Jax Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I noticed that they still haven't finished the glassed in retail part at the bottom of the garage, and there are no retail space available signs (only parking space available). Anybody have any idea what's going on with that? Are there any plans for the retail space? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeshi Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I walked by the garage on Monday on the way to the Angelika, and I thought I saw a sign that said the garage closes at 10 pm. If that is the case, couldn't they just turn off the lights after 10? Or do they leave them on all night? Could I have possibly misread the sign?The gates open and close at whatever hours they happen to do so but there is 24 hour access to those parking in that garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Does anyone have a clue as to what they will be doing with this lot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 You're kidding, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 nvm I realize what it is now, I just had a brain fart. (For some reason I was thinking it was on the otherside, behind the Montague) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 topic closed, here's a link for reference:MainPlace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 You know what garage is really nice, that I'm not sure if it's mentioned already? The Xerox one in the Galleria right off the loop. Unless it's dark and you look closely, you don't even know it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Very interesting.. This is a nice place - they just opened in the old Docs on Westheimer. I typically avoid this intersection, but maybe this is a sign of upcoming change which would be great for this area of downtown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 9:01 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: A new ground floor retail tenant coming to Walker @ Main: Sweetgreen, a salad restaurant. Sweetgreen is opening in the parking garage structure at 820 Main St in downtown Houston.https://www.sweetgreen.com Great momentum downtown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, CrockpotandGravel said: I know, right? Like the enduring line from "Field of Dreams," "if you build it, they will come," so is the development domino effect happening in downtown. Where are all those Downtown Living Initiative naysayers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Originally posted October 3, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. IReposting previous comment also makes it visible in Google search and in the search on the forum (text in the quote boxed do not show up when using the search on the forum). A new ground floor retail tenant coming to Walker @ Main: Sweetgreen, a salad restaurant. Sweetgreen is opening in the parking garage structure at 820 Main St in downtown Houston.https://www.sweetgreen.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 This is the same block as the JW Marriott. It's in the ground floor retail in the parking garage across from Bombay Pizza Co. Will be interesting to see what hours they keep. https://houston.eater.com/2020/3/4/21164599/sweetgreen-downtown-houston-salads-coming-soon Quote Sweetgreen plots its third Houston location Get ready for Guacamole Greens salad bowls downtown: beloved salad chain Sweetgreen has another Houston outposts in the works. CultureMap Houston reports that it will move into 820 Main Street, according to a company announcement. “Sweetgreen is heading downtown! We still have some work to do, but we’ll keep you in the loop as opening day approaches,” the website reads. The company debuted in Rice Village in 2019, then added a second outpost in Montrose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yep, this spot has been vacant for about a decade so it's nice to see something finally going on. I took a photo of it on the 28th but never got around to finding the thread for the Walker@Main garage where I thought it belonged, so I guess this new thread works! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Monster Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 So happy to see this! I believe that space has actually been vacant since the garage opened in 2006? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Urban Monster said: So happy to see this! I believe that space has actually been vacant since the garage opened in 2006? prior to the JW opening and BG Place being built, that block was skanky as all get out. Massive turnaround right there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Monster Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Nate99 said: prior to the JW opening and BG Place being built, that block was skanky as all get out. Massive turnaround right there. Sure was! Maybe the sketchiest block downtown at the time, and that’s saying A LOT for that time. Although, I’m still a little sad they tore down the West building across the street. BG Place has very little appeal at ground level. Very disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 What’s the deal with the empty building between the garage and the JW? Any hopes of it being renovated into a hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Why not renovated into 8 nice condos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 12 hours ago, LBC2HTX said: What’s the deal with the empty building between the garage and the JW? Any hopes of it being renovated into a hotel? Swamplot reported that it was purchased by Pearl Hospitality, who owns the JW Marriott in December 2018. http://swamplot.com/abandoned-battlesteins-building-bought-by-its-main-st-marriott-neighbor/2018-12-12/ Not sure if this means anything, but the ownership history on HCAD hasn't changed since 1999 😕 Hopefully the deal didn't fall through. We had a discussion on here around the time of the sale, but I can't find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Here's the thread on it with some more recent updates: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 14 hours ago, Urban Monster said: Sure was! Maybe the sketchiest block downtown at the time, and that’s saying A LOT for that time. Although, I’m still a little sad they tore down the West building across the street. BG Place has very little appeal at ground level. Very disappointing. Ideally it would have been neat to repurpose the West building, but I don't remember that much about it honestly, apart from wanting to get the heck away from it whenever I went by, but that's not its fault directly. The Montagu would have needed a redo as well. On net, can't complain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I did not know it was that spot. Woooow. If Sweetgreen can make it there, DT has turned a corner. People may laugh at that statement, but that used to just be people sleeping next to those windows at like 8pm. Walking by that when going to a Rox game or going bowling that retail portion made that area feel so desolate. Now that I think about it, if DT really wants to change downtown, doing whatever it takes to facilitate businesses taking those leases for the empty GFR near areas where they want people would go a loooong way to making DT feel more friendly and vibrant. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 3 hours ago, X.R. said: Now that I think about it, if DT really wants to change downtown, doing whatever it takes to facilitate businesses taking those leases for the empty GFR near areas where they want people would go a loooong way to making DT feel more friendly and vibrant. Tax abatement to keep GFR filled in certain areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 2:55 PM, BeerNut said: Tax abatement to keep GFR filled in certain areas? Are you talking about a tax abatement for the landlord or for the tenants? City could refund their portion of the sales tax, but that's only 1% which probably doesn't go very far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 minute ago, wilcal said: Are you talking about a tax abatement for the landlord or for the tenants? City could refund their portion of the sales tax, but that's only 1% which probably doesn't go very far. I was just thinking out loud. Would probably need to be for the landlord, only concern would be the landlord gaming the incentive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Stopped by the parking garage today to take a few pictures. The facade is underwhelming, but the ground floor retail is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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