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  1. Montrose1100
    You think they'll chop that old jail next to the Civil & Criminal Courthouses? I kind of like the current HPD Building, it's like Exxon's in NYC but on a much much smaller scale.
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    Based on the color scheme I'm not too crazy about it, but I will reserve any harsh judgments until the final product is presented. Shame about the previous rendering with the residential balconies didn't make it. Like the roof top idea.
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    Good Day HAIF. I know there are some well traveled individuals on this site so I would like your personal recommendations on this city. I'll be there at the end of February for 4 nights, across the street from the Tower of London. I already have a few touristy places I'd like to see that I missed last time I was there. Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge & Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. I've seen Trafalgar Square, Texas Embassy, Parliament (Big Ben Clock Tower, Westminster), St. Paul's, Piccadilly Circus, Tate Modern. So, any places that are an absolute must see? Also, if you have any great restaurants/pubs/bars/clubs that you recommend I would truly appreciate it!
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    *World Financial Center
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    Haha! I don't know what your're talking about but that tower is state of the art. It will become the crown jewel of Houston architecture in the new millennium, literally taking the crown away from the Memorial City Memorial Hermann.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4knuoIAWweA I know I shouldn't like this song, but I really do. The Music Video is ok...
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    Only if they're from Dallas.
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    Completely. I drive pass this area on San Felipe every morning and the only buildings visible are the Schlumburger & Marathon buildings.
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    I dig it.
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    Just wanted to share 3 songs I've been listening to on repeat all day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKHZcQF9g1g "Dreams" - Taken by Trees Pretty mellow and relaxing. I like the music video, puts me in a good mood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXwYJyrKK5A "What you know" - Two Door Cinema Club This is the one I blast in the car really loud. The music video kinda sucks IMO. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TLCkIGV2mw "Sunlight" - Bag Raiders. Big guilty pleasure. I jam to this one after a glass of wine when i'm home by myself. Music video is kinda weird but oh well.
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    If the Tower doesn't get built, I will ring a church bell and claim it the day that no-zoning died in Houston.
  12. Montrose1100
    I applaud your enthusiasm but It's not like we're getting a masterpiece of art. It will go nicely with BG Group Place.
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    "or lack there of". Just kidding, they look sleek.
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    If they went that far north would they repay the city back the millions?
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    26% is a very healthy percentage. But compare the estimated $4 billion that Texans spend on gambling out of state. $3.8 billion of that is spent in Las Vegas. Those are 2007 figures so forgive the old data. http://www.texas-gaming-association.com/topics/texans-are-paying-to-improve-other-states/ What I'm saying is that the Casinos will always thrive in Vegas, regardless if Galveston opens up shop or not. Edit: So basically the city might lose population but will always be the center of gaming entertainment in the country.
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    Of course it's fake. So is the castle in Disney World, but people still go. I agree with you that the city it's self will experience very slow growth once they reach their peak water supply. However, it will still be a major tourist destination. If Galveston opened up to gambling they would get a couple 2nd rate casinos and hotels like Atlantic City, nothing as glamours or drawing like the super hotels in Vegas. Vegas would not turn into Detroit, it would be the huge casinos in Louisiana that would. Coushatta, Delta Downs, and the casinos in Lake Charles would be empty. In fact I would hope Galveston got at least 2nd rate hotels. They could get complete garbage like Gulf Port, Mississippi.
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    It would be the 3rd tallest in the Americas (if it were 1,400ft.).
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    Vegas will always be a destination. I had an absolute blast going there for a friend's bachelor party. Even if Texas opens up to gambling, it won't be Vegas suffering, it will be Louisiana and perhaps Oklahoma (depending on if it's only allowed on Galveston). Vegas has history and there is a ton of stuff to do there besides gambling. It's also a huge family destination.
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    This Tower is moving at a snail's pace. It's barely visible from I-10.
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    Hopefully a re-design. The podium can stay.
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    I noticed the grey too... I just thought every time I looked at it that they sure do like cleaning the windows. But the progress has been slow, it's been grey for a couple weeks on the top.
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    Exocet those 20 5-stories are in the Energy Corridor.
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    Check the date on that article.
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    Looks like a modern house I built in Minecraft. I dig the shape.
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    It's not an atrocious design. I will wait until the final product. I bet we will be surprised.
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