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    Its 5 driveway, the developer could have easily made it easier for pedestrians without making it harder for vehicles (not going to explain how, being on this forum you should already know how). I know you've seen the case scenario where cars block sidewalks, its VERY common in these type of developments, just look at similar developments around. Also, whatever the lot WAS does NOT matter. If we were to build based off of what a site previously was, there would be no change in Houston. Like I said previously, YES this is an improvement to what was already there, however, it could have been even much better, especially since this will most likely sit unchanged for the next 50+ years.
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    Many driveways make it harder for people to walk safely Like what does your comment even insinuate?
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    That livable places ordinance needs to go into effect already and stop all the damage that these developers are creating. Yes, this is better than whats there now but does little for walkability.
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    These are great recommendations! Any ideas on when these would most likely get implemented? It seems like Houston is starting to get plagued by the poorly designed multiple driveway lots :/
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    A new 2 story building will be built here. This is right next door to the Durham Row development. Not sure what the site plan is, where it will be to demolish all the buildings or just replace one of the buildings on the lot. Hopefully, the building in the front will go and the 2 story building will take its place.
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    New building looks GREAT! No more parking along 45th st or in front of the building along Seawall blvd! Plus, more palm trees landscape!
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    At this point, they should just sell the land and find a new location. First, requesting less parking was an issue, now the parking itself and the building is an issue.
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    Im pretty sure the building is going to be well insulated. I don't think it's they used regular glass windows for the building. Think of the buildings in UAE, Qatar, Saudi, etc, where temps can reach 120 degrees, these buildings aren't made with average glass.
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    Why would anyone use his tactics after seeing him suffer the consequences of his own actions? Trump and his son in law has legit called their supporters "stupid" and the shoe is clearly fitting. Trump supporters constantly proving our point that he could literally "shoot someone and wouldn't loose any voters" - Trump himself. Its actually crazy how Culty his following is, he could do ANYTHING and you guys would still kiss his butt, like the obsession is sooo weird. The counter arguments are "but dems, but liberals, but dems....." the other side does NOT praise any president or leader as much as a Trump supporter and never has. Imagine Idolizing an almost 80 year old fat spray tanned convicted felon 💀 There's definitely lead in some of ya'll water system because y'all are legit hallucinating and acting like Trump is Jesus himself
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    I might be wrong, but it looks like they're going to keep the larger building and remodel it, while demolishing the front building and the back house to make way for more parking
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    I would have thought they would green up the lot to make it more like a patio/garden. I may be judging this too early, but this kind of just looks like a parking lot with a tiny building :(
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    Louis Vuitton already has 2 stores in the Galleria. One of them is for men only while the larger one is for women. I believe Gucci is in the process of doing the same! This concept is common in other big cities like Milan, Paris, and NYC. Essentially, I believe the purpose of having 2 stores instead of 1 big store for both men and women, is to maintain a boutique atmosphere instead of a giant super center type of atmosphere. Both Gucci and LV have a massive following and having lines outside of their stores is pretty much the norm on a regular weekend, so for them it makes sense. I don't see any other luxury retailer having 2 stores or separating men/women in Houston just yet.
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    Most likely it will be a temporary store
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    https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/06/20/chicago-deploys-its-first-tdm-requirements-for-new-construction-in-rail-station-tod-areas https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdot/CDOTPRC/TDM Strategies 6.16.23.pdf This is what i'm referring too, its related to a "Connected Communities Ordinance" in Chicago. It has to do with how new buildings are constructed, eliminating free parking for employees, there's more information in that link above. It doesn't sound like they're just manicuring a package thats merely something the IRS offers. It's obviously much more than that.
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    Does anyone know if TxDot began acquiring properties again? They're now scheduled to start construction in 2024, and according to their timeline (outdated), it states that they will begin right of way acquisition well before construction begins. Mainly interested in the removal of all of the billboards along 59 near midtown. Just around Midtown/ Downtown, 11-ish billboards will be removed! https://mycity.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=15e9cd4512944ddb9b8f6b23fa9a68c6
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    A little off topic, but I believe a lot of other big cities have adopted incentives for big companies to persuade employees to use trains/ public transportation when traveling home/ offices! The incentives even includes discounting gym memberships within the immediate area to push more employees to stay local and not drive if they don't have to. I think Chicago just passed something like that. Maybe one day we'll get there (but I doubt it)
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    Completely agree! I feel like this is an issue thats still ongoing throughout Houston, even in areas thats supposedly aiming to become more walkable. For example, Shepherd, Westheimer, and Almeda are all getting new developments with giant parking lots fronting the street. It confusing because I thought the city was adopting ordinances to improve this issue? Its extremely annoying because its legit the simplest solution, make the damn building front the street and move the parking out of the way, this doesn't impact the business in any way, so why hasn't this been implemented yet?!
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    It looks nice, if these are the final renderings, it looks like the building will just be remodeled instead of demolished.
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    The one in River Oaks is in a giant shopping center (which includes Marshalls/Home Goods, TJ Max, gym, many restaurants) and it only occupies a small space. This will be an entire city block in the middle of town just for them.
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    The Museum district looks like its still in that awkward phase of dense buildings surrounded by huge parking lots, but its headed in the right direction!
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    2 acre lot turned to a car wash....loving all these de-urbanizing projects
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    Will interesting to see how the store turns out since most of their locations are only drive through.
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    I don't necessarily have a problem with dollar tree, an affordable option is always nice. However, how in the hell are they able to afford rent for an entire city block in midtown?
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    I hate this sooooooo much. The entire intersection became parking lots all while UK is trying to create a walkable street. CVS lot use to have a building up to the street and now this. The Oyster place legit only has 5 cars parked....I hope they run out of business and forced to sell.
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    Yeah I've seen the posts, the Washington HEB is a nice mix-use. However, an apartment building will post likely create a better pedestrian realm, for example that HEB put the parking up to the curb and basically didn't create any pedestrian realm except make the sidewalks a little larger. That HEB only has 3 points of entry for a pedestrian, 2 of which are right along the car entrances, the rest is just bushes/ parked cars blocking pedestrians from getting to the sidewalks. I'm a little anal when it comes to this topic only because I feel like we're doing the bare minimum at improving walkability IMO
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