j_cuevas713 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, OkieEric said: This is *kind of* unrelated, but a few weeks ago I was coming south on Kirby and saw a guy on his bike in the right lane just cruising along at a snail's pace. Granted, he ignored all rules of the road and rode on past traffic stopped at lights, through red lights themselves, etc., but that dude kept pace with me from Westpark nearly to Holcombe. Not sure what could help alleviate some of the traffic in that area but it will be nice to get Buffalo Speedway back eventually It's a lot easier for cyclists to yield at red lights than stopping every single time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: It's a lot easier for cyclists to yield at red lights than stopping every single time. Oh, come on. This isn't midtown or downtown with lights every block and sorry, if you are riding your bike down Kirby at rush hour at a leisurely pace, then passing and re-passing cars at red lights as you ignore them, you can go fly a kite. My point was that there are serious traffic issues on Kirby as is, so a "road diet" is simply not going to work. You must not live very far south off Kirby or you would realize this not remotely feasible. It would be nice to see that stretch from 59 to Bissonnet finally redone. Upper Kirby TIRZ extends there so not sure what the hold up is as I've seen it come and go from Houston CIP over the years. South of there (even though outside Upper Kirby) it would be nice to see similar touches to Upper Kirby, but I know that is a pipe dream. South of University there's just not much room to do much of anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) On 10/28/2022 at 11:35 PM, OkieEric said: Oh, come on. This isn't midtown or downtown with lights every block and sorry, if you are riding your bike down Kirby at rush hour at a leisurely pace, then passing and re-passing cars at red lights as you ignore them, you can go fly a kite. My point was that there are serious traffic issues on Kirby as is, so a "road diet" is simply not going to work. You must not live very far south off Kirby or you would realize this not remotely feasible. It would be nice to see that stretch from 59 to Bissonnet finally redone. Upper Kirby TIRZ extends there so not sure what the hold up is as I've seen it come and go from Houston CIP over the years. South of there (even though outside Upper Kirby) it would be nice to see similar touches to Upper Kirby, but I know that is a pipe dream. South of University there's just not much room to do much of anything Go ride a bike and come back with a better opinion. I ride everywhere in this city, and can tell you it's much easier to yield. Just because it isn't downtown or Midtown is irrelevant when approaching a red light. Would you rather every cyclist stop at a red light while you sit behind fuming because we won't get out of the way? You can't have it both ways and complain. I live right off Kirby and W Alabama so I see the traffic daily, but that doesn't mean the road wasn't poorly designed to begin with as most Houston streets are. You're just accustomed to seeing traffic and assuming nothing can be done because how could people possibly get around without a car. If you provided easier more accessible ways to travel, you would cut traffic on Kirby and encourage cycling or transit use while making Kirby much more pedestrian. Edited November 1, 2022 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribomoa Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Don’t think I noticed anyone post the Rolex Boutique at de Boulle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 This building has been stripped, couldn't get the best picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) A plan review fee permit for a sprinkler plan check was filed today for 5333 Kirby Dr. Edited October 20, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DotCom Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Permit issued for Loro buildout. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 (edited) @Urbannizer @Triton is it possible to change the title back to the one it was originally: 5333 Kirby? I know @Highrise Tower changed it to the current one. However, as noted in marketing materials this center will consist of more than just the one mentioned restaurant. The building is marketed as 5333 Kirby. https://www.35southcapital.com/properties Edited June 1 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 A plan reviewing fee was purchased for 5333 Kirby Dr, Suite 190 on Thursday. Details from the permit: Use: Buildout, yoga studio / assembly FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The permit lists the occupant as Luxe Yoga. The yoga studio joins Loro at 5333 Kirby, the mixed-use in the Rice Village area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DotCom Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 6/1/2024 at 4:53 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: @Urbannizer @Triton is it possible to change the title back to the one it was originally: 5333 Kirby? I know @Highrise Tower changed it to the current one. However, as noted in marketing materials this center will consist of more than just the one mentioned restaurant. The building is marketed as 5333 Kirby. https://www.35southcapital.com/properties This rendering no longer has the second floor addition. I think the original plan was to do an addition on the back half of the building for offices on the second floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DotCom Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 6/1/2024 at 4:58 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A plan reviewing fee was purchased for 5333 Kirby Dr, Suite 190 on Thursday. Details from the permit: Use: Buildout, yoga studio / assembly FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The permit lists the occupant as Luxe Yoga. The yoga studio joins Loro at 5333 Kirby, the mixed-use in the Rice Village area. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2024019256 Project Name: Luxe Yoga Facility Name: Kirby Mixed-Use Location Address: 5333 Kirby Dr. Suite 190, Houston, TX 77005 Start Date: 7/19/2024 Completion Date: 11/8/2024 Estimated Cost: $975,000 Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration Scope of Work: THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF A RETAIL BUILD-OUT FOR A YOGA STUDIO. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES RECEPTION, STUDIO SPACE, RESTROOM AND LOCKER FACILITIES, BACK OF HOUSE SPACE. Square Footage: 3,741 ft 2 Current Status: Project Registered PERSON FILING FORM Contact Name: Amy Gilmore Owner Name: 35 South Capital Owner Address: 10497 Town and Country Way Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77024 Owner Phone: (832) 859-3577 Contact Name: Ryan Haley Tenant Name: Jenn Bianco Tenant Phone: (832) 494-8368 Design Firm Name: Abel Design Group Design Firm Address: 777 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77056 Design Firm Phone: (713) 622-8899 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Is Loro still coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 On 6/13/2024 at 11:37 AM, clutchcity94 said: Is Loro still coming? Yes, work has started. https://www.ctccontractors.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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