Wow--- I just clicked to see if there was a website for the Jackson Place condos and stumbled onto this "forum." It is actually the first time I have ever engaged in any kind of public email or chat type situation, but I wanted to set the record straight about a few things I read in some of the emails so far. I can see how all this is definitely how rumors get started! I am living at Jackson Hill Apartments and have been super happy here. I have a gorgeous place overlooking Memorial and the bayou. From the day the land was staked out and the sign went up I have watched and wondered about the property. Finally, about a month ago I stopped by the office and stumbled into the developer and the architect and sat down and had a long chat about the things that are important to me. After doing my due diligence and satisfying myself this was the right thing for me, I committed to buy what I think is the best unit in the complex. The architect and the engineers who designed it focused on water leak prevention, roof design, energy efficient design, sound absorption. The building is really two separate buildings right next to each other-they call them "pods." There are two elevator banks, one side has 6 units and the other side has 7 units per floor, total of 4 floors. Fewer people share the elevators and it gives a secluded, private ambiance to the complex. The garage is built so that SUV's can enter without worrying about scraping the paint on their car roofs. I am extremely impressed with the developer, the architect, and everyone involved in the project and look forward to living there and being very happy. The developer has a strong, forceful personality, but he is good at what he does, committed to building a quality project, and he has spent countless hours going over each and every little detail as this structure goes up. I know this because I went through all of the plans and discussed many details with him before I purchased. I want a detail oriented, hard-working developer. As far as the place across the street everyone is talking about, I am happy to know that someone is doing something to clean that place up. I would not be surprised if the person who lives there has serious mental health issues. While I empathize with someone with those kind of problems, I don't think it is his right to trash the place out like he does--what he does inside his home is his business but, what he does outside is an eyesore and having to drive by that place each day gives me the creeps. I did not know the developer was tackling this issue, but I applaud him wholeheartedly, no matter what angle he takes. It was bound to happen sooner or later. I heard that many people from Jackson Hill Apartments are buying there and if anyone who reads this goes over there and buys one, please use me as a referral because I will get $500! (Why not?) I think it is going to be a wonderful, close-knit community and one of the things I am most looking forward to is not having to park in the garage here at Jackson Hil Apartments! What everyone says about it is true. But, I think we all agree this is a great location, a great complex with wonderful management and employees, and the neighborhood is really becoming fun, sort of a blend of old and new. I have lived right in this area since I moved to Houston in 1979 so this new development is right up my alley. The reason Jackson Place is so perfect for me is because I have no desire to live alone in a three story townhome--I hate stairs and I want a beautiful pool where I can relax. I'm glad that residential units to fit all sorts of lifestyles are being built in this area. The developer owns the two lots on Jackson Hill, across from the junk man. And, he owns the property adjacent on Feagan. As sson as this project is finished, he plans to build another building, just like ours, right next door. Those units will cost more and will most likely push my property value up. Yeah! I have heard good things about my future neighbors and I look forward to August 31-when it is supposed to be finished. I encourage anyone who reads this to form your own opinion about the place rather than listen to me or anyone else. Thanks for reading my thoughts.....
