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Larissa

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  1. DRIVE THROUGH: Since 93% of services provided by Planned Parenthood are preventive services, things like contraceptives,exams and such, a drive through pharmacy like they have at other places where prescriptions are dispensed - i.e. CVS or Walgreens - would not be unreasonable, although there are no plans for such. LOCATION: The current location on Fannin is a block from Houston Community College Central Campus, which has a large minority population, and has tens of thousands of students - so the "moving near a college, or minorities" arguement is simply wrong. The new location is farther from both UH and TSU than the old location is from HCC. There is a separate thread to discuss the issues of Planned Parenthood services.
  2. 1) There is plenty of street parking for protesters on the back side of the new building, which is where the entrance is (and will continue to be) to the parking lot. 2) A for the current location - I know people going to Atdkins, and students walking to HCC are sometimes frustrated at protesters approaching them, but for the most part, the protesters are more interested in saying things to patients, staff, volunteers, etc. at PP. As for controversy - PETA is not happy with Baylor building a hospital because of animal research, some are not thrilled with a Islamic Center being planned for Montrose and Allen Parkway, and there have been arguements on the amount of money the Catholic Church spent on the new Co-Cathedral. Perhaps we all should show some tolerance, and be happy that Houston continues to have interesting architectural/building projects, and keeping contractors and craftsmen employed.
  3. There have been stories in the Houston Chronicle (link below) saying it was being planned - but now if you drive by, you can see the building is finally being gutted for renovation. The stair-stepped exterior will be retained. Planned Parenthood will be selling their midtown properties (a two-story building, a four-story building, and parking lots) and moving admin operations (for both its Texas and Lousiana health centers) to the Gulf Freeway location. PP across SE TX provides around 100,000 family planning visits a year, so less-crowded conditions will be a welcome relief. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/moms/5990832.html
  4. Get on the email lists of Historic Houston, Save the Bungalows, Houston Arts and Media, Amnesia Houston, and Save Our Landmarks. Get involved in the preservation community in Houston so you know what is going on and can hear about any workshops or trainings or gatherings that will help you get a start on organizing your neighborhood. Get to know the property owners who are owenr/residents and see how they feel about preserving/protecting their neighborhood. You MUST show a great deal of support at City Hall or you don't get anywhere. Get to know your council members, let them know what you care about, they can put you in touch with others when known. Be visible. You have a good start by posting on this board, post on blogs also and get your ideas and needs out there so people can find you. Good Luck!
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