JJVilla
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Latest: Press Release Houston, Texas
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Latest: Press Release Houston, Texas
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An important update (not affiliated with this group but support idea): PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE END AND RESPOND! THIS IS OF PRIME IMPORTANCE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE EAST END! The final funding for the Houston Dynamo stadium to be built east of downtown surrounding the intersections of Dowling and Rusk depends on Harris County Commissioners voting to participate in TIRZ 15. (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) The proposal is that the first $10 million of additional economic dollars generated by the stadium for Harris County taxes would be invested in the stadium. After that all the tax dollars generated for the County by the new development would remain with Harris County. Harris County Commissioners want public support to encourage them to vote to participate in the TIRZ. (The County is presently participating in six TIRZ so this is not a unique request.) The negotiations to build the Dynamo stadium have been ongoing since January, 2007, and if WE DO NOT HAVE THIS FINAL FINANCIAL INCENTIVE APPROVED BY DECEMBER 31st, the Dynamo will be forced to consider alternatives offer outside of the city! A Press Conference to show the County Commissioners that the public supports their participation in the TIRZ will be held THIS THURSDAY, November 13th from 10 - 10:30 AM on the stadium site at the corner of Dowling and Rusk Streets. PLEASE attend this short but VERY important conference and please encourage EVERYONE from your business or neighborhood to attend! WE NEED TO PACK the city block so we can make the County Commissioners comfortable to vote FOR the TIRZ! I cannot stress the importance of numbers at this event enough--PLEASE help us!!! ALSO, we have a petition online that we ask you and ALL your staff, friends and neighbors to sign. Just click the link below and fill in the short form. It will take only a minute and it will directly impact the future of the East End! http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/k...amoinhouston?e PLEASE pass this note on to your mailing lists, and everyone you know and ask them to sign the petition and attend the press conference! Help us give the County Commissioners the support they need to give us the stadium we need! Thank you--YOU ARE A TRUE EAST END FRIEND!
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Turnberry Galleria Luxury High-Rise At 5048 Hidalgo St.
JJVilla replied to houstonsemipro's topic in Uptown and Galleria Area
Without repeating the obvious (slowing economy, etc) I am not a suprise that this failed. I am not a marketing expert but it probably had something to do with their cheesy, stereotyipcal ads which didn't align with the fancy showroom and high-end clientel. Overall this project just didn't have it together for their high-end target. With regard to the location comments or at least the one of it being on the "wrong side" of Westheimer - this is funny at best. I could agree with it (since I live north of the street nearby ) but think for this area it doesn't fit. -
Time for the first home game in FOREVER! At least it'll be 5 home games in 3 weeks!
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It's sad that the defending 2 time champions don't have a thread for this season. I guess this happens when you're winning - you (the fans) don't have to sit and complain. They just finished their 3rd game in the 3rd country in the last week. Not many teams can get results in this league when playing in international games much less any in Houston. They scored 4 goals at one of best teams in Mexico City last night - great game. Thus they continue to represent Houston greatly in the interantional arena. Many teams here could learn a thing or two from them - (unjustified) arrogance and supertars (with over-inflated budgets) do NOT win championships! Let's go DYNAMO! Dale dale campion!
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Change of plans (rescheduled this game till Oct 15th for now): "The city reached out to all sports organizations and asked that we cancel events this weekend," Dynamo chief operating officer Chris Canetti told the Houston Chronicle. "We are adhering to that request."
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Saturday's Dynamo match moved to 7 p.m. Team to offer cheaper tickets in wake of Ike - $10 for adults! Free for: Kids under 14; Police, firefighters, EMTs and any other first responders with proper identification. Support The Champions & good cause More info: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/6006299.html
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Overpriced Tex-Mex is very expendable. Just look at the Chuy's in the Galleria (on Richmond) - GONE.
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I think this document (link below) clearly shows the project locations in this area best. http://www.highland-tower.com/pdf/Highland%20Map_areamap.pdf ... Except they have Kiran's in wrong place?
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From various (public sources) its seems that much progess has been made on the negotiations. On another note, the condition of the playing field at Robertson is (at least) an absolute embarassment. The team is paying to play (with pretty generous incentives above rent) to U of H, so they should keep the field at least above third world standards. I am not even talking about the same level as the average Mexican team, either.
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There is much more visual progress on the San Felipe and Post Oak Lane part. They cleared the Chabad building/house and have started some utility/pipe work. Not sure how related the last part is, though.
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IIRC, the invitation said the party was actually going to be at the Cosmo. It will include current and prospective owners of Houston area Randall Davis properties. I am not sure if I will make it.
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Agree that would be a worthwhile idea, economic review outstanding. Unless that team, that should worry more about winning, puts another roadblock.
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Sorry, but I didn't ask that in-depth of questions. Just the starting price is a bit above my price/comfort range at the moment.
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I took a couple of snapshots around the Galleria area, including where The Titan will be. They didn't let you take a picture of the model, though. One of the sales person stated that the starting price will about $420k, but this is subject to go up. Apparently, costs have gone up around 8% since they started the last tower (Cosmo). Just posting one picture, due to space limit, for this development (just to show the current setting/for the "before").
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The sales office is open (been open for a few days) - the trailer has been remodeled and they have a model of the building close to the street. Very nice temporary sales center and placement of the model when driving by, btw.
