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Because it didn't look bad enough...(apologies if this needed to be censored)

"Ramen Jo" at 917 Winbern got a cert of occupancy according to the permit site. Is that part of this development, or is it just a neighbor?

2 hours ago, 'Stonian said:

609 Main's lighting scheme is underwhelming thus far, but I think they're still tweaking/perfecting it.

 

However, has anyone checked out the brand new lighting scheme on the old Continental Airlines building 1600 Smith?

 

FABULOUS!!!!!!!! I'm overly impressed! 

You could get a much better idea with a video, but here's from my balcony now. It cycles through colors rainbow style like the trash can building in the med center. Pretty nifty.

Yet they're still planning on this "block party" on Saturday...we shall see...

hmph http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Workers-scramble-to-finish-projects-in-time-for-10898747.php

This'll be awkward then: https://www.facebook.com/events/1230768050335656/

I noticed the Caydon banner today too. Good stuff.

3 hours ago, cloud713 said:

Ahh.. I didn't make the connection with the movement of oil derricks.. I like that.
 

 

I mean I was at least half kidding but I like it too!

It's a trap!

It looks more horrific than usual lately. Maybe because the rest of DT looks so much better.

13 hours ago, monarch said:

^^^ @cloud713 props for the cool video my pal.  maybe it's me, but i find that the WINGS OVER WATER art/fountain to be the single most brilliant and magnificent piece of art structure to come into downtown houston in decades.  I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!  especially the brilliant, rich, and decadent colors at night.  yes, it may be a bit loud at times, but so are a flock of geese while they are migrating in flight... right?  i am so very happy and proud to have this piece within our new and burgeoning downtown district.  WOW!

It's an innovative use of pumpjacks, celebrating Houston's oil legacy!

That weblink url tho ^^

1 hour ago, IronTiger said:

Does COH have a page where you can look at PDFs/TIFFs of new development plans? I'd love to see a plan (or a picture, if anyone's in the area) of the "green wall" they're proposing (or have already built?) for the Midtown Randalls store.

What's all this then?

no more re: the above post (at least nothing concrete) but there was a permit filed on the 13th to "CNVT 5100 SF RTL INTO FULL SERVICE REST"

http://www.cohtora.houstontx.gov/ibi_apps/WFServlet.ibfs?IBIF_webapp=/ibi_apps&IBIC_server=EDASERVE&IBIWF_msgviewer=OFF&IBIAPP_app=soldpermits&IBIF_ex=sold_permit_d&CLICKED_ON=&PN=16125489&PT=WT

Looks like actual progress is being made: https://www.facebook.com/ReptrospectCoffee/?hc_ref=SEARCH

It's a different Luigi's chain, ya?

You'd think they'd branch out in cliche names.

18 hours ago, SirJac said:

I don't find it creepy, I think it reminds us just how long Trump has been the assertive businessman that he still is.

 

He may not be a people person but his business acumen and work ethics are more than well-honed at this point.

 

What was Hillary doing in '84? Shining shoes?

"Creepy" is not the word I used. I don't think anything positive or negative about his placement in the article, just kind of crazy that it's a 30 year old article and he is still (moreso) very present.

(And she was the first lady of Arkansas)

That's weird. I've never had to log in. Go here and click "current agenda". 

No time to summarize  and there's really not much new info. 

https://edrc.houstontx.gov/edrc/login.aspx

More info/specs on the platting agenda from yestserday - pages 148-166.

ftp://edrc.houstontx.gov//2016/2016-22_FinalAgenda.pdf

what's all this then?

I flew out of Terminal A for the first time in forever a couple weeks ago. Man, that was awful. Really bringing their C- game to security and checkins there.

Blaze pizza is pretty cool though.

my drive to work turns off la branch onto elgin street. There's those new townhouses and the mustard seed resale shop. Across from the shop, there's a vacant lot with concrete. I've noticed a couple drilling trucks there over the last week or 2. Looked up the address and it's owned by Kalan properties. 

Any ideas....?