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Here's the Chronicle story: http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4494021.html

Does the closing of Eatzi's negatively impact or delay this project in any way?

The land is theirs. It was purchased years ago. Now they are raising money for the theater itself:

http://www.adplayers.org/capital.html

For those of you anxious to see a theater in the Galleria/Uptown area, I'm sure A. D. Players would appreciate your financial support!

does anybody have pics of churches like Houston's First Baptist, Second Baptist, Champion Forest???

Here are some pictures from Houston's First Baptist. There are a few pictures of the building, along with other pictures from the life and history of the church.

http://houstonsfirstorg.actsgroup.net/main/photo_gallery.htm

it would be nice to have a movie theater, a supermarket, applebess or chillis, and a 24 hour fitness, and a typical starbucks.... in this Sawyer Heights Village.. that would bring in BIG crowds because theres nothing of that kind in this area.. trust me. i live 4 blocks away..

I hurt for you, my friend. Just say no to the chains! Life is too short and H-Town has too much to offer!

It would be great to have local businesses and restaurants move into the shopping center. I'm all about going to Houston-based businesses -- the food tends to be better and it helps support small business owners. Starbucks vs. Daily Grind? Chili's vs. Jax Grill? No contest! Not that I expect Daily Grind or Jax to move in, but you get my point. Just no chains!

I am not sure why a city like Boston can embrace such a park but in Houston, it's a boondoggle, a worhtless endeavour, a waste of tax payer money, a pipe dream, and all the other things it has been called. Sigh.

I agree, KinkaidAlum. Reading these forums is a perfect cure for anybody who is too positive or optimistic about life. The pessimism and bitterness out here is unbelievable!

Back to the topic ...

Build the park. Make it big. Fill it with a variety of things to do. Provide plenty of parking that properly balances the need for parking with the needs of the trees and vegetation.

How about this? Underneath some of the larger trees, build hollow glass columns that extended down into the garage. People can get a subterranean view of the park with a close up look at the roots.