Montrose1100 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I think there should be a section in the "way off topic" called "PLasTic's PoSt'S" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I'm sure Plastic would be honered to have a subforum all to himself/herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) What do you guys think about creating a special place in the forum just for Plastic's posts?AYE !But, it should be called, "PLastec's PistS". I wanted to put Plastic on ignore, but he is such a train wreck that I just have to look ! Edited May 12, 2007 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) I think there should be a section in the "way off topic" called "PLasTic's PoSt'S"No, call it: "Paper, or Plastic?"FWIW, I don't mind his posts. At least he's not always ranting about something irrelevant, based off of jaded views developed from a skewed political agenda. Edited May 12, 2007 by Jeebus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Plastic - Don't post in "Going Up" unless the topic belongs there. Have the courtesy to at least find the correct sub-forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 DOwntown is going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Does anybody know how old Plastic is?He has to be at least 13 to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 What do you guys think about creating a special place in the forum just for Plastic's posts?LOL.Shouldn't the editor be more "neutral?"Keep posting plastic (which is by far one of the greatest nicknames on here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) Plastic - Don't post in "Going Up" unless the topic belongs there. Have the courtesy to at least find the correct sub-forum.DOwntown is going up.Oh snap! He told you Subdude. Edited May 12, 2007 by Jeebus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Oh snap! He told you Subdude. Oh gee, why didn't I see the obvious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTrain Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 AYE ! But, it should be called, "PLastec's PistS". I wanted to put Plastic on ignore, but he is such a train wreck that I just have to look ! Cosign. Am I the only one that finds PlaStiC's posts funny as hell? Everytime I read a word spelled the Plastic way, I crack up. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I don't find Plastic's posts amusing at all. I am fairly confident Plastic is a troll that is just here to cause trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I don't understand wy so many people are attacking Plastic's original post (maybe there is a history I am not aware of).Aside from a little rambling, he/she does seem to raise some good points about the challanges the city may face (whether they will really happen or not).Perhaps it is easier to attack the messenger than to address the issues in the message? Let's address his original concerns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Obviously this is proposed. http://www.powersbrown.com/projects/urban/downtown.htm Who commissions architects to do these visionary projects? Is it something they just make up in hopes that a developer will see and take hold of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Aren't alot of these blocks already accounted for, including the Pavilions project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Aren't alot of these blocks already accounted for, including the Pavilions project?From the top left picture I can't tell what part of downtown that is. It looks like it's running north/south from the Pierce elevated. But then the bottom left picture is actually very ambiguous. It looks like it has Discovery Green and OPP in the model but I can't tell where their project plan is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 From the top left picture I can't tell what part of downtown that is. It looks like it's running north/south from the Pierce elevated. But then the bottom left picture is actually very ambiguous. It looks like it has Discovery Green and OPP in the model but I can't tell where their project plan is.I agree, it is VERY difficult to tell where this project is. I'll print this out. I'm going to be in an office with a view in a few hours and see if I can match them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Obviously this is proposed.No, it isn't.Various government and non-profit groups seem to make it a habit to pay architecture firms lots of money on a regular basis for "visioning". The architects get to put together a fantasy scenario irrespective of there being different property owners, existing buildings alone the way, that infrastructure may or may not be able to support what they'd like to see, that parking garages are an urban necessity, that traffic engineers would object to various aspects, or that a development of such large scale would take 10 or 15 years to complete even if there was a master developer and market conditions remained good.I've seen such crazy stuff as new diagonal streets and roundabouts carved through the existing street grid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 No, it isn't.I guess proposed wasn't the right word. I meant to imply that it was only drawings and was not set to be implemented, basically what you said. I thought it was more of a visionary thing but wasn't for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Needs more greenspace. In cities around the country developers are falling over themselves to put up high rises next to parks, even small ones.I know one project where the developer built a private park to entice people to move into condos along the edge. Then once it was mostly sold, he turned the park over to the city to maintain. Of course, maintenance has gone to Hell, but now the developer doesn't have to pay for it anymore, and the city can give people tickets for throwing frisbees. Anyway, those strips of green are a nice thought, but they need to be more substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 The top two renders appear to be showing one concept - flanking Main.The bottom two appear to be their development ideas for what became Discovery Green... they have 3 of the 4 blocks now used as park being developed.Main street from the top two renders isn't shown in the bottom left render.It says 9 block development but they're showing 12 block in the upper left study...Odd, disjointed and outdated project focus.... why they still have it up there, i dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSky Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I believe this is actually from the late '90s very early 2000's. I am pretty sure that this was commissioned by the Downtown Houston Management District a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I believe these are from a few years back. There have been several "visioning" projects over the years. One was focused on redeveloping Main Street with a series of squares. It may have been the same one with the diagonal blvd. from the cathedral to the convention center. No harm in it. The plans are always fun to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The Main Street TIRZ is lobbying for a developer to create a new project. The details and application are here for those interested: Proposal Submittal Deadline: 3:00 p.m., July 29, 2009 "The Downtown Redevelopment Authority seeks information and expressions of interest from developers with the capacity and desire to plan for and undertake the land acquisition, development, and financing of one or more affordable workforce housing developments. Over the remaining 15-year life of the DRA, the DRA plans to commit up to $20 million in funds toward the Proejct, subject to annual budgeting availability and authority. The DRA seeks a developer that will most efficiently leverage the DRA funding contribution with other private and public funds to create the most possible units of workforce housing at the most affordable prices in the CBD of the city. The project may be part of a larger mixed-use project or a stand-alone workforce housing project. The Project may also include the purchase of blocks of existing market rate condominium or rental units for conversion to workforce housing units." http://www.mainstreettirz.com/images/RFI_-...ble_Housing.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The Main Street TIRZ is lobbying for a developer to create a new project. The details and application are here for those interested:Proposal Submittal Deadline: 3:00 p.m., July 29, 2009"The Downtown Redevelopment Authority seeks information and expressions of interest from developers with the capacity and desire to plan for and undertake the land acquisition, development, and financing of one or more affordable workforce housing developments. Over the remaining 15-year life of the DRA, the DRA plans to commit up to $20 million in funds toward the Proejct, subject to annual budgeting availability and authority. The DRA seeks a developer that will most efficiently leverage the DRA funding contribution with other private and public funds to create the most possible units of workforce housing at the most affordable prices in the CBD of the city.The project may be part of a larger mixed-use project or a stand-alone workforce housing project. The Project may also include the purchase of blocks of existing market rate condominium or rental units for conversion to workforce housing units."http://www.mainstreettirz.com/images/RFI_-...ble_Housing.pdfawesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Could help meet some of the need of the YMCA men's housing closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Could help meet some of the need of the YMCA men's housing closing.Pardon if I'm wrong but what is so special about YMCA housing? Does it cater towards... homeless? Mentally ill? I believe the YMCA serves a good purpose but I'm unsure what it is... Also, at the very least whoever printed that blurb but at least they could go over and proof their work..."Proejct" ?UGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Its like a pay per night cheap hotel for homeless and semi-homeless. Its going to be just a gym after they move locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 i like the term "workforce housing units". guess that's because low income, subsidized housing gives a bad connotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 One big problem for development of downtown retail and food is a shortage of low-wage workers, so this could potentially be great. Maybe restaurants and bars will stop going under constantly. Live Sports Cafe, El Centro, there's been a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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