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#51 JBB

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Posted 19 September 2017 - 10:54 PM

Very nice.

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Posted 19 September 2017 - 11:08 PM

Seems like it just needs the artwork set up and then wait for some of the shops and stores to get going and this is going to be a really fantastic stretch of street.

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Posted 20 September 2017 - 10:22 AM

I still would like to see the southside of Crimson's building lit up at night. The owner ought to leave the lights on in that unit.


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Posted 20 September 2017 - 09:13 PM

One thing I found odd about the new street is that it is white and during a sunny day all the white from tthe streets and sidewalk make it extremely bright when you are driving along. Does anyone have an idea why there is no asphalt.

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Posted 20 September 2017 - 10:58 PM

Concrete is more durable than asphalt.


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Posted 21 September 2017 - 11:14 AM

Concrete is more durable than asphalt.

Concrete can be more durable than asphalt if built properly, but that is not always the case. Poorly built concrete streets can be less durable than well built asphalt streets. It all depends upon the quality of the materials and craftsmanship.

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Posted 21 September 2017 - 11:17 AM

The shiny white will dull down over time, especially the street. All those colored concrete pavers will dull too.

 

I took off my sunglasses when taking some photos and it was overly bright. Hopefully the landscaping and trees will fill out quickly.


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Posted 29 September 2017 - 07:24 PM

With the exception of the artwork installation, I'd say this is done. All the pavement is down, lights working, looks good.

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Posted 08 October 2017 - 04:07 PM

The sculptures are in place and the street was dedicated this morning. It's done!

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Posted 08 October 2017 - 04:40 PM

Austin, on my way home from downtown last night, I drove home down Main, and the sculptures look nice.  I really like the look of the street. 



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Posted 08 October 2017 - 07:01 PM

I saw them after getting home from The Fair last night. 


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Posted 08 October 2017 - 08:58 PM

I like the way they look but I wish they were a bit thinner... they look like they are overwhelming the sidewalk a bit. Other than that they look pretty good along the street

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 11:28 AM

If you ask me they look like oversized trash cans.  Not impressed.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 11:34 AM

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Trash cans for giants.

 

I assume they light up, which would probably look cool at night. Daytime... not so much.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 11:35 AM

Yes they do, but the street lights seem to overwhelm the lighting in the, umm, sculptures.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 11:42 AM

If the bottoms also integrated a street refuse can the shape might be a little more appropriate.

 

I noticed a few had benches right behind them too. I don't think a lot of attention was put into the placement of the sculptures either. Sight lines around corners are impacted as well.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 12:15 PM

You're totally disregarding the ethos the artist is trying to express.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 01:32 PM

Yea, which is why I let you say it first...


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Posted 16 May 2018 - 04:12 PM

The bike lanes on Main between Vickery and Lancaster have been repainted, and are now green! 

 

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Posted 16 May 2018 - 07:20 PM

More visibility!



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Posted 17 May 2018 - 06:57 AM

I wonder what it will look like by the end of the summer.  Probably pretty drab.


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Posted 12 July 2018 - 03:32 PM

I'm trying to make a list of all the new restaurants, bars, breweries going in along South Main since the street rebuild. Let me know if you notice any omissions!
*Indicate open already
 
 
1200 block
-Taste Project*
 
1100 block
-Four Sisters - Taste of Vietnam*
 
800 block
-Game Theory
 
700 block
-Locust Cider
-Black White and Brew
 
400 block
-Hecho
-Alchemy Pops*
 
300 block
-Bearded Lady
-Coco Shrimp
-Gypsy Scoops
 
100 block
-Tinnies Mexican Rotisserie 
-Tarantula Tiki Lounge

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Posted 12 July 2018 - 06:47 PM

Also in the 300 block, at the SE corner of Main and Broadway.... Coco Shrimp at 305 S Main.


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Posted 12 July 2018 - 07:18 PM

I forgot Gypsy Scoops as well in the same building. 

 

Before, Jesus BBQ and Loft 22 Cakes are about the only two eateries I can think of.

 

There's still a ton of room too! I think that number could easily double.



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Posted 12 July 2018 - 09:18 PM

There is certainly a lot of activity here on the street.  It's been interesting to watch it unfold.



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Posted 07 August 2018 - 10:04 AM

Article and Video from the ST about the area - https://www.star-tel...e215995905.html


It includes some interesting thoughts from various area business owners and residents.



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Posted 07 August 2018 - 11:42 AM

 

"This Fort Worth neighborhood is booming. Why some fear it could become another West 7th"

 

Just like with the "Don't Dallas My Fort Worth" slogan, I have to ask what that means, exactly. 

(and if they somewhat answered that question in the video, I'm unable to hear it at the moment) 


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Posted 07 August 2018 - 12:04 PM

I have my own views about the area, not so much as a resident, but because Magnolia and South Main are kind of the playgrounds for local bike culture.  The video was interesting.


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Posted 07 August 2018 - 12:06 PM

 

 

"This Fort Worth neighborhood is booming. Why some fear it could become another West 7th"

 

Just like with the "Don't Dallas My Fort Worth" slogan, I have to ask what that means, exactly. 

(and if they somewhat answered that question in the video, I'm unable to hear it at the moment) 

 

 

The takeaways I got were that it was unpretentious and cheap, and the pioneers of the area see it getting away from both of those, which to them will take the charm out of the area.  I think the cheap part is already vanishing.


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Posted 07 August 2018 - 12:29 PM

If they're referring directly to the Crockett Row portion (although Museum Place and Montgomery aren't all that different), I take it to mean that West 7th was a forced change by a single developer and not entirely organic and natural.  The Near Southside in general has seemed to take on that natural progression.



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Posted 07 August 2018 - 02:07 PM

Agreed, but then again, the "natural progression" of Magnolia took about 30 years.  South Main Village is gonna be, like, 5 years.  They're keeping more of the old buildings, but it's still an industrialized time scale (i.e., very quick), not something that will organically occur.


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Posted 12 February 2019 - 12:24 PM

Noticed that Chamber's Brick seems to have left thier space and it is now for lease. Almost all of the original S. Main light industrial types have now left.



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Posted 12 February 2019 - 12:37 PM

Noticed that Chamber's Brick seems to have left thier space and it is now for lease. Almost all of the original S. Main light industrial types have now left.

 

Small grocery...?
Medical facility...?
...bar? 


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Posted 14 March 2021 - 08:50 AM

This might have been posted but Fort Worth is getting Emporium Pies at South Main Village. Is there another pie place going in downtown too? I recall seeing it discussed on the DDRB.

https://www.star-tel...=hpdigest_local



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Posted 14 March 2021 - 05:58 PM

This might have been posted but Fort Worth is getting Emporium Pies at South Main Village. Is there another pie place going in downtown too? I recall seeing it discussed on the DDRB.

https://www.star-tel...=hpdigest_local

 

This is indeed confusing. Emporium Pies was going to take the old Texas Rangers space, then opened this. I don't know if they've abandoned the Sundance location or if they'll have two. 



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Posted 14 March 2021 - 07:31 PM

 

This might have been posted but Fort Worth is getting Emporium Pies at South Main Village. Is there another pie place going in downtown too? I recall seeing it discussed on the DDRB.

https://www.star-tel...=hpdigest_local

 

This is indeed confusing. Emporium Pies was going to take the old Texas Rangers space, then opened this. I don't know if they've abandoned the Sundance location or if they'll have two. 

 

 

Austin55, Thanks for confirming my confusion.  I recall there was very specific signage discussions for the Rangers store space on DDRB and hadn't heard anything since then.  

 

We have taken several visitors over to Bishop Arts to get some pie and it's quaint as quaint can be.  I think I miss out on full menu and by the time I get there they've run out.  What I'm seeing on their website about halfway aligns with what I see in-person when I visit.  

 

https://emporiumpies.com/pies

 

I guess I missed their pie truck today too:

 

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Posted 15 March 2021 - 12:11 PM

 

 

This might have been posted but Fort Worth is getting Emporium Pies at South Main Village. Is there another pie place going in downtown too? I recall seeing it discussed on the DDRB.

https://www.star-tel...=hpdigest_local

 

This is indeed confusing. Emporium Pies was going to take the old Texas Rangers space, then opened this. I don't know if they've abandoned the Sundance location or if they'll have two. 

 

 

Austin55, Thanks for confirming my confusion.  I recall there was very specific signage discussions for the Rangers store space on DDRB and hadn't heard anything since then.  

 

We have taken several visitors over to Bishop Arts to get some pie and it's quaint as quaint can be.  I think I miss out on full menu and by the time I get there they've run out.  What I'm seeing on their website about halfway aligns with what I see in-person when I visit.  

 

https://emporiumpies.com/pies

 

I guess I missed their pie truck today too:

 

 

 

 

A commercial remodel permit and sign permit have been pulled for Emporium Pies at 411 S MAIN ST, SUITE 121, Fort Worth TX 76104 which apparently was the Winton and Waits (A Cause-driven Lifestyle Brand) location.

 

Interesting that this is a to-go only location.  Not sure I'm down for that, I could just as easily run to the grocery store.  I wanted an equally quaint sit-down pie eating experience (post-COVID of course).  Not to mention that the pies are baked offsite?  Some things are meant to be eaten while walking around like an ice cream cone or a pretzel but not pie.  Maybe there's seating somewhere else nearby?  I'd sort of feel strange walking down the street eating a giant piece of apple pie à la mode and trying to share it with a friend in 95-degree heat.  Or what about having a cup of coffee.  Let's give it some more time, maybe there's more to the story than what's on the city permit site, although it is pretty specific.

 

Emporium Pies
Interior remodel of retail space to be a retail bakery for to-go pick up slices of pie. Pies are baked at a commissary and delivered to the site. No baking or cooking on site. All pie is to-go only.

 

 

 

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Posted 15 March 2021 - 12:23 PM

The Sundance Location was also going to be to-go only. 



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Posted 15 March 2021 - 01:46 PM

The Sundance Location was also going to be to-go only. 

 

That makes a little more sense.  You could likely find a place to sit down there.  Any good public sitting areas along S. Main Village.  I need to check it out again soon.



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Posted 17 March 2021 - 08:26 PM

Emporium Pies clarification...

Fort Worths new Emporium Pies will open for pickup service from its walkup pie window starting on Friday, April 16. Full dining room service will follow by the end of the year.

https://www.papercit...near-southside/

Austin55, I wonder if the Sundance location is not going to happen? Maybe the rent was too high, lack of space or lack of available parking? DDRB sounded optimistic at their signage review. Some signage projects can be pretty expensive depending on the type.





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