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    Unless they closed recently, I don't think Atticus owns the property. The parking garage is listed on HCAD as an improvement, so there's no reason why it wouldn't increase the appraised value. The only other option I can see for them tearing it down is to increase the marketability of property since it's within the market-based parking zone. And I would imagine that any buyer would likely raze the site anyway.
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    I wonder if this is a sign of near-term development or if they just want to reduce the tax valuation of the property while is sits in perpetual limbo.
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    I noticed that none of those cities have alligators... 🤫
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    https://www.chron.com/food/article/black-page-brewing-houston-17434503.php
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    If that's the case, put the traffic in a tunnel. Seems like that would solve everything.
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    From the renderings it appears that all of blocks through the district will have protected parking lanes on both sides of the street, which would reduce driving lanes to two. Between this traffic-calming feature and increased pedestrian activity, through traffic should slow considerably. Changing the timing of the lights at Cleburne and Wheeler would help as well. Please no more tunnels.
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    If their permits are on hold, that means they likely don't have a certificate of occupancy. Looks like reality is about catch up to Chef Bowie.
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    Bloom (the bar across the street) has a lockout notice on the doors from both the landlord and the rented kitchen equipment vendor.
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    A contractor working at 2409 Austin said that the work underway at the Sacco building is for temporary structural support. Apparently the arson investigation is ongoing. Once completed, they can start on the renovation. For now Sacco is relocating to 2409 Austin, possibly as soon as tomorrow.
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    Most food trucks run generators for electricity, so ideally the solar panels and batteries would be sufficient for a majority of their daily power consumption.
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    Are these the most recent renderings? I remember seeing some that were much more bland.
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    This looks like a carbon copy of the 2111 apts. Hopefully they can throw a bone with some retail.
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    Looks like they are removing the coolers.
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    New permits issued for sitework improvement of "structures other than buildings" and another plan review for the nightclub buildout.
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    Permit issued yesterday for buildout of Dandy Liquor.
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    https://abc13.com/taste-restaurant-controversy-chef-don-bowie-houston-midtown-bar-and-kitchen/12158996/?ex_cid=TA_KTRK_FB Apparently the owner of Taste owes the Texas Comptroller's Office $162,872.14 in unpaid sales tax.
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    I would assume access will be similar to the BAPS Mandir or any other architecturally significant religious structure that has public interest. You check in, they give you a run-down of the grounds, ask you to be culturally/religiously appropriate, and send you on your way. The same is to be expected for any other church or religious property. I've visited mosques before where they provide head coverings for women and robes for men (if you're wearing shorts). I haven't looking into whether other Aga Khan community centers have similar dress codes, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do.
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    I think the facade may be complete by then, but there's no way they have all of the units finished out in 2 months. Before NYE, maybe. I would guess Spring 2023 for first move-ins.
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    I was absolutely shocked when I saw the scale of the project. Looks like they've made significant progress since I was there in May.
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    Surprised he chose plants for the landscaping. As tacky as the building is, I was expecting plastic flamingos or similar.
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    Sacco unit (largest) is fully gutted and reframed as are two of the smaller ones along San Jacinto.
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    According to the workers on site, they are tearing the interior down to (and replacing) the studs. All of the suite footprints will remain as they were before the fire, although a full refresh and bringing everything up to current code should make finding new tenants considerably easier. They weren't sure about the exterior, but I would imagine that would depend on the remediation staying under the insurance budget and the landlord not being a total cheapskate.
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    New partial demolition permits issued yesterday, 8/2.
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    NIMBY alert!
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