Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Montrose Freed Library: Houston voters approve bonds for renovation work


Picturesque Montrose Neighborhood Library (named for Eleanor Freed), formerly a church, is one of the beneficiaries of the local bond referenda on the November general election ballot that garnered approval of a majority of voters. Bond proceeds will fund renovation work and improvements. 





Inscription - Reminder that was once Central Church of Christ
Courtyard of Houston "ive-league" public library

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Mandell Park - Urban greenspace looking to harvest some greenbacks


Mandell Park Campaign Fundometer Reading Posted on Site
The Mandell Park signage is showing signs of rot

Beautiful Blooms in an urban oasis - as late as November


Canine watering station at Mandell Park (for thirsty humans too)










Friday, November 9, 2012

Bayou City Bike Route Signage ... not to mention bike path, bike way, and hike & bike trail



Example of Houston Bike Route Marker - This one stands in Memorial Park
New Bike Route section inside the Loop
Steep bike trail section warning sign
Warning sign for cyclists on Buffalo Bayou trail with Downtown Houston skyline

Bike Way marker on Eldridge Parkway North of Buffalo Bayou & Terry Hershey Trail

City of Houston Bike Rental Program - Market Square and City Hall Location & Map with Info

Bike rental facility located next to Niko Niko's Greek food stand & patio
in Market Square Downtown - Houston Central Business District
Map and instructions relating to City of Houston Rental Bikes Program
Bike rental location on South side of City Hall across the street
from the Houston Public Library Central Library

Bicycle "parking"

Bicycle storage pods outside City of Houston Public Works Building Downtown

AIG Office Tower on Allen Parkway is getting roof-top signage




 In character: AIG tower is getting signage. The tower is tall, 
and so is the lettering that is being reinstalled.  
The Royalton framed by trees
The AIG Tower with giant flag, but without the logo.
AIG Office Tower and Royalton Luxury Residential High-rise seen from Shepherd Drive.
Section of ped-bike bridge that is currently under construction in the foreground

View from Memorial Drive - Houston Skyline in the distance
under the span of the pedestrian cat walk

New Ped-Bike Bridge at Shepherd - Construction nearing completion

Work underway on new pedestrian-bike bride underneath the
Shepherd Bridge / Overpass over Buffalo Bayou

Site of new ped-bike bridge prior to commencement of
construction work
During construction bicycle traffic is being diverted to the trail on the North bank
(11/2/12 photo)
North end of new bridge - access ramp still needs to be built

Trailwork Ahead in H-Town

Panoramic view from Memorial Drive at Waugh exit with Houston skyline in the distance