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Can someone summarize what this technically means? Does it mean the city will order the removal of some signs if they are not up to date? 

https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2020/07/29/new-sign-ordinance-aims-to-make-houston-airport-corridors-more-visually-appealing/

Amazing news! However, I'm not sure how effective it will be.

I think people are happy fiesta is closing because of how it looks. It's an eyesore driving down 59, its a building on half the block and surface parking on the other half, this structure literally belongs in the suburbs. It has nothing to do with the fact that its a "fiesta" and everything to do with how it looks. The closing of the store is "good news" because 1. It's shows that this major development is moving forward 2. The area itself will look a lot more appealing once everything is done.  How are you going to be annoyed that this is closing but want this project 😂 fiesta isn't a small mom and pop store, if they wanted to downsize and stay in the area, they could. 

1 hour ago, Avossos said:

all these mid-rises going up near UH are going to look like absolute trash in 10 years. Is all this development actually helping the area or is it hurting it because this construction is so cheap?

Just curious, why would they look like trash? Calhoun lofts was built more than 12 years ago and its very well kept. 

What if it was a movable trolley restaurant 👀, I know not likely but what if 😂

7 hours ago, ErickEdgar said:

Wowwwww, that skyline 😍. We need more rooftops/ observation decks !

This would have a HUGE presence driving down 59 south because of the angle of 59. In certain parts, it will look like you're driving directly towards the building!

12 hours ago, gmac said:

 

Because right now it exists only in people's imaginations.

 

I have ridden tens of thousands of miles on trains in my life. They serve their purpose, but not here, in my mind. I understand that others heartily disagree with me.

This translate to: I rode a lot of trains before when I didn't have a car in other cities, but since I have a car here I don't think it should be built.

Also why do you care how much it costs? Its a private company and even if they did use SOME public money, It's NOWHERE near the price of the roughly 7-10 billion for the i45 project thats only 24 miles long in 1 city VS the 0 dollars from public wallet (40 billion PRIVATE) for 240 miles serving 2 of the largest cities in America. Also this will have a huge economic impact in a sector we don't have in Texas. Students from A&M will use these during holidays or visiting family in Dallas/ Houston (I have friends who discussed this already :)), the thousands of businessmen/ women who travel between the cities each week, during big events (maybe even the World Cup 2026), the fact that this will create 1,500 permanent jobs, the fact that they will pay taxes to state and local counties (highways don't :)), when big companies choose cities for their events or projects they look at mass transportation (one of the reasons amazon didn't pick Houston). So its clearly obvious that this project would have a MASSIVE impact on the city and state in general, but since you don't think it would benefit you personally, its "fantastical"  

Even if they're looking for a handout, whats the issue? I feel like people forget this project is for US, TEXANS. The same people that support that i45 project, oppose this one lol. This project displaces A LOT less people, provides an alternative means of transpiration we don't have, AND we're not even paying for it. I personally want both 🤷‍♂️. If you're opposed to this project and not the i45 project, maybe stop being greedy and appreciate that not everyone uses transportation the same way as you do?

6 hours ago, hbcu said:

 

It's both...put them both together it gets uglier as I see cars parking up and down Rosewood, etc. all the time. TSU has parking but most of it is situated towards the back.

 

Why would a place of business open with such a large glaring issue to begin with? And who allows that?

 

They don't care obviously.

I kinda don't mind street parking, I feel like its inevitable in these urban prone areas. The Heights, Montrose, and in other cities have the same issue. I feel like it livens the neighborhood, but just personal opinion. 

I feel like all road construction will advance now while the city pushes lower Westheimer construction to 2032

4 hours ago, hindesky said:

What denomination was City Cathedral? It isn't even on your map.

For some reason google maps was acting weird, it doesn't show all the churches unless you zoom in a lot closer 🤷‍♂️. So technically, there is even more than that map.

3 hours ago, hindesky said:

@cspwal Looks like you were right about the coordinates. Decided to stop by the church and it definitely looks like they are moving out. I'm flabbergasted that a fairly new church would shut down. I guess the church couldn't resist the payday and decided to sell. I wonder if they are moving some where else or just cashing in?

I'm more surprised how they managed to stay open, there are so many churches/ church affiliations in that area. 

Correct me if im wrong, but doesn't this project also remove multiple back to back billboards along i45? Thats a HUGE plus in my opinion because its literally the most hideous site I've ever laid my eyes on. It's actually embarrassing driving down i45 from the airport with guests visiting Houston, and this is the first thing they see.

2 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

 

Again, no one is forcing them to stay in The Galleria, and..  they want to leave the Galleria and move to ROD . . .  "if they could increase conversion rate of foot traffic"??  Are you saying they would like to move from the Galleria to ROD but don't because they won't do as good of business in ROD?  If that is the case, in what sense do they "want" to relocate?

Hi 😀, I used to work at a luxury store in the Galleria. While the galleria does have a lot of foot traffic and obviously good for business, a lot of stores have trackers that count the amount of people in the store and corporate uses these numbers to see if their product is selling relative to the amount of people in the store. It was always BAD in terms of some of the other stores in the nation (yes those stores were in big cities too) with hundreds of people coming into the store just to take pictures and mess up merchandise. Also, from personal contact with the store managers of Carolina Herrera, Fendi, and Valentino, I can tell you that they considered moving to the ROD. The idea that some of these stores have is "most of their clientele specifically come to shop at their store, why not personalize the experience by taking the mall aspect out of the equation." A lot of clientele avoided coming to our store because of parking issue, how busy it is, and the safety of walking back to your car with your stuff. A trip can easily take half an hour just to get into the store vs literally minutes at ROD. These specific reasons are the reason why the store I used to work at and stores like Versace, Prada, etc used to do "showcasing" where we'd take all our new products and go to some of the clients homes. This and many more reasons is why some stores looked to ROD. I know Tom Ford moved to the galleria from ROD, but that could be because it doesn't have frequent clienteles to buy suits. 

If making fun of handicaps on TV isn't enough for "Trump supports" to realize he's a terrible human being (besides the HUNDREDS of things he's done to make our great country look bad), then you guys need therapy.

1 hour ago, ekdrm2d1 said:

 

Does anyone else think this made 610 ugly 💀

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/Mexican-consulate-moving-to-southwest-Houston-to-14905843.php

Not technically the Innovation District, but in the area.

2 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

 

The word is Rice Management has "begged" Fiesta to stay beyond the end of their lease.  This is a long-term development plan.  If Fiesta left now, we would have a vacant building or another vacant lot, probably for a number of years.

Oh that makes sense 👍

Doesn't Fiesta's lease end this month? Tearing down that building will make a huge visible difference to the area.

https://abc13.com/traffic/houstons-busiest-street-to-be-repaved/5742532/

Unrelated but the other portion of Westheimer is getting repaved (even though its in mint condition).

1 hour ago, Caleb said:

Interesting, there are hundreds of robberies reported in Galleria and it's a nicely developed area. "Redeveloping" an area to force life long residents out of their neighborhoods isn't the solution to crime. Suggesting to simply replace them is a privilege because they have no choice. No one else wanted to reside in these neighborhoods because of who was there. Now suddenly it needs to be redeveloped to fit the needs of those who moved far away to be "better off". 

I was WAITING for someone to cry about physically pulling of people out of their homes 😂. You're MADDD if you think a high density mall and the surrounding neighborhoods get anywhere near the amount of robberies that the 3rd ward gets. Don't compare the couple of crimes that happen to one of the densest areas in Houston to 3rd ward which literally has weekly crimes with 1/10 the population the galleria area has, so get your facts straight. I live in the galleria and I go to school at UH so I get know whats going on around near me :). This whole "suggesting to replace them," "force residents out of their neighborhoods," and "no one wanted to move here, so they cant have interest here" is sooooooo entitled. You buy a house--> the area increases in property value due to proximity or whatever the case--> people can either afford it or cant. You think if you bought a home it should have the SAME taxes as it did YEARS ago just because they're a minority? The 3rd ward is LITERALLY nestled between Midtown, Downtown, and the Texas Medical Center (the world's largest), its Cleary not a minority/ race issue. Property values is increases EVERYWHERE! Also, you're extremely contradicting, you're complaining that no one wanted to live there back then, and now that people want to live there because of LOCATION (not bc they have a plot to remove all minorities), you're saying its not fair because its "forcing people out of their homes." No one is being forced; you can either can afford it or can't. Oh and lastly, my "privilege" comes from my 2 immigrant parents who came here (legally) from a 3rd world country w/ nothing in their pockets/ not even a "3rd ward" roof over their heads/ started with NOTHING. So this "privileged" idea is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. My parents and almost ALL my friend's overseas parents went through the same thing and made a better life for themselves. Worry about economic development and outreach programs to kids in the 3rd ward instead the simple business/real-estate concept of supply & demand.

That is thee ugliest building i have ever seen......honestly, we're better off with that patch of grass thats already there.

I hope no one rents them out