lockmat Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 The front page of the Chronicle had a picture of parents actually helping their kids climb on Margo Sawyer's colorful garage entrances. Made it seem like that's what was expected. Is it? I'm guessing not -- and that makes me wonder how long it will be before they have to do somethig to prevent it that makes the art less attractive. Maybe they can try something subtle like gluing shards of broken glass atop the blocks...Seriously -- unless I'm wrong and those were intended to be climbing walls -- I think it's pretty irresponsible of the Chronicle to publish that picture, at least not without mentioning they're not supposed to do that.Did anyone touch them to test their sturdiness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Panhandlers <> homeless.Yep, let's keep out the smelly, dirty, homeless panhandlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Today during lunch I saw a bum touching people and asking for money all while climbing up the cubes showing everyone his Debuffet.Oh the HUMANITY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Did anyone touch them to test their sturdiness?Seriously -- unless I'm wrong and those were intended to be climbing walls -- I think it's pretty irresponsible of the Chronicle to publish that picture, at least not without mentioning they're not supposed to do that.sounds like quite a few did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 sounds like quite a few did.i meant anyone from HAIF. It's possible they could survive a day or two but not the second or third week. If someone from HAIF checked their sturdiness, they could verify that it's not big deal for them to be climbed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 If someone from HAIF checked their sturdiness, they could verify that it's not big deal for them to be climbed on....and whom would you forward the results to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I am amazed at the size of the crowds in the photos. That's really great to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i meant anyone from HAIF. It's possible they could survive a day or two but not the second or third week. If someone from HAIF checked their sturdiness, they could verify that it's not big deal for them to be climbed on.Are you saying that if they survived OUR climbing on them it woud be okay? Are you suggesting something? <sucking in> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i meant anyone from HAIF. It's possible they could survive a day or two but not the second or third week. If someone from HAIF checked their sturdiness, they could verify that it's not big deal for them to be climbed on.If Disco Green has walls that can't stand 3 weeks of use, they need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Where the rubber meets the road: today on a weekday afternoon at approximately 1:15 PM, I saw quite a number of people just hanging out, walking their dogs, reading, playing shuffle ball (yes, shuffle ball), throwing frisbees and just being themselves.It's the off-event/non-novelty attendance that will really mark the park's longterm impact, especially if more residential continues to swell near it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standeck Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Walked over to check out the new park as well. Pretty good crowd at lunchtime; the Lake House was not open or they could have done pretty good business.Saw Barbara Bush getting a one-on-one tour of the park with her Secret Service escort discretely following. She did not get panhandled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It helps that the weather is perfect today. I hope the attendance keeps up in the summer months. What is Hermann park attendance like on summer weekdays for those who drive by regularly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It helps that the weather is perfect today. I hope the attendance keeps up in the summer months. What is Hermann park attendance like on summer weekdays for those who drive by regularly?I am sure attendance will go down a bit in the Summer... some people just don't like being out in the heat / humidity... those who do go will definitely make use of the fountains, though!Walked over to check out the new park as well. Pretty good crowd at lunchtime; the Lake House was not open or they could have done pretty good business.That's surprising... probably ran out of food. ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 What is Hermann park attendance like on summer weekdays for those who drive by regularly?Last year it was pretty sparse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I agree with Hizzy, time will tell what the attendance will be like. It will be a year until OPP will be occupied enough where the park will have regular visitors from residences. now as far as the GRB and Hilton Americas, you can expect a number of them to relax there for lunch there. It is a pity the city won't allow a street vendor or two to provide some unhealthy quick fare for people on the go. A hot dog vendor would make a fortune there if they time it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 There was a Rockets game and Astro's game yesterday which made the crowds around that area even more so.Yesterday at 4pm after working out, I decided to not take my normal jogging route home, instead I jogged to the new park. WOW is all I have to say. I have never seen that many people in downtown other than the Super Bowl. I thought about doing a few laps around the park, but there were just to many people. I went this morning at 6am and not a soul to be found!Rockets didn't play at TC yesterday. The Astros game was at 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It is a pity the city won't allow a street vendor or two to provide some unhealthy quick fare for people on the go. A hot dog vendor would make a fortune there if they time it correctly.I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Last year it was pretty sparse.I wouldn't say that. I live right next to Hermann Park and I've seen it packed in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I wouldn't say that. I live right next to Hermann Park and I've seen it packed in the summer.On weekdays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It's tricky. The summer is warmer and less inviting for many when it comes to outdoor recreating yet kids are out of school, including college age kids, and so the park may be able to draw more from a group that isn't as available right now.It really is something that merits close attention to see if a trend can be spotted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) On weekdays? Here's one of my first photos taken in Houston. This as the end of May on a weekday though (Tuesday) so I guess it doesn't count as summer... I know for a fact that the park is pretty busy on the days that Miller Outdoor Theater has a concert, but yeah - maybe those are all on weekends, I can't remember. Edited April 14, 2008 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Here's one of my first photos taken in Houston. This as the end of May on a weekday though (Tuesday) so I guess it doesn't count as summer...I know for a fact that the park is pretty busy on the days that Miller Outdoor Theater has a concert, but yeah - maybe those are all on weekends, I can't remember.Is that Vespa Mohawk Man, the dude I always see on Colquitt??I didn't go a bunch of summer days last year, but every time I did I only saw a few people. Nothing like the weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Is that Vespa Mohawk Man, the dude I always see on Colquitt??LOL.I was wondering the same thing. I see him EVERYWHERE on that scooter. Even saw him on I-59 gunning that bad boy for all it was worth. (he was doing 50, I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 ^I think he runs TNT t-shirt shop off fairview@taftI think this park is mere decor and less an asset to used by people of this city.If anything it spruces up our "global" image but forget about hanging around after dark. I'm sure it will raise land values, but that's about it, till some significant residential factor comes into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Is that Vespa Mohawk Man, the dude I always see on Colquitt??I didn't go a bunch of summer days last year, but every time I did I only saw a few people. Nothing like the weekends. Yep, that's him! Check out this series of photos I call "punk feeding ducks". (sorry if this is off topic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nah. we NEVER go off topic. That's over at Post oak at Richmond, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nah. we NEVER go off topic. That's over at Post oak at Richmond, right?Nope, it's Hermann Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 During summertime, weekday mornings and evenings could be good at Disco Green. One thing about Hermann Park is that it takes a great deal of conscious effort to go there -- a direct intent for recreation. Disco Green, on the other hand, is right down the street from office towers. Now, get a fitness place opened up on one of the adjacent blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hermann Park isn't too far from TMC workers or Museum District residents. Especially with the rail right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yeah Hermann is not too far for me, but I think the idea is the office workers downtown can use Disco Green instead of going all the way to Hermann (unless they live in the museum district). How many people work downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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