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  1. thedistrict84
    Sounds good to me! Very excited that this kind of mentality is becoming more prevalent in developments popping up in Second Ward.
  2. thedistrict84
    I completely understand the need to dig up slab and whatever other work is needed for plumbing and so forth during a buildout of an existing suite in a strip center, I just have never heard the term "break ground" in that context. I just have exclusively heard--and therefore always associated--that exact phrase with the beginning of construction of the building itself. Admittedly, I do not work in the construction industry, so maybe someone who does work in the field can interject.
  3. thedistrict84
    Noticed a few pieces of heavy equipment on site, seems like this is going to get moving very soon.
  4. thedistrict84
    I know they said “broke ground” in their post, but I don’t think that’s the proper term in this context, right? I associate that phrase more with construction of a building commencing (when you have a literal ground breaking ceremony). They’re just leasing a suite in an existing shopping center. (sorry for being pedantic)
  5. thedistrict84
    Puppies for Breakfast is going on today until 3 pm at East River. Midway has an East River tent set up with a few reps present, if anyone has any questions they want to ask point blank.
  6. thedistrict84
    Very interesting spot for an office building, but pretty much anything is better than an empty, overgrown lot that is commonly used as a dumping ground. I'm also curious how they are going to handle parking: a front lot facing Commerce would be super disappointing, but Velasco has a narrow ROW and would probably not be ideal for additional traffic. I guess we will see.
  7. thedistrict84
    Great news, hopefully they do something with it soon so I stop having to submit 311 Service Requests for overgrown weeds and tree limbs blocking the sidewalk.
  8. thedistrict84
    I've noticed that the Giant Leap placard has been variably placed in different locations along Sampson. I assume it was initially put there just to remind passersby that they would be moving there shortly. I did not give much thought to where exactly it might have been placed, but your observation is consistent with that. Of course, for the last several months it has been in front of How to Survive, since they have been operating out of that suite. It seems to be an arrangement that is working for both entities for now, so I'm not sure Giant Leap is in any rush to move out. The ongoing buildout being the suite for Popston would make sense in that context.
  9. thedistrict84
    Drove by today. They are making progress on the buildout of the last storefront along Sampson, nearest to Harrisburg. They've also added a sliding window to the wall facing the front patio of How to Survive. I assume this particular suite will be the permanent location of Giant Leap?
  10. thedistrict84
    Houston City Council to Vote on Plan for Installation of Information Kiosks - 5/5/2021 Not sure how I feel about this plan. These kiosks seem very large and look as though they could block sizable portions of sidewalks or disrupt any businesses near where they may be installed. Not to mention, it feels like something one step closer to Minority Report-style targeted advertising.
  11. thedistrict84
    I guess that would mean that the East End is the Peruvian jungle in this scenario?
  12. thedistrict84
    I saw a (very small) piece of construction equipment present here, at the lot on the southeast corner of Sherman and Sampson. Hopefully it’s a sign that this is about to get going? (Although it is InTown Homes after all, they like to take their sweet time)
  13. thedistrict84
    You can ask him personally. He’s totally still alive.
  14. thedistrict84
    I am unreasonably excited about checking this place out. We have already landed a handful of other "trendy" cocktail bars in this area (along with White Rhino and Night Shift), which will definitely help with the appeal of the neighborhood and lead to more young professionals seriously considering living in the East End. Excited for Forth on Navigation to come online next month, and I think we are maybe one more large market-rate apartment complex away from turning a corner to where the East End is no longer the first answer to the question "where should we put this affordable housing complex"?
  15. thedistrict84
    Aside from that, I wouldn't think the layout would be conducive to conversion into retail. This building is mostly vertical and likely has some layout intricacies which would get in the way of a straightforward conversion. The closest analogue I can imagine offhand is the silos in Sawyer Yards, but that building had a much more conventional shape and is maybe half the height of this facility.
  16. thedistrict84
    I think it could be the large block (which is currently a surface lot) running along Super St, between Harrisburg and Garrow.
  17. thedistrict84
    From my understanding, this warehouse is home to a local real estate developer's private car collection. I think that helps explain the overall Area 51-vibe of the building and the fact that security is always present on site. (I know who it is and what kind of collection is there, but don't know that disclosing those details in a public forum is the best idea)
  18. thedistrict84
    One can hope. They ripped out a bunch of mature trees in more or less the same locations during construction. It will probably take 20 years at a minimum for these to get back to the size of the previous trees.
  19. thedistrict84
    “EaDo Lofts is a home for families”
  20. thedistrict84
    Yes, but I haven't gone through it yet. I just recall there being a reusable water bottle, of which I already have too many.
  21. thedistrict84
    I stopped by and chatted with them as well. Probably walked right past you at some point while I was there.
  22. thedistrict84
    Hey, perfect! Just what this City needs--more self storage centers. If only it were a combination self storage center/church, they could fill another dire need in this City AND enjoy some nice tax benefits! The Holy Order of The Cardboard Box has a nice ring to it. . .
  23. thedistrict84
    I know it has been said before, but this is such an immensely disappointing use of land so close to downtown.
  24. thedistrict84
    City Counsel unanimously voted to approve the 800 Middle St. project yesterday, without discussion.
  25. thedistrict84
    I guess I'm technically an Urban Achiever given my age range, which is fine because I am a big fan of The Big Lebowski.
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