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    This. I really want this. I’ve always thought the entire stretch of Main, from Buffalo Bayou to Wheeler, should be a pedestrian thoroughfare. As ongoing development has shown, there’s a lot of potential along this corridor. Linking all of this together, from the bars of 300 block all the way to Mid Main and the upcoming Innovation District could further stimulate this area, especially with the multifamily developments occurring in South Downtown & Midtown. And furthermore, while there’s an East-West bike lane on Lamar, there’s an absence of a North-South bike lane through Downtown Houston. Option A could be the best way to fulfill that need.
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    Anyone know what’s up? On another note, revisiting this thread a decade later, Downtown is definitely not dead. From 300 block/Market Square to Disco Green, we’ve come a long way.
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    Astros working on a lease extension at Minute Maid Park.
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    Two blocks from Root Memorial Square. Wasn’t anticpating that site but could be beneficial to residents at Block 334, Both Skyhouses, Houston House, and other places nearby.
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    Renders of the renovation
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    Simon’s renovating Katy Mills. Renders to be unveiled today. http://abc13.com/3188272/ http://abc13.com/video/embed/?pid=3188335
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    Awww man, you mean the W Hotel won’t be 102 stories tall with a spire on top? Disappointed
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    On the day a Dome renovation plan was agreed to, the Toronto Maple Leafs took the ice at Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. A $60M renovation that included a supermarket was partially funded by the Canadian government. You up don’t tear down history. You preserve it.
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    Because it would’ve been a complete waste of millions to demolish it for parking lot. Instead, they get a parking lot in the lower levels and a usable, flexible space on top, all of which could generate revenue. But I guess this simple idea is too hard for some individuals to comprehend. I’m happy the Dome will be saved. It’s a better deal for the city/county then demolition and keeps a piece of civic history in tact.
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    Unlike SEARCH, which may be forced out of its new home because the 45 reroute, New Hope didn’t get a bad deal. The Astros helped New Hope raise the funds needed for the new building, which is much bigger and probably will provide better hospitality services. In turn, New Hope sold the current property to the Astros. I’d say everyone is a winner here. The real point to bicker about is SEARCH and he rest of the businesses that will be displaced or impacted by a decade-long Highway widening project. I still think an above ground/below ground highway (59 below grade, local streets pass through at grade, 45 above grade) would’ve been better for everyone.
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    No surprise but here’s the expansion of the diamond lot (after demolition of New Hope).
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    I hope Atlanta gets it.
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    https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/01/12/exclusive-bbva-compass-stadium-to-undergo-further.html
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    I’m all for the Rustic but question the location for a totally different reason. It seems pretty clear GRBCC will eventually expand southward with a new expo hall in the future. Why build the Rustic (and the parking garage) on these sites if the plan is to eventually expand the GRBCC here? My preferred location wouldve been the CenterPoint substation site, sandwiched in between Hilton Americas, The Grove, Discovery Green & Toyota Center. Plenty of visibility and a much better use of prime site then what currently there today.
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    I believe Crane’s end game is similar to the deal the Rockies just got. As part of a deal to extend their Coors Field lease for 30 years, they’ll get to develop a block across the street with a team HOF, restaurant, retail, entertainment & residential components. It’s similar to what the Cardinals have done with Ballpark Village, the Braves with The Battery, and what the Rangers will be doing with Texas Live. Note: The Rockies will be doing this all on one city block, which is similar in size to block 161 that Crane has here.
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    Nice to see others still envision a signature bridge over Buffalo Bayou.
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    Progress update:
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    A beer hall at Forever 21’s location is surprising when you consider the old Books-A-Million space is still vacant next door.
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    New Hope is moving to Harrisburg. The Astros helped raise money for the new building, then bought the Hamilton St property. Once Harrisburg is complete, New Hope will move in and Hamilton St Houses will be demolished for the premium lots, potentially freeing up land for the rumored new park.
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    That would make sense, since the New Hope building will be demolished to expand the premium lot to Congress, which could recoup any parking spots lost for a new park. I’ll guess the new park goes in at the home plate gate/clock tower as part of a reworked front entrance there.
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    Reminder that Crane owns 2 buildings on Texas south of Home Plate (probably the bars on block 161. With Nau Center for Heritage dead, could this be the spot? http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-30-16-astros-owner-gives-the-inside-scoop-on-his-two-new-restaurants-near-minute-maid-park/#slide=0
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    https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/other/astros-owner-jim-cranes-vision-for-downtown-79852#ath Also, a reminder that Crane owns 2 buildings on Texas south of Home Plate (probably the bars on block 161). With Nau Center for Heritage dead, could this be the spot? http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-30-16-astros-owner-gives-the-inside-scoop-on-his-two-new-restaurants-near-minute-maid-park/#slide=0
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