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and people in Dallas take White Rock Lake and Samuell Grand for granted when they say no one would use the park or its unecessary. They forget how hard real estate developers have tried to build tall next to White Rock stating they want to build close to the water and in the city. If they really want to, like they say, this will be their chance.
Work has actually started on parts of the project. We will see one of the bridges come up soon I believe. I don't think the project will be as grand as projected, but something that does add distinct flair to Dallas. Check out this site for more information: http://www.trinityrivercorridor.org/index.html
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Houston's skyline runs from Downtown, to the Med Center, to Greenponit, to Uptown and beyond.
It' about five "skylines" in one city.
You have to go all the way to Ft. Worth to find Dallas' other "skyline".
I grew up in Houston and can say that Greenspoint can hardly be described as part of Houston's skyline. I live in Dallas (Lakewood), but spent the first few years in Uptown. It is an area that is vibrant, young and energetic. Something Houston's mid town area will be with time.
I do think that Dallas takes bolder leaps when it comes to fresh ideas. The plan to build a park over the Woodall Rogers, The Trinity River Project and the new buildings planned for the arts district will really put Dallas on the national radar.
Houston had the chance to hide the Katy Freeway (like 59 around West U), but instead they decided to slap down the hideous 25 lanes or whatever it is going to be. I understand the money and pure logistics behind it, but Dallas did it with its main North/South corridor and it does make a huge difference.
Houston still has the chance to catch up, but it needs people that think outside the box and act, not just put it on paper.
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I think Atlanta has taken Houston's place in terms of being on the cutting edge of architecture and in a sense in general. I think our cutting edge, progressive, risk taking, innovative spirited days are behind us. IMO, with the exception of Enron II, the architectural designs in Houston have taken the "conservative/cheapest way" route. I felt this way even before the financial cutbacks due to 9/11. Atlanta's designs have been taking my breathe away, and the future towers about to go up are some of my favorite in years.
I agree. Houston's leaders need to take the progressive curve they did in the mid 80s'. Houston needs something that stands out, that makes people think, that makes people want to come and visit. I hope any expansion to the museum of fine arts would be something that does this. The Beck is nice, just rather bland.
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It's all fun and games banking214, but then you grow up, have kids, and stop going to the bars, etc.
But I hear what you are saying. The SINKS and DINKS need a place to party.
It is not just about the bars. The fact that I can walk out my door and have a choice of restaurants, coffee houses, stores, gyms, hotels, etc. This is something that Houston does not really have, an urban center within the urban core itself. You can name downtown and the up and coming Mid Town area, that is it.
Dallas was smart about its rail line. One of the first lines headed from downtown to far north Dallas. Along major stops retail and residential moved in. I really wish Houston would look at this when the start thinging about expansion. Check out www.westvil.org and www.mockingbirdstation.com. These are just two really good examples of development along the line.
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The next five to seven years are going to find both Dallas and Houston scoring points in the 'Where's the best city' game.
I grew up in Houston and moved to Dallas about 6 years ago. The mere thought of moving to Dallas sent chills up my spin. Once I got settled, I realized that Dallas is a great city. I live in Uptown and think it is the place to live in Dallas. I can leave my car in the garage all weekend and walk to bars, restaurants, stores and even Target if I needed to. I think Houston needs to do more to develop mid town and attract the type of residents that would make it a great urban area. With the new concert hall, Trinity River Project and bridges (if completed) and the new project to cover Woodall Rogers Expressway with parks fully materialize, Dallas is going to be the cultural center of Texas.
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The gay family cruise actually happened, IIRC. They're planning another this year.
Interesting. I am sure that the disposable income of gays and lesbians came into play. I would fly it as long as they had some cute pilots.
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I thought that house on Kirby was Prince Faiasal (sp?) of the Saudi Royal Family, or was it Prince Faad? It was on the market for years, it seems.
You are correct. The Saudi family owned it for some time. There are pictures of the interior somewhere in the Chronicle.
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I doubt www.hcad.org would be of any help there. After a listing closes, the photos usually disappear from the site pretty quick. If I were you, I might try knocking on some doors in the old 'hood. Some old-timers might be of great help to you, especially if they lived directly across the street from you. When you take pictures of kids in the front yard, you will inevitably end up with shots of other homes in the pictures. It's a long shot, but worth a try.
Thanks for the information. Unfortuantely, most of the old timers moved out and the homes went with them. Out of the 30 homes, only 12 original homes survive. The others have been torn down and the typical McMansion has taken there place.
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I also went there as a kid. My husband thinks it's just a figmant of my imagination. I am so glad that others remember it. I would love to see photos of it.
The location at the belway and 59 is actually the 2nd location. When it originally opened it was off 610 North and 290 merge. Think they moved in the early eigties to the beltway location. I still have interior pictures of it. Always remember the birthday parties.
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Banking214 - I'm new to Houston, so I'm not familiar with these places you've asked for pictures about. Could you take a second and explain what they are/were? Thanks, I appreciate it.
Glen
Actually, not sure if I replied correctly. I was just wondering where I might find a picture of the home I grew up in (long shot, I know). I am sure there has to be a starting place. Someone else posted about trying to find the other mentioned places. I actually have one of Peppermint Park somewhere at my parents house. It was located at 610 North/290 Merge as I recall.
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If you have photos of these places and/or memorabilia from them, please post.
Shamrock Hotel
Kiddie Wonderland
Peppermint Park
Sea Arama
The Pig
The old baseball stadium where fingers is now (forgot the name)
The Pig, that brings back some memories. Mike, the doorman that used to work out fron was pretty cool.
In regard to pictures, does anyone know where to begin searching for pictures of homes? I am trying to find a pic of the home I grew up in. Built in the 50s and previous owners don't have a clue where to find one either. Would the HCAD have one on file?
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The Reliant Center parking lot should be used for ........... parking, not a festival.
Downtown is an amazing location for this fest, in the midst of our fair city's skyscrapers, this should be the only location for this festival.
Good news. If you want to have an "international" festival why not place it in the heart of the city? Come on, a parking lot??
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I refuse to sugar coat this and add qualifiers like "Not so sound racist or they have gays no offense" but Channel 2 is very offensive to me because it seeks to hammer home that it is all inclusive but it really sort of mocks women and minorities while being anti-white male.
Just look at their lineup folks.
The women on there always act like total bimbos while wearing what would be considered street walker makeup. There was this late night ad Dominique Sachse did where she does a whole thing on Houston and how it is good where at the end 5 seconds or so she looks directly into the camera and does some eye blinking and borderline sexual eye contact. It could have been a phone sex ad if they flashed some 900 number at the bottom. No need to go into reporters casue you can figure that one out on your own.
With the Latino people they have some sort of mixed message. They want to have bragging rights in saying that Bill Baleza and Gasia are Latin but their bantering and manerism is a copycat of what would be considered being "white". They will give opinions about things from a high class historically white perspective but then pronounce Latin names including their own in a very proper ethnic way. This kind of is insulting to my intelligence. I am not a Latin person yet it is still offensive.
On gays, yes the old weather man (I forgot his name) seemed gay from what was his manerism as what is sterotypically considered being gay. The new one is the same in the AM. I don't care what the sexuality of the weather man is as long as he gives a good report. The producers have deliberatly made is policy to play on those stereotypes and make the weatherman seem all feminine and cheery and one step short of prancing and wearing a rainbow stciker on his forehead. That in your face playing on stereotypes is just low.
With Blacks they have again missed the mark in getting people on board that represent and better connect with their own community. WB 39 did a stellar job with Sherrie Williams at the anchor desk. She reads the news like someone you would know in your life. Linda Lorrel seems sort of stuck up and Khambrel Marshall is just way out there. Nuff said on Marshall.
Is it true that they lack even a single white male at the anchor desk at all times?
Rob Johnson was a great anchor guy back in the late 90's when the 4 pm news started. He's now in Chicago. A real old anchorwoman was Jan Carson in the 90s. She was classy. Also Bret Leigh was a good co-anchor back in the 90s.
I guess I would say this deliberate messing with stereotypes and what seems as purposely casting news programs based on race is what is bad.
The station also has this slime ball way of trying so say everything and everyone is trying to rob, rape, kill, beat, molest your kids, etc....and you need channel 2 to help you and be on your side. Nevermind that they do not hvae a problem with stikcing a mic in the face of crime victims after the ordeal.
I just want to know the news and I could care less on what the opinion of it is by channel 2 employees. They always paint a picture of trgaedy or danger on everything. It's just sick.
Some of the best now defunct Houston Anchors:
Bob Nicholas (channel 2 Am show)
Claire Casademont (KHOU 5 and 6 pm)
and Steve Smith (also of KHOU)
Sylvan Rodriguez was not a great journalist. It was a bad thing that he died from cancer but how people make him out to be the greatest journalist that every lived is dumb.
IMHO the best news person of all time in Houston was Janet Shamlian. She worked for KHOU in the early 90s and took a break from it all to start a family I guess. She came back to KPRC for a few years in the late 90s but you coud tell on air she despised the trashy environment. She subsequently quit and went into something else. I admire and respect her for placeing her standards above "being on TV".
I would have said Dave Ward #1 for longevity and credibility but now he is just used as a tool to add some "this is really news" to the garbage on KTRK. When I heard Dave so stuff like the before we go segments I knew he was past his prime.
KPRC weather department was so gay it almost burned down.
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Question: Why not sink the freeway likes parts of the Southwest Freeway or Central Expressway in Dallas? I am sure money is the main factor, but from a pure aesthetic point of view, it would have looked much "cleaner".
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I contacted one of the developers a few months ago since I had heard quite a few positive things in store. They got back to me immediately. The developers know the area well and grew up in Houston. I think what we'll see is something akin to what was built in Dallas where the Vespa store is located. I can't remember what it's called... it is mixed-use with residential, retail on the ground level, a theater, restaurants, etc. Somewhat like what you see in midtown in the areas where they got it right. It should be great.
The area in Dallas you are referring to is called West Village (www.westvil.com). It is a great area the the city really needed. At any given point during the day people can be found eating, drinking, shopping, etc. It truely is something increadible. You really feel as if you are in another city. I think this will be a wonderful addition to Houston.
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I don't think Gunspoint is something I would like to see when flying over Houston.