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  1. Gary
    Geeez, leave Swtsig alone already. This is getting stupid.
  2. Gary
    The Northwest corner of Gessner and 10 is completely cleared, and has been for some time. They have about 20 acres on which to build.
  3. Gary
    The curtain wall on the Southwest corner of the building was really torn up by the falling crane. Didnt have time to get a pic, but will try tomorrow.
  4. Gary
    Nope. That's the Marathon Tower.
  5. Gary
    Hey Wayne, great to hear from you. Thought you went into hiding.
  6. Gary
    The campus has a very large (about 2 acres) green space with pond on it's Western side. They've planted about 100 trees around the pond. While it's a nice space, the rest of the campus is almost entirely concrete. There a few small areas to plant, but very little. I echo my sentiments from before about this being a very ugly campus.
  7. Gary
    Jesus? What does he have to do with it?
  8. Gary
    Like one of the HAIFers mentioned not long ago, "It's Houston... Let them build. The urban principle will organically happen over time." This city has become to much of a monster (smart monster) to not eventually find it's urbanity. Edit: Damn phone.
  9. Gary
    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.
  10. Gary
    If they actually build what's planned, I can't imagine what that will do to traffic on Memorial. The area between the Beltway and Gessner already gets pretty crazy at rush hour.
  11. Gary
    Am at this campus several times a week, and it is flat horrible. Obviously the view from the Katy freeway is hideous, but just inside of the front gate is terrible as well. On top of that, the only views that are worthwhile from inside the campus is directly west (if your high enough) and directly north (if your in one of the older buildings). Just a terrible design imo.
  12. Gary
    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.
  13. Gary
    Ok, I admit it took me a second to get it, but that's flat funny.
  14. Gary
    The motion of the camera looks like it was shot from an elevator. If not, those are some smooth panning skills.
  15. Gary
    Yep, new crane is on site as of 5 minutes ago.
  16. Gary
    Building has officially topped out. Pine tree in place. Now we'll see what happens on Macs huge lot across the freeway. There are rumors floating.
  17. Gary
    Dang computer won't let me paste the link for some reason, but Swamplot is reporting a rumor that Donald Trump is looking at three 55 plus story towers on the Dillards site next to the Galleria. Wondering if anybody has heard about it? Again sorry for the lack of a link.
  18. Gary
    Agreed. Also, this neighborhood backs up to the dam and is right next to the Eldridge flood gate that actually has some good fishing. There's also hiking etc. Really neat place. Most don't know it's there. As far as the trees being saved? I doubt the street layout will allow many to be saved. There are some oaks that are at least 75 to 100 years old.
  19. Gary
    Agreed. Also, this neighborhood backs up to the dam and is right next to the Eldridge flood gate that actually has some good fishing. There's also hiking etc. Really neat place. Most don't know it's there. As far as the trees being saved? I doubt the street layout will allow many to be saved. There are some oaks that are at least 75 to 100 years old.
  20. Gary
    Im kind of bummed about that neighborhood being razed. It's really very charming. Some really neat homes and fantastic Live Oak trees.
  21. Gary
    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.
  22. Gary
    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.
  23. Gary
    It's the triplet of the other two 12 story towers.
  24. Gary
    Talked to the foreman at lunch and he confirmed this site will be an eight story midrise apartment complex. Morgan Group is the contractor.
  25. Gary
    Second crane completed yesterday for tower IV. Let the suburban bashing begin.
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