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    Sometimes I wonder how an area or building will look in 20 years. Perhaps there won't be a need for affordable apartments in the vicinity, because these will age and unlikely be revamped, and be cheaper than newer builds. Rinse & repeat (which is a good thing - not everything needs to be overpriced). By that time, 45/10 may be done, and they will be torn down for a new development. "Historic Hardy Yards". Or remain an affordable option for those living close to Downtown.
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    IDK, I don't think every single building in this neighborhood needs a mural.
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    Alright, everyone relax, and get back to the great addition to Downtown. @Luminare if you ever have any issues with anyone, please feel free to discuss with another Mod, or the Editor.
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    While I agree the foundation people were lying, I'm not finding anything to source the 30,000 feet. There's likely limestone/sedimentary rock not too far down. Although after reading a few PDFs I'm not seeing any confirmations. Anyway, suppose that's another topic.
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    I know Industrial/shipping is not everyone's cup of tea for décor, but I really love the renders.
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    I can't help but think how the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th worst high-rises in Houston could be in such a nice view. At least the Hotel looks good at night.
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    The green dry wall looked more interesting, but at least the housing authority is keeping up with trends around the city to blend in.
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    The heavy rail train in the rendering almost makes us look legit.
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    They photoshopped the crown of the tower, and made the deciduous trees BLOOD red. Hermann Park never looks like that.
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    Wasn't that Andarako's HQ before going to the Woodlands? I work adjacent to Greenspoint (lucky me), and the area was looking well prior to the pandemic. Going to Ichibon - against my will, the area's new patios were filled with people eating lunch outside, multiple buses zipping by, it was kind of pleasant. Greens Road, despite the condition, is a beautiful drive until the Hardy. The mature trees and crape myrtles are gorgeous. Some of the apartments have been repainted and look groovy from the road. There's a handful of decent places to eat, but not much. FM 1960 is a bit of a drive, so anything special like Korean BBQ is a +2hr lunch. When my colleagues come to visit, there isn't much to do in the area. Maybe 1 decent car wash and 2 barbers. 2 good Vietnamese places. Speaking of FM 1960, that area looks worse every time I go there. Personally I'd rather be Downtown or Upper Kirby, but I don't make the decisions. Until then I'll try to not complain about my 21 minute commute on the Hardy and explore more of the small businesses/restaurants in the area.
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    I may have to check that place out. I go to 45 Barber Shop next to... not sure, just a bit further down 45. They always play country music after I walk in, and I want to tell them to keep it on the Spanish club music. Anyway, I'm surprised we don't have more of these in our hood.
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    I work in Greenspoint and go to a barber where only one guy speaks English (not complaining, just pointing it out). They did a really nice high fade and beard trim. I thought I was going to have to shell out +$60.00. Freaking $20.00! I was shocked, but then remembered they had bars on the window, loud Spanish disco music, and not an IPA or cold brew in sight. Kind of miss living closer to Harwin in that respect. Westheimer is littered with good barbers that don't charge gentrification prices. Anyway, Ambrose Barber on Milby is decent, but prepare to spend 2-3 hours there.
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    It's not that Deep Luminare. Drivers are idiots. Particularly in this state. When TCR said they would have viaducts for animal crossing I assumed they meant the Texas Motorist ;)
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    I don't think it's fair to compare to Japan. We live in Houston where people run into the light rail.
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    Yeah that sounds extremely dangerous. Not to mention, wouldn't that slow it down? Unless it's around the stations I guess.
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    Last time I was in there, "There Must Be An Angel" by Annie Lennox was playing on full blast. It was surreal.
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    I've been to the one on Shepherd a few years ago and it was decent. There's too many grills. I thought this was the old Confederate House (based on your comment), turned State Grille, then wondered why it didn't show up in City Centre - which is the Capital Grille, and they're good... for a chain. Anyway, a decent Steakhouse would be nice round these here east parts. If anything their bars are always a nice stop.
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    Please share your opinions and disagree with each other without resorting to flame wars/name calling. Thank you.
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    The Culture Map article stated the space Hay Merchant was in was old, and they needed to replace the A/C. Also, construction on Waugh and the Skanska lot catty corner were major factors. I can't imagine a modern space in a luxury development is cheaper than the location they were at? Or if the owners want to sell the land and push out the renters? Do you have information on rent prices at their current location vs the new?
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    Urban Dental would be very welcomed. And don't act like you and I wouldn't play pong at Ace Bounce... at least once.
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    KPF design for Heritage Plaza 1981. Source
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    You and maybe others might enjoy this piece of history on Heritage Plaza. I've never seen a rendering for a previous design, but I think I'll take the pyramid over whatever KPF thinks this is. Anyway, found it while trying to nail a construction date on the building. Edit: And to steer completely off-topic, in the link, it mentions a project on 1212 Main which is what bankrupted the original developer - not this project.
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    Hay Merchant is a cool place, and there's still time to enjoy it. However, this little bit is interesting:
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    600 Travis was completed in 1981. As @samagon mentioned, the visible heat plumes off the buildings rooftop HVAC is a feature in cold weather. This is somewhere between December 1984, or as late as mid February of 1985. According to the almanac February 15th was the last big cold front to make the air close to freezing. And it looks like the first big cold front in December 1984 was around the 5th. The rest of the month heats up almost to the 70s, in true Houston fashion. Heritage Plaza began construction in 1984, the same year 1600 Smith & 1301 Fannin were completed which both appear freshly in the photo. If the OP is correct and they left 1984, this was around December 5th, 1984. Why do I care so much about dating this photo? And why did the Almanac get mad at me for refreshing the dates so many times?
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    Let's keep it civil. As much as possible anyway. I really enjoyed the skyline during the "power over houston" in the late 90s. Particularly the spotlights on most of the skyline. It's as simple as illuminating the buildings, without anything "flashy". Most of our towers have huge plazas that could easily incorporate some lighting. Although I am a sucker for flashy, and would not complain if every building was wrapped in LEDs fading between all colors of the rainbow. We know why it went dark, so how do we ask them to turn on the lights again?
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