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  1. houstontexasjack
    Well, I like seeing the proposal for the 50-story highrise just down the street from me. I am less keen on this myopic PAC, which, despite Mr. Scarborough's assertions to the contrary, looks like textbook NIMBYism.
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    Our bacon looks crispier than Chicago's bacon.
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    The late July through early September period has few redeeming qualities weather wise (aside: can we be like Europe and take all of August of in colder climate? :-)). I don't mind walking the rest of the year.
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    Well, if this development spawns a supertall skyscraper, I suppose it could be Mitch Wiggins given that his son Andrew may turn into a superstar.
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    I thought the original idea in the renovation was to turn the Petroleum Club into lighting (I might be off on that). It looks as if these newer proposals indicate the Petroleum Club floors will be usable space. I prefer the opportunity for some signature lighting elements Downtown.
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    It's the architectural equivalent of a mid-level exception NBA player. Not terrible, but nothing one is going to remember.
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    Awesome. Great to see Uptown's skyline fill out.
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    I was told today that this building will be 14 floors on top of a parking garage podium (consistent with previous descriptions). Of additional note, it should feature a significant space for an auditorium on top of the parking garage for larger company events.
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    Atlanta also has the benefit of the world's busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic being located there. When Delta runs a thousand flights a day out of the city, there are bound to be a few people who will stop and visit for business and pleasure.
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    I agree. At some point, it would be very nice to see a 1-2 story H-E-B in the base of one of these new residential developments. I'd like to see the City put up some tax incentives to help that along (mainly just because I want to see it sooner). Call it the "Downtown Market" or something along those lines to be branded with the Buffalo and Montrose Markets.
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    That area is rapidly changing. Also, I like the "Azalea Court" name because it leads to an easy ad featuring Iggy Azalea..."I'm so fancy...."
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    Tillman Fertitta just might get a Golden Nugget built there with a roller coaster swooping around the property.
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    Fist pump! The view from the Juice Box will be all the better for it.
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    This would be an excellent site for a commuter rail transit hub. Assuming that's out, I can only hope for some distinctive residential buildings with ground floor retail.
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    Urbannizer, is it true this building will have LED's in the crown and on the sides? I thought I remembered reading that somewhere.
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    I recall Chevron bought another block Downtown last November. Their CEO has been adamant the HQ will stay out in California, but I would like to see more folks employed in Houston. I am hopeful we might get something bigger and taller as a result of the delay to this project.
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    I expect we might see more of these replacing the older apartment buildings in the area.
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    With the hotel and residential development, Downtown is going to have more of a destination feel where folks can head for nightlife and restaurants. It will be a far cry from what it was even five years ago.
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    Aaaaand I just realized Luminare's comment might have been in reference to the 'Tower of Terror' as a ride, lol. Maybe I'm just too hopeful that site will be redeveloped into something more than a parking lot for the Rodeo.
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    I'd take something being built on the Astroworld site. Turn the Astrodome into a convention space and add a big hotel to support it. Getting back to topic, this complex looks excellent.
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    Those are very nice renderings. This will be a very nice addition to Market Square.
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    I agree that another, more traditional movie theater inside the loop would be very nice. We basically have Edwards and nothing else. There is the Sundance film center downtown, and there will be that luxury version of Alamo Draft House opening up at the River Oaks district.
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    That area around the ballpark is shaping up nicely. Marvy Finger's place is going up next door. There's that other residential development on the other side of the street on the downtown development map. The Marriott Marquis will be very close, as will that parking garage with Ground Floor Retail. Now, if only the Astros could on track by the time these are finished....
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    Here's hoping Singleton gets called up in June. He is mashing in AAA.
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    Looking at the offseason, the Rockets appear positioned to move assets to pick up Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love. Given New York's situation, a package of Lin, Asik, Parsons, and a future 1st rounder might be enough to land 'Melo. Asik and Lin come off the books following this season along with Amare. The Knicks could start over and the Rockets get the 3rd piece they need.
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