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Medford is fictional so it won’t be based on an actual town. However, if I had to pick one I’d say Willis. Here’s why
1. very small town but not way backwoods
2. Oilers country
3. Driving distance to IAH (Continental Airlines airlines hub shows in the background)
4. Piney woods landscape
5. A University within drive able distance (Sam Houston)
6. Close but far to Houston.
7. As mentioned, they put Medford within Montgomery county lines in the map
Maybe Conroe in the 80s/early 90s was small enough to be fitting for the town the show bases on
They also mention at some point that they were born in Galveston but moved north when the father got fired from Galveston school district
I will say though that the tornado episode is unlike an event that would take place there.
Makes sense; basically, they moved Huntsville south 20 miles without the prison.
I love Young Sheldon because as someone whose youth was in the 1970s and 1980s (basically I'm 10-13 years older than Sheldon), not only is it funny and empathetic, but it's relatable for me as a native Houstonian. There were a LOT more similarities of suburban Houston in those days to small / mid-size SE Texas towns than there seems to be now. So, it just feels relatable.
There was a movie (cable or TV movie I think, but I could be wrong) with Bill Paxton (a native Texan) as Sam Houston that depicted the Texas War of Independence. It showed events taking place in the eastern half of the state (by today's boundaries) with a mountain backdrop; it was obviously filmed elsewhere. Texas viewers rightly guffawed at this. I'm surprised Paxton (RIP) acceded to it.
As a kid I was shocked to find out there was a city around the Alamo. Before learning about it in school, I always saw it portrayed in movies surrounded by desert. Even I movies/TV set in recent times.
Anyway, we finally get our preliminary renderings for the Astros district.
It looks like it builds on and resembles the Avenida District just South. It really looks like the Avenida/Convention District and Astros District will create one large connected district; which in my opinion is a big W.
It looks like it will be a nice district from MMP almost all the way to TC. TC could improve its perimeter a bit more to add on to the neighborhood. They recently announced a major TC renovation though and thats more important for now (as is the training facility), so this would be years in the future if ever.
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I love Young Sheldon because as someone whose youth was in the 1970s and 1980s (basically I'm 10-13 years older than Sheldon), not only is it funny and empathetic, but it's relatable for me as a native Houstonian. There were a LOT more similarities of suburban Houston in those days to small / mid-size SE Texas towns than there seems to be now. So, it just feels relatable.
Well clearly someone in the show was put in to create an 80s North suburban Houston feel. They go into details with making the environment fitting for that age (Continental, Oilers, Shipley, etc). Maybe Jim Parsons?
Well clearly someone in the show was put in to create an 80s North suburban Houston feel. They go into details with making the environment fitting for that age (Continental, Oilers, Shipley, etc). Maybe Jim Parsons?
Pagewood and Wile Interests to develop East Blocks, a 10-block mixed-use district in EaDo
Two Houston-based real estate developers are teaming up for a 10-block mixed-use redevelopment in the East Downtown Management District.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have entered into a joint venture to redevelop several warehouses near the intersection of McKinney and Hutchins streets into a walkable district that will offer visitors a range of restaurants, shops, offices and green space. The development is slated to be called East Blocks, the companies said in a news release.
Pagewood and Wile Interests said 8th Wonder Brewery and Pitch 25, one of Houston’s urban beer garden concepts, are the first retail tenants at East Blocks.
“We know EaDo deserves a dynamic destination with a unique mix of the best shopping, dining, and office available in the city,” said Paul Coonrod, founder and managing principal of Pagewood. “East Blocks, a project that is 50 years in the making, will be a pedestrian-friendly hub full of chef-driven restaurants, unique retail boutiques, creative office space, and parks with art for the local community and those visiting downtown and the nearby stadiums to gather.”
Pagewood and Wile Interests plan to develop East Blocks in a multiphase process over the next three years.
When phase one is completed, East Blocks will feature 513,000 square feet of mixed-use space, including 196,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, 112,000 square feet of office space and 205,000 square feet of parking, with about 650 parking spaces.
The buildings overhauled in phase one will be connected by about four blocks of green space and promenades that were formerly railways.
The companies have tapped the Houston office of San Francisco-based Gensler to develop the master plan for East Blocks.
The companies said the design will pay homage to the site’s industrial railway roots and will make use of steel, brick, concrete, glass and stucco.
East Blocks will feature an open-air alleyway concept, the companies said. To enhance retail and restaurant storefronts on the ground level, oversized openings featuring new glass storefronts in the warehouse facades have been designed to bring natural light into the space. Outdoor patios have been designed to create an all-day café culture and form a connection to the local street scene.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have hired Sausalito, California-based SWA Group to design the new development’s landscaping, emphasizing a walkable design.
Native plants have been selected to fill the plant beds along the walkways. The existing promenade will be transformed into a greenspace designed for picnics, farmer’s markets, fitness classes, children’s events and more, the companies said.
East Blocks also will feature a dedicated walking and biking loop connecting the district to downtown and the Columbia Tap hike and bike trails that run from EaDo throughout the East End District.
“Our teams are working diligently to infuse the diversity and personality found across Houston at East Blocks, while also making it a truly walkable and bikeable destination the city has yet to see,” Coonrod said. “Once complete, visitors can expect a dynamic destination with unique retail, restaurants and office space paired with local art, events with sport teams and charities, and experiences that highlight Houston’s position as a global, first-class city.”
This is the second project Pagewood and Wile Interests have teamed up on since Coonrod founded Pagewood in early 2021 after spending 14 years at Stream.
In 2021, the companies purchased 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in west Houston near CityCentre, with plans to turn it into a “creative workspace community” to be called The Quad. They worked with Austin-based architecture firm Mark Odom Studio to repurpose four 10,000-square-foot warehouse buildings that have been used for band rehearsals into office buildings that encourage social interaction and collaboration.
Two Houston-based real estate developers are teaming up for a 10-block mixed-use redevelopment in the East Downtown Management District.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have entered into a joint venture to redevelop several warehouses near the intersection of McKinney and Hutchins streets into a walkable district that will offer visitors a range of restaurants, shops, offices and green space. The development is slated to be called East Blocks, the companies said in a news release.
Pagewood and Wile Interests said 8th Wonder Brewery and Pitch 25, one of Houston’s urban beer garden concepts, are the first retail tenants at East Blocks.
“We know EaDo deserves a dynamic destination with a unique mix of the best shopping, dining, and office available in the city,” said Paul Coonrod, founder and managing principal of Pagewood. “East Blocks, a project that is 50 years in the making, will be a pedestrian-friendly hub full of chef-driven restaurants, unique retail boutiques, creative office space, and parks with art for the local community and those visiting downtown and the nearby stadiums to gather.”
Pagewood and Wile Interests plan to develop East Blocks in a multiphase process over the next three years.
When phase one is completed, East Blocks will feature 513,000 square feet of mixed-use space, including 196,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, 112,000 square feet of office space and 205,000 square feet of parking, with about 650 parking spaces.
The buildings overhauled in phase one will be connected by about four blocks of green space and promenades that were formerly railways.
The companies have tapped the Houston office of San Francisco-based Gensler to develop the master plan for East Blocks.
The companies said the design will pay homage to the site’s industrial railway roots and will make use of steel, brick, concrete, glass and stucco.
East Blocks will feature an open-air alleyway concept, the companies said. To enhance retail and restaurant storefronts on the ground level, oversized openings featuring new glass storefronts in the warehouse facades have been designed to bring natural light into the space. Outdoor patios have been designed to create an all-day café culture and form a connection to the local street scene.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have hired Sausalito, California-based SWA Group to design the new development’s landscaping, emphasizing a walkable design.
Native plants have been selected to fill the plant beds along the walkways. The existing promenade will be transformed into a greenspace designed for picnics, farmer’s markets, fitness classes, children’s events and more, the companies said.
East Blocks also will feature a dedicated walking and biking loop connecting the district to downtown and the Columbia Tap hike and bike trails that run from EaDo throughout the East End District.
“Our teams are working diligently to infuse the diversity and personality found across Houston at East Blocks, while also making it a truly walkable and bikeable destination the city has yet to see,” Coonrod said. “Once complete, visitors can expect a dynamic destination with unique retail, restaurants and office space paired with local art, events with sport teams and charities, and experiences that highlight Houston’s position as a global, first-class city.”
This is the second project Pagewood and Wile Interests have teamed up on since Coonrod founded Pagewood in early 2021 after spending 14 years at Stream.
In 2021, the companies purchased 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in west Houston near CityCentre, with plans to turn it into a “creative workspace community” to be called The Quad. They worked with Austin-based architecture firm Mark Odom Studio to repurpose four 10,000-square-foot warehouse buildings that have been used for band rehearsals into office buildings that encourage social interaction and collaboration.
Will pitch 25 be the northern most business to survive the 45 N move?
Two Houston-based real estate developers are teaming up for a 10-block mixed-use redevelopment in the East Downtown Management District.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have entered into a joint venture to redevelop several warehouses near the intersection of McKinney and Hutchins streets into a walkable district that will offer visitors a range of restaurants, shops, offices and green space. The development is slated to be called East Blocks, the companies said in a news release.
Pagewood and Wile Interests said 8th Wonder Brewery and Pitch 25, one of Houston’s urban beer garden concepts, are the first retail tenants at East Blocks.
“We know EaDo deserves a dynamic destination with a unique mix of the best shopping, dining, and office available in the city,” said Paul Coonrod, founder and managing principal of Pagewood. “East Blocks, a project that is 50 years in the making, will be a pedestrian-friendly hub full of chef-driven restaurants, unique retail boutiques, creative office space, and parks with art for the local community and those visiting downtown and the nearby stadiums to gather.”
Pagewood and Wile Interests plan to develop East Blocks in a multiphase process over the next three years.
When phase one is completed, East Blocks will feature 513,000 square feet of mixed-use space, including 196,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, 112,000 square feet of office space and 205,000 square feet of parking, with about 650 parking spaces.
The buildings overhauled in phase one will be connected by about four blocks of green space and promenades that were formerly railways.
The companies have tapped the Houston office of San Francisco-based Gensler to develop the master plan for East Blocks.
The companies said the design will pay homage to the site’s industrial railway roots and will make use of steel, brick, concrete, glass and stucco.
East Blocks will feature an open-air alleyway concept, the companies said. To enhance retail and restaurant storefronts on the ground level, oversized openings featuring new glass storefronts in the warehouse facades have been designed to bring natural light into the space. Outdoor patios have been designed to create an all-day café culture and form a connection to the local street scene.
Pagewood and Wile Interests have hired Sausalito, California-based SWA Group to design the new development’s landscaping, emphasizing a walkable design.
Native plants have been selected to fill the plant beds along the walkways. The existing promenade will be transformed into a greenspace designed for picnics, farmer’s markets, fitness classes, children’s events and more, the companies said.
East Blocks also will feature a dedicated walking and biking loop connecting the district to downtown and the Columbia Tap hike and bike trails that run from EaDo throughout the East End District.
“Our teams are working diligently to infuse the diversity and personality found across Houston at East Blocks, while also making it a truly walkable and bikeable destination the city has yet to see,” Coonrod said. “Once complete, visitors can expect a dynamic destination with unique retail, restaurants and office space paired with local art, events with sport teams and charities, and experiences that highlight Houston’s position as a global, first-class city.”
This is the second project Pagewood and Wile Interests have teamed up on since Coonrod founded Pagewood in early 2021 after spending 14 years at Stream.
In 2021, the companies purchased 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in west Houston near CityCentre, with plans to turn it into a “creative workspace community” to be called The Quad. They worked with Austin-based architecture firm Mark Odom Studio to repurpose four 10,000-square-foot warehouse buildings that have been used for band rehearsals into office buildings that encourage social interaction and collaboration.
Wow this is going to be a huge project for EaDo. Some more renderings below.
This could make EaDo a cohesive walkable neighborhood.
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Pagewood and Wile Interests to develop East Blocks, a 10-block mixed-use district in EaDo
