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Thanks for the info. I already dropped $20k on “serenity series” STC47 windows from a local company. Great service, and the windows are beautiful. They cut most sound by 50%+. But nothing can stop these horns as they blow through the exterior walls, front door, back door. I’m still woken up. It’s still slightly “on topic”. I should’ve asked if the trains horns could deter future homeowners, renters, businesses from the area. Or if nothing will stand in East River’s way. The dream is East River’s influence with a quiet zone being funded and established at some point.

The odor I’ve noticed is some mixture of landfill/sewage/bayou. It’s strong especially along Clinton, from Eado Edge to almost New Potato. It somewhat extends into the neighborhood. It’s not everyday, but some nights it’s so thick, car/house windows close immediately. It was a topic during a civic meeting about a year ago. I don’t know what the source is. My guess is the wind blows it from the landfill along the bayou at Lockwood.

I’ve been following this topic for three years. I have a question I’ve wanted to ask this entire time. I bought my house here in 2018 solely because of the East River development. I wanted to be “one of those people” who actually earn huge gains on a house. (Like The Heights homeowners who bought in the 90’s). My problem with this neighborhood is the loud, angry, excessive train horns that surround us. Blowing more than the (long, long, short, long) sequence simply isn’t warranted at 2am. A single engineer choosing to blow 25-30x is overkill. I’ve done relentless legwork and learned there is no solution. I find this neighborhood unlivable. The noise is one thing - so is the odor - there is no point sitting outside in the backyard. And the crime is a little annoying. Not being safe to walk at night is unacceptable. But when I drive along Clinton, and read HAIF, I’m 100% inspired and eager to stay. When I hear a train horn or gunshots, I want to drop everything and move. Two extremes. Would it be the stupidest mistake of my life to sell the house? I don’t know how high home prices can go. Would a $280k house max out at $350k? East River is going to be monumental. The I-45 cap park affects us in a great way. So does the future of Navigation. Greater Fifth Ward may remain stagnant, but I think they want it that way. Later this year will either be the greatest or stupidest decision I’ll make. It’s that extreme in my mind.