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I saw that this land is for sale again.

Some updates by me from a bike ride: IMAG0468 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0469 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0470 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0471 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0473 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0474 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0475 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0477 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0478 by dv1033, on Flickr IMAG0479 by dv1033, on Flickr

I love it. Build a Texas Cyclone on it and we practically have AstroWorld back too. What a great way to relish, enjoy and appreciate an exciting part of Houston's history. The 'Astro' era could have its own outdoor/indoor shrine and be a beautiful gateway to Reliant, the Houston Texans and the Rodeo. Of course, I realize that this doesn't scream corporate functionality and I don't see a clear path to unbridled profits at this time (which seems to be the only thing most shortsighted people at HAIF only care about) but it's a great idea just the same. Good luck with this one. As someone who just wants to save the dome for the sake of civil pride (don't care about raising your taxes to do it either), I'm willing to throw my support behind just about anything at this point that will preserve this (still) living symbol. The Astrodome is a larger than life monument to one of the greatest, most excessive, exciting periods in our city's history. It's not just another old stadium. It helped to put Houston on the map and deserves more respect than just any old ordinary white elephant.

If you can get past the first 16 seconds me and my realitives, some nice shots of the miniature train and station.

love the design... for some reason we don't see a lot of the more modern designs you see elsewhere like Fortune noted. quick question - is parking going to be entirely underground? i don't see much in this rendering. also agree w bluecar... although a highrise is always nice, it would have stuck out like a sore thumb.

This company is not in the business of helping people, saving the planet or promoting growth, other than the growth of their company. Leave those things to city planners, non-profits or philanthropists. The city has invested something in the Near North with the Metro line. That, in theory, will attract development. Putting this place adjacent to The Woodlands, since this is an imitation of that city, makes sense. It will attract a predictable demographic instead of gambling on attracting some vague gaggle of oddball pioneers. Anyway, I know you know all of this. I agree that any hinting of mass transit options is probably disingenous. Metro doesn't even know what they'll be doing in their next phase and the true Grand Parkway is still only a proposal.