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    Fountainview...does it have one?? A couple/few along a renewed Post Oak streetscape would be very nice. Some pedestrians may even eventually enjoy them.
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    Mayor Parker (in the debate) mentioned that TXDOT is to announce improvements to Broadway from Hobby. Much needed for this gateway.
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    ^^ Password protected. KILLING ME!
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    This will be a really great one to watch. It's exciting that it's expecting to take until 2019...but the suspense will kill me.
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    Come on. For $8/yr. of course I'll vote yes!
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    I think the Old La Strada, back in the '90's was our " Studio 54" moment. Of course It was nothing like Studio 54...but it was a high moment in time for the Houston Party Scene. Nothing quite like it, in my opinion.
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    So glad the words "Luxury" or "Upscale" or Ulta Upscale Luxury" don't appear anywhere in the description. Looks like a great development for the area. Is there still expected to be public parking?
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    I think this will be much more than a new building where a parking lot now stands. I'm quite sure that it'll be a whole streetscape which should unify a campus of buildings. I have no idea how that'll be done, but I believe that that was part of the commission. Jim, it sounds like integrating the awesome sculpture garden is a primary concern.
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    This could easily be the most important building built in Houston the past 30 years. Maybe more...
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    A high end hotel (or two) seems like a natural at that intersection.
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    I have no info on this. But me senses are telling me that we will hear something on this soon. Anyone else sense anything?
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    Yes, Ross, a property owner, here, can do with their property what they wish (generally speaking and within reason). However, neighbors or the public, do not have to just sit back and ignor it. If Transwestern we to propose or announce changes that would alter the architectural significance of a madterpiece, your darn right that the neighbors and public can insert themselves into the situation. And I hope that we would. No...we can't force them not to. But, helping them understand the problem by voicing objections is what must be done. Now...I am sure Transwestern knows better than anyone what a treasure that they control and own. Yes, they must stay competitive and must improve the property in order to Save the property. But, this does not necessarily mean that they must alter the appearance of the exterior, for which the building is prized. That'd be just foolish. Lets hope they are not fools.
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    The Mercer. Ick!
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    Now I'm nervous.
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    The few that will pay for the Virgin Galactic (...etc) flights couldn't sustain this type of Spaceport. But...when low orbit becomes a mode of Travel transport between destinations...that's what will make this Port useful. Dallas won't be able to come up with anything to compete. :-)
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    Shame to loose the Johnson, Sak's Facade. But...the demolition/Reconstruction of Galleria II and Opening up the Sak's space to extend the Mall corridor make sense.
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    Mag-Lev. A boy can dream.
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    ...but I think giving it a day off, would be the human, appropriate show of respect, for the loss of one of the men that build these towers. RIP.
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    The sight is not across from Market Sq. It's catty coner. Warrens will still be serving martini's long after this is built.
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    ^I am pretty sure that that is the Grand Gateway Project, which just broke ground. Focus is on the area between the Fountain and Sam Houston. I think that this is part of the Museum Walk, which is supposed to unify the Museum District assets.
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    Museum District Museums will have a lot of new adornments soon. 1. New Wing/Streetscape @ mfaH (Steven Holl) 2. Enhancements to Menial Campus (Michael Van Valkenburgh) 3. Centennial Garden/Hermann Park (Peter Bohlin) 4. Grand Gateway/Hermann Park 5. Huge New Wing at Natural Sciences Museum 6. Museum Walk (not sure what this all entails). Am I missing anything? I hope so.
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    Whoa Tower. I really enjoyed that. Interesting Find. I hope that Steven Holl comes up with something as interesting and significant. I am very excited about what we will see. There is a lot of money behind mfaH and it seems that the new Director is doing great things (big shoes to fill). I believe that this one of the most exciting projects on the radar in Houston.
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    Yes Retail.
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    Nope. Never any guarantees. However, over all, Hines' track record is hard to beat. In Houston, anyway.
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    Oops, Tower. Your right. It wasn't mentioned in Bisnow. However, is was referenced in HBJ. Qte: Unconfirmed reports suggest Houston-based developer Hines may be involved with the next structure on the site. However, the company would not comment either way on the subject. Unqte: Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/08/officials-developers-remain-quiet-on.html Thanks for fact checking me.
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