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    Not sure what happened to the midrise. It's looking like just townhomes now. Le sigh...
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    Midtown TIRZ

    phillip_white replied to Joke's topic in Midtown

    I agree. I was actually considering buying a property in that area, but after learning this information will be looking more at East End. The problem with the concentration of these properties is that even if some of the properties are developed, they can't do everything at once which will lead to a prolonged (10-20 years) revitalization vs the quick growth that Midtown, Eado, and downtown have seen.
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    Midtown TIRZ

    phillip_white replied to Joke's topic in Midtown

    Thanks for posting this. DrLan34 definitely knows how to assemble an angry mob. Follow-up questions to this new info: Has the MRA been buying land INSTEAD of developing affordable housing? What could their exit strategy be? Increased land value is only advantageous to them before a sale because it's outside the TIRZ. Would it be allowable for the MRA to sell the land to a developer who agrees to put a cap on home prices?
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    Midtown TIRZ

    phillip_white replied to Joke's topic in Midtown

    I knew that they owned land outside of Midtown but wasn't sure why. Now that I know what's behind it I'm pretty pissed off. I just sent an e-mail to a neighbor that's on the MRA board asking what's up. If I don't get a sufficient answer I plan to bring this up at the next MRA community meeting. They can't seem to afford to pay for any of their new projects but are sitting on a pile of valuable real estate that doesn't have a direct impact on the community it's supposed to be supporting.
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    More details: http://swamplot.com/midtown-addiction-services-nonprofit-enters-transitional-housing-between-demo-of-old-space-and-construction-of-new/2015-12-16/
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    Here's a CultureMap article from September with more info on the progress: http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/09-18-15-landlord-seeks-ambitious-restaurateur-to-give-life-to-historic-midtown-home-1/
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    Any updates on this? I think the student housing nearby has been delayed.
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    I was bummed walking around the site last night thinking how amazing the park's downtown view would be if it wasn't for that pesky apartment complex being built in the way.
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    Taken tonight. Looks like some of you devout Camdenites may have been right about this project going vertical ASAP. I'm not drinking the kool-aid yet, but I'm starting to believe in miracles. Btw, sorry for the poor quality. I missed twilight by about 30 minutes. edit: double pics posted.
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    I hope those people in the Citizen's building have said goodbye to sunlight and hello to a view of a brick wall.
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    Look at all of the homeless people in this historic postcard. I guess things truly never change.
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    Yesterday from 45. Looks like most of the windows are installed on the west and north sides.
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    Taken this afternoon.
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    Similar infrastructure work was done on the lot across from 2016 Main, leading to anticipation and speculation... but then they covered up the hole and haven't don't anything since. Hopefully this will be different.
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    Could be a tax abatement that MRA used to get them to start on the project.
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    I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that these are good to go unless you have a source that says otherwise. The only thing that I can see that they're pouring at the moment is the garage. For all we know, they could just cover it all with dirt and wait two years to proceed..
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    I agree, now that I see the interior renderings I'm reminded of my time in Tokyo. The units are small, but every square inch of space is designed with a purpose. And a bed is one of the most useless spaces in a home when you're not in it. My only hope is that the doorways are higher than the Japanese standard, as that was a constant pain in the forehead.
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    They're remodeling the space next to ACE Cash Express at Fannin and Gray. I know there's not much hope for something amazing, but I doubt the owner would remodel on speculation.
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    Fast and steady on the garage...
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    Drive-by on my way home today.
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    We all remember what happened when Central Square went see-through...
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    Night shot with Tarakaan in the foreground. They only have a little bit of sidewalk work to wrap up the exterior. A sign on Main says it's now open.
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    Is that crushed granite or pavers? Crushed granite just ends up making a mess.
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    I agree that this a baby version of the one by DG and it wouldn't be so bad except for bland design. At lease the original incorporates the podium better and, in my opinion, it's because of the way they break up the face with contrasting brickwork. It may be harder to achieve a desirable look on this one since half of the damn structure is a garage. The other building for reference: https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7537955,-95.35783,412a,20y,270h,41.64t/data=!3m1!1e3
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    The real reason the person you're describing wouldn't buy one of these units is because they probably live in Dallas.
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