Globalarb Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I heard a rumor that the ordinance is to be implemented today. Can anyone confirm? I'm curious just how much it will be enforced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 How about a description of the ordinance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 "City council today passed a civility ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to sleep on public sidewalks or panhandle. Property owners in Midtown filed the petition because they say they're tired of seeing people sleeping on their front door steps. "Link to abc 13 story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The sweep continues... I predict the next stop, East downtown (second ward) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 The sweep continues... I predict the next stop, East downtown (second ward) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably so. Also south to the Med Center, west to Neartown/Montrose, and the Near Northside This morning I encountered some pathetic tattered creature sleeping behind the bushes on Bagby, just south of Westheimer. Didn't even look at him, but he was still screaming unintelligible gibberish as I rounded the corner. Perhaps he was annoyed at having to move his bedroom over a couple of blocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 For the most part, the bums will follow the money.I don't think there are enough worthy "gotta dolla" candidates in the 2nd Ward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 ? MidtownCoog, are you Otis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yes. It's my original handle since 1999 from the Cougar's Den.comThe board crash was a good time to switch back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 By the way, anybody here gotta dolla? -Internet Bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Now that they're kicked out of Midtown, I'm predicting that the homeless will invade the Montrose area next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 not so fast...the civility ordinance may have been passed...but i still see bums sleeping on newly installed benches in midtown. downtown is horrendous still...this problem can't be addressed by packing them up and moving them along...you can't cure a systemic disease with medication that only treats symptons...$0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 not so fast...the civility ordinance may have been passed...but i still see bums sleeping on newly installed benches in midtown. downtown is horrendous still...this problem can't be addressed by packing them up and moving them along...you can't cure a systemic disease with medication that only treats symptons...$0.02<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I agree. I've seen no improvement whatsoever. Webster between Austin and San Jacinto has become a bum haven for crack heads and junkies. Obviously, under the Pierce elevated, it has become it's own Ward. Also...good to be back to the board! I didn't realize it crashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I noticed they fenced off the land under the Pierce at Jackson.I also noticed the classic two story home at the intersection of Austin and Webster installed a sprinkler system.That's one way to run off the bums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themidtownguy Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 anyone here tried out the new location in midtown? how is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLandscape Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 They're from Phoenix. Dallas has one in Mockingbird Station, and Plano has one at Legacy Town Center, as seen in my photograph here - http://www.deviantart.com/view/10941244/Yes that was a shameless plug for my gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown 4.2 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I've been stuggling with this question lately . . . especially after the completion of The Calais apartments. I can't decide what is better, bad architecture or vacant, weed-filled lots. I must applaud the designer and developers of the Calais for trying something "different." . . . but it could have been so much better. One obvious goof in the project - they could have made the archway into a covered arcade - with commercial space underneath! Then it would have lived up to the billing as Midtown's "French Quarter." As it stands, you see unsightly burglar bars and the underside of cars in the parking garage. But I digress . . .back to my point.Pro: Architecture (good or bad) brings in tax money for the district.Con: Fugly archtecture is . . .well, FUGLY!Pro: Fills in the rat-infested, weed-filled lots.Con: Harder to get rid of than a vacant lot.Pro: Increases urban density.Con: Increases urban density with pedestrian-hostile environment (makes the area un-livable, un-friendly) encourages people to get in their car and get away from that location.Which is the lesser of two evils?What do you people think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I wish the city could create pocket parks with some of these vacant lots. I am not a big fan of apartments to begin with. We need them, but I wonder what these places will look like in 20 years. Seems like we could do better in the city's core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownguy Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Come on. Fugly buildings are always better than an empty lot. Sure, Calias could have been built better. But it's MUCH better than a lot filled with debris and trash. At least Fugly buildings demonstrate SOME type of vibrancy and interest in the core. And MidtownCoog, I agree about the pocket parks, but keep this in mind: you need a neighborhood surrounding a park to make it viable and useable. That's why I'm against the McGowen Green and favor an apt complex in addition to a small park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Town Homes would be better than apartments for Midtown.I don't want Midtown to turn into antoher Gulfton in 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artgirl Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Anyone know what is going on with this building,the big orange one. I heard it was being developed into a furniture store. Anyone know anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Well, I'm sure a few other apartments will come up eventually and then SOMEONE will come up with an idea of ground level retail to lure in not only THEIR tenants, but the tenants from the surrounding communities AND be able to make a little money from it to boot!Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Retail Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 you are correct. not sure when it will start though.adjacent 2 story garage (same owner) will have some retail added on to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Seems like I've heard that this building was purchased by the owner of High Fashion Fabric - is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Retail Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 yep, there was a story in the chron about it awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 This project's going to be premier. Look for a big name firm to do design work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 If we can just hold those vacant lots for a little while longer, design guidelines will likely be passed for the area. THEN builders can go ahead. There are many groups working very hard to get these design guidelines passed. It will definitely help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 couldn't the parks dept purchase a lot or two before prices get higher? maybe the midtown TIRZ could purchase park land in the area. in fact, a one block park for every 9 blocks would be a great ratio. no chance of that happening though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 it is pretty good. my wife and i went there a few weekends ago. the prices are typical with places of this nature, and the ice cream is really good. we'd definitely go back. if you guys really like ice-cream and chocolate...go to the Chocolate Bar on Alabama between Montrose and Shepherd. REALLY GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artgirl Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 it is pretty good. my wife and i went there a few weekends ago. the prices are typical with places of this nature, and the ice cream is really good. we'd definitely go back. if you guys really like ice-cream and chocolate...go to the Chocolate Bar on Alabama between Montrose and Shepherd. REALLY GOOD!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Chocolate Bar is excellent ..very yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Cold stone is good-only if you are going to go all out. If you want a regular scoop of vanillar, or chocolate, go for the slightly cheaper Marble Slab. If you want a fudge-vanilla-strawberry-marshmallow-babana-creme mix, then go to COld Stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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