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Yes, a thousand times yes. This is the point I have been trying to make. It seems there are two camps. The first camp is choosing to hear what they want and believe big bad ole UT is coming for their school. The second camp is listening to what has ACTUALLY been proposed and how it benefits the city as a whole and see no downside. Who is being resonable and who is not?
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University Debates: Sports, Fundings, And Developments
urbanize713 replied to VicMan's topic in Off Topic
I am starting to believe this is just another shining fumble for Houston leadership. I wonder how many of the cities we compete with or would like to achive similar status to would turn down a university system opening a new campus in their city. Further, I wonder if any other school systems may have explored similar expansion but would look elsewhere now given the backlash. I've said it once and i'll say it again this is about money and I am starting to believe envy. It really is sad -
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I think two points are clear. 1. This is great for the city of Houston. It is just another thing it can tout as a reason for business and innovation here. As many on this board have said, a world class city has multiple institutions both in number and quality. 2. It could have a negative effect on UH but it is all speculation. Once again look at all these other city examples where there are several institutions. In my opinion what this is really about is the PUF (permamenent university fund) or in other words money. Lets looks at actual numbers/facts. One key note being that when the legislature gave these lands to the UT system they thought they were worthless. I bet there are some that still regret that decision. -As it stands now the annual funds available from the PUF are split two ways 2/3 to the UT system and 1/3 to the Texas A&M system. Just so that everyone understands those are the SYSTEMS not UT Austin or A&M College Station. -Out of of the 2/3 the UT System receives ~30 % goes to UT Austin the remainder goes to the other UT schools; UTEP, UTSA, UTA, UT Dallas, etc. -The 30% UT does receive comproises 8%, thats right 8% of UT Austin's annual budget. -The legislature off course also sends money which is about 12% of UT Austin's annual budget -All in the state only provides 1/5 of UT Austin's budget. The remainder comes from tuition, fundsraising, and other sources. -The state is always looking to cut funding to UT, not add. Much like in this case UT Austin is alway accused of being the grand and only benefactor of the PUF but that is simply not the case. When you look at the facts the PUF helps UT Austin along with 15+ other schools in the UT and A&M systems. Much like UH has built it self up in recent years, UT Austin has built itself up but simply has been at it much much longer and had the advanatge of being first. The bad blood many reference is between UT Austin and UH but one of the main points that alumni keep bringing up is the PUF, which is not just UT Austin. So as I said at the beginning this is about about crying wolf and money. -
You really have to appreciate competence in leadership when you see it. I guess being an admiral in the Navy probably helps in the department, lol. Cheers Admiral McRaven
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One Park Place: Multifamily At 1400 McKinney St.
urbanize713 replied to GovernorAggie's topic in Downtown
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/1998/08/17/newscolumn5.html Well there you have it : ( As for the Apple store I think it would be a great addition but it is not going in the retail spot under OPP. Like someone mentioned they are going bigger and have a flare for the dramatic. With that said maybe they should lease the retail spot in 609 Main at the corner of Texas and Main. Very visable, accessible by rail, in between Market Square and Minute Maid Park and still walking distance from Discovery Green. I just wish I had the capital to make some of these ideas happen, lol.- 989 replies
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One Park Place: Multifamily At 1400 McKinney St.
urbanize713 replied to GovernorAggie's topic in Downtown
I have debated with myself what retail would work best here and I arrived at a Brooks Brothers. I know not everyone will agree so remember it's just my humble opinion. Here are my reasons: 1. The demographic described as living in close proximity. 2. All the business folks that work in downtown. 3. Business travelers that may need some dress clothes in a hurry. 4. The coservative nature of the building and retail space. 5. It does not need the volume of other stores to stay afloat. LIke I said just my opinion and either way I hope it does get filled soon with something.- 989 replies
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Glass going on the backside of the garage.
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The Dallas Street side entrance to Allen One is being closed as I type this post. Traffic is being re-directed to the entrance on Smith and next to the Doubletree. We ever get final renderings on this?
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urbanize713 replied to VicMan's topic in Off Topic
I think this is great and the UH crowd screaming foul are thinking very small. I might also add entitled. This city does not belong to any one institution.That would be like Boston/Cambridge saying, " no, we have too many world class institutions, no more," As with anything competition breeds better results. I not only welcome this but hope other universities take note of our great city and decide they need a presence here. -
UT is not seeking it is currently building. The medical was approved either last year or the year before I believe. It is actually quite impressive to drive down I-35 and see the massive scope of the project. There are like 4-5 cranes in a concentrated area building what seems like a small city. Here is a link to the plans: http://www.utexas.edu/campusplanning/masterplan/documents/MedicalDistrict20130509.pdf As far as this project, like some have said, glad to see the UT system putting more into Houston. I would also agree on wishing it was closer into the medical center or center of town.
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Broadstone Skyline: Multifamily At 707 Saulnier St.
urbanize713 replied to Urbannizer's topic in Downtown
2nd crane now up on the other block. They must have built it up overnight because I swear it was not there yesterday and I walk by this development everyday.- 149 replies
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http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/Luxury-shoppers-homegrown-and-from-afar-push-5551422.php Here is link to an article from last year.
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You also have to remember that many of the Galleria's current clients are latin american nationals that come for the sole purpose of a shopping trip. These are also the very folks that would pay to stay in a swanky hotel next to the stores they plan to visit. Given that the developer has compared this to Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills I would imagine international shoppers are also very much a target for this development.
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Why do some developments bury the power lines and others don't? Camden City Centre and The Post seems to have done that but these newer developments have not. Is it a petition/collaboration with the city? Harder to do now than before?
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The Menil Collection At 1533 Sul Ross St.
urbanize713 replied to MontroseNeighborhoodCafe's topic in Going Up!
I have no idea but would guess a pump system of some sort?- 420 replies
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http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-28-15-fashion-heist-thieves-break-into-new-tom-ford-store-at-luxe-shopping-center/ This is why we can't have nice things....
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Five Oaks Place/Woodside: Office Tower At 1500 Post Oak Bvd.
urbanize713 replied to fernz's topic in Uptown and Galleria Area
Well if you look at the rankings Transco/Williams is taller than all but one building in Dallas. That is also only by about 18ft.- 594 replies
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I visited this place today. Looking for the next landing spot. This and 3800 are in the race for nicest apartments in Midtown. According to the agent 15% pre-leased. First move in's are mid November. Should be fully open first of the year.
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Texas Tower: Office Skyscraper At 845 Texas Ave.
urbanize713 replied to democide's topic in Downtown
I would not say akward but just pronouced drop north of 600 Travis. If they went higher it would just be that much more pronounced, that is all I was saying. With that said I dont care, ha- 2,217 replies
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urbanize713 replied to democide's topic in Downtown
Not sure if Howard Huge is serious but that would make a ton of sense. Just some reasons I can think of: -On the fringe of major office buildings with existing tunnel access -Next to existing and and new residential -Next to existing night life/foot traffic -Next to the theater district -On one of the most diverse streets in Houston -Would compliment the height of 600 Travis My only thought about going higher than 600 Travis would be the drop off. We thought it was bad already, imagine if they went taller.- 2,217 replies
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urbanize713 replied to Urbannizer's topic in Downtown
It appears this will be concrete all the way up. Any industry folks able to tell us why they would choose to do so in this instance? Can't remember to many mid rises being concrete all the way up in Houston.- 149 replies
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