Naviguessor Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Really sounds interesting. Quote from the Summary: Along Navigation Boulevard, the former westbound lanes become an on-street greenway, wide enough to be a transportation path and a linear park. At the Turkey Bend site, this space can be used for neighborhood festivals and events. The former eastbound lanes now handle traffic in both directions. With active industrial sites still lining Buffalo Bayou’s eastern stretches, the Navigation Greenway provides an alternative route for accessing destinations towards the Port of Houston Turning Basin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Also, found the swimming hole on page 12 https://buffalobayou.org/bbpwordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Buffalo-Bayou-East_Summar1.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, I'm Not a Robot said: Something, I don't see being mentioned more is the complete revamping of Navigation. This would be one of the most transformative changes to a Houston street for as long as I could remember. closing 2 west bound lanes to create a greenway is something that I would never imagined Houston doing. This is a great idea and I hope it comes to fruition. This park is theoretically behind a paywall. This is how something like this can exist. I'd imagine it's nothing too incredibly expensive and memberships would be offered, but you couldn't have any of this completely public without exposing yourself to lawsuits. Is this really materially different from skateboard parks that we currently have in Buffalo Bayou Park and elsewhere in the city, with regard to risk? We don't require memberships or admission fees to use them (and I'm not sure where the idea came from that this park would be "behind a paywall"). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Is this really materially different from skateboard parks that we currently have in Buffalo Bayou Park and elsewhere in the city, with regard to risk? We don't require memberships or admission fees to use them (and I'm not sure where the idea came from that this park would be "behind a paywall"). Not particularly but the city is exposed to risks with Joe Jamal Skate Park due to maintenance. The act of skateboarding is a skill and this is fairly common knowledge. The city doesn't provide the skateboard, just creates an area where the activity can be performed. The maintenance on a skate park is much lower than the maintenance on something like a sand dune. I'm not sure why it couldn't be public but it makes sense to make it cost. It creates a more controlled environment and prevents children from getting hurt running up that hill which is clearly a factor. Additionally it generates income to help fund the parks. If you read on the link provided you will see this paragraph. Please see the bolded section. I deduced that the ticket office was indicative of a paywall and I presume it's for liability purposes. A former industrial site owned by Buffalo Bayou Partnership becomes an adventure and extreme sports park that includes activities attracting users from nearby neighborhoods and the region. • A park weaves adventure and extreme sports into the naturalized landscape. • The park includes a series of training hills (1) inspired by the mounds of sand and gravel found in nearby industrial sites, as well as obstacle and ropes courses (2). • Though most of the industrial structures no longer exist, two remaining concrete buildings become a ticket office and picnic pavilion (3, 4) Edited October 28, 2019 by I'm Not a Robot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 The skate park is free to use, but you do have to sign something before hand - not sure if it's a waiver, or just so they know who to call 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, cspwal said: The skate park is free to use, but you do have to sign something before hand - not sure if it's a waiver, or just so they know who to call Are you sure that is not just for the classes? I didn't think anything was required to just use the park (other than wearing a helmet). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 It could be, but I've only been once and I wasn't skating so I don't know first hand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 A couple thoughts. The original Buffalo Bayou Master Plan made a big deal of the Commerce Street Promenade, which involved acquiring most or all of the land north of Commerce Street downtown (from Fannin to Elysian), making it a park, and landscaping Commerce Street. The plan envisioned residential towers on the south side of Commerce overlooking the park. This whole concept seems to be relinquished and it is hard to tell from the renderings if any part of those parking lots will become parkland (it looks like a portion of them might). The Central Hub area is exciting. Most of the land in that area is still privately owned, but I guess BBP is in talks with the owners to acquire it? It certainly looks like they have their sights set on the Proler site, which I imagine will require a lot of remediation. The Swimming Hole is a neat idea. How do they plan to keep reptiles out? They get snakes and alligators in the fountains downtown, can't imagine how this will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: A couple thoughts. The original Buffalo Bayou Master Plan made a big deal of the Commerce Street Promenade, which involved acquiring most or all of the land north of Commerce Street downtown (from Fannin to Elysian), making it a park, and landscaping Commerce Street. The plan envisioned residential towers on the south side of Commerce overlooking the park. This whole concept seems to be relinquished and it is hard to tell from the renderings if any part of those parking lots will become parkland (it looks like a portion of them might). I believe the City, BBP, Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County now own essentially all of this land. I believe 1119 Commerce is slated for demolition soon for flood control projects. I think that will leave only the two Harris County buildings (the functions of one of which recently moved across the Bayou). So maybe the Commerce Street plan (or at least the parkland concept), still has life. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Houston19514 said: I believe the City, BBP, Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County now own essentially all of this land. I believe 1119 Commerce is slated for demolition soon for flood control projects. I think that will leave only the two Harris County buildings (the functions of one of which recently moved across the Bayou). So maybe the Commerce Street plan (or at least the parkland concept), still has life. There is a wedge-shaped parcel fronting Commerce and Elysian (IIRC) that is still in private hands. City ownership is a good sign, county ownership less so. It occurred to me that they might consider this "downtown" and not "East," and hence not covered by this plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrLan34 Posted October 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2019 https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/economic-development/can-houston-repeat-the-buffalo-bayou-magic-on-its-long-neglected-east-side-101537 Unveiled to fanfare this past weekend, the Partnership’s vision includes 40 miles of new and improved waterfront trails and bikeways, 200 acres of parks and unique public spaces, seven new boat landings and seven new pedestrian bridges. During the past 15 years, the organization has invested or leveraged more than $144M to compile a 70-acre patchwork of public spaces along the eastern waterfront. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 They keep saying Midway will break ground 1st Qtr next year but they are already installing new drainage in the area... I'm guessing that they will start building foundations early next year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Work rerouting the High Tension Power Lines that run East/West in the interior of the property then across the bayou at Meadow Street, has started. The new location of the lines will be along Clinton. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 3:50 PM, Houston19514 said: I believe the City, BBP, Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County now own essentially all of this land. I believe 1119 Commerce is slated for demolition soon for flood control projects. I think that will leave only the two Harris County buildings (the functions of one of which recently moved across the Bayou). So maybe the Commerce Street plan (or at least the parkland concept), still has life. I was hoping they could somehow incorporate 1119 Commerce into the design, it's a cool old building they way if backs right up to the Bayou. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Sunstar said: I was hoping they could somehow incorporate 1119 Commerce into the design, it's a cool old building they way if backs right up to the Bayou. I'm sorry they can't save this building, but this is one of the buildings I've suggested needed to be removed due to the fact it slowed the flow of water through the bottleneck the building created in Buffalo Bayou, by being built down into the waters edge. This and any other buildings that also curtail the flow should be removed. I'm a very big fan of repurposing old buildings but when they are causing serious flooding in the downtown district and theater district get rid of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 17 hours ago, bobruss said: I'm sorry they can't save this building, but this is one of the buildings I've suggested needed to be removed due to the fact it slowed the flow of water through the bottleneck the building created in Buffalo Bayou, by being built down into the waters edge. This and any other buildings that also curtail the flow should be removed. I'm a very big fan of re purposing old buildings but when they are causing serious flooding in the downtown district and theater district get rid of them. If it's contributing to flooding downtown then I agree it needs to be removed. The building had some unique character to it, but I also think turning that whole section along the Bayou from Fannin to Elysian into green space would be quite nice. I'm guessing they were never able to purchase the Centerpoint property on McKee since I don't see it incorporated into their plan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 5:36 PM, bobruss said: I'm sorry they can't save this building, but this is one of the buildings I've suggested needed to be removed due to the fact it slowed the flow of water through the bottleneck the building created in Buffalo Bayou, by being built down into the waters edge. This and any other buildings that also curtail the flow should be removed. I'm a very big fan of repurposing old buildings but when they are causing serious flooding in the downtown district and theater district get rid of them. Agreed. Would be a shame, but necessary. They should probably eliminate the two Harris County buildings along the Bayou as well and relocate that to the other side of the bayou and build newer and better facilities. This way all of Commerce St opens up and can have a better relationship to the Bayou. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I agree and it would make a huge difference in the flow of water that could get through there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2019 This is by the Midway East River, looks like trail work on either side of the of Jensen Rd. north bank.East side looks like new work west of the bridge looks like they are removing silt from existing trail. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Houston residents celebrate Buffalo Bayou Partnership's plans for the east side Quote "It’s good to see that plans will connect the Eastside neighborhoods. We live in the Denver Harbor area and spend a lot of time in the Near Northside. We are excited all Eastside neighborhoods, including Fifth Ward, will be easily accessible," said Kim Murray, a Denver Harbor resident. "These plans allow Eastside to flourish and creates opportunities for people around the city to notice the rich history these neighborhoods offer. We also know it’s going to be good for local businesses, especially the great taco trucks in the area." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post CaptainJilliams Posted November 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2019 From the Facebook page today: 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2019 Spotted by the Shepherd St bike bridge. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 East River’s Phase I bulkhead construction is underway, and is slated for completion 2Q20. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 @CREguy13 , anyone who has access -thanks! https://www.costar.com/article/1621316325/houstons-buffalo-bayou-transformation-offers-flood-plan-lessons-to-other cities 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thank you for passing this along. It provides some great insight into what the Buffalo Bayou conservancy is trying to accomplish. I really appreciate the fact that they are trying to open the bayou up to the current residents of the area, and also to add more housing opportunities for the lower and middle class population. Anne Olson has continued to lead this Conservancy and the reclamation of Buffalo Bayou in such a positive manner. She deserves some kind of award. I only hope that they continue to move forward as rapidly as possible. I want to be able to see it come to fruition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I came across this event on Facebook and thought I’d share because it’s for a good cause. Livelihood will be planting 100 trees at Buffalo Bayou Park if anyone wants to attend and meet up there! here is the link https://livelihoodprojects.org/plantings 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HoustonMidtown Posted May 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2020 Not sure if this is where this should go, but demo of Clayton Homes is underway... Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I think this is an apt place for this to go. I noticed from the Chartres/i10 ramp the other day that it appeared as though the BB East trail from downtown was complete, but I remembered there is a solid iron gate at Clayton Homes that blocks it. Naturally, I went biking along the BB East trail the other day to see and it is very clearly finished, but still impassable around Clayton homes. The gate is still up, but you can see the demo equipment in the distance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted June 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2020 Apparently some work is being down along the bayou. Looks like a new path. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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