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    You hit the nail on the head with this post. During 5 days of the work week, people buy, buy and buy. Sales might be slower on the weekend downtown, but during the week, I think the workforce would support a decent sized downtown market.
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    Good luck with that one, Coog. But, yeah, I've noticed Theater District Parking being FULL .... gotta squeeze in somewhere. It is about time we get a brand new 50+ story skyscraper downtown. I hope the developers overbuild and we get 2 or 3.
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    Gosh, what a good year of leasing has done for downtown. Link The article does state that expect new buildings in the not too distant future for downtown.
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    Any time the city (government of any kind) is involved, you know the process will move like a herd of turtles. HP is going to be built and we are going to be extremely proud of the Pavilions. The park will be finished and One Park Tower will rise. In three years we'll be a changed downtown. These things cannot happen overnight. A lot of money is involved along with tax ramifications with the city. I believe HP is moving along as Houston19514 reports (thanks by the way).
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    I agree with the idea that Alamo Drafthouse type of movie theaters would work best in Houston Pavilions. Let's face it, going to a regular movie theater is Gone With the Wind. Imagine HP with Lucky Strike, House of Blues, state-of-the-art movie theaters and great restaurants. This will work. Downtown Houston is ready.
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    Thanks for the link RedScare. I realize I am not cut out to be a crane operator. I'll remain in awe of people who do that job.
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    BuilderGeek: from the photos, it is totally amazing how those cranes (skinny things) are so tall and don't topple. Anyone know how they are anchored to prevent high winds from blowing them to Galveston? (Yeah, I'm not too smart when it comes to this sort of thing.)
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    Houston's "bar scene" tends to be migratory. Richmond by the Galleria. Richmond at Shepherd for a while. Downtown. Midtown. The great ones last, though. Griff's ... the Montrose bars ... the Richmond strip. Downtown isn't dead by a long shot. But Midtown seems to be hip now. Houston Pavilions is going to boost downtown's bar and restaurant scene tremendously. I read in the Chron where a party is scheduled for Feb. 2008 celebrating Discovery Green.
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    Whatever the number, Houston has been overbuilt before and underbuilt. All this (in my humble opinion) will work itself out. The location is awesome for the old Allen House .... my ex-boss lived there (couldn't stand her but she had a great unit at AH). Anyhow, unless I could afford a really nice highrise with all the bells and whistles, I'll keep the house and yard I have. But the younger generation and empty nesters will have a great selection of condos and apartments (close in) and perhaps with this many units being built, it will be a renter's market for a while (rents being affordable). It won't last, of course. Nothing does. But, I'd rather see Houston build than not. Besides, this urban concept reminds me of Greenway Plaza on steroids and up-to-date. Here's to the old Allen House... soon will be gone and forgotten.
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    According to HBJ, the market is red hot and we need more! "Almost all of the buildings are sold out. There aren't any buildings sitting empty in Houston, Texas," she says. Using the Houston Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service figures, Personette's office calculates about 870 of 4,380 total units in the city's high-rise projects are for sale. That figure includes several projects that only recently became ready for move-in and others -- including Mosaic, Cosmopolitan and 2727 Kirby -- that are in early stages of construction." Houston's Highrise Scene
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    Some parts of Texas may harbor prejudice, but Houston, Texas has been and always will be diverse and tolerant. The 21st Century has seen Houston rise from a small town to a great city. In fact, the other day, almost 2,000 immigrants became citizens right here in the Bayou City ... from over 100 countries. It is like that every year. So, please, ask Hakeem? Ask Clyde the Glide? Ask Earl Campbell? Something ain't right with your post.
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    I agree with you about encasing the Dome with parking which will ruin the concept of the Dome. Don't we have enough parking there already? I mean, I have never had any problems going to Texans games with 71000 crazy people parking there. Perhaps they could build a parking facility underground like Bayou Place. Out of sight, out of mind and it can park many, many cars or am I having problems with my crack pipe? Just kiddin' but I do not like the idea of tampering with the Dome's architectural heritage either.
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    I read in the comical or somewhere that the blue bayou lighting may migrate to downtown's skyscrapers. Hopefully that will happen. The bayou's lighting is awesome. Come on downtown, let's get with the program!!!!
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    Whoa... not using your car in Houston? Can't even get the concept. But you guys have fun with walking and the train.
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    That land near the Waterwall is so valuable that I can't see anything other than a 40+ story highrise there. Hopefully that will get done. Location. Location. Location.
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    The Dome needs to stay. Can you imagine the Eifel (spelling?) Tower being raised? Oh, no. Good luck Dome. The memories are etched in my mind forever. Can you see them? Mike Scott; Nolan Ryan; J.R. Oh gosh, let's make something for the structure that changed the way sports are played forever.
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    The weather has (shall I say) dampened our photographers' interest I would surmise. Hopefully, when the sun will shine, and we get rid of this cold Dallas weather (ouch), we'll all get out and new pictures will appear on HAIF. Sunshine. I do remember the sun. It actually was out for three to four seconds today. P.S. I want 90 degrees and throw in the humidity. Anything beats 30's 40's damp and dreary. Wonder if construction can make progress when it is as wet and yucky as it has been?
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    Sorry; thanks stjnky!!! I'm hoping we can get some good weather (if ever ) so I can go out and take some pics as well. It will be cool watching Pavilions go up. The design with the circular skywalks looks pretty cool. YuYevon, get out of Corpus. It is an ok place to visit, but way too small for professional sports, theater, big time entertainment, and so on. You will love H-town.
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    Subdude, I read somewhere and I don't even remember, but it was recent, that downtown Houston's Hyatt was going to get a makeover. I'd think rooms, common areas and maybe even some outside updating. It hasn't been long since it did get renovated. But that industry is cutthroat. Gotta stay at the top of the totem pole. Besides, it is a great hotel that is smack dab in the middle of the City.
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    Actually, I think perhaps a light did fall on that unfortunate person. It was a few years back, but I believe that is what happened. Bummer.
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    sevfiv: thanks for your on the spot photos. You will be priceless in the next two years. We appreciate your sharing.
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    Yeah, I remember that horrible thing where the woman decided to play batman. But the walls in that hotel, well, you have to tip toe to see over. So obviously it was alcohol or sumpin' that made her feel she could fly down to the first floor. I think they should tear those half walls down and put in glass (top to bottom) so there would be no jumpin'. It is a pretty awesome view though. The glass elevators are totally cool.
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    Just read where Houston's Hyatt is undergoing major renovations. With that huge atrium it isn't for the faint of heart. There was a time when Hyatt Houston was going to incorporate the defunct Sheraton across the street and almost double its size. However, with all the new hotels that popped up in downtown Houston since 2000, I think that plan went south. I like the Hyatt, though. But the Spindletop has been surrounded by skyscrapers, so the view isn't what it used to be.
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    Got my hands on HBJ. Picture the Sabine Lofts and you have an example of Asbury (boring). I was tempted to scan the picture and put out here, but I don't know about copyright laws. Therefore, I won't. But ... on a happier note ... Lighthouse Island in Clear Lake is beginning to be transformed into an upscale community with homes, condos, etc. The photo in HBJ with the sailboats docked and the lighthouse across the blue water makes me want to get into my 401k and purchase a place there. It will be absolutely awesome.
  25. houstonfella
    Now what were some people saying in December when Yao went down? How about 'dem Rockets!
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