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  1. astrohip
    Without speaking to any particular area or project... why is this a problem? If current residents have "locked away" the land use in their area, doesn't that indicate that current residents want a certain type of development? Why should you, or anyone for that matter, be able to decide how an area should be developed that is "locked away"? This does not apply to areas that have no restrictions. If there is no zoning, or deed restrictions, or land use limits of any sort, then yes, you can develop. So an Ashby Hi-Rise would be allowed. But if there are restrictions of any sort, why should someone else decide to throw them out? Isn't that "taking"?
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    Thanks for finding this. Older, less well known (to most) part of Houston. When I was born (Mesozoic Era), my parents lived with my grandparents in a house in the upper-left part of the map you pasted.
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    I've always liked that building. We took a hard look at it when we decided to go condo in 2018. Nice bldg, nice units, even had small (very small) windows that opened, which is rare in a hi-rise condo. Ultimately, we decided we didn't like the location, plus the limited parking situation.
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    Agree. We can see this from our condo balcony. At night it's nicely lit.
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    I have a close relationship with Amegy that enabled me to tour this building before it was opened, plus many visits since. It's as gorgeous inside as it is out. Nice pics!
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    I drove by it Saturday going to the Art Car Parade, first time I'd been by it since maybe last year's parade? Wow, what a magnificent edifice! Can't wait to see it.
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    That's probably a big part of it for me. I tend to lean symmetrical and balanced, and this building is neither.
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    Interesting development (and thanks for posting!). What does this mean for both their building, and the entire RO project? Does this mean they can build what they want, using who they want, and not have to go thru the developer? I'm assuming there are certain restrictions in the sale, but in general, what are the ramifications of this?
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    Every time I see this building (which is all the time), I'm reminded how ugly it is. And yes, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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    Great location. You can get in for around $300/sqft, which is among the lowest for a high-rise in that area. I assume because it's older, and maybe doesn't have the amenities of the newer places? Not sure. Also have no idea how well it's maintained. Haven't been in it for years.
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    Still a very well maintained building. One of the top two condo towers in the city (IMHO).
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    Prime it is. My dentist was in there for decades, and I remembered when they moved. It was going to be redeveloped. {crickets} since then.
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    Gorgeous building. Pictures can't do it justice (and it's a great pic!). Here's a couple I took last year. Front & back.
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    Reminder that this Saturday is the annual Art Car Parade, on Allen Parkway, in front of The Allen (keeping this on topic). Cars roll at 2pm, but as always, the best viewing is getting there early, maybe noon-ish, and just walking along Allen Parkway looking at all the cars up close, and interacting with the owners, and all the off-beat Houstonians who come out for this. Look for me in the Hippo Car. Come say hi!
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    If the drawings are accurate, it shows it immediately north of the 24 Greenway Plaza bldg. That puts it where the Regal Edwards was (which of course is what this thread is about). It's the NE corner of Norfolk & Weslayan.
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