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  1. Dakota79
    Yesterday I had an architect tell me that the Office Depot and Pappasito's at the corner of Kirby and Richmond were going to be demolished and redeveloped. It makes sense to me, but I've not heard anything about it. Has anyone here heard anything?
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    Wow. That is shocking, but if they can Replat to multiple lots (even 2) it makes economic sense. Still, 99% of the world would have multiple generations living happily in that house just as it was.
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    Actually that builder did the Highland Tower and had difficulty selling it due to the 2008 meltdown. He had planned two towers but switched in 2010 before the recovery (darn it) and built the townhomes now under construction next to HT. Now he is building a midrise and his successful townhomes on the Westcreek property he purchased. His Highland Tower building is really well done, IMHO. I would have loved a second one. I do agree more midrises would have been better though.
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    Not the newest demolished. They demolished the ones built in the 90's at Washington and Waugh last year, and the rest of the ugly complex will also be torn down and redeveloped. They built it as a place holder when Washington was all car lots and pawn shops.
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    Actually it could be architectural. I don't know how to add this photo, but imagine this instead of the circular Westheimer/Post Oak sign. http://knstrct.com/2012/10/21/lujiazui-circular-pedestrian-bridge-china/
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    Sorry. To finish: instead of those cops that help you cross the street, an elevated crosswalk would make a world of difference. Then we wouldn't have to stop 200 cars for one pedestrian to cross.
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    I think making Uptown and Highland Village pedestrian friendly would be easy. Instead of, or in addition to those arches in Uptown, they could do some cool elevated crosswalks. At least at Post Oak and Westheimer. The biggest problem is crossing the streets. And at Highland Village, instea
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    I love the overhead shots that show the Astoria, BHP and the down Post Oak Blvd. If I was a betting man, I would say Wille G's days are numbered. That is a huge plot of land, and absolutely underutilized. What a great place for a serious high-rise. Maybe a hotel, since Fertitta is in that business.
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    Nancy Sarnoff announced that PM Realty will re-develop the 35 acre campus with a City Center feel after Exxon flees to the the Woodlands. I wonder if that stretch can accommodate that much more retail. I do like the hotel concept. Perhaps they will do some signature style highrises in the mix. We shall see, but not for a few years.
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    Or find more suitable land for Allen Parkway Village. Just imagine if that was all high rise residential with retail and restaurants. Facing the beautiful views of downtown, even with 45 cutting through the middle, it would be fantastic. And with all that is happening on Allen Parkway (and Buffalo Bayou) already, restaurants, and high-rises, instead of 2 story government apartments would make sense. They could sell the land for a fortune and relocate and expand the low income housing close by. That's my opinion anyway.
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    I was looking on my phone, so I thought that was the pool on top of the garage. Once I enlarged the photo, I see my mistake. But really the placenta on the southeast corner is no better. People love the rooftop pools. (On top of the garages). The Spires pool is down low and it's depressing. Good grief, autocorrect wrote placenta when I wanted to say placement. Forgive me.
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    The odd part is the pool on the north side. The views will be great but it could be in the shade most of the time.
  14. Dakota79
    The odd part is the pool on the north side. The views will be great but it could be in the shade most of the time.
  15. Dakota79
    I like it. Finally a different look, instead of the brick with "cast" stone on top and bottom. I really enjoy this site, BTW.
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