midtownlover

How come you can say Rice Military is more urban than Midtown? There are no sideways in the whole neighborhood.. Where's the closest supermarket? is it the Kroger in W Gray? and what's up with the train passing right by the neighbors backyards? Not worth mentioning that the train makes sure that everybody wakes up when he passes by.

I think that all the developers went to Rice Military because the prices of the lots in Midtown were becoming more expensive.. and yes, I like some of the restaurants/bars on Washington, but I dont think that it is more urban than Midtown, give me a break!

Well, it is more "open" than it was a few months ago... I think a wall fell in, not sure. Anyway, as I've said before I won't believe the Collective is going up until I see some signs of construction. I will hope for at least demo to at least clear out the old garage...

Side note, what is the 2950 Jackson Street little warehouse across Crawford anyway? Any ideas? It's open from time to time and seems like a chop shop of some sort, and I see it has some new graffitti.... wonderful. Would be a great place for a little park side walk up deli/cafe...

I first got interested on this new development when we were about to buy a new house nearby. I was really excited that there was going to be a mid high-rise in the area with retail space.. As you, I was hoping that this new building would make the neighborhood more atractive. Since for the past two years nothing has happened with this, which is quite disapointing. I just recently found an article in the chronicle (although was dated June 2005) that talks about mid high rises in Houston and mentions the Collective. It is says that the 30~50% of the units must be sold before the construction starts.. I'm not sure if you were already aware of this fact, but maybe if they haven't reached that % that's why the construction has been delayed...In any case, let's hope that eventually this building gets started..