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    Wow you really think so?
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    WOOOOOW!!!
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    I'm sure HEB would consider the old grocery store look... great idea by the way
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    I wonder if the city would eventually consider naming Dallas St. to something else
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    Awesome and congrats, this is great news!
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    Can I get an AMEN for living in Houston! lol
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    Wow nearly every parking lot is filled up!
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    YAAAAAS!!!!!
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    It's so depressing looking at these renderings lol... I mean think about how massive an impact this would have on our skyline... so gorgeous!
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    Damn I love the original renderings though
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    That's the whole point man. If you build up a strong neighborhood that can support itself then people will choose convenience over anything. Doesn't mean the Galleria is going to lose it's status as a focal point for shopping, but if you create an environment for those living downtown to avoid having to make a trip all the way to the Galleria for the same item they could get downtown, then you've accomplished the goal of creating a successful urban core. And to think it won't happen in our lifetime is insane. No disrespect to your opinion, but foot traffic is going to increase so much downtown that it's going to draw regular retail chains to capitalize on that increase in population. I mean of course conventions are going to only be a plus for downtown, that's where Uptown loses. There are positive and negatives for both districts, but to say downtown isn't going to reach it's potential in our lifetime I think is very far fetched. I would agree with that if there was zero infrastructure in place, but that's not the case. Especially since people are moving closer to urban centers with easily accessible public transportation, the market is already following that pattern.
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    No way... the way downtown is structuring itself, currently restaurants and bars are the most stable. In about 2 years that whole dynamic will change because there will be more foot traffic which will entice businesses to move downtown. The reason it is so difficult for some businesses to move downtown is because it's so damn expensive. Which is actually a good thing, because based on how much Houston depends on the economy to show what direction development will occur, if we begin to see some stable retail downtown, then that will cause a ripple effect to surrounding neighborhoods. One great sign is the first wave of bars that came downtown during the initial phases of downtown redevelopment. Most of us knew that they were only there to capitalize on the idea of downtown being the next big thing. As more infrastructure and incentive programs have been put in place, we are seeing more stable retail downtown. I went downtown just the other night, and the overall quality of the bars and restaurants was very impressive, very well put together establishments. The next phase will be more downtown residents and retail stores will follow. The main difference with Uptown is that it's centered around a grand mall. So retail was put in place first, then residential, and finally better infrastructure. Houston is on the right path, and it's very exciting.
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    This building is going to be beautiful
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    Well that sucks lol... yeah that lot has it's days numbered
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    If we got a tower that becomes the anchor of this 'retail district' I will be very happy. It has to be some awesome architecture though.
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    That pic of NYC is incredible.
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    I work in the animation field, and one thing Houston needs is a production studio. As the 4th largest city, we deserve one. For goodness sakes, even dallas has a studio and we don't! The Dome would be perfect!
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    I noticed a lot of areas off San Jac need to be redeveloped... I work 2 blocks from that spot
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    Was this that lot that had that bank drive through on it?
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    Now we can begin to see the second wave of businesses which should become more permanent establishments. This goes out to all the people who said downtown would die out.
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    I hope they do something about the sidewalks and that ugly AT&T building. The building looks amazing though.
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    Yeah I noticed the same thing last nite me and my gf caught the train to downtown. This is great news because that building on the property was horrible and it seems like the Superblock Park is finally going to take off
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    Oh wow so the hotel is a go?
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    I didn't mean to throw everything off topic. Anyone know the status of the International Tower?
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    Idk why but I kept getting this tower and the new Hines tower mixed up. Yes it would be a very nice addition. What's up with this by the way? Anyone have a link?
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