RedScare Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 They had the water flowing at the "interactive fountain". Looked really nice. I didn't have my camera on me so sorry no pics.Good to see you back home, HII!and also featuring La Mafia. Click here for details.Man, haven't heard them in about 15 to 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Not that great, but what the heck... (camera phone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 There's also a huge tent on the south side of the park. Is that gonna be permanent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Nah, they are just getting ready to throw a party...presumably for the park opening. I saw the mist tree running a couple of days ago, but I didn't have my camera at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks, Lock, for at least getting something. Seems like more of the park's "space" can be realized in your shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) It is either for the Democratic Debate this/next week or, yes the grand opening of the park. IMO though having a huge tent cover part of the Great Lawn of the park opening is kind of odd, why not just have it on the great lawn, after all it is a park! Also, They are going to start bulldozing another parking lot next to the new park. It will be another office building, right in front of 5 Houston Center facing east. Edited February 20, 2008 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 ...IMO though having a huge tent cover part of the Great Lawn of the park opening is kind of odd, why not just have it on the great lawn, after all it is a park! ...When you're buying a table of 10 for $1,000 a ticket, black tie, you get a tent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 When you're buying a table of 10 for $1,000 a ticket, black tie, you get a tent!LOL why am I not suprised! This is typical Houston... so backwards...build a park then put a tent on the park for a party... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 LOL why am I not suprised! This is typical Houston... so backwards...build a park then put a tent on the park for a party...Maybe it's just in case of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) This morning I noticed helicopters landing in the parking lot on the left hand side of the GRB, it looks as if they turned that parking lot into a Helipad (there is a BIG H painted on the lot). Three helicopters so far have landed, one of which is extremely huge. (They have gone behind the GRB so I am not sure where they are now, but they have not taken off into the air again). Kind of scary when they come in that fast and very close to my windows. This is the fourth one: Also here is a current picture of the "tent" on the new park: Edited February 20, 2008 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 This morning I noticed helicopters landing in the parking lot on the right hand side of the GRB, it looks as if they turned that parking lot into a Helipad (there is a BIG H painted on the lot).You mean over on the north side near the ramp?It would be interesting if they put a heliport there. Believe it or not, Houston needs one downtown. I'm not sure what the rating is for the one on the Aquarium, but if its on solid ground, I'm sure it can support the larger shoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) They just landed a 5th one, that is weird. Maybe they are having a Helicopter show at the GRB.Edited, yes they are indeed having one.http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/meetin...s/calendar.htmlhttp://www.heliexpo.com/ Edited February 20, 2008 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 there used to be a helipad in front of the GRB in a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Yeah, but that was YEARS ago. They turned it into a parking lot, as a matter of fact, I think it was where Discovery tower will be.<insert little debbie> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well, I drove by DG last night and it is very well lit and I think kinda' looks cool. One thing that might be a bit confusing to out of towners though is that there is a restaurant named "Grooves"(The old Drexler place) on Pierce. I wonder how often that will be confused with "The Grove". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 So is March 1st the official opening date, or are only certain things going to be open b that date (the bandshell I guess)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Maybe the new convention hotel they want to build next to the GRB will have a helipad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Maybe the new convention hotel they want to build next to the GRB will have a helipad.Speaking of that, I sure hope that building (if built) is TALL - at least 40+ floors, hopefully much taller. Don't get me wrong, ANY development on that spot will be terrific, but I really think the downtown skyline, and DG could use a building in that area that is spectacular and attention grabbing from a distance. It would be like a beacon to mark the significance of the EAST END as a hot spot or as a newly 'arrived' area - kind of like what Williams tower did for Uptown.Hey, it's no crime to dream about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I went down to DG today and walked around... they were having a super-fancy black tie gala in the park, complete with a red carpet and chandeliers hanging from the trees. It was early, but there was a huge wait staff meeting near The Grove. They were using the tent. Also, saw a couple of very attractive, very well-dressed (complete with bling) older ladies walking up. Also, they were having a helicopter convention at GRB... seemed interesting.The area looks nice, I like the colored art structure in the middle. The surface lots on the north side of the park kind of suck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I snuck into Disco Green on Saturday when I was killing some time (there were no signs telling me not to go in), and I took these photos before I was kicked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 So you did get kicked out? haha, nice. Thanks for risking your soul, life, uh...time? hahaIt's looking really nice. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah they kicked me out but at least they were nice about it. It's going to be nice, especially when the pond is complete, and leaves grow in on some of the non evergreen trees (I saw a few). I'm also looking forward to walking up the small hill near the garage for a better view of the skyline. I think I read something about them having a few sculpted hills featuring skyline views. That's always appreciated in such a flat city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 One of those pictures reminds me a giant Rubics cube. Thanks for sharing those. Looks like a lovely park in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm so impressed with Mayor White, and what tiny changes can be put forth to bring this city upward and onward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I saw the fountains along what will be the model boat pond being tested Saturday night. The lighting is amazing. Speaking of lighting, the new lighted walkway that was Crawford Street will be an amazing entryway to the Hilton Americas and Toyota Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 A perfect place to eat after Rockets or Astros games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 boat pond being tested Saturday nightDoes that mean there was water in it? When I was there on Saturday morning, it was dry and they were still digging... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Those stairwells are just, um, WOW. Looking at the park from high above, I can say those things really stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tierwestah Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks for the photos. I too got kicked out of the park when i was in town on Saturday night. There was some event going on but i was still able to drive around and take a look at all the lighting effects of the park. It was really starting to come together. I hope they put blue lights in the pond when complete to hi-light the view of the pond at night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 So what is the deal with all those chandeliers hanging from the trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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