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Was just up there this past weekend. Stayed at the Fairmont downtown. Don't have the picture handy, but there is this really cool building across the street from it. Looks almost like any other high rise, except the base somewhat resembles an inverted pyramid. Assuming its quake proof, but I wouldn't want to test that out by standing underneath it.

Its a beautiful city and is very alive even on weekends. Something I wish we had here.

Isn't that Borat?

Nothings showing up yet...

http://houston.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/greater-heights/

Does anybody know when Hess will take occupancy?

June is what they're saying.

Then again, Montrose isn't as well know for its snobs as is the Heights. The Heights is full of people from the Woodlands who got tired of the long commute into town. There is little difference these days. It's just a bunch of snobbery snobnose snobs.

Actually, I know way more Montrose folks that have moved to the Heights. I dont know a single Woodlands person that made the move. Its not snobbery to be vocal with neighborhood concerns. So I assume you wouldn't oppose a sex shop being built next to your house then? You'd just be quiet because being vocal about it would be considered too snobby right, and I assume you're not a hypocrite.

Since most of what I'm reading on here are opinions, here's mine. I dont want a Walmart here. Do I think it will attract poor people? Not really. Criminals? Maybe, but nothing I'd fret over. My convertible was broken into in the new Kroger parking lot last weekend in broad daylight and I'll still shop there. Traffic? Sure, but I live in the Woodland Heights and Target hasn't resulted in traffic jams down my street.

I just plain don't want one. I moved to the Heights 4 years ago, from the Dunvale area. Yes, THAT Dunvale. The one everyone uses as the antiWalmart model. Its a good model too, that place was a mess. Do I think this will become another Dunvale? Lol, not really. But the truth is none of us know exactly what this Walmart will do to the neighborhood. Its all speculation. But I moved into the Heights and fell in love with the area in part because places like Walmart didnt exist, and now 4 years later, have some hefty financial investments in the neighborhood. So from a monetary perspective, I want to protect my investments and I don't speculate Walmart will help with that.

I left the suburbs to get away from that culture, and although I'm not one of those folks that will be showing up at every event picketing the Walmartian Gods, I will have my piece and let Walmart know as a resident I will not support their business. And its not just Walmart either. I could care less about their ethics, its more the big box constant concrete mentality. I don't think a Hobby Lobby is a good use of that space either.

I think given the strong antiWalmart sentiment being expressed here and on the web, I really don't fear for our little mom and pops in the neighborhood. The Heights has a neighborhood loyalty I have not experienced anywhere else, and I think that loyalty will more than ensure the continued profitability of our little shops. My money will still go to C+D, I will still shop on 19th, and I will still ensure that much of my disposable income stays in the neighborhood. Walmart needs to know that. And I think that's where the power of the thousands of anti Walmart people can and will make a difference.

In the short time I lived in the Quarter, I found myself simply walking up and down one street after another. I'd walk the same street over and over again and see different things each time. Recommend heading away from Jackson Square towards Esplanade and seeing things like the Ursuline Convent. While you're over there, dont forget Frenchmans St, if not for architecture then for some awesome music. Esplanade is worthy of a bike ride too.

Also as a side note, the building at ~646 Dumaine was where Interview with the Vampire was filmed when they did that scene where they talked about whole families being killed off as they walked multiple caskets out of the house.

Been there too although its been several years since my last trip. Thanks for sharing.

It would require them to acquire the apartment complex on Heights blvd, demolish it, extend Koehler St, & then create a new block by cutting the newly acquired parcels with an avenue.

While the image may be considered 'crap', this part does seem true as I've read somewhere that these apartments are part of the sale and will be demolished as part of the project.

They get the same syrup everyone else does.

I believe they make their own syrups. I'm willing to pay for that extra, and I DO on occasion. However, like you said, I would go more if the prices are more reasonable. A $4-$5 snocone just defies logic except for those rare instances imo

I've always thought MAMS was expensive. Good, but overpriced. I'm used to the ones in Haleiwa, HI where you get jumbo sized ones with homemade icecream for about $2.50. Yum. I think its time for another trip to Hawaii. But MAMS is doing well. So well that many times I've driven right by it because I refuse to stand in a hot mosquito line with 15 other folks waiting for an overpriced slurpee. I do appreciate their presence in the community though.

It's kinda strange how you're expected to conform to their lifestyle while in their country, but they don't expect to conform to our mores when they're over here. It's a double-standard, pure and simple.

Perhaps. Or one could say western society is much more culturally tolerant than most so we go out of our way to welcome others. If we didn't tolerate others, you might as well call us the United States of Arabia.

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Granted the dates are wrong, but it does suggest a lease has been signed....

For a while there, Northline Commons was supposed to be getting a WalMart. Wonder if thats still the case. If so, this spot wouldn't make any sense at all.

Much of Canada's energy comes from hydropower. It's so common that people don't even call it a "power" bill or an "electric" bill -- it's a "hydro" bill.

BC Hydro was my provider when I lived there. We also lovingly referred to the home grown mother nature as BC Hydroponic. Although personal consumption of said product is not a crime, you can't grow crazy amounts of it. To bust some of the major growers, the RCMP would seek guidance from the BC Hydro bill statements up there. If most homes in an area had a $100 hydro bill each month and this one house had a $1200 hydro bill, thats a pretty good sign they have some extracurricular greenhouse activities going on. </hijack>

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However, regardless of their reason they're expending so much energy, they're still doing it.

We do it because its cheap and necessary. Out west we have hydro galore. When I lived in Calgary I paid a whole $40 per month to heat my apt to a cozy 70F when the outside ambient was -40F. Try living in -40F for a while and see how you like it. On Vancouver Island I had less of a heating issue because its temperate rainforest there and we rarely saw frigid temps on the coast. We don't do AC up there.

And lets not forget, during the winter the sun sets at 3:30pm so lots of need to run lights at that time of the year. So its dark when you leave work, its -40F outside, snow on the ground, how likely are you to pack up the family in the minivan (assuming you have a heated garage, or a garage at all, and not merely a block heater plugged into your -40F unheated car) to make a run to a local restaurant? Not likely I guarantee. You're more likely to stay at home, play on the computer, cook dinner, watch TV, etc.

I noticed a couple signs up on the south side of Washington close to the Sunbeam store talking about some grill or something coming soon....

Great pics. I grew up over on Vancouver Island so its really nice to see pics like this. Makes me want to hop on a plane for another quick visit.

We (Heights Beer Club) had ours on Saturday as did Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Pub Fiction had one yesterday, Onion Creek has them every Saturday, Saturday/Sundays @ Porch Swing, Front Porch weekends and...Tuesdays?, Saturdays and Sundays at Brixx.... i.e. lots going on.

I heard that huge child care facility on Heights and...7th?...is moving in there. I dont have kids, but heard from a parent. I dont know the name of the kid care but it takes up like 3 houses just south of Donovan Park.

Myself and a buddy got there just before 5 anticipating a busy first night. I had spaghetti, he had the meatloaf. His gf showed up later and got the ahi salad. The wine list has nothing over $40 with most in the $30 range. The menu has a variety of standard food, but believe me, there is nothing standard about them. The spaghetti was amazing and I helped myself to a bite of his meatloaf and it was extraordinary. Prices for apps in the $7 range, entrees were solidly at the $12 mark, with a couple exceptions (steak). They had burgers, steaks, fried chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti, shrimp and grits etc, all the things you wouldn't necessarily associate with fine dining, but don't think for a minute this is a roadside diner because if you do you'll miss out on an instant Heights treasure.

The menu will change, yes they are adding a bike rack to the side as well as plenty of outside patio seating. Both Jamie and Jeb live in the Heights as do all of the staff, so pretty much 100% Heights owned and operated. They dropped an extra 100K on renovating the bungalow because according to them 'it is the Heights and was the right thing to do'. Kudos to them, that 100K investment will come back 10fold I am sure. Wish we had more of that attitude around here.

The decor is very nice, but when I talked to them they stressed there is no dress code, so drop by after a 20 mile bike ride and they'll greet you like they would anyone in a tux.

One thing I will comment on, is since we got there at 5ish, there were only two other tables taken. We had great service. Food came out warm. Place was 100% occupado by the time we left. While Jamie may have called this a 'soft' opening, personally we saw no indication that it was, everyone was efficient and seemingly knew their roles quite well.

I "TOPEKA'd" CONDO and STUDEWOOD and got no hits. Must be a hoax.

I however, TOPEKA'd STRIP CLUB and STUDEWOOD and I found some plans for a Big Un's Topless Bar for that corner. I'm sure the Jr High kids next door will love it! lol

has anyone else heard about a macdonalds opening at heights and i10?

ewwwww. gross.

omg, I think I just......