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  1. NRG purchased Reliant in March of 2009: http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3080606 Our department moved into HP last Monday. 85% of Reliant retail employees will be in this building along with NRG Texas employees. Customer Service is located in the Travis Tower (across the street). All 11 floors will be occupied by the end of February. I love working in this area, but I can't afford $15 lunches at III Forks, McCormicks or Yao's, so I usually walk a few blocks over to the Park Shops or across the street to the Luby's express (no tunnel access from HP). Happy that Books-a-Million is staying, but wasn't impressed with their selection or employees. From what I've seen, unless its lunch time or a big concert is playing at the HOB, HP is dead as a door nail. Of course this is with only about 35% of the office building occupied right now. I'm guessing that will change once we are fully moved in next month. I'm disappointed with the layout. The corridors/walkways are narrow, dark and uninviting - it would have been cool to have smaller restaurants with cafe outdoor seating ala Washington Ave in Miami. It might also benefit from other outdoor events, performances, shows, acts - something to get a crowd gathering. We'll see - hoping things improve. Oh and catch a glimpse while you can - pretty sure we are getting privacy blinds soon
  2. I may be in the minority, or maybe Im not picky about grocery stores, but I like this Randalls. I never have to worry about a parking spot, the lines are short, I can get everything I need (basic staple items for the most part) and be out in a jiff. Its about 7 blocks from my condo so I dont have to drive far, and the store is clean - thats all I really look for in a grocery store. The prices dont seem that much higher, and If I want to buy beer or wine or liquor, I just head by Spec's warehouse on the way home. The only minor complaint I would have would be the check-out service, but what do you expect from minimum wage employees?
  3. Thats exactly what I was thinking. Richmond Strip turned ghetto, Sheperd Plaza turned ghetto, and now its downtown. Midtown is the new hotspot, so you know it wont be long before it becomes ghetto as well. Actually the only area that I think has sustained its presence of not turning ghetto are the bars around Rice Village.
  4. Good news for downtown. Better news for the real estate market inside the loop!
  5. I stopped by and peeked through the windows last Thursday. Great house, lots of potential. Has back wall of windows and a great kitchen layout. Also has a stone fireplace on the other side of the living area. Baths needed major updating. Back yard needs to be bulldozed and re-sodded (lots of gravel and overgrown crap everywhere). I drove by yesterday and it looked like they were replacing the driveway. The traffic is TERRIBLE on Memorial Dr. Regardless of what anyone says, backing your car up would be an accident waiting to happen. Its pretty much non-stop noise. I dont think it would be that big of an issue if the house was set back another 15 feet or so, but being so close to that busy of a street is definitely an issue.
  6. What is the general consensus of this area. Is it prime location for rebirth. Ive driven up and down Hammerly, Kempwood, and Long Point. The location is ideal to most downtown locations, galleria, energy corridor, and other major employment areas. Is it a safe bet to buy a home in this area? As of now, I see a few pockets of revitalization, but Im just not sure I can pinpoint a specific area. Ive found a home that has potential, nice quite cul-de-sac street, and has great curb appeal. Any thoughts on this area is appreciated.
  7. Check out the rendering of what the final completion will look like: Much different than the other renderings.... AWESOME!
  8. The land has some heavy machinery in it and dirt has been churned up all around. I saw a sign for Tuscan Builders and found this website: http://www.tuscanbuilders.com/ Still not sure what it could be.
  9. The dirt is churned up and the clearing is all done. I saw some stakes set at various points of the property (kind of L shaped). A few months ago I saw a Hibernia Bank coming soon sign, but since then they have taken it down. I pray that its shopping with the buildings built at sidewalk level..... I will keep everyone posted as I drive by every morning on my way to work.
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