ricco67 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 yes great news, except for the reduction in retail!In this instance, I don't think it's a big loss. There is more than enough retail, bars, and restaurants to support the population that will be moving there. If anything, this might spur some major development to include something more ambitious in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 In this instance, I don't think it's a big loss. There is more than enough retail, bars, and restaurants to support the population that will be moving there. If anything, this might spur some major development to include something more ambitious in the area.Agreed man, that's how I felt about the downsizing of HP. I was happy that it took up quite a bit of open lots and am hoping it spurs new condos and/or rental propoerties in the numerous other open lots in that area. Only time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I"m really happy to see this coming back from the dead. I don't think the loss of retail space is that big of a deal, small and large retailers come and go very often in the village. It's a tough retail market with the limited parking. I really hope they put some serious thought and planning into the public spaces as that can really be a draw for the walking public.dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 yes great news, except for the reduction in retail!But I wonder if Sonoma had a gluttony of retail planned. Did it have two levels or retail? If this just has the first floor, that's still pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 http://swamplot.com/hanover-at-rice-village-whats-going-up-over-bolsover/2011-03-29/#more-27144pretty good article from swamplot with some renderings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I really hope all of the area from West Ave to Rice Village eventually transforms to these type of developments. I wonder if it is even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I really hope all of the area from West Ave to Rice Village eventually transforms to these type of developments. I wonder if it is even possible.Kirby is such a pleasant, walkable street. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Kirby is such a pleasant, walkable street.HAHAHAHAH!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arternative Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 HAHAHAHAH!!!!Hurr durr my name is LTAWACS and I write on a third grade level. My sole purpose in life is to piss everyone off in HAIF with the most unintelligent posts. My mission is almost complete. HAHAHAHAHAH!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The Village news Link is reporting a mid July ground breaking and that the project is now called "Ashton Rice Village" with 20k sq ft of retail, and will be built in three phases. They intend to use a brick similar to the ones used at Rice and will have sidewalks 10-20 feet in width to promote pedestrian access. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The Village news Link is reporting a mid July ground breaking and that the project is now called "Ashton Rice Village" with 20k sq ft of retail, and will be built in three phases. They intend to use a brick similar to the ones used at Rice and will have sidewalks 10-20 feet in width to promote pedestrian access.Wow. This is a complete surprise. I thought that land was going to sit vacant for at least another couple of years. The village can certainly support a bigger project, though. That place is always packed.I found it interesting that they are also warning people about the parking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I believe there is another thread out there about this project with renderings but perhaps it'll be found and merged. As someone who enjoys and frequents Rice Village, I can't wait for this. This is one of the better pedestrian and bike accessible "activity centers" or whatever you want to call it and this is a large step in the right direction. All it would need now would be some small independent grocer. Kirby is such a pleasant, walkable street.I'm going with this is sarcasm. However, Kirby has almost been entirely upgraded between Braeswood and Westheimer (they're still working in the section roughly between Bissonnet and Richmond) with wider sidewalks and increased . While, it isn't avante garde urbanism, it is functional and appropriate for what kind of pedestrian environment currently exists and what can exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm pretty sure this is the same project that Hanover is doing in place of Sonoma, which is whom they bought the land from. This is not a new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Drove by this morning and there was a new fence around the entire site (including the old walgreens building), some bull dozers and such, and a sign saying Hanover Company construction site. I think this thing is finally getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I also drove by it this morning. Saw the bulldozer working so I'm sure your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Added this to the HAIF:Going Up MapHere's a bunch of good information: http://www.wpwrealtyadvisors.com/PDF/hanoverricewww/PreliminaryRiceRetailPackagerd.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This place is distinctly under construction. Concrete and steel coming out of the ground. More than anything else that's gone on in Rice Village, I think this has a real chance of expanding the area north. If it takes hold with the 24 hour fitness, good things will be coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I suppose with the obvious great view I have of the site from my office...I'll have to start contributing with construction photos The precast parking garage has gone up literally in the past week, it appears that there's 1 or 2 levels underground, and I think the wall components are up to the 7th or 8th level of the garage. Work on the building has been going on for the past two months, columns have gone in on the 1st floor and they started pouring concrete today for the 2nd floor. Our view of the Upper Kirby district has pretty much been blocked now, but I'm definitely looking forward to the new restaurants/retail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Looking good. I'd love to see more photos closer up if anybody has got any. Edited December 9, 2011 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Taken today...garage looks to be almost finished, and the retail level seems to be complete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Here's some pics from late January of the progress: All pics are mine AshtonRiceVillageGarage2 by dv1033, on Flickr AshtonRiceVillageGarage3 by dv1033, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The Allied Health Service building on the northeast corner was considered in the original plan. ...is now gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 More updates from me: IMAG0139 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0140 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0142 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0143 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0144 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0146 by dv1033, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Cool update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Rode my bike to Rice Village and took some shots of the progress... Ashton Rice Village updates: photos by me Entrance by dv1033, on Flickr Entrance2 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0389 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0390 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0391 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0392 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0393 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0394 by dv1033, on Flickr There's a sizable courtyard area: IMAG0396 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0398 by dv1033, on Flickr InsidetheCourtyard by dv1033, on Flickr DeepCourtyard by dv1033, on Flickr Courtyard by dv1033, on Flickr This is definitely going to be a great addition to this area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Agreed. First mixed use building in the village with both housing and retail, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yeah, will be great. Probably all of Kirby from University to Westheimer will be like this someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yeah, will be great. Probably all of Kirby from University to Westheimer will be like this someday.After we're all dead, or close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 After we're all dead, or close to it.Well, I'm still pretty young. But I'd be surprised if Kirby has many single-story retail left within 10-15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 After we're all dead, or close to it.Depends on age and future survival... Few people on this site are 20ish, will live to be 100ish, and be available to see Htown in 2092 depending on eyesight and mental status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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