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  1. jdbaker
    This is not true. I'm familiar with the ownership of three of the parking lot blocks surrounding 800 Bell. They are very sophisticated long term investors from NYC. They will go vertical at some point, but are happy to hold as long as it takes for the right deal.
  2. jdbaker
    The parking lot portion of the block is under different ownership.
  3. jdbaker
    Amegy owned it as of a few years ago.
  4. jdbaker
    My sources say the Holiday Inn is going to become a Marriott. Same developer as the Savoy project.
  5. jdbaker
    If I'm not mistaken, there is a circa 2007-8 thread about a Hilton Garden Inn proposed for the vacant half block next to the Wedge Tower garage.
  6. jdbaker
    I heard something about a Turkish company and a boutique hotel. That's all I've got.
  7. jdbaker
    I heard a rumor that this block would be non-highrise apartments. Sounds like the rumor is accurate.
  8. jdbaker
    Looks like my sources may be right...http://swamplot.com/airing-out-at-least-the-old-savoy-downtown/2013-05-16/#more-62044
  9. jdbaker
    Agree. Along those lines, I also heard an unsubstantiated rumor of another residential project going up on the block immediately north of Skyhouse.
  10. jdbaker
    I hear that the Savoy is in contract. Anyone know anything further?
  11. jdbaker
    Completely serious. I believe the land has already changed hands.
  12. jdbaker
    My sources say it will be highrise residential.
  13. jdbaker
    I believe parking was free on weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Saturday at that time.
  14. jdbaker
    Yes.
  15. jdbaker
    Source?
  16. jdbaker
    I noticed today that Downtown Bodyshop at Travis and Webster is closed, with signs indicating that they have moved. The above, coupled with the County Attorney's unusual lawsuit against the gas station next to the Greyhound Station and the recent rendering of Discovery Green style development of the Superblock has me wondering if something may be in the works for Downtown and Midtown's biggest problem area. Obviously anything big would need to start with moving Greyhound, but it sure seems like something could be happening based on the above.
  17. jdbaker
    New color.
  18. jdbaker
    If the city was inclined to do so, it could make life difficult for Greyhound by altering the traffic flow in the blocks surrounding the station. The train already makes access less than ideal, however, playing games with no left turns and one-ways could probably make the site unsuitable for continuing operation as a bus station. That's what I would do.
  19. jdbaker
    Can we please move the Greyhound station now?
  20. jdbaker
    I believe the vast majority of the building had low ceilings.
  21. jdbaker
    If you click on the Central Square flyer it says "one of the eye sores in this location has been the Grey Hound Bus Station, which has just gone up for sale as they are relocating." Can anyone confirm this to be true?
  22. jdbaker
    I think the new incarnation of Market Square Park is going to be a huge success. It feels like a miniature Discovery Green. Has anyone else noticed how much larger the park seems post-renovation?
  23. jdbaker
    Judging by the condition of the street level exterior, I would guess since the 1980's.
  24. jdbaker
    I saw three or four people walking around the upper levels of the parking structure portion of the building today. They looked to be of the worker persuasion as opposed to the trespasser persuasion. Let's hope this is a sign that this project is coming back to life.
  25. jdbaker
    I'm not surprised that Yatra failed. Part of the their business model involved not including rice with any of their entrees, and then charging extra for it. That sort of thing doesn't fly in this town. I think Ziggy's will do well. Lawyers and Energy Execs who wouldn't eat at the Nestle Toll House shop will eat Ziggy's.
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