Dakota79

As those were being built, people probably griped about how they didn't fit in, weren't the right style, shouldn't have replaced what was there before, etc.

The Cosmopolitan would look way better with a tall spire or something. They got to the top and then quit, as Davis usually does. Look at his other buildings. One side usually looks like a jail, and then he Vegas's up the rest.

They could do something like Discovery Green. That would be a win for all. They could charge for it, to keep med center employees from parking for free there. Single level surface parking is not the best idea.

Just because something is there doesn't mean it should be. That Sears is in horrible condition, and has a huge amount of land that is under utilized. In addition, Sears is hemorrhaging money. I am not saying it should be torn down. Just redeveloped. Did you know underneath the cladding there is Art Deco detailing? Imagine the possibilities for that space!

If it wasn't there there wouldn't be a department store for miles.

Why are we concerned about a lot with a building on it when that building is surrounded by empty lots.

No wonder We develop so sparsely. We have 100 lots, ten with buildings on there, instead of trying something on the other 90 we just keep rebuilding on the occupied 10.

Why not build a Target next door first and when they put Sears In financial trouble then ask why Sears is still there.

You should be thankful Sears is there. After Macy's closed they are the only ones accessible to a lot of people using public transit

Driving to the office this AM, I can help but wonder why that midtown Sears is still there. If that was redeveloped, the entire area would change. Sears can't be making money there, and the land is worth a fortune.

I think Petruzzi will likely lose, kind of like the Ashby.  Even if he has a right to win.  If it is a pier and beam house, why don't they come up with an agreement to lift it and move it over to the proper place.  Replace the fences, put the AC units back etc.  I think there will be some litigation regarding surveys, title company insurance, and if real estate agents were involved, they will likely be dragged into it.   I would not have closed with an encroachment like that.  A fence, and a half a foot, maybe.  A house over the lot.  No way.

Paying taxes on it is an important part. I am not an atty, but adverse possession is not as simple as people think. I don't agree with the developer, and I am not sure how they closed on his transaction unless he paid cash. A lender would've required a survey and that huge encroachment would have stopped the deal. It's very odd, IMO.

You do not have to pay taxes to show adverse possession. It is good evidence to support a claim and failure to pay can be evidence used against a claim of AP. But that is usually in cases of leases v. fee simple and not a simple property line dispute.

For true adverse possession, they likely have to prove they've paid taxes for 10 yrs on the encroachment in question. Still, I can't see anyone ruling in the developers favor.

And lastly, maybe they could tear down those nasty corporate square buildings on the northwest corner of 59 and Kirby.

Wow. That's big news. Kirby will look like a mini post oak. It really needs a hotel. I have friends and clients that always have to stay at the Galleria or Downtown. Kirby would be a great spot for a W or something hip. Close to RO, Highland Village and Rice Village.

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?

I don't know how Peter Brown would be but maybe he could've convinced Culberson how important mass transit is to our city. I don't get how Dallas will have rail to both airports and we have the magic train to nowhere.

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.

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.

Typical. We have developers from multiple cities in addition to our home grown one's and yet its the home grown one that's low balling the potential and deciding to build gated townhomes instead of hirise residential and more integrated pedestrian activity.

We need to stop us from making decisions for ourselves, lol.

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.