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Gary

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  1. With everything built, or not built, don't you guys consider the enviable position Houston is in right now? Most of the recent proposals have gone up, or are in the process. I don't get it. Is the orientation of the building not right? Does it not have retail, or maybe Is it the height of the structure? Is it not East coast enough? While I understand wanting more of an urban environment, we should count our blessings for the position this city is in right now.

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  2. Correct... I've been a working musician for almost 30 years and have played in every kind of venue there is. live/showcase clubs don't give a rip about what their exterior looks like. Neither do the acts or those that come to see the acts. The club owners are there to make a profit, and in the club business, which can be very volatile, it's very difficult.

     

    With a place of this size and scope Fitz' will be investing a ton of money on the interior, equipment, lights, etc, etc. I think it's going to be a great venue, and should be a great addition to the live music community in general.

    I've seen many concert venues and most of them suck. Some are not more than four walls and a roof. It's more what goes into it than what the outside looks like.

     

  3. pardon me pal, i never once stated that i was offering any facts, upon the "origins" as per the moniker's that you pointed out.  upon my "opinion"..  those particular moniker's were "instinct classics".  each one of the aforementioned moniker's were elegant upon there approach, and not as foreboding as "river oaks district".  once again..  just my opinion!

     

    You stated the "moniker's" as fact. It's obvious. I'm also not sure what an "instinct classic" is. Not trying to be rude, but maybe the constant attempt at trying to sound poetic in every post through me a little.

     

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  4. an additional opinion here gents. actually, i believe that the current moniker RIVER OAKS DISTRICT is a bit foreboding / militaristic / industrial.  imo, there is simply nothing that is "inviting" as per this particular moniker.  as per their utmost experience, i was a bit surprised that oliver mcmillan, even chose such a name in the first place.

     

    LA - RODEO DRIVE - an instant classic

     

    CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE - an instant classic

     

    NEW YORK - FIFTH AVENUE - an instant classic

     

    MIAMI - WORTH AVENUE - an instant classic

     

     

     

     

     

      

    Uh, you might want to check your facts. None of those were "instant classics." They took time, effort and planning. Michigan Avenue for instance took a couple of decades to get the Magnificent mile slogan to become a somewhat national name.

     

    Liking the names of these streets (districts) is fine, but let's not go overboard. Names mean nothing. It's the substance of the area.

     

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  5. Houston really gets passed over in music and art compared to other places. Talented people are from here but they migrate elsewhere. Police in this city along with the county court system are not at all nice to artists or musicians involved with any counter culture or sub culture. There will never be any kind of real art or music scene ever in this city in the foreseeable future. Houston is also too far spread out so events are often a bust. 

     

     

    I have been in the art and musical communities in this town for years, and have no idea what your talking about. While Houston may not be putting out smash pop artists in music, it's acts do very well regionally and even nationally. Hell, I have a top 50 album in Japan and Europe and my band was discovered here.

     

    The artist here also do very well and many make decent livings at their craft.

     

    As far as the police and court systems not being "nice to artists or musicians?" I'm at a loss. Not once have I ever encountered this, nor have I know anyone in the community that would agree with that statement. Why would either have an issue with the art community?

     

    Keep in mind that Houston has never consistently been a spotlight city, and many of us like it that way. Sure, if you want to make it big time, then LA or Nashville's your best bet. Even Austin with it's heralded music scene doesn't put out many national acts.

    Sorry for getting off topic, guys.

     

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  6. Haven't read the entire thread here, but I'm a little sad that they're tearing down the Texas Tower. While I'm sure renovation would be a fortune, I've always liked this building. Ah well, I guess that's progress.

     

     

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  7. No doubt.  But I suspect the end result will be half price moving to a new permanent location as it wouldn't make much sense to move temporarily for 2 to 3 years and then move back unless they really sweeten the deal or half price can't find another good location nearby.  I don't think they'll be under much pressure to add too much sugar at that particular location.  They will most likely have plenty of potential tennents without half price.

     

    All of that being said, and considering their long term lease (at least 7 years), and the fact that the stores numbers have risen from last year, nothing's going to happen for a long time. 

  8. Given his track record many are willing to give the benifit of the doubt

    It wasn't directed at the hard work Urbannizer does. It was a simple statement that the rendering looked a little cartoonish. Further, I finished by saying that this forum has seen renderings like this come to fruition. Just curious as to where the rendering came from.

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