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  1. Amlaham
    This is well underway, the lot is fenced off and there is a lot of activity around the building!
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    Completely agree, 18th is pretty impressive considering how unwalkable Houston to be! We've come soooooo far. We've built denser communities, rebuild streets to be more pedestrian friendly, built more bike lanes. I can't imagine how different the environment is going to be in the next 10-20 years!
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    Definitely has not declined in anyway 😂 I live in the area and they've been increasing every single year. I feel like people throw around "property values gone down" wayyyy to loosely. Every time something minor happens "yeah things not the same anymore, property values are going down" It takes 1 google search to invalidate this These lots/apartments are all within a 5 min walk from this site (Also, keep in mind, these aren't new builds) https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5336-Schumacher-Ln-Houston-TX-77056/28005937_zpid/ Home value went from 300K in 2014 to 480K in 2022 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5422-Lincrest-Ln-Houston-TX-77056/28034232_zpid/ 294K in 2013 to 410K in 2022 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5545-Judalon-Ln-Houston-TX-77056/28006020_zpid/ 266K in 2013 to 480K in 2022 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5353-Richmond-Ave-12-Houston-TX-77056/28281187_zpid/ 52K in 2013 to 124K in 2023 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3300-Yorktown-St-APT-30-Houston-TX-77056/28276314_zpid/ 93K in 2013 to 160K in 2022 Lastly, here is a map of Houston property value change over the last year. Also, it has the change of Houston property value average since 2000 (126K in 2000 to 313K in 2022) https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/real-estate/houston-home-price-tracker/ Not a single area in or around Houston had a decline in property value. You guys we don't live in a small random abandoned town. We live in one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. It doesn't matter how many crackheads are on the corner or how many gun shots you hear, property values will ALWAYS increase. Its the basics to the principle of "Supply and Demand"
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    Kind of sad, this project is much needed for this side of Uptown. There's so many empty lots on this side of Uptown
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    Idk where else to put this topic, or if there is already a topic 🤷‍♂️ Thought this 2023 walkability ranking was interesting. I know every source has a different mythology of how it ranks walkability, just thought it was interesting and wanted to share. This study uses foot traffic, office share, multifamily share, and retail share for its rankings Austin Metro 14/35 Houston Metro 18/35 DFW Metro 27/35 San Antonio Metro 34/35 https://smartgrowthamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Foot-Traffic-Ahead-2023.pdf Also, if there isn't already a topic on Houston walkability, maybe this can be it? Add any urban/walkability topics below?
  6. Amlaham
    Wellll 😅 most of them might be a little hard of hearing. IMO they're probably the best suited here than any other demographic Also, side note, this is very much underway. The entire building has been razed down for some time now and it looks like they've already built up to level 2 of the new building. They're moving really fast! Sorry, haven't been able to get pictures.
  7. Amlaham
    YAYY the took down that sign!! I'm just anti-giant signs/ billboards 😂, they're too suburban and adds unnecessary clutter IMO
  8. Amlaham
    I like how the edited out the utility poles/ wires 😂
  9. Amlaham
    Yeah I hear you, but my thing is whether those lanes are for carpools or turning right, they're still in use by cars. The wide road makes it more comfortable for them to speed and even miss a flickering light.
  10. Amlaham
    So lets say about 200 people car-pool, with at at least 3 people per car, thats about 67 parking spots, street parking can 100% support that, the streets in the area are fairly empty. They'll probably end up having to walk 3 blocks at most. Now let's say the other 100 take Uber/ ride sharing (which is usually common because people like to drink and are responsible enough not to drink and drive). If this can be done in cities like LA, Denver, Miami, and even Austin, it can sure as hell work here. We need to get out of that mentality that every single person going to a location needs to drive alone and find parking within 2 ft of the building.
  11. Amlaham
    Take it all in boys, another strip center/surface parking lot is history! + for density, + for better aesthetics, and a BIG plus for pedestrians! No more parking lot right on this major street, no parking entrances off of Westheimer, the building itself will provide shade from the sun to the pedestrians. In an urban sense, this is perfect for the area. There is a Whole Foods 3 blocks away and multiple restaurants all within walking distance. The Density in the area is getting close to midtown (near bagby) we just need a few more of these along Kirby 😅
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    Don't let the suburb commuters see this, they'll want to give us their opinion on the neighborhood/ the city they don't even live in.
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    I believe someone once posted a video on here about how large streets/ far buildings set backs increase the likelihood of speedy drivers and decreases the comfort for pedestrians. This area has both, its 5 lanes wide and pretty much surrounded by empty lots/ parking lots. For instance, I don't see this as a problem along Bagby. I think the least they could do is dedicate one lane to street parking along Fannin (I know its already like that in certain parts but its not like that on this portion)? There's always going to be a need for parking, but I really don't see a reason for a 5 lane street in midtown, especially since its never THAT backed up.
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    Do they usually hold off till the end to demolish the sign or are they planning on keeping it?
  15. Amlaham
    I love this project so much, but wow this area has a long way to go 😅 I can't believe how long this area sat untouched, especially being in the dead center of the city. If you didn't know the Houston skyline, one would think this area is outside the city and downtown is in the distance (Uptown)
  16. Amlaham
    These 3 lots are up for demo, they were all for sale by the same owner. The shape of the property is pretty awkward, if they end up being able to take that middle property this could be a good lot for an apartment building. https://www.flickr.com/photos/195884849@N02/52686786236/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/195884849@N02/52687054434/in/dateposted-public/
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    Maybe they'll learn to walk :) Legit everything is within walking distance of this site.
  18. Amlaham
    All these lots are up for demo. My guess is they will become townhouses but who knows.
  19. Amlaham
    To me, the view from the project looks awful 😅 Maybe if they plants trees/ shrubs to cover this side of the building it wouldn't be so bad?
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    I don't think it needs to be moved tbh that sounds close to impossible. It would be nice if they considered remodeling the outside? It's not very pretty and other central plants in big cities do a better job at making them look decent to the public eye.
  21. Amlaham
    Typically, do tenants leave months before their lease expires or is it usually right when the lease expires?
  22. Amlaham
    Its crazy that some people on this site see pictures like these and still talk about how LRT has been a fail and that property around rail has lost its value lmao
  23. Amlaham
    I think this might be a good thing? https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/construction-development/no-more-sidewalks-to-nowhere-houston-developers-can-now-pay-a-fee-to-get-out-of-building-them-117366
  24. Amlaham
    This could be a good thing or a bad thing. A new developer could really make this festival a lot larger; adding attractions, adding a small town center with the same aesthetics. However, a new developer could also bulldoze this down a build a giant Walmart with a 500+ parking lot.
  25. Amlaham
    The Astros have proved that they're all stars, its time they give us what we deserve 👺
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