RedScare Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I went to this last night. Didn't see any HAIF shirts, but that was probably because of the thousands of people there. The banks of the bayou were packed, the walkways were packed, everything was packed...and I didn't even arrive until 10 pm! I'm sure it was even more crowded at the earlier times when the fireworks were going off. I was disappointed in the lack of trash cans, prompting people to toss their beer bottles on the ground. Hopefully, more trash receptacles arrive. Also, while lighting was generally good around Sabine and the Hobby Center, it dropped off quickly around Bayou Place. Hopefully, they add some lighting there...though the lighting appeared better on the Downtown side of the bayou. All in all, it looked good. Lots of people checking out our new and improved bayou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Anyone have pictures of the Blue Bayou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGraspo Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Anyone have pictures of the Blue Bayou? Sorry forgot my camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Well I would think that someone commissioned some photos of the whole thing with the lights, fireworks, and moon-shaped lights on the Heritage tower.All in all, a great event.By the way--the food prices were PHENOMENAL!!!!! $4 for a Shrimp Po-Boy with spicy waffle fries???!!! I think this may have been one of the best parts, lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 My mom brought my niece and nephew out there. She said she LOVED it but was most impressed by the bayou walk itself. She couldn't believe the improvements and I have now convinced her to get on board with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership! She was born and raised in Houston (Mount Vernon St) and said she had never seen the bayou look better. I just wish the B.B.P. would kick off some major fundraising job to get the word out to the masses about what they are trying to accomplish. If they can achieve just HALF of what they propose, it would be the best thing to ever happen to Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I was impressed with Sabine Lofts. The new bayou walk really has a nice view of Sabine, and the building's lighting scheme is pretty cool. Would mind living there with the excellent view of the skyline!The bayou walk itself was very nice. I heard some people complain they prefered the wilder unkept look. But I think it looks a heck of a lot better the way they re-did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maceo9903 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) ^^So maceo9903. It's good to see you like Houston but curious. What does Houston have that Atlanta doesn't. As far as i know Atlanta has trendier developments, better mass transit, and hills. Houston has better shopping, dining, and arts/theatre scene. You have better museums too. All of those things are on a world class level and they are not on that level here in Atlanta. Atlanta is a lot of media (mostly hip hop) hype. Houston has more substance. We do have better mass transit though and we do have hills and Houston dosent. But you have the beach and we dont. For MY money, I'll take the beach! Hope that awnsered your question. To all of those who will surely have something to say about me getting off topic, my apologies. I logged on to see if anyone had any pictures of this event. It sounds like it was a success. Hope to see some pictures soon! Edited June 12, 2006 by maceo9903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Cool looks like the bayou park passed it's first test. I'm sure a lot of people were hesitant about pumping that much money into a park that could just be washed away. ...The park, designed to withstand periodic flooding, appears to have passed the test convincingly."Nine days later, the new park's broad, winding trails and lovingly tended vegetation were under water, submerged in a rapidly rising bayou swelled by Monday's torrential rainfall.It was an important test of the long-planned, $15 million park........We didn't lose a single plant," said Scott Barnes, the conservation director for the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the nonprofit group overseeing the bayou improvements....article here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 is the lighting on every night now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrell32 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Edited September 5, 2006 by mrell32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 as always mrell32, excellent photos! Thanks for sharing them, always look forward to new ones!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 as always mrell32, excellent photos! Thanks for sharing them, always look forward to new ones!!! I second that. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrell32 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Edited September 5, 2006 by mrell32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 yes, great photos. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrell32 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Edited September 5, 2006 by mrell32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) These are fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. My favorite: Edited September 5, 2006 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrell32 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Edited September 5, 2006 by mrell32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1976 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Great photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Buffalo Bayou is looking really nice.If I could just have one wish for Houston, it would be for the people to see the entire project come to fruition. It would literally transform this city like nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 great photos..that kim son garage needs to be bulldozed in market square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexAmerican_Moose Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 cool pics....yours and Montrose are always the best pics on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron4tx Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Here's my small contribution: Here's the old building built in the 1930s where the Love Street Light Circus used to be. (It's mentioned in the 70s Hippy forum) My favorite pic of Buffalo Bayou so I'm posting the larger version: Looking Southeast on the Fannin St. bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 ^^^ angry buildings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 ^^^ angry buildingsBuildings that need TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Why did they build them so close to the water? Was the banks of the bayou different back then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I noticed last night and yesterday how peaceful and beautiful the bayou is right now. Emerald and dark green waters sparkling from the lighting .... the people who put this together .... including mother nature .... my congratulations. Houston .... we have a great downtown venue. Let's use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 this topic should be merfged with teh exissting Bufalo Bayou thread. I think that it would he good if they put cement at bottom of the bayou near downtown and THat way they could die the water blue and maKe it look more apealing. With tHe bayou having mud at the bottom like it is now, the wtaer will stay brown. THey could drain the wateer and lay the cement and fill back up and it would apear more cleanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I don't know if I'd say it's beautiful (the water), but it deffinately is green right now. It's been my experience that the water greens up after long periods of no rain. Red or Coog could peobably confirm this one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 this topic should be merfged with teh exissting Bufalo Bayou thread. I think that it would he good if they put cement at bottom of the bayou near downtown and THat way they could die the water blue and maKe it look more apealing. With tHe bayou having mud at the bottom like it is now, the wtaer will stay brown. THey could drain the wateer and lay the cement and fill back up and it would apear more cleanner. Can they dye the water? Often? Interesting, but I don't think that would work. However, the green water has been real nice. A huge rain and it is muddy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrbo Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 same weekend as the other pics.. drove to York and Jensen.. had never seen that view of Buffalo Bayou and must say quite impressive. Had no idea the bayou was so wide. I'm learning so much from y'all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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