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Market Square Tower: 40-Story High-Rise At 777 Preston St.
quietstorm replied to Urbannizer's topic in Downtown
The back cash registers at Phonecia are used during weekday lunch hour, which is always packed.- 1,894 replies
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This is my community. I live, work and worship nearby. In addition to the walking trail on the bayou, there is Calumet Park, Riverside Terrace, the bike trail that goes to Discovery Green, new town homes as well as existing apartments and homes. This is an establish area, that has a mixture of the old and new. I hope that HEB can successfully integrate the pedestrian with cars, b/c you see a lot of both in the area.
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Too suburban?
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My church is the copper topped 2 buildings to the right of the proposed site. It is built on a very high elevation, marked an historic site, and hasn't flooded.
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This is in my neighborhood as well. Community members, both long-time 3rd Ward residents like my family, as well as those moving in are excited about this project. I'm pleased with my council member's leadership on this issue, and look forward to the community growing in a way that reflects the needs of all residents--a new HEB is a step in the right direction.
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Near Minute Maid
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George R. Brown Convention Center Redevelopment, Office Building & W Hotel
quietstorm replied to Sunstar's topic in Going Up!
Apparently Twitter users have taken "issue" with the use of HTX instead of HOU... http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Houston-Super-Bowl-Host-Committee-boasts-9178252.php -
The scale of this building is "off" to me, especially in comparison to Post Midtown a few blocks away as well as the fairly new Pearl Midtown on Smith.
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Yes, Williams (Transco) Tower is imo the most 'iconic' Houston building. Most people assume it's our tallest rather than Chase Tower given it's location.
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Of course there a properties that are past restoration by landlords who often live outside of the community. I am not sure what unfair advantage you speak of. Again, I and my family are long-time residents. I grew up here and we own rental properties and our homes. What you see as an unfair advantage, I see as an attempt by a long-time resident (Coleman) who is also a politician, working to provide affordable housing options, whose efforts were highlighted by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research here. I'm glad you have family that lives here; however, your familiarity is somewhat superficial. Case in point---referring to Third Ward as "the third ward" shows a basic lack of understanding of the area. I don't live in Montrose, but I know it's not referred to as "the montrose". We'll just have to agree to disagree here.
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Those are valid questions. Not sure how to do it, but my hope is that long-time residents and "outsiders" can come together to answer these questions to create a vibrant, diverse community.
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Not sure what you mean by "opposition to improved housing stock". The Riverside properties project, Maywood, etc. are building new homes on the area with the support of the community. By improved housing do you mean the types of townhome farms that we consistently deride on HAIF? With that, there are townhomes and McMansions that are being built in Third Ward. Again, the type of rapid/wholesale gentrification that has happened in areas like Fourth Ward/Freedman's Town won't happen in Third Ward. Those who seek to move into the area and improve it are welcome; however, if the goal is to redefine Third Ward into something resembling the west side of Midtown, or to replace long-time residents, it's unlikely that will happen. There are too many long-time professional, politically-minded and civically engaged Third Ward residents.
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Your point is valid, but the tax dollars of those who disagree don't supersede the tax dollars of those who agree with the way the TIRZ is spending the funds and have, as long-time residents been paying taxes in the area for years. My family and I have and support the TIRZ efforts.
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Projects that enhance/expand on Third Ward's history (i.e.,Emancipation Park & Dowling Street renovations). Other examples are listed at the OST/Almeda redevelopment site and here: http://urbanedge.blogs.rice.edu/tag/ostalmeda-corridors-redevelopment-authority/#.V17OivQ8LCQ
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Speaking as a long-time Third Ward resident, I think your attending the TIRZ meetings is a good idea. Just understand that Third Ward has an active community that is looking for a certain type of development. I look at efforts by Garnett Coleman, who is a politician, but is also a long-time resident, as positive. Unlike some other gentrifying areas in the city, Third Ward is still the political and financial epicenter for many African Americans in Houston. As I've said in previous posts, efforts to significantly change Third Ward won't happen. There is money and influence with long-time residents. Instead of looking to recreate greater Third Ward in Midtown's image, consider how you can, as a newcomer, add to and improve what is there.
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Interesting. I thought TIRZ 7 funds were primarily used for 3rd Ward redevelopment; however, I believe Coleman's legislative district extends into TIRZ 2 boundaries.
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I agree with this. Houston, generally lacks long-term vision/purpose for public spaces. We're getting better in terms of focusing on green/outdoor spaces, but I would agree that form should follow function.
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I don't get too bummed about it. Houston is a Sunbelt city, which also has multiple areas (Galleria, Medical Center) that would rival the DTs of other urban areas. We're getting there, but I think its easier to create density in urban areas with zoning laws and natural boundaries (i.e., Lake Michigan, Puget Sound).
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Carnegie Vanguard High School At 1501 Taft St.
quietstorm replied to VicMan's topic in Other Houston Neighborhoods
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Carnegie Vanguard High School At 1501 Taft St.
quietstorm replied to VicMan's topic in Other Houston Neighborhoods
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Is anyone else having trouble positing pics to the site?
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View from Main.
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I agree - St. Augustine is the way to go.
