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    I think direct light rail and easy road access will help developers invest more to the current court site. The post office is less optimal in my opinion ( location and train tracks). So my thought is that the city would invest to use this less optimal space and we would net better developments elsewhere. Kind of like what the city did with the permitting office - off the tracks and yet a well done spot that I doubt would have the same function without the city's input.
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    I think those of you who want the post office site to be privately developed and not the courthouse/police site are not really thinking big picture. One has absolutely superior accessibility and that's the police hq. I don't think that should be wasted. Move the courts wherever, but please don't leave them here
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    lol, ok. i will do more research. EDIT: If/when the city jail goes away (at that location) the demand for those nearby bail bonds will diminish. If the courthouse also moves, the need for the surrounding parking lots will go away. For this area, I expect to see some major changes, especially if the entire complex is moved.
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    At least the county jail looks nice-ish from the outside? Will there be a need for bail bonds then near / off Houston avenue as they are now (when the jails are combined)?
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    Where is the city jail - @ Police HQ? / where is the county jail - Off Bayou near downtown? EDIT: So, is it a done deal that the city will forgo having the jail? I am so curious about this subject... The county jail that is near the downtown courts will be also used for city purposes in the future? My motivation here is having the bail bonds that liter the Old 6th Ward, go away...
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    So I may be wrong here... But I think the jail will move too! An architect friend of mine is nervous because she wants to see that freeze on that building saved. I read and spoke to someone about this, and I think they spoke about it being a city / county partnership. But honestly, its all a little confusing, due to many moving parts. But I'd prefer the jail move and take along all their bail bonds with them.
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    I saw this. I love that they are already talking about the alternate site for this. The current location (near aquarium) is terrible for the area. Cheaper land is important. The thing is, this piece is cheaper than the value of the justice center's current spot. As someone who lives in the area, I would like to see this moved. I think that area could be developed into something very very cool. I would be happy just knowing the possibility of that staying in it's current location is OFF THE TABLE... I was thinking East or North along the lines. It all comes down to how close to downtown HPD wants / needs to be. I am thinking they might need to be close, which is why they are going for this site.
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    I really think a comment above is spot on - the building itself in mourning for its own funeral process
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    how many floors left to go?
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    Gulf apartment llc or something
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    Can they please try to restore the front? I dont care about the back, but the front is pretty cool looking.
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    I dont think shorter is better. But, then again, I dont think taller is better either. It needs to be taken in context. I believe things should grow organically - so these 21 story buildings are the tallest we could honestly expect in the SE area of downtown. If done well, these can be a really solid foundation for additional growth in the area. I am confident that we will see taller buildings to come - which makes sense - when there are less lots available to build.
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    I am excited to see what else we have in store. I think the buffalo bayou area should rise. I didn't know how or when, but I am now excited to see there may be things in the works.
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    Except it's more than twice as big as both? I'd imagine they are a bit different
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    Did you get a peak at them? What kind of design should we expect?
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    Something fishy going on here. I have a feeling there is a major issue...
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    This building could be very cool redone. I'd like to see it made into condos or something
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    So is commerce towers empty? Or is it full of condos on confused
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    This is great news!! I assume they are keeping the existing rendering? I still believe now is the time to build. Houston may not need to 'grow' as much office space that is proposed, but the new space will fuel aging properties to lower rents or rennovate their spaces. All and all, I think the new office space is a good thing and it is not necessary for any of us to worry about at this time. I love the location of this one. 41 floors is OK, but I am still wanting a super-tall.
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    ^^^ I know! Hey removed all he brick - everything. Unbelievable
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    Yes, I like the list the most
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    thank you!
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    Can you post a couple of examples or a link to whats going on in Atlanta? Can we hope for more with HOK - Chevron Tower? Oil and Gas companies just tend to be extremely conservative. It would be nice to see some development from another source - hoping to see some really groundbreaking (pun intended) designs that are attention grabbing. Hotel Alessandra / 609 Main will help. Even the Weslyan tower will help. The ante in Houston needs to be upped. If this economic success can be sustained, we may be lucky enough to see something. Another thought to keep in mind, the buildings we are seeing are about 1-3 years old. That is right when the economy was picking back up. I hope the next few years we will see the product of serious investment and creativity.
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    Ah ok. I was just wondering about their progress on "bricking"
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    It looks good to me. I hope it doesnt have the "medical" vibe and is just a nice hotel.
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