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    This is what happens when a builder cuts corners!
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    Anything you want - as long as the structure remains.
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    I got no problem with stranger's opinions. I got no problem with being emotional. I do have a problem with people who only show up to b!tch. And that is all you do at Haif. You get what you give.
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    The idea of tearing down the Astrodome is already a dismal enough scenario. But to think that the ground it once stood on gets no more reverence than to become just another parking lot within an ocean of parking lots should be considered an insult by anyone who truly loves the city of Houston. At least leaving the land the dome once stood on as some kind of green space park, small sports museum or some kind of tribute to what it brought to Houston as far as international recognition and the revolutionary architecture that it was at the time it opened would be some small (very small) consolation. The idea of paving over it and forgetting it like it was just another aluminum building that used to sell cheap furniture back in the 70's on the I-610 feeder road is BEYOND PATHETIC! I understand that nothing could be cheaper and require less thought and imagination than to blow it up and make a parking lot for the Texans and the Rodeo to enjoy more profits on, but Houston is one of the riches cities in the world and if we allow this to happen at a time when our city is booming, I think Houston would lose a lot of respect from the people who matter most - the ones who are here for the long haul. I also understand that it is the "Houston way" to discard old buildings that are no longer profitable or are standing in the way of someone's corporate profits, but this one time we better make an exception. The Astrodome was a game changing, internationally recognizable, unique piece of architecture and those don't come around very often. Houston may never get another one.
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    I also like how the slant will direct eyes towards Texas' tallest building a block over. One of the things I have always admired about the Houston downtown skyline is how most of the tall buildings work together as a cohesive unit. Glad to see this tradition live on with this new tower.
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    Really diggin' that slanted roof.
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    Wasn't it the oil boom crash of the 1980's that killed the 80 story 1404 ft Southwest Tower - not Hobby? More urban legend, but I thought I read somewhere that Southwest Tower was literally ready to break ground within days when the investors got scared after the oil market crashed. If that's true, I don't think Hobby wouldn't stop another one on that scale.
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    It sounds like their may be some 'real' money behind this project, but so far, it is not evident in any social media or websites. So far, the graphics released are strictly 'amateur hour'. I would expect to see a 'real' website and better renderings after they close on the land in E. Montgomery county after April.
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    You're just wrong. People can determine 'quality' for themselves. Architects can't please everyone, least of all the chronically pissy. Chronic 'anything' tends to weaken one's argument. Glad you admit you're chronically pissy, at least. I suppose I could take someone's chronically pissy OPINION a little more seriously if I ever read one post that suggested anything other than COMPLETE bias. All velvet j has proven to me is that some people can't be pleased under any circumstance and that HIS life sucks. Need proof? Anyone who has nothing better to do at 4:59 a.m. than to bash Houston on the internet has more personal issues than I care to think about. Yes, I do see a pattern here, and Houston architecture is NOT the problem. With regards to chronic pissyness, I have no doubt that one of velvet j's ex-boyfriends can back me up here, poor slob.
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    There have been plenty of nice designs built in Houston over the last 10 years in high profile areas. Unfortunately there's no cure for chronic pissy-ness.
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    I was thinking it looked like a quilt - an architectural quilt made up of scraps from other buildings. I'm not sure that I 'get it', but I will give the architect and the builder some points just for taking a risk. I mean, at least it doesn't look like it was picked out of a catalog. Hopefully, it will work with the rest of the project.
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    O PLEASE go to Grand Texas, Red Scare. It just won't be any fun without a grumpy old man hanging around looking miserable and b!tching incessantly. "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" Besides, you're WAY off. The original plan was not even what would be considered a theme park by any normal person. The plan did not include any rides, roller coasters or all the other fun stuff that their (admittedly cheezy) website claim this incarnation of the park is going to include. There certainly was not a water park in the plan. It was basically a family friendly Texas themed outdoor activity spot that was to cater to birthday parties or company picnics and such. This plan is an actual theme park which could very easily offer as much as AstroWorld ever did, in time. Not as grandiose as EarthQuest to be sure, but many parks that eventually made a big impact in the biz, started off cheezy and small. Magic Mountain started off as a kiddy park with 2 coasters in 1971 and years later it became a major tourist destination. Six Flags Over Texas had very similar beginnings as Grand Texas and in time grew into what it is today. 10 times better? At least. Do your research. Find an old article from 2009 when the park was planned for Tomball and compare it to what Monty Galland is proposing today. I'm just hoping for the best. Houston could use this. No need to rain on people's parade. If it this isn't your bag, I'm sure there are other places (and threads) that offer things you do like. I hope.
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    I'll explain it to you. Demand and Supply. If enough people demand it, then someone will supply it. Houston has no major theme park. A lot of people want one. Let the big shots bring it on!
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    That's what credibility challenged people said about real estate booms in Houston after the oil bust in the 80's. That's also what credibility challenged people said about Houston EVER getting a new football team after the Oilers moved away. People who sound so certain about 'what's EVER going to happen in the future' don't have credibility.
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    Hey. How about a compromise? Retail front and center on signature streets and ample parking goes in the BACK where it BELONGS. So simple. Too simple. It's possible to put attractive store fronts up to the sidewalks AND have enough parking out back or up a few levels (out of the way) for the real world. I know. I've seen it with my own eyes. I forget where. Spend the extra dollars and DO IT RIGHT the first time. Or in Houston's case, the second time will do. Even if the parking lots were not so 'glorified' as if our dependency on cars required constant reminders that Houston owes it's very soul to the automobile that parking lots must be the focal point of almost every landscape, Houston would be prettier. Prettier=better. Midtown is such an asset to this city. A perfectly laid out, half way developed grid in the middle of all major employment, residential and entertainment centers just begging for a modern re-do. Every night I say a silent prayer that it gets done right this time. The potential of Midtown is off the charts, crazy wonderful - in my mind. Some of these projects going up now are like a dream come true, others aren't so perfect but they are a huge step in the right direction.
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    The plans, renderings and photos seem to be matching up nicely at this point.
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    Oh, I don't care about that anymore. But, how many multi-million developments have you built? My abrasive comments were only intended for non-doers who only use this forum as their own personal complaint window to God. I wouldn't worry too much about it. And I wouldn't take it too personal either.
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    It's only a suburban strip center if it has a parking lot in front of it. I don't see one. It looks pretty urban to me. Short, but urban.
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    I might have missed it, anyone taking guesses to the floor count of this thing? This rendering makes the Marriott look about as tall at the Hess next door. But, it also looks like it could have over 40 floors. That would be such an awesome addition to that side of the skyline. It will make downtown look wider from the Northwest/Southeast at a distance, just like Hess did. Just humor me, Rendering=Contract for the sake of discussion.
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    Consider it one of the risks of being a renter. There are many more risks being a home owner, so boo-hoo. There are no guarantees for anyone. Personally, I couldn't care less about the people who will have to look for another place to live. Like everyone else on the planet faced with change, they will adapt or die. What difference does it make? Life goes on. But don't worry, they'll survive. Apts are plentiful in Houston and many more are on the way. While this project is not as earth shattering as the first renderings promised on a stack of bibles that it would be, I think it will make Houston a slightly better place to live in compared to those old dingy apts taking up that prime real estate not doing nothin' for nobody (not counting the soon to be refugees, sniff, sniff). Of course it could have been better. BREAKING NEWS: EVERYTHING EVER BUILT IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND COULD HAVE BEEN A LITTLE BETTER. (except for Williams Tower)(and even that could have been one floor higher)(higher=cooler)(please excuse all these parenthesis) HEY! You can't please everyone and you have to take advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. This is why some actually invest money and take all the risks in projects and some just sit in a hole somewhere b*tching on the internet all day about how the do-ers are not doing it the way they would do it if only they could do it. It's always easier spending someone else's money and whining about how others see fit to risk their own capital, reputation and a good chunk of their time on this planet while actually sitting back and doing nothing (and yes it's even easier whining about the whiners - so sue me). The Houston market obviously isn't (completely) ready for the original envisioned version of this project - so what? I doubt this will be Houston's last chance to build some 20-30 floor towers around a bunch of uppity retail stores. So lighten up and shut your holes. It ain't all bad. Just kidding, have it your way - it's actually the beginning of the end of Houston. Whatever. Let the 'Debbie' convention resume.
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    Moderators: Please change the name of this thread to "Debbie Downer convention".
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    If anything, a shiny glass building in that location will probably reflect MORE light on to the park from that angle. I hope all the trees, the children playing in the fountain and the nice people walking their cute puppies aren't going to be x-rayed into oblivion when the sun comes out.
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    I love it. Build a Texas Cyclone on it and we practically have AstroWorld back too. What a great way to relish, enjoy and appreciate an exciting part of Houston's history. The 'Astro' era could have its own outdoor/indoor shrine and be a beautiful gateway to Reliant, the Houston Texans and the Rodeo. Of course, I realize that this doesn't scream corporate functionality and I don't see a clear path to unbridled profits at this time (which seems to be the only thing most shortsighted people at HAIF only care about) but it's a great idea just the same. Good luck with this one. As someone who just wants to save the dome for the sake of civil pride (don't care about raising your taxes to do it either), I'm willing to throw my support behind just about anything at this point that will preserve this (still) living symbol. The Astrodome is a larger than life monument to one of the greatest, most excessive, exciting periods in our city's history. It's not just another old stadium. It helped to put Houston on the map and deserves more respect than just any old ordinary white elephant.
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    Great PDF. I really enjoyed reading this list. #1 America's Coolest Cities to Live Forbes - August 2012 #1 Cities Where a Paycheck Stretches Furthest Forbes - July 2012 #1 Top Destination City U-Haul International - April 2012 #1 Top Ranked Metros Site Selection Magazine - March 2012 #1 Top U.S. Manufacturing Cities Manufacturers' News, Inc. - March 2012 #1 Fastest Growing Economy in North America Brookings Institution - January 2012 #1 Fastest Growing Wages in U.S. Business Insiders - January 2012 #1 Top Technology Job Growth CyberCoders - January 2012 #1 Best Cities for Manufacturing Forbes - December 2011 #1 Best-Performing Cities Milken Institute - December 2011 #1 Top 10 Manufacturing Cities Business Facilities - August 2011 #1 Fastest Growing Metro Area Kinder Institute for Urban Research - July 2011 #1 Top Cities for I.T. Jobs Modis - May 2011
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