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  1. CaptainJilliams
    Just went shopping at that target a couple days ago, looks like they've completed several noticeable improvements inside. They've removed the logo outside and have banners hanging on the exterior saying they are remodeling, so it looks like it will be a thorough renovation outside and inside.
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    Drove by the site again today. Demo work has begun. From what I could see, the western portion of the lot had been dug up. Looked like they were getting ready to tear down the structure on the eastern end.
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    Awesome looking tower, I hope it gets built!
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    Finally saw some activity on this site driving home from work. Looks like they have a digger out along N Durham.
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    Haven’t had the time with the holidays to really get some pictures, but a lot has been happening. They have already started putting the new siding up and you can see the design really start to take shape. I’m liking it with the minor nitpick being the color. If they keep it how it is, it’s fine, but I’m hoping they paint it white or a lighter shade.
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    Speaking of the "cult of preservation", I found this video that was posted over on the Nashville development forums, explains the current crisis they and some other places are going through:
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    Chronicle article with new renderings of the project: https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Developer-announces-new-details-for-Katy-13474508.php#item-85307-tbla-5
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    Awesome!
  9. CaptainJilliams
    Exactly. There's no problem with expressing your opinion, but constant negativity and little to no constructive conversation becomes annoying very quickly. No city is perfect, anywhere you go there will always be good and bad things about the place you call home. One of the worst things you can do is complain about the bad and remain inactive, whether in action or ideas. But in saying all this, the best way to deal with these people is to just ignore them. Don't feed stupidity.
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    That's a shame. That plot of land will still benefit from infill and it's good news to hear things seem to be moving forward, but I'm definitely concerned with how it will look now. Hopefully, they provide updated renderings come the time that leasing office opens.
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    So does that mean that: (1) We will see a shorter/redesigned version of the tower or (2) Cheaper materials will be used or (3) All of the above?
  12. CaptainJilliams
    I wish there was a rendering or something of what's going up on this site! Either way, exciting to see the steel go up so quickly.
  13. CaptainJilliams
    ^ This. Yes please.
  14. CaptainJilliams
    *inserts "It's Happening!" gif*
  15. CaptainJilliams
    I don't think anyone has confirmed yet, but it almost certainly looks like a leasing office.
  16. CaptainJilliams
    The article ended on a hopeful note saying the owners plan to reopen sometime "next year". But that's about as vague as it gets.
  17. CaptainJilliams
    A fair argument for sure. A lot of it does come down to location and convenience, but at the end of the day, the only way these food venues can do business is if customers value the food more than they value their money. Time will only tell how successful Finn is. I'll have to swing by sometime this weekend and see for myself.
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    Swamplot article with new images of the concrete base: http://swamplot.com/a-first-concrete-step-toward-building-that-mixed-use-complex-at-allen-pkwy-and-gillette-st/2018-12-05/ At least there's some activity on the site.
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    That guy is the dictionary definition of a troll
  20. CaptainJilliams
    Despite the changes, this is still a pretty beautiful tower. It'll be a great addition to this area of town!
  21. CaptainJilliams
    When did it ever close? At least from Google it indicates they are still open.
  22. CaptainJilliams
    ^ Thank you for such a valuable contribution. (Also, haven't trees coexisted with the blvd arches for years already? Is this supposed to be new insight?)
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    New article on Swamplot detailing the proposed Marathon Oil tower that will sit on that empty lot between CityCentre and Katy Freeway: http://swamplot.com/marathon-oil-plans-westward-migration-to-citycentres-flattened-town-country-outskirts/2018-11-30/ Below is a rendering:
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    Beautiful!
  25. CaptainJilliams
    HBJ posted an article on the park at Westheimer and Whitney: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/11/28/houston-to-transform-montrose-lot-into.html "The city of Houston bought the quarter-acre tract of land in May 2015, according to county clerk records, and plans to start construction on the project in August 2019, a city official said. Avondale Promenade Park will feature Craftsman-style architecture to blend in with the surrounding neighborhoods, said Lisa Johnson, a division manager in the city’s general services department. Elements will include a brick promenade with trees and light fixtures, a garden area, benches, play and exercise area, dog run and custom-designed Craftsman-style pavilion with a chimney swift tower."
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