musicman Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 should be interesting to see how the SUV works in a park with trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) The thing I don't get is why there needs to be a vehicle to transport people around the park. It's not that big of a park is it? Like 2-3 blocks wide, right? Apparently this is a "bad boy buggy". Edited September 13, 2007 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 i assumed it would be used for employees...and for promotional purposes, tooi was thinking trash pickup, maintenance, etc. although it doesn't look like it would hold any equipment as-is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Updated Pics (today, 9/21/07) Edited September 21, 2007 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 It looks like they're done with the garage? Is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 When is the park scheduled to be open to the public? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah it really does look like they're done with it. That's good news! The garage is supposed to open in November, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I think the garage opens in Nov, restaurants in Dec, and the park in general opens in Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 They should be close to being done... they are supposed to open soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It looks like a flea market right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I just noticed there are some new photos on the site (from Sept 25).http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/cms/?292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 They have a survey you can take:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CBax...6Gc7IVOqQ_3d_3d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 A couple of days ago I noticed a new structure and it looked like it would be where that circle is in the lower picture in post #625.It looks like a steel flower holder or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 A couple of days ago I noticed a new structure and it looked like it would be where that circle is in the lower picture in post #625.It looks like a steel flower holder or something.I think it's going to be a mist tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I think it's going to be a mist tree.Nah, we'll eventually find out what it is going to be. <runs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 What is a mist tree?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 What is a mist tree??That metalic object I described earlier. but once we find out exactly what it is, it won't be a mystery much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Nah, we'll eventually find out what it is going to be. <runs> Mist Tree is planned..... Jax.. It'll be similar to the Wortham Fountain on Allen Pkwy, I imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That metalic object I described earlier. but once we find out exactly what it is, it won't be a mystery much longer.LOL I was wondering if anyone would see the potential laugh there. But, seriously, it's going to be a mist tree. (I think it's going to be a sculptural "tree" that emits a cooling mist. Art, function, comfort, entertainment all in one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 looking at those photos.... man, this is a pretty small park.but i guess we we'll take what we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 looking at those photos.... man, this is a pretty small park.but i guess we we'll take what we can get.The park is surpringly large. You'd be surprised. The one thing that no one has talked about is the little ride road they cut into the median between the park and the Hilton Americas. I think that was designed for people leaving the restuarant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Actually it is going to be rather large. From pictures it doesn't seem to be large at all. But if you see this thing in person, you would be suprised. (It is no Central Park, but we don't need a Central Park in Houston) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I've been there in person and I don't think it's too big either. The restaurants seem to take up a lot of space.But maybe my perspective will change once it's finished. It could be like looking at a piece of slab. The house always looks small until they start putting up walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Actually it is going to be rather large. From pictures it doesn't seem to be large at all. But if you see this thing in person, you would be suprised. (It is no Central Park, but we don't need a Central Park in Houston)Especially considering we have two "central parks" already. Memorial Park is twice the size of Central Park. Hermann is half the size. And none of the three parks is located in a downtown. For a downtown park, I believe this will deliver what it promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 When you say you have been there in person? What do you mean? You actually were inside the park area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 No. Just driven around it a couple times, which I guess is a little different from walking around inside it. But I've driven past plenty other things as well so it's not as if I'm w/o comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 looking at those photos.... man, this is a pretty small park.but i guess we we'll take what we can get.At least it's a nice park... and it's replacing surface lots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ahh, I thought you had been in it (I was wondering how, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 No. Just driven around it a couple times, which I guess is a little different from walking around inside it. But I've driven past plenty other things as well so it's not as if I'm w/o comparison. Driving around a park and walking/strolling around a park ARE two different things. Depending on landscaping, a relatively small space can seem larger because of stepbacks and such. When driving around it, one goes from a point A to point B perspective, whereas, winding pathways, trees blocking expansive views of the borders and certain structures can create an illusion that the park is larger than it really is. True it isn't Central Park size, but then again, does Houston need something like that DT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 For the love of god they need to get rid of that cruise ship with its stern and bow cut off that is sitting right next to this new park!We need a new convention center imo. Honestly I like Orlando's old convention center -- there new one is just WOW, but I would settle for their old one, it still is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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