elect-who-defeated-incumbent-ed-emmett/285-612371146 Hasn't the community been involved over the past 20 or so years that we've been debating this? I'll bet she's not going to do anything. Probably is just surprised she won. Emmett mentioned during the campaign that some of the things she's talking about aren't even in the purview of the commissioners court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarpad Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) The Astrodome is now marked as a historical landmark so it cannot be demolished. The demolish crowd can no longer get their wish. Will see if this clueless and brain empty new judge can actually figure that out. There is going to have to be someone pulling the strings behind her because she just does not seem to have the real world experience to do this job well. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/amp/Astrodome-to-receive-Recorded-Texas-Historic-12759587.php Edited November 9, 2018 by cougarpad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 hours ago, cougarpad said: Will see if this clueless and brain empty new judge can actually figure that out. That seems a little harsh. Idealistic, inexperienced, maybe a bit naive, sure, but there's no evidence that she's lacking intellect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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