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There is a request for a variance pending before the planning commission for Oct 2 for the Freedman's distributor site on Waverly and W 6th down below the bike path. 8.65 acres. Seeking a building line variance from 25 feet to 10 feet. No indication what, if anything, is planned for the property. Freedam's looks to have been bought out by Grocer's Supply. The latter also has been consolidating operations into a new space in the 1st ward. No idea whether they are going to sell, are selling or have sold or whether they will redevelop the property with modern warehouse space.

Name of Development: The Mill Developer: Triten Real Estate Partners Location: 2219 Canal Street General Info: This includes a multi-family building, two freestanding restaurants, and approximately 13,000 SF office building (4 story with restaurant, coffee shop, retail on the ground floor). The multi-family is a 7-Story with 323 Units, equaling approximately 262,000 SF. It includes a restaurant, retail space, fitness area, club, event space, exterior amenity pool deck, fitness lawn, co-working space and parking garage. EDIT: Renderings are of the multi-family portion only. Site plan added for reference. Architects: EDI International Michael Hsu Still in design phase. This is all of the information I have at the moment.

On bike rides around the neighborhood, I've spotted (and tried to photograph) lots of places/things about which I'm curious. Here are some I've passed recently: OLD BUILDINGS: The Swift & Company Refinery Building @ 621 Waverly - HCAD dates this building (at least I think it's this building) to 1909. It now appears to be owned by Freedman Distributors, Inc. It looks from the internet like both Swift & Company and Freedman Distributors have/had something to do with meat distribution. Southwestern Bell Building @ 743 Harvard - One site I found suggested this building was built in 1925-26. ART: Sculptures @ 620 W. 9th - There's a whole series of these along the fence - I think they're pretty cool. Squirrel drawings on street @ 800 block of Harvard - I've seen a similar squirrel drawing elsewhere in the Heights, but don't remember where. They remind me of the chalk outlines police put around dead bodies at crime scenes. FOOD/DRINK: J&R Louisiana Cajun Boudin & Sausage @ 420 E. 20th - Sounds like they do some retail sales here, but only in large quantities. 3 Hermanos Grocery & Grill @ 6500 N. Main La Coqueta Bar @ 2020 Studewood - No windows? Jamail Family Market @ 1602 Airline Dr. - But for the name, I'd assume this is a wholesaler. Puebla Bakery @ 6320 N. Main La Carreta @ 208 E. 20th - I've seen reviews, but don't know anyone who's been there. Polo's Sports Bar - Right by Dan Electro's C&F Drive Inn @ 6714 N. Main Rose Garden @ 2621 Link Figured I'd post and see if anyone had more information about the buildings or art, or had been to any of the restaurants/markets/bars...

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