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  1. Grew up there and went to the same local h.school as my Parents & Grandparents. My family has lived in the area since the 30's and it's always been Studewood until you refer to the "The Heights", at this point "Independence Heights" generally comes into the discussion as Studewood is part of the "Independence Heights". They are one in the same, just when describing the the location it's easier to speak in terms of the "The Heights".

  2. GID Urban Development, the developers of Regent Square also have a similar project going on in Atlanta, called High Street.

    All I gotta say is, I'm a little jealous. But I guess only for the reason that theirs has more height and the picture of the plaza area with the convexed area looks sweet.

    http://www.highstree...indexFlash.html

    Thoughts?

    Pretty, Pretty Nice....If R.Square ever gets built it will forever change that area

  3. I LOVE the developement (brownstone areas)

    I LOVE the tower

    But together they look like a hot mess... but thank the heavens that SOMEBODY in this town has figured out the concept of rooftop parking, and building the development to the street corner. That's some sweet action!!

    Yeah, Chicago has a few versions of the Tower/brownstone & townhome action going, specifically in the Museum Park Tower area http://www.museumpark.com/home.asp, and it's wonderful and looks really pristine. This may be new to Houston, but it's great for an urban environment that's in need of non-high rise living.

  4. You aren't kidding! Now I love the whole coupe-as-sedan thing as much as anyone (the Volkswagen CC does it best).

    I agree about the VW "CC", i saw it again at the car show last night and it almost resembles the Mercerdes CLS at half the price.

  5. No wonder. I just can't imagine paying that much plus .39 cents a month per square foot maintinence. The people who buy these things must be financial imbeciles.

    When I first moved to Houston I looked at getting into a high-rise and just couldn't make financial sense out of it. Who buys these things?

    This is an entire discussion to itself, but since most of Houston isn't a population-dense city and home prices are still in check, it's hard to justify buying in a high rise unless you take into consideration the amenities(what's included in the maintenance fee) of most high-rises:

    THESE are Avg's. Only

    Landscaping: $25/month

    Pool usage: $20/month

    Workout facility (midscale w/privacy): $50 pp/month

    Homeowners Insurance (but, renters insurance, $100/yr, is needed): $120/month

    Standard Cable/Internet: $100/month

    Water: $10

    Total: $325

    At some places, Electricity is also included, so go figure. It's not that bad of a deal at all, it's just all about what's included! ;)

  6. Hello, all. New to the forums here. I actually work for a company that supplies materials for this project. I've had the pleasure of walking the jobsite and I must say, it is pretty amazing.

    ..

    Welcome to HAIF, I just want to warn you that your life will never be the same after you've joined (In a good way)...Anyway can you give us more details, as in how the project looks from a ground level, how close it matches the renderings, etc...

    THX

  7. An update about Sonoma from an email that I received from their sales team:

    Thank you for your interest in Sonoma. Just a friendly follow-up to inform you the developer has obtained financing for the property. We anticipate ground breaking February of 2009 when Walgreens lease expires.

    Our sales center is up and running again after Ike, and we invite you in for the latest information on Sonoma. Our hours are Monday - Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-5, and Sunday 1-5. We are elated of the progess, and would love for you to make Sonoma your new home.

    Please contact us if you would like us to email you floor plans, floor plates, or a price sheet. We look forward to working with you.

    Have a great weekend!

    Sincerely,

    Gloria/ Keith

    Sonoma Sales Team

    713.524.0444

    713.822.3163 (cell)

    2401 1/2 Bolsover

    Houston, Tx 77005

  8. Thanks for the input everyone!

    West End Park would be such a gem for the immediate neighborhood (I'm not aware of areas south of Washington and West of Shepherd with a small neighborhood park) if it could get cleaned up.

    Hopefully with a collective effort, HAIF members and their friends could launch a "Clean Up West End Park" campaign!

    Also, I've noticed there's a crack house (probably where most of the people hanging out at the park come from) at the corner of Patterson and Center.

    What are everyone's thoughts on this?

    I'd donate to a "Clean up West End Park" campaign... Also, if you want to see a great n.hood park, there's Cleveland park at JAckson Hill b/w Memorial and Scotland. This should only be a 6-9 minute walk from you're new location...Good Luck

  9. I've also lived just South of Washington 4 minute walk to Pearl Bar and chaise lounge....The positive thing that I can say is that the majority of the older/unkept homes have been demolished are in the plans to be demolished south of washington in less than a year or two. For Example, within a two year span (06-08) I viewed huge lots of older homes go done and TH's come up in abundance.

    As mentioned earlier, if you view what's happening South of washington and the lack of older homes to tear down...This should give you a reference point of when to expect the area North of Washington to be cleaned up....

    I'm also aware of the area off of Patterson and Washington near Center Street and the new Retail Development (Joy Yoga and the furniture place)....but it will be gone very soon. Check this out...

    http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=Y

    The Entire Block is for sale!

  10. :o you've got to be kidding. For 1800 you could get an overpriced, 3-story, AC sucking townhome in a compound with no pool, in Rice Military. (But the windows would still rattle, and you'd be even closer to the train noise).

    $1800 is underpriced in Rice Military. 1bd/1bath are renting for $1200 min, off memorial and allen parkway up to Memorial Park (Check out Washington Avenue area..$2000 for a 2bd) Rents in Houston are finally reaching those of other "Big Cities" esp. inside the loop. That's the negative when everyone wants a second tier city to develop into a first tier city and increase density.. One person yells "It's about time", One person says "Rent's getting Crazy", Another says "It's getting so cluttered"....."One person hears the train noise..The Other doesn't"

    Do you guys think that the apt's at West Ave. will host cheaper rents? (My vote is "NO")

  11. Do you display this same level of outrage when the Stones play at Wembley, or the Pope says mass at Shea? Does mixed use only apply to midrises with Starbucks on the first floor? I have to admit that, though I have become a big soccer fan since the Dynamo have arrived, the highbrow attitude that nothing else can touch the soccer pitch has become quite annoying. The gripe about playing soccer in an American football stadium is about the field dimensions, not the fact that some other sport may be played in the shrine. If a stadium built to soccer dimensions can accomodate TSU's Tigers, or the Dave Matthews band, so be it. It's not like the MLS is choking on cash and can afford to ignore positive cash flow.

    Wow, that actually makes sense...good to hear!!

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