HtownTX
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Well, I thought it goes without saying that someone carrying should be proficient with their firearm. After all the thing won't ward off evil by itself.
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If more residents do, our neighborhood will improve even faster
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My wife and I don't sweat the crime enough to move, love the neighborhood, but do take precautions. We've had a friends' home burgled on this side of Main (East) and a friend of a friend robbed at gunpoint on the other side. So, better alarm system in the house, and carry a gun when we walk to dinner (small 9mm, so not much of an inconvenience). Pretty optimistic that the neighborhood will continue to improve with the rampant development.
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I hear ya. Did see Jude at the Continental Club last night though, great concert. One guy who can sing and a guitar.
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My wife and I toured around inside a month ago. The floorplans are very awkward and inefficient, and some materials are apartment grade. I wouldn't have paid more than $300k-320k for the square footage, appointments, and location. They would be a hard sell even in a strong market. :-(
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I was (am) really hoping the hospital near Webster and LaBranch would be built. Seems it would have to contribute significantly to the area's revitalization.
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The signs for the physician-owned medical offices have been taken down. Also heard a rumor that this project has been cancelled. Anyone know what's happening?
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At least Randalls got their carts back.....
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Midtown Collection: Retail Center At 2101 Smith St.
HtownTX replied to midtownguy's topic in Midtown
Tim Horton's has ventured into the US, but not very far south of Canada (even though American owned - by Wendy's). -
Midtown Collection: Retail Center At 2101 Smith St.
HtownTX replied to midtownguy's topic in Midtown
Starbucks site selection process follows an 'Ant Trail' philosophy (that's what Starbucks calls it) where they'll build anywhere there's existing traffic. They'll build 2 across the street from each other if there is sufficient traffic on both sides of the street. Random Funny: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28657 -
I have always avoided Richmond for the cheesy clubs and especially the cheesy people. Downtown is perfectly safe. Although I prefer Midtown lately for the more chill bars/people and proximity to home. (might be getting old)
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I have stumbled wicked-drunk through midtown a couple of nights. It's tempting to over-consume when you can walk home (although it may not be safe...) P.S. Don't own a BMW, am white
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Ate there last Sunday afternoon. The staff is very inexperienced and a bit inattentive, but friendly. The onion rings are awesome, the BBQ burger is awesome (maybe b/c it has onion rings on it. The malts are pretty good. The fountain drinks were flat. I would go back, the service has to improve.
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Almost forgot... somebody went shopping in my garage for a bicycle! I'm looking forward to some density of a retail, and not transient, variety
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Will be - The Collective's shops, High Fashion Furniture, Camden's mixed use shops, development along Elgin.....
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I'm really excited about mixed-use space on the rail line, and the corresponding foot traffic it would receive from the apartments. Camden's property could further increase the light rail usage and heighten Midtown's attractiveness as a retail/entertainment destination. So I'm very much in favor of the development.
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Any news regarding the superblock development?
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Lack of zoning must take most of the responsibility. Even if the city gets off it's ass, there isn't a standard to enforce.
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Wooo Hoo
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I live on the east side of midtown and would love to see more retail & foot traffic along main street there. Ideally (for myself at least) east midtown will develop primarily residentially + parks, with retail and commercial space thriving nearby (Main street/west side). The retail opportunities at the superblock seem promising....
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Does anyone know if the rennovation of Baldwin park is being actively planned? And if so, when the pavillion, walkways, ets are going in? Last I saw it was broadly targeted for 2005. http://www.houstonmidtown.com/dev_cmsFiles...per_3rdQ-04.pdf That's a great park for picnicing. Usually it's just my wife and I, and bike cops.
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Does anyone have info about the hospital going up on La Branch and Gray? When will they break ground(!) ? Any idea if the lot across from it is in play? It's being sold by the same broker.
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Has anyone become involved with the Midtown Redevelopment Authority or the TIRZ? Any suggestions for someone who would like to become involved in Midtown's development?