kylejack Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Starts in half an hour! I'm excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 8:55am CDTDiscovery Green earns LEED Gold certificationHouston Business JournalDiscovery Green has received LEED Gold certification — making the project the first completed LEED Gold new construction project in downtown Houston.http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2009/10/12/daily9.html?surround=lfn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 really neat, I didn't know they employed that much green tech, it is mostly hidden from view. Which is good and bad, I'm glad that it isn't in our faces, saying, look how green we are, we have solar everywhere! But then, because it isn't in your face, most people that utilize that area have no idea about how earth friendly it is.It is a most peaceful spot in the late afternoon with the sun going down behind the buildings and the frogs going crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I thought you guys might be interested in these old photos I dug up of the area in front of the convention center downtown before Discovery Green. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 We hope to kill many parking lots in this area in the near future. Hopefully the new convention center hotel pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 We traded THIS for DG? haha I thought you guys might be interested in these old photos I dug up of the area in front of the convention center downtown before Discovery Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 ^^^ Insane I know. At least we compromised those parking lots for a park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 ^^^ Insane I know. At least we compromised those parking lots for a park.Well, of the parking lots pictured, the only one that is gone (well, underground now) is the one in the bottom right corner. The other 5 lots are still there.it would have been awesome if disco replaced them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Well, of the parking lots pictured, the only one that is gone (well, underground now) is the one in the bottom right corner. The other 5 lots are still there.it would have been awesome if disco replaced them all.You're forgetting Hess Tower on the bottom left lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Lebowski Bash Friday at Discovery Green.http://lebowskihouston.wordpress.com/Pre-party at Lucky Strike, 5 - 7 featuring drink specials on, of course, White Russians and also St. Arnold's. Costume contest, trivia contest, live music, and a screening of The Big Lebowski on the lawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 You're forgetting Hess Tower on the bottom left lot.and the Hess Tower parking garage block. So, only 3 of those other 5 lots are still there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hmm I may come and check this out after Lohengrin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Going to be lots of Dudes in bathrobes, I suspect. The movie starts playing at 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 You're forgetting Hess Tower on the bottom left lot.Dont forget the garage behind Hess Tower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The Ice at DG comes back on Nov. 26th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) DG was packed this morning, with post-parade crowds and ice skating opening up. Here are some photos: Edited November 26, 2009 by sarahiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Aaahh yes, best time of the year for DG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Aaahh yes, best time of the year for DG.heh, if you mean 'the weekend' for 'time of year' then yeah, cause every weekend I ride or drive by that place, it is packed on saturdays/sundays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 heh, if you mean 'the weekend' for 'time of year' then yeah, cause every weekend I ride or drive by that place, it is packed on saturdays/sundays.Indeed, its going like gangbusters these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Indeed, its going like gangbusters these days.Though not so great for kids these days. Jacket weather makes the fountains not so much fun. I think Hermann Park is by far our city's best urban park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Memorial is nice. Did you know that Memorial Park is twice the size of Central Park? Not quite a peered comparison since Memorial is merely inside the loop rather than inside downtown but still, it surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Memorial is nice. Did you know that Memorial Park is twice the size of Central Park? Not quite a peered comparison since Memorial is merely inside the loop rather than inside downtown but still, it surprised me.Central Park isn't in Downtown Manhattan either. It's just north of Midtown Manhattan. It's an appropriate comparison, I suppose, though Hermann Park is still probably a better comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Manhattan Island counts as New York's downtown in my book*.*My book has no basis in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Memorial is nice. Did you know that Memorial Park is twice the size of Central Park? Not quite a peered comparison since Memorial is merely inside the loop rather than inside downtown but still, it surprised me.I've never quite figured out Memorial Park. There's the running loop, which has cars screaming by. And the arboretum, which is lovely. And some picnic areas. What is happening in the rest of the space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've never quite figured out Memorial Park. There's the running loop, which has cars screaming by. And the arboretum, which is lovely. And some picnic areas. What is happening in the rest of the space?Picnic Circle is an excellent place to road cycle. The cars are banned from it after sundown with a closed gate and traffic is really light otherwise. Its a little over a mile long, but some fun curves, etc. Then you've got the golf course/driving range with Beck's Prime, some great mountain bike trails, tennis, swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Picnic Circle is an excellent place to road cycle. The cars are banned from it after sundown with a closed gate and traffic is really light otherwise. Its a little over a mile long, but some fun curves, etc. Then you've got the golf course/driving range with Beck's Prime, some great mountain bike trails, tennis, swimming.Don't forget the polo club for when you're dying to visit with Muffy and Thurston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've never quite figured out Memorial Park. There's the running loop, which has cars screaming by. And the arboretum, which is lovely. And some picnic areas. What is happening in the rest of the space?The running loop is great, but you're right about the cars screaming by. When I use that path, I oftentimes only do the horseshoe and avoid the part along Memorial due to the traffic noise and fumes. The mountain bike paths south of Memorial aren't bad. They make a surprisingly good use of the space and terrain, but you just have to get used to all the tree roots crossing the paths. The golf course is a tremendous waste of valuable space IMO, but I don't golf. There's also the horse stables in the northwest corner (I think that's still part of Memorial Park). There's also the volleyball court, a baseball court, a short running track, and other miscellaneous fields used for soccer, beyond what kyle mentioned. I think part of makes Memorial so great is that is's primarily a fitness-oriented park rather than just a fat camp for families to sit around on picnic tables grilling and eating. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's great that one of the supposed fattest cities in America has such a great public space for outdoor activities. People from out of town are always surprised when I take them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yes, it makes sense to have a sports-oriented park. I personally prefer Hermann Park and Discovery Green, since I use parks as places to hang out with the family and enjoy being outside. But it's good to have something for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm not crazy about the golf course. I'm not a big golfer though I've been out with my dad a few times. I can appreciate its legitimacy, though. With so many high-priced private courses, its nice to have a quality cheap course. Its very affordable to play on and one of the best municipal golf courses in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) I'm not crazy about the golf course. I'm not a big golfer though I've been out with my dad a few times. I can appreciate its legitimacy, though. With so many high-priced private courses, its nice to have a quality cheap course. Its very affordable to play on and one of the best municipal golf courses in the country.It is a great course, very fun to play, but I think Gus Wortham is a bit more fun.Hermann park is better than DG in my opinion as well, better park for strolling around, better park for sitting and watching people, great venue for free shows and well wooded but not in an overpowered way. A note about Central Park vs Houston Parks, Hermann is almost half the size of Central Park.DG does a really good job though of generating interest by bringing in some really interesting entertainment. I make it a point to ride by there on friday nights in the summer, you catch everything, from folk dance groups performing their traditional dances in traditional garb, to cover bands playing Tool with an ice sculptor going crazy with the chainsaw to the music. Not sure who coordinates the live shows, but they do a really good job of keeping it diverse enough to bring in people from every walk of life and offer them exposure to not only the park, but downtown itself.I do wish there was some way for the park to be larger though. Edited December 1, 2009 by samagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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