cloud713 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've always thought if they can develop the KBR site into a neat bayou oriented development or really just anything mixed use with a large residential component that it would be cool if they could have water taxis going from downtown to KBR. It would probably be a quicker means of transportation than trying to find a parking spot downtown in your car.. Allens Landing is right next to UH-D and their light rail station. But yeah, beyond that segment of Buffalo Bayou I don't think there's enough water in any bayous for water taxis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've always thought if they can develop the KBR site into a neat bayou oriented development or really just anything mixed use with a large residential component that it would be cool if they could have water taxis going from downtown to KBR. It would probably be a quicker means of transportation than trying to find a parking spot downtown in your car.. Allens Landing is right next to UH-D and their light rail station. But yeah, beyond that segment of Buffalo Bayou I don't think there's enough water in any bayous for water taxis. Again cloud Why aren't you a developer? Or what have you been smoking? It's clearly doing wonders for your imagination! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Believe me, I'm working on it! I'm still fairly young (in my 20s), but have struggled with conforming to the college environment, so I still don't have a degree. Hopefully in a couple years I'll have that piece of paper and employers will be more likely to give me a chance. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) The idea of Water Taxis have occurred to me as well. It really isn't a matter of how much water is in the bayou, it is a matter of controlling the level of the water that is there, with locks, dams and leaves...to maintain a steady depth/level. Think San Antonio River walk. However, there still would likely be flooding issues from time to time. These control methods would not control the water when waterflow is high and the bayous spill out of their banks. It is a cool idea, though. But, over a significant distance (downtown to Uptown for instance), it would require highspeed water craft, which isn't very possible in a narrow waterway, like a bayou. Edited October 16, 2015 by Naviguessor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've always hoped for water taxis or maybe duck boats to take people from downtown out to the San Jacinto Monument. I don't know if it would just take too long that way or if it's in any way feasible. Or how about boat rides from downtown to the Kemah Boardwalk? If there's anyone who could make it happen, it's Tilman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Or how about boat rides from downtown to the Kemah Boardwalk? If there's anyone who could make it happen, it's Tilman.A Tilman shuttle boat service from the Aquarium to Pleasure Pier, with a stop at Kemah.. Hit up (most) all of his local waterfront attractions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 No water taxis west of Downtown. We don't want any speeding boats turning a bend with kayak enthusiasts in harm's way. Floating duck tours are not the best idea. There are already tours on the ship channel... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It would take many hours to go from downtown to Kemah and Galveston via any type of water taxi. Port of Houston is one of the busiest port in the nation and it's use by individuals or recreational services take a back seat to the working port. Recreational/pleasure vessels used to go up and down the ship channel before 9/11 but they aren't allowed anymore. http://www.uscg.mil/vtshouston/docs/SECZONE8_5x14.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It would take many hours to go from downtown to Kemah and Galveston via any type of water taxi. Port of Houston is one of the busiest port in the nation and it's use by individuals or recreational services take a back seat to the working port. Recreational/pleasure vessels used to go up and down the ship channel before 9/11 but they aren't allowed anymore. http://www.uscg.mil/vtshouston/docs/SECZONE8_5x14.pdfYeahh, I was being sarcastic.. But if the maritime museum gets built at the turning basin it would be cool to get a boat shuttle from Allens landing out to the maritime museum to join up with the ship channel boat tour launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Believe me, I'm working on it! I'm still fairly young (in my 20s), but have struggled with conforming to the college environment, so I still don't have a degree. Hopefully in a couple years I'll have that piece of paper and employers will be more likely to give me a chance. all you need: personalmba.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) all you need: personalmba.com^^Business and Financial Advice from the Proffesional here... Edited October 17, 2015 by BigFootsSocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The ebook is available on the major torrent sites. i just checked. But no audio book, so it's no good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The ebook is available on the major torrent sites. i just checked. But no audio book, so it's no good for me. My friend checked the book out at the public library. If you've never signed up for audible.com you can get the trial and listen to it free. His book is only the introduction to the system. Plus, if you just read his entire blog you'll basically get the gist of his book anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I expect it reads something like,"First, you get people to join our program and sell our products, then those people recruit people to sell, and so on so forth! It's like you're a boss with a sprawling root-like diagram of employees! A triangular form, if you will. Perhaps Egyptian?" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Big Feet totally of the topic. Get out of the house! LOL! I expect it reads something like,"First, you get people to join our program and sell our products, then those people recruit people to sell, and so on so forth! It's like you're a boss with a sprawling root-like diagram of employees! A triangular form, if you will. Perhaps Egyptian?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rechlin Posted December 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2015 The Dunlavy is looking really nice tonight. Wish they'd light it up this well every night! 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 10, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I live about a mile off of Brays bayou, and a bicycle offers much better connectivity to everything that isn't on the bayou. I can be at the zoo in 15 minutes and not have to mess about with parking, even on their busiest day. some friends and I rode our bikes to the buffalo bayou grand opening, we had no issues getting in/out, and we stopped by that burger place in midtown that's in that park on bagby and gray. can't do that on a boat ;-) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 10, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It said in the article he gave 10 million to the cause of bayou greenways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Yep, here is the link to the article discussing the gift. http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/04-23-15-houston-billionaire-couple-pledges-10-million-for-bayou-greenways-project-adding-more-park-space-and-trails/ Also Rich Kinder and his wife gave $50M http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/10/23/kinders-donate-50m-to-houstons-bayou.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 The Dunlavy off Lost Lake will be opening soon. A friend of mine is going to a wedding reception in April. It's only for private events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 The Dunlavy off Lost Lake will be opening soon. A friend of mine is going to a wedding reception in April. It's only for private events.I thought it was going to be a resteraunt/bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Oh! I think it is already opened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 it was packed this weekend for breakfast and lunch! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I was out on the bayou Saturday (walking and picnic) and Sunday (biking). Both days there were a lot of people out- walkers, runners, bikers, skaters (inline and board), people reading, in hammocks, photo shoots - all ages, races, different kinds of people - heard 4 languages that were not english or spanish in a one hour timeframe. This is such a great asset for our city, and definitely being fully utilized. One good way to distinguish the transplants and locals: when you see non-runners in t-shirts next then others like my wife wearing their heaviest winter coat and hat - when it was 50F out. There were several people each time I went waiting out the traffic and crossing at Allen Pkwy and Taft. A light and pedestrian crossing will be important there - I just hope the city puts some smarts behind it to minimize backups on Allen during rush hour. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post adr Posted January 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) The bike/pedestrian trail is now complete on the south side of the bayou between Sesquicentennial Park and Allen's Landing. They've also upgraded the steps connecting the path to this rear patio behind the Magnolia Brewery building. Somebody put a cafe here please & thanks. Edited January 24, 2016 by adr 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Dunlavy has a line of people waiting to get in for breakfast. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The bike/pedestrian trail is now complete on the south side of the bayou between Sesquicentennial Park and Allen's Landing. They've also upgraded the steps connecting the path to this rear patio behind the Magnolia Brewery building. Somebody put a cafe here please & thanks. I cant wait to take advantage of that now, thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks adr. Isn't it possible now to walk the trail all the way from Shepherd Drive to Allen's landing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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