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    Might be a reason to charter an uber--just to have them take this turn to get the pic.
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    I wonder what will happen to the strip center across the street from this. That seems ripe for some new openings or redevelopment.
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    More mixed-used along the lines of City Centre coming?
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    What about the big grassy plot south of Burnett St. By the railroad tracks just north of I-10? That would be quite central.
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    IAH Vs. DFW

    houstontexasjack replied to wxman's topic in Planes

    How the heck is Westjet not serving Houston yet? I realize this may not be the best time to start Calgary, but in terms of its PDEW, it is second only to London for O/D traffic for international travel from Houston. Korean's decision to fly here (aside: don't get me wrong, I love seeing an additional tail fin at IAH), is baffling, but Westjet's absence has been equally baffling.
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    50 stories would cross a cool psychological barrier for residential development. As has been previously discussed, once some of the other 40-story developments are developed, going 50 stories will suggest a new kind of ultra-luxury development. I wonder if Tema will try for EB-5 money to help fund this.
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    Great shot!
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    Nice to see this moving up quickly! Thanks for the recent photo Triton!
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    I am starting to wonder if the first public rendering of this tower will appear when it is completed.
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    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11372895 Looks like a new destination in North America may still be in the cards.
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    From an aesthetic standpoint, this would be very nice.
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    The guys saying "Chicago" appear to be travel agents who primarily book for leisure travelers. I think IAH would remain a distinct possibility. Although ORD should be within the 787-9's capabilities, I think the westbound flight with a full passenger load might be pushing it (the flight clocks in at around 8184 statute miles when routing at ETOPS 330 minutes at the great circle mapper). Of course, there are many good reasons for Air NZ to head to Chicago, but I think the European connections can also be had via a one stop routing through Asia. The near Latin American connections (e.g. Mexico and Central America) might be more valuable to Air NZ.
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    And here we go. Kirby will be quite the road in a few years. We'll have to see whether Hanover can get financing for its proposed highrise as well. Even without that, I am quite excited about this development.
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    It looks like the ANA flight is better timed for onward connections into Asia than the UA flight was. Not great for Latam on the IAH end, though. And the Air NZ announcement is not out just yet. Let's wait and see. Hope springs eternal.
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    ANA...holy cow! I did not see that coming. I think TPE was also officially announced. Also, I think Air New Zealand has scheduled a news conference for Friday morning New Zealand time (later this afternoon our time) to announce a new route. It is expected to be ORD or IAH. Fingers crossed Air NZ realizes the business traffic a one-stop to PER from IAH might be able to gobble up (and PER is already served with the 787-9). :-)
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    How long do franked wells produce? I thought it was for just a few years and then producers had to move on. As existing supplies dry up, one would expect additional growth as oil prices rise again due to shorter supply and (hopefully) continued robust demand.
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    It is a pretty building, and well worth a wait. I am glad to see it is not necessarily "dead" but in deep carbon-freeze hibernation.
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    Makes me admire Hines decision to move forward with 609 Main. Of all the proposed towers, the most significant proposal is being built. We'll have to see what energy prices do. It looks like the Saudis want to curtail new exploration. Happily, lower energy prices can spur global economic growth which increases demand for energy....and the cycle will come full circle.
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    So, in the Christmas-season spirit, it's dead. But, it might not be "dead as a doornail."
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    Air New Zealand reportedly set to announce new destination. IAH in the running: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11365415
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    It's not a bad looking glass box. A surprise project is a good way to kick off Thanksgiving!
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    We can't take away the one line in the countdown that everyone knows. :-)
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    That rose logo looks like something a Bond villain might use.
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    There is an excavator on site moving big concrete squares about. I am not sure for what these might be used.
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    The view from the beehive is quite nice. This area is really changing quickly. I was surprised my girlfriend liked this area more than many others inside the loop (save for the much less affordable 77006 of Montrose). After going over the finances, I hope to move into a home in this area in lieu of the Richmont apartments.
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