Hanover Autry Park: Mixed-Use At Allen Parkway & W. Dallas St.

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[strickn]

At some point it would be cheaper to build a monorail than a massive car cabinet per each and every single lot along Allen Parkway that we redevelop.

20 years ago there was a Houston monorail advocacy group.  But monorails can't go the last mile all the places cars can go.  But wait!  Now that the downtown garages have empty space galore, let's just build the parkway monorail from Autry Park to Allen Center and everyone can store their automobiles right there (or board with their bikes from the Pierce Elevated Park).

[004n063]

8 minutes ago, strickn said:

At some point it would be cheaper to build a monorail than a massive car cabinet per each and every single lot along Allen Parkway that we redevelop.

20 years ago there was a Houston monorail advocacy group.  But monorails can't go the last mile all the places cars can go.  But wait!  Now that the downtown garages have empty space galore, let's just build the parkway monorail from Autry Park to Allen Center and everyone can store their automobiles right there (or board with their bikes from the Pierce Elevated Park).

Why monorail? 

But I do think a Dallas-Gray circulator could be useful.

[strickn]

42 minutes ago, 004n063 said:

Why monorail? 

But I do think a Dallas-Gray circulator could be useful.

Doesn't block access to the bayou, better view of the bayou, better insulation from grade-level traffic than it would have at grade on Dallas, and of course floodproofed.

An el that went along Dallas to/from Shepherd and came back Washington Avenue would have similar traffic-skipping and overview-of-the-landscape benefits.

A bus circulator following the same route would just be a slower and less atmospheric version of a streetcar system.

Edited January 1 by strickn

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I don't remember what advantage monorail was forecast to have vs people mover or elevated train.  Possibly it was some greater simplicity of maintenance to wear surfaces, plus some kind of superior future ability to be heavy rain and wind-proofed for regular operation during public advisory/emergency events.

Train trestles are universally expensive so there may have been an idea that you could install a precast monorail span that simply spanned an entire six-lane intersection and be done with that.

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#Ultralight beam

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6 minutes ago, strickn said:

I don't remember what advantage monorail was forecast to have vs people mover or elevated train.  Possibly it was some greater simplicity of maintenance to wear surfaces, plus some kind of superior future ability to be heavy rain and wind-proofed for regular operation during public advisory/emergency events.

Train trestles are universally expensive so there may have been an idea that you could install a precast monorail span that simply spanned an entire six-lane intersection and be done with that.

Interesting - I was unaware of cost benefits, but it makes sense vis-a-vis elevated heavy rail, and presumably elevated light rail as well?

But it's still much more expensive than ground-level light rail, I would think. And I don't think traffic problems are inherent if the design is good - the red line is extremely reliable, for example, despite running at grade.

The view from the train part is totally true, but I'm not sure that's an entirely valid reason to increase costs. I disagree about views of the bayou, because at grade it's only partly obstructed for a few seconds while the train passes; elevated means there will always be tracks in the way.

All of that being said, I just don't see Allen Parkway as a valid transit corridor - not nearly enough trips start and end along it. (Memorial Drive, on the other hand...there's an idea...)

But this is a thread about Hanover Autry Park, so we should probably stop...derailing it with our transit fantasies.

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[hindesky]

Saturday morning was very foggy.

 

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29 minutes ago, hindesky said:

Saturday morning was very foggy.

 

Awesome pic!

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[ArcheType]

On 1/6/2024 at 10:06 PM, hindesky said:

Saturday morning was very foggy.

 

Very cool pic.  Thanks for sharing!

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Berg Hospitality Turner's Cut Steakhouse.

https://www.turnerscut.com

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[CREguy13]

God bless Hanover and their vision.  This area is going to take off when these restaurant/retail tenants start opening.  There is already a growing buzz on Autry Park and I've heard through the grapevine there are several companies interested in being here.  Exciting times.

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I talked with the worker leaving Turner's Cut, asked him when it would be ready, he said they say early March but he said he doesn't see it happening till late April. 

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[hindesky]

From the tower crane operator, setting sun.

 

[CREguy13]

Was in Autry Park over the lunch hour.  Noticed City Boots is going in next to MF, according to their instagram they are opening February 16th.  Surprised Autry Park hasn't done any PR on this or has anything on their pages, but looks like a cool retail concept and love that both circular pods are leased and will be open in the next few weeks. 

Also there was signage up for 'COMA' in the space nextdoor to Turner's Cut.  Looked like more of a workplace, but unclear what the business is.

 

https://cityboots.com/ 

Edited February 6 by CREguy13

[hindesky]

I don't recall if this is old news but I found this while looking over Munoz+Albin architect website at their "On the Boards" section of projects.

https://munozalbin.com/project/confidential-jewel-box-office/

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Nighthawk Construction is working on both E09 and E10.

https://www.nighthawkcg.com

 

Turners is coming to E05.

 

City Boots in G02.

 

MF Lobster and Ceviche in G01.

 

Not sure this will be in A03 but whoever last who used one of these scissor lifts forgot to hit the kill switch and it was beeping like crazy.

 

Annabelle is open in A01. They have some kind of event going on, lots of young ladies, maybe a sweet 16 party.

 

Co Ma Salon is coming to A05.

 

Is this the mass timber building Munoz+Albin designed, mid rise next to the 40 story apartments going up.

 

 

Ground view of the tower.

 

Edited February 11 by hindesky

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[CREguy13]

Lobster-obsessed restaurant serving rolls, ceviche, and more  opens on Allen Parkway

 

Allen Parkway’s new mixed-use development welcomes its third restaurant this weekend. MF Lobster & Ceviche opens this Friday, February 16 at Autry Park(3711 Autry Park Dr.).

Chris “Magic Fingers” Kinjo, chef and owner of the Museum District’s acclaimed MF Sushi, worked with his longtime collaborator chef Miguel Alvarez to develop MF Lobster & Ceviche. As its name implies, the crustacean is at the heart of the menu’s offerings.

Not that this publication would ever make an incredibly dated reference to Forrest Gump, but this restaurant serves lobster in a whole bunch of different ways. They include lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese, lobster mac & cheese, lobster bisque, linguine with lobster, and grilled or steamed whole lobster. Lobster rolls come in two forms — a traditional, Maine-style roll served in a split-top bun and a brown butter lobster bao.

 

Kinjo will also served other New England-style dishes such as clam chowder, steamed mussels, and sides that include corn on the cob, house made chips, and coleslaw.

The restaurant’s ceviche and sashimi will use the same Japanese fish purveyors that supply MF Sushi. Look for dishes built around tuna, madai, salmon, halibut, and more. Pairing options include 20 house cocktails, a selection of Japanese whisky, and wine.

“My vision of this restaurant is to provide a casual and fun atmosphere for diners, but with substance and quality,” Kinjo said in a statement. “We’re excited to welcome the community to Autry Park for a new type of dining experience from our team. I’ve always done high-intensity restaurants, but this one is more laid back, with simple and familiar dishes. This is a place where customers can come and enjoy the park and feel comfortable while enjoying a high-quality meal and drink."

As part of that casual atmosphere, the restaurant will not take reservations. Instead, diners will be able to sign up for the restaurant’s waitlist via OpenTable. Initially, the restaurant will be open for dinner nightly beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch service will be announced soon.

MF Lobster’s setting is as distinctive as its food. Designed by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (Uchi, Da Gama, il Bracco, etc.), the 2,200-square-foot space is touted as Houston’s only completely round restaurant. It seats 65 people inside with room for an additional 60 on a dog-friendly patio. Details include blue tile floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a 15-foot, tree-shaped steel sculpture that references the development’s oak trees.

The new restaurant joins Annabelle Brasserie, a French restaurant from Berg Hospitality, and globally-inspired Auden as restaurants at Autry Park. Over the next few months, they’ll be joined by Turner’s Cut, a luxurious steakhouse from Berg Hospitality; Doko and Bar Doko, a sushi restaurant and cocktail bar from the hospitality group behind Handies Douzo and CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Best New Restaurant winner Aiko; Austin’s Lick Honest Ice Creams; and Annam, Kinjo’s Vietnamese restaurant that will be MF Lobster’s sister concept on the property.

Developed by local real estate firms Lionstone Investments, Rebees, and Hanover Company, Autry Park occupies 14-acres on the western edge of Buffalo Bayou Park. The project's three-phase masterplan includes five towers encompassing 1,450 residential units, 350,000 square-feet of Class A office space, and 100,000 square-feet of retail.

 

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/mf-lobster-ceviche-restaurant-autry-park-open/

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