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The problem I've had with this thing from day one is the amount of money being spent to build a park 3 blocks wide and 3 blocks long that is to become Downtown's "Jewel" park as if forgeting that Elenor Tinsley park even exists. Does anyone have the current price tag available? You're right, it's all private money, but that private money could have been spent on upgrades to Elenor Tinsley park that would make it world-class.
Once again, not dissing the park itself, just the monetary excess being thrown at it that is desperately needed elswhere.
this is not a park it is a parking lot with grass and two puddles.
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Finally getting started on this project. I hope to bring some pictures of progress during construction. I am really excited about what we are going to offer here. They aren't cheap but I am pretty sure they will be the most well built, nicest townhomes in the area. We have the forms up and the plumber in. Maybe pour foundations next week.
How's the noise factor over there? being that it's close to the railroad track. we live on the other side and always hear that darn horn during the middle of the night.
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Buffalo Bayou Partership is still active and is a force to be reckoned with, but land prices east of downtown have risen to a level that makes it tricky for them to be able to acquire and assemble new land, and the chances of securing Symphony Island are basically shot all to hell because KBR is planning to use that land for a big 81-acre mixed-use project. The big stuff downtown is beyond their ability to implement, and basically comes down to cooperation between the Army Corps of Engineers, Harris County Flood Control District, the City of Houston, and other entities. BBP can only act as a planner and facilitator to those players.
what kind of mixed used project?
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We too looked at Juliet and after some research chose a Perry home next to the Alexan Lofts. They are 2 years old and we feel will be a good investment in that area. Good luck!
if you don't mind the loud train noise during the middle of the nights. Intown homes has no yard at all. albeit the probs with juliet, i think their i like their floor plan better.
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i drove by there. that is Bruce Elementary to replace the old one next to that Superfund site with all contaminated land i think. I hope you are right about that demolition. Would be nice to have a grocery store there. The area has changed alot in a year.
Hello fellow eastenders,I noticed recently that the demolition and cleanup on a good size piece of land has begun on Runnels st, across from the Alexan Lofts and Perry Homes. I also know that the corner store and the blue plasma building are going away. Anyone know what the plan for this land is? Retail? Mix development? Residential? I see the progress on the mid-dense-residential build on canal is moving along too. Other development, I see that a new elementary school is being built on the northside of buffalo bayou, a block from Clinton on Jenson. Does this mean that the school on Jenson and Navigation ( or is it Franklin and Canal?) is going away? Any plan for development on that location?
I think the Jenson-Navigation-Runnel-Canal area is beginning a boom kinda like what Midtown went through. I like it.
sketkar
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Almost as much as I love far right-wing conservative intolerance. I think this would make a great Gallery of Intolerance in the Bush Library.
what's so funny about liberals..their hatred for a man overshadows their rationality..especially when one with such colorful pics saved in their harddrive just for such occasions to post.
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I just love liberal tolerance don't you?
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I noticed a block of land is being developed at the corner of Jensen on the other side of the alexan lofts. Anyone know what they are building? also a little east on Clinton they are doing something to the lot next to sydnor st. I wish they post something. I live in that area. would be nice to know if it's going to be something good.
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"get a decent bungalow in the Heights" going for 250 to 400 k..talk about overpriced.
I am wondering what they are doing with that huge empty lot next to Sydnor Street on Clinton, though.
All the growth is nice, but they're overbuilt and over priced. Once the townhouses hit a certain price point, people are going to high-tail it to the burbs, or get a decent bungalow in the Heights. Buyers (especially those from the burbs who want to live closer in) are only willing to give so much slack to gentrifying inner-city neighborhoods.They'll look at these areas and say, "Wow, this area is growing and it's close-in to work."
Then, they look at the price, and say, "Screw that. It's close in, but I don't want to pay $250,000 in an iffy neighborhood. I can get more house in Clear Lake."
I've seen it happen.
Don't forget: urbanism is a new concept to most Houstonians, and in order to sell it to them, the price has to be right. A lot of these inner-city townhomes are selling, but they're often to investors and speculators, hoping to profit (which jacks up prices even more).
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How much will cost the state or Houston to feed approx 25k people indefinitely. Reality is, these people, unfortunately lost everything, most have nowhere to go. who's going to bus them back to new orleans? I hate to sound crass but I'm thinking for most, it's better than pre katrina. 3 free meals, air conditioned, medical care.
also let's be real here, it's not like a once a year thing, that everyone comes together for a charity event. it's the first week and already you hear some negatives. give it 3 months, just how many volunteers do you think will keep this ongoing? do you have patience for some people who are ungrateful? they are literally living in the dome.
It greats and wonderful that some houstonians open their homes for them. but imagine, are they going to kick them out?
I have to agree it's the moral and humane thing to do to help our fellow Americans. but eventually, your brain will make you realize, what are you going to do with that family who's living in your house for the last 6 months?
Yeah, how does that affect it. The city is still running and running fairly well after taking in all of these evacuees. Developers and the city aren't going to stop because of this. Nor should they. -
I meant they're not the typical downtown dwellers you see in NY or San Fran.
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If you get cheap housing in downtown, then it'll thrive. Those people tend to shop downtown. the rich folks likes to live in downtown but shops somewhere else.
just go to NY or San Fran. you see a large diversity of people mostly low income grocery shopping in outside vendors.
That market place they set up there on the northeast side, what type of folks you think shops there. and notice the lack of crowds.
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HEEEERRRRE'S JOHNNY!
I bet they could probably get enough people to fill it. I mean I have actually met people who would like to live somewhere haunted, then there are also those who don't believe in it or just don't care either way. I wonder if anyone who moves in might not know the history of the building. I wonder what they would do if they had been living there for a month and then hear it from their neighbor. -
They've hired a couple of new employees to handle warrenty work. They have fixed a majority of our problems. Overall, even if it took a bit long, we really love the place and area (east side on clinton and Jensen) . It's quiet and easy access to 59 and I10. albeit some still rough patches. With the Master plan to revelopment the buffalo bayou, the area will get even better. A block or two away on the other side of Hirsch, you have a new park that is in development. All we need is a grocery store. the closest are either Krogers on Cullen, or Fiesta exit lockwood.
As I said, Juliet Homes have been answering our problems, if youre patient and not act like a lunatic, they are willing to work with you.
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I actually think that was one of their first phases. According to their web site, the Oxford Square which is in the same area has lots still available. I know they were buying lots left and right over there, so I doubt its anywhere near sold out except for in the first couple of phases.
did some research. apparently across the other side of the park off York will be boat ramps.
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I have looked at the Juliet and intown development on clinton, (and the perry one next to alexan) but actaully preferred the area near Kim Son as it seemed closer to downtown and easier access (not depending on one bridge over the bayou to get there. Then there is the Sheriff development over there that I wouldn't think wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon. That and the fact that the juliet development is backed by lots of low income homes, I just thought the Kim son area was a better choice as there is no housing of any kind within a few blocks of it, just warehouses, many of which are empty and forsale.
As for the attached/detached, I would very much rather have the single family one, but it is gone. When we set out looking for a house, I said I would not buy an atatched townhome, which we are now going to do.... I'm not so worried because it seems like a good deal considering how it will be finished out, the fact that its not a mega development with a 50 house row of townhomes a la perry development, and the fact that it is finished out more like the juliet homes (higher end finishes) vs. perry homes.
I would love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject.
Checked it out. didn't like the view of the convenction center.
the area reminds me of the omegaman movie. altho it will eventually get better. the live oaks lofts are selling off really slow.
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I ended up going with In Town mainly because of their low end being more in my range than Juliet, who start at a higher price. That being said, I did like Juliet a lot and for an electronic geek like myself, the plasma almost did it for me emotionally (although rationally I did realize that is not a reason to buy a house). Still a beer drinker, so the wine cooler wasn't as much of a conern. Up to that point I had seen Juliet, In Town, HHN, urban living, and Perry of course. For the money and value, I thought Juliet and In Town were the two best. I like HHN, but they all seemed tad bit over priced, and their cheapest ones were in that area off of Washington and Bonner, which I liked the east end more. I'll be moving out of Clear Lake when I move in and I will actually appreciate the lack of block after block of strip malls and yet another nail shop, dry cleaner, CVS, dentist office. Quiet = good for now.
Whether or not it becomes a riverwalk or whatever they claim, I got into it thinking I will like the area regardless, meaning as long as some retail comes such as a new grocery store, a few little restaurants, and that new park they built over there being finished, that's all I care about. With downtown right there, there are a lot of options anyway.
We saw the intownhomes and the saleperson there really sold us the area. However, the intowns just didn't do it for us. The lack of a yard and so close to each other gave us the decision to look into juliet homes.
youre right about the new park. it's actually soccer fields.
just found some news that the once contaminated 36 acre area a couple of blocks away has been sold to Fifth ward investments. so that's some good news. they said it'll take a couple of years to clean up the area.
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For now they're keeping it, and may still have some very smaller scale things there--if you'll notice, the new place is called Lakewood Church-Central, giving me the impression that the current place wil serve some reduced purpose.
could be converted to a college.
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Anyone have any experience with Juliet homes? Are they good? Have you had any issue with them? I'm looking into the East End area as well and certainly like the floor plan of the Juliet homes alot more than the InTown homes.
We still have a few issues to work with. BUt overall, satified with the builder. Unlike most builders i've read, they'll work with you. As for the floor plan, it's smaller than the intowns but better quality. you get alot of quality stuff as standard vs what you would get as an upgrade at intown. Plus a nice 42 inch plasma tv. i like the area. even though , if you mention it to a stranger, they'll be afraid to stop by. it's quiet. and its' a transitional neighborhood. From reading and researching, it's going to be a nice place to live. Not sure but if they redevelop the bayou into a san antonio riverwalk, i believe it's going to be a gold mine .
it'll take some time for retail to come in. but just wait.
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The real question here is the toliet paper 1 ply or 2 ply!
I mean if you are going to have a shiny potty...you might as well have the best of the best.
Egyptian cottony 2-ply toliet paper.
Cha Cha Chaarmin!
It doesn't make any sense at all to have these in Downtown. Think about it. Do you actually think that it will be kept clean? Just to the bathroom at work. People throw just about anything into the toilet, clogged most time. people dont' flush, or idiot peeing on the floor. Can you imagine the filth? This is downtown, you get all sorts of crazy people.
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Just put a deposit down on a lot with In Town Homes close to downtown in the East End (right off Clinton/ Jensen). Right now is definitely a "transitional" area. However, it seems with the Buffalo Bayou partnership, this could be an area that has quite a bit of potential over the next several years and seems to maybe be a little more planned than the randomness of the Midtown area. What are everyone else's thoughts on this area?
I think it could end up being a pretty funky area due to mix of people that live within 5 miles around.
Bought a Juliet Homes in the area.
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it's a downtown borders books store..
just kidding.
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As a graduate of UH's Hines College of Architecture, I was not at all suprised by the comments of the instructers that were interviewed. What Perry builds is the antithesis of EVERYTHING students are taught at the college. Perry's products are and have always been substandard. Perry sells amentities (granite countertops, whirlpool tubs), not design, and definitely not architecture. It's all so incredibly poorly designed and built, I do not know anyone who would buy one.
As a partner in the community, Perry has for years been the enemy. Thier developments all over Montrose have desecrated entire blocks. It took them more than 10 years to "discover" that a garage doors didn't have to line the streetscape.
I used to pity people who bought Perry Homes, people who moved into Montrose in townhouses behind "security gates" as if they needed protection from us -thier neighbors, people who still are trying to recreate the suburbs inside the loop. I no longer pity these people. A home is the biggest investment most people make and it wouldn't take much research to uncover the questionable history of Perry in Neartown.
A realtor took me to see a particular townhome a few weeks ago. It sounded good, but upon arrival I immediately recognized it as a Perry product and told the realtor that I was not interested. She remarked that I was not the first client to refuse to view a Perry resale.
Perry's political patronage is just another reason for me not to even consider the purchase of one of his products. Furthermore, I agree that his developments, because they are so poorly designed and lack any "community" value are destined to be the slums of tomorrow. Drive around Sutton Place, where Perry overbuilt to such a degree that there is practically no greenspace, no street parking (driveways negate most street space), and what seems like thousands of utility poles and wires. Perhaps Perry thinks the poles are a good substitute for trees. Ugly and depressing are the two most applicable terms that come to mind.
Townhouses vs. homes is not the issue. Lovett, City Construction, mgdi, and others build more responsibly, more genuinely, and better designed townhouses that are certainly better investments for the homebuyer and for the community than Perry's.
Funny thing though, every ward left neglected all these years, and people careless what happens to the inner city neighborhood. suddenly after develpers get their hands on these lands and start redevelopment, people cares? OMG.squaking about historical significance. I see nothing historical before when left neglected and uncared for. you see streets full of trash, roads ruined, homes falling apart. Give me a break.
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HAHA, good one Ninjacop. I used to live in that area back in the early 90's, and that area is a perfect example of development with more questions than answers. A developer buying land on the cheap to build walled-compound townhomes does not a residential community make.
Mind you, I am not arguing the fact that they are going in, they are probably a good deal for DINK's like myself, but this post is regarding residential real estate, which in my mind equals housing for families as well as DINK's, and I don't think the area behind Minute Maid Park is going to be very kid friendly for a long time to come.
not talking about the ones next to alexan lofts..i'm talking about the patio homes next to bayou on clinton drive.
look further..and you;ll find eastwood village.past that idlewood..known to be new montrose.
GreenStreet: Mixed-Use Development At 1201 Fannin St.
in Downtown
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not so sure about that..other than Books a million..nothing is worth to go...what they need is big chain retail. no more restaurants..too many of them in DT.
just look what happened to Bayou PLace.