mollusk Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Not so sure about it being a "crown jewel." More like a game changer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/HISD-s-2012-bond-program-continues-with-repair-6726242.php#photo-7358852 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/HISD-s-2012-bond-program-continues-with-repair-6726242.php#photo-7358852High School for the Performing and Visual ArtsBudget: $80.2 millionTarget opening: Third quarter, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 High School for the Performing and Visual ArtsBudget: $80.2 millionTarget opening: Third quarter, 2018 Do you think this time it's for real? Or should it be filed under End of the World Predictions et. al ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 ^^^ allllllrighty then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 so something i noticed here... What are they planning to do to Lamar High School?What are they planning to do to J. Davis High School?Milby? ... These are beautiful buildings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 so something i noticed here...What are they planning to do to Lamar High School?What are they planning to do to J. Davis High School?Milby?... These are beautiful buildings...I'll have to look up those buildings, but if they are as beautiful as you say they are it would be neat for Lovett to come in and turn it into something like the 1st ward arts district they are creating. Turn the classrooms into livable studios and/or work spaces, turn the larger rooms into places for community amenities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Think I heard that Lamar was not going to be torn down, or anything terribly drastic and moistly just the interiors rebuilt and renovated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Think I heard that Lamar was not going to be torn down, or anything terribly drastic and moistly just the interiors rebuilt and renovated. Correct. and I think maybe an addition. Here's the description from the project website: The new campus will support the school’s IB program and Business Administration program with a four-story academic wing and adjacent athletics facility, various levels of interior renovation to the existing historic building, a new multi-level parking garage, larger athletics fields, and the preservation of the park-like front lawn on Westheimer Road. Same for Davis HS: The work will be a combination of renovation to the historical building and the addition of new construction for the school’s culinary and fine arts programs. Edited January 6, 2016 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Should begin any day now, latest development map has it listed as U/C http://downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2016-01-13/160114_Development_Map__Renders_11X17.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ new building project received a long-awaited Notice to Proceed from HISD last week, which gives the construction manager at risk (CMAR) the needed go-ahead to mobilize on the site and starts the clock ticking on the 31-month construction timeline.This is music to the ears of HSPVA stakeholders, as the project has been delayed for about a year while the project team worked through a variety of issues to bring the project within its allotted budget.“HSPVA is a magical school, and we are excited that we’ve finally gotten the details hammered out to enable us to move forward,” said Scott Allen, principal of the fine arts magnet school. “Although the school isn’t getting everything on our wish list, we’re thrilled with the design and the creative environment Gensler has created for our young artists.”Designed by architecture firm Gensler, the new 168,000-square-foot building will be located in downtown Houston between Caroline and Austin streets near the city’s renowned arts and theater district. The building’s main entrance will be on Austin and feature dramatic double-high glass windows and a wide stairwell.The facility will also include an 800-seat main theatre with a balcony, dance and music studios, and art galleries. The building will rise five stories above ground and contain two levels of underground parking, a modern outdoor dining area on the first level, and outdoor roof terrace located near the library.More information on the HSPVA projectConstruction on the new $80 million project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.HSPVA is one of 40 schools being rebuilt or renovated as part of HISD’s $1.89 billion bond program. The program also includes work that will benefit students across the district, including $100 million in technology upgrades, $44.7 million to replace regional fieldhouses and improve athletics facilities, $35 million to renovate middle school restrooms, and $17.3 million for safety and security improvements.http://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2016/02/22/hspva-gets-go-ahead-on-new-building/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 31 months? block 334 construction crew? Joking aside, I'm glad this one is finally going ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wow - $80M?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 So this should be RTG for the 2018-2019 school year. Should be a nice neighborhood by then, Texaco, Le Meridien, Alexan, Catalyst, Great Southwest (maybe). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I just wonder what all they cut out to bring this within their allotted budget.The principal stated that they weren't getting everything they were originally.I am glad this is finally going to happen. I have a few friends on the faculty and I know they were very frustrated with the delays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Six Houston Center appears again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I too was wondering what got cut from the plans.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Has anyone seen any movement on site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 To quote Sargeant Schultz of Hogans Heroes " I see nothing I hear nothing" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 HISD will have this built by 2035. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Nothing on site as of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 This site was a parking lot a year ago, right? It generated nice revenue every day.Then, about a year ago HISD fenced it off.good job HISD! The taxpayers just lost out on this bit of revenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Well they had to do soil samples, and I'm pretty sure they can't see what the future held for this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Does HISD have to pay property taxes on that fenced in parking lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Explains why it isn't being used as a parking lot right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Construction workers blocked off the lane adjacent to the Southeast side. Not sure if it's related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rechlin Posted February 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2016 Work has finally begun! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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