toxtethogrady Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 12:01 PM, Andrew Ewert said: Dude, you wanna try again? Uncalled for. Really.... 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 5/7/2021 at 3:09 PM, hindesky said: Looks like they are paving over the tripping hazards around the block. They have a skid steer with a jack hammer to remove the higher obstructions, dump truck with asphalt, and a roller. I assume this is so that people going to get popcorn and drinks don't trip at the drive-in theatre. Wait what, a temp movie theater? Is this a joke? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mkultra25 Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 19 hours ago, toxtethogrady said: Really.... "Please seek regulatory attention if road is closed for longer than four hours" 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 5:06 AM, j_cuevas713 said: Wait what, a temp movie theater? Is this a joke? no joke...probably something similar to the other drive in's that have been happening in the city or like a rooftop cinema but on the lot! i kinda think it would be cool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 minute ago, gene said: no joke...probably something similar to the other drive in's that have been happening in the city or like a rooftop cinema but on the lot! i kinda think it would be cool *sigh* I hope they start construction soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 well yeah for sure! i cannot wait as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Honestly, I'll just take confirmation of what they are going to build at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tangledwoods Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 https://www.skanska.fi/tietoa-skanskasta/media/uutiset/254374/Jatkasaaren-terassitalon-arkkitehtikilpailun-voittaja-on-ratkennut Skanska just announced a new development in Helsinki, just copy paste that design right here!! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 2 hours ago, tangledwoods said: https://www.skanska.fi/tietoa-skanskasta/media/uutiset/254374/Jatkasaaren-terassitalon-arkkitehtikilpailun-voittaja-on-ratkennut Skanska just announced a new development in Helsinki, just copy paste that design right here!! Not a big fan to be honest. I would prefer a much denser development, especially if you take into account the property immediately behind this corner lot which I think they also own. Get the street in-between removed, and you could build something really impressive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 What possible benefit would there be to removing the street? Both lots are already quite large; combining them into a single enormous suberblock right in the middle of Montrose would be awful. I do agree that the Helsinki development is too low density, though it's worth keeping in mind that building that here would double its height with a giant parking podium. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Texasota said: What possible benefit would there be to removing the street? Both lots are already quite large; combining them into a single enormous suberblock right in the middle of Montrose would be awful. I do agree that the Helsinki development is too low density, though it's worth keeping in mind that building that here would double its height with a giant parking podium. I mean, I guess they could just build a large structure or skywalks to bridge over the road, but I don't think getting both those properties is a coincidence, and the possibilities of that much prime real estate at the junction of two of Houston's busiest and most important roads is just too good to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Big E said: I mean, I guess they could just build a large structure or skywalks to bridge over the road, but I don't think getting both those properties is a coincidence, and the possibilities of that much prime real estate at the junction of two of Houston's busiest and most important roads is just too good to pass up. Skanska does not own the “Disco Kroger” lot. An outfit out of Georgia bought that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swtsig Posted May 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2021 20 hours ago, wilcal said: Honestly, I'll just take confirmation of what they are going to build at this point. They don't know yet so everyone needs to have a little patience on this one. They're very actively engaging various stakeholders in the community, meaning they're taking a very long-term approach to the site. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 10:50 PM, houstontexasjack said: Skanska does not own the “Disco Kroger” lot. An outfit out of Georgia bought that. Ah. That's disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVargashtwn Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 https://abc13.com/houstons-disco-kroger-disco-kroger-montrose/10780990/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, JVargashtwn said: https://abc13.com/houstons-disco-kroger-disco-kroger-montrose/10780990/ Grocery store closes = neighborhood collapses. The most interesting tid bit: "Three case studies selected, Fifth Ward, OST/South Union and Greenspoint, were found to have relatively high susceptibilities to gentrification according to our analysis," the report's authors wrote. Relative to what? Cloverleaf? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Curb Market Montrose launching here on August 13-15 https://www.curbcoalition.com/montrose https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPzf6yJkw1/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Closer view of the sign. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Skanska's empty Montrose site livens up with new market, music Katherine Feser Aug. 12, 2021Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 2:55 p.m. A fallow corner of Montrose will be enlivened with an open air market featuring music, food trucks and farmer's market starting this weekend as part of an initiative of Skanska USA Commercial and a local company. Skanska brought in Curb Coalition to host a pop-up Curb Market along with a variety of events on its site at 1001 Westheimer at Montrose Boulevard. Skanska purchased the 3-acre tract last year for $27 million as a future development site that could include apartments, offices, shops and a hotel. "Skanska is thrilled to welcome this local organization onto the site to host engaging community programming while the team finalizes their development plans for the upcoming project," the company said in a statement. A shopping center was torn down in March to make way for the development, for which no timeline has been announced. For now, the land is a blank slate for Curb Coalition to create "new concepts capitalizing on the artistic essence of the neighborhood," Skanska said. Curb Market – Montrose will showcase offerings from traditional farmer’s markets such as produce, jams and jellies along with crafts by local artisans reflecting Houston's diversity. The products will include paintings, handmade jewelry, home goods, vintage clothing, holistic products and more. This weekend kicks off a soft opening, starting Friday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. Night Market & Live Concerts will feature performances by local bands, a food truck court, crafts, drinks from local bars and other family-friendly activities such as yard games and face painting. On Sunday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Variety Market & Family Fun will bring a market, live acoustic music, brunch drinks and food offerings. Skanska is among a number of Houston developers that have sought to maximize land holdings before development commences. Midway's East River site is being used for Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema east of downtown and multifamily company Barvin hosts the Braeswood Farmers Market on Stella Link and Braeswood where a mixed-use development is planned starting next year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 City is repaving Yoakum St and replacing the sidewalks on Yoakum and Montrose Blvd. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Fortune Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 Gensler's model for the site. 14 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaisDad Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 This is a pretty underwhelming looking model. Hope the digital renderings look way better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboxdweller Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 You've got to be kidding. This is one of the most visible and potentially vibrant corners of central Houston and they came up with a design that belongs as an addition to Co-op City in the Bronx. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'm not ever really negative on HAIF, but that looks like ass when considering where this is. But I'm sure Gensler knows the significance of this site and the area, so I have faith. If they come out with a basic podium structure though, we might have to mobilize a resistance force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Fortune said: Gensler's model for the site. Link please For a model I think it’s just fine. Need more details to form a better opinion. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) But to be fair, nothing will ever be good enough for that intersection by the internet. Edited December 1, 2021 by West Timer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CREguy13 Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 Good thing for all of us here is that OMA is the architect, not Gensler. And while the designs are preliminary, they are incredible. Like nothing currently in Houston, extremely ambitious. I'm hopeful they get put out in the next few months. 19 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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