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    Nice write-up. This sounds promising! That location needs some visibility though.
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    I had lunch on Navigation on Saturday. Wow! What a transformation. The street was brimming with pedestrians. The surrounding developments almost makes the area unrecognizable. Really great to see…
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    I’ve lived in The Heights for 30 years. “Right-wing conspiracy theorists” doesn’t fit the profile of most people in this area. I think we should get back to basics. What problem was the city trying to solve on 11th Street? Did the city consider all options? The fundamental pain point is the opposition’s voice was ignored and hence why we’re still discussing this 6 months later.
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    I read the election will be decided by 7 states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Early voting will be key...
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    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON.The Museum of Fine Arts, in the Montrose area of Houston, is the oldest art museum in Texas. It has its roots in the Public School Art League, formed in 1900 by a group of five women led by Emma Richardson Cherry, who proposed "the encouragement of art and culture in the public school system" through the installation of fine-art reproductions in classrooms. League members also offered art classes, lectures on art appreciation, and exhibitions in the Scanlan Building downtown. In 1913 the organization's name was changed to Houston Art League to reflect its broader focus. During this period the league began acquiring art objects and determined to establish a public museum. A plot of land at South Main and Montrose was donated by the trustees of the Hermann estate with financial assistance from Joseph S. Cullinan, and the site was dedicated on April 12, 1917. World War I quelled fund-raising efforts until the Armistice, at which time league president Florence Fall revived the effort to establish a museum. With support from William C. Hogg, the central unit of the neoclassical museum building, designed by Houston architect William Ward Watkin, opened to the public on April 12, 1924. The Houston Art League subsequently amended its state charter and formally changed its name to Museum of Fine Arts of Houston in 1929. The museum's name was shortened to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, by its trustees in the early 1960s. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/museum-of-fine-arts-houston
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    Right. If murder cases were shelved that would be a huge story. It seems the focus is on the sexual assault cases. https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2024/03/07/480038/houston-police-have-gone-through-3000-of-over-4000-suspended-sex-assault-cases/
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    That stretch on Hardy from 610 to downtown is hideous. I’m glad changes are coming. I was surprised at all the accommodations made by the city for residents (e.g., preserving on-street parking spots). I think I drove it in January and I remember thinking “this is why people think Houston is ugly.” Any changes will be better than what’s currently there.
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    I guess you guys tell yourself that to make yourselves feel self-righteous about your position. Guess what…the opposition also argues that the safety of their children is their number one concern. Why can’t you acknowledge that creating congestion on a neighborhood’s main thoroughfare will increase traffic on interior neighborhood streets? Just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t mean they are selfish and take pleasure in pedestrian deaths. That’s simplistic thinking. Try looking at both sides.
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    We don't really know what Whitmire is going to do. I know he comes off as a sour puss but if he's truly only concerned with public safety vehicles then he might listen to an argument for 3 lanes a la Studewood. The big issue on 11th is no left turns and those oversized concrete barriers. I had forgotten Studewood once had those weird bidirectional lanes! Also I recall the uproar when the islands were first installed. I don't know if changes were made but the islands are much more aesthetically pleasing now than they were when initially installed.
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    Dallas Morning News music critic makes another trip to Houston and writes a glowing review of the Houston Symphony’s Mahler 6th performance. https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/performing-arts/2024/03/21/mahler-is-a-test-for-orchestras-in-dallas-fort-worth-and-houston/ I’m glad to see our Symphony being recognized. There are few things in Dallas that are superior to Houston, but the DMN is leaps and bounds better than The Houston Chronicle!
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    And to think he won with a huge mandate! His tenure is not off to a good start. He's already dealing with two big issues (Firefighters pay and Police case scandal), he comes off as combative, and frankly he's not very likeable. But it's still too early to say we are in for "4 years of hurt." Everybody knew the city had financial problems and the firefighters lawsuit had to be dealt with. The police case scandal came out of the woodwork so he can't be blamed for that. He still has plenty of time to recover.
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    I understand your point. I really hope Houston continues to improve in providing options for all types of commuters.
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    Doesn't the job of a coordinator require representation from multiple departments? And isn't that what caused the misalignment to begin with with Houston Avenue? The fire and police departments were not consulted about the changes?
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    It's this... like a drop-off lane...
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    I know what that is. I'm talking about the lane in front of the building.
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    @Triton you seem well-connected to influential people! Can you suggest these pedestrian crossings on 11th? And also on Studewood at 8th and Studewood at 6 1/2 where the road goes from 3 to 5 lanes? Thanks!
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    And juicy conspiracy cover-up stories!
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    This futuristic building is nearing completion. I guess it will compete against the new Starbucks on 11th? I don't understand the purpose of that drop-off lane in front. Seems like wasted space...
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    This is the building on 1132 E 11th
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    This is the existing parking lot next to Starbucks referred to by @twisterhunt Would be great if it could be shared. I'm curious if Starbucks is going to add a drive-thru...
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    There is ample street parking on Oak Ridge with one big problem. No parking during school days.
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    Vision Zero is not a slogan, not a tagline, not even just a program. It is a fundamentally different way to approach traffic safety. https://visionzeronetwork.org/about/what-is-vision-zero/ This philosophy is extremely bureaucratic. I can see how it might consume a ton of “wasted” meetings in the Whitmire administration and he clearly wants his team focused on different priorities. I have mixed feelings about this. This program at least gave visibility to the fact the city is committed to improved walkability. My priority for Houston is improving the quality of life for its residents (I.e. ample parks, trails, affordable housing). Whitmire must feel that Vision Zero has gone overboard with road diets and bike lanes. It doesn’t help that the bike lanes are seldom used. It’s not improving the quality of life for the majority of residents and he’s hearing the complaints of his constituents.
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    You guys are cracking a lot of jokes but isn't the real question what exactly Whitmire is covering up that he doesn't want the public to know about? Will this story grow legs? Who knows...
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    Houston Avenue... sorry about that...
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    Surely Houstonians didn’t “super love it” when pedestrians died prior to the adoption of Vision Zero. It’s the “means” to an end that are in contention and yes it is safe to assume that Mayor Whitmire is not on board. This is obvious with the Washington Avenue reversal and the soon to be 11th Street reversal, and the departures in City Hall of the proponents of this strategy. So no big surprise here. Vision Zero reminds me of “Lean Manufacturing” or other philosophies that are in vogue at one time or another. From the website: Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.
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