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    I'd imagine they probably didn't intend to lease that side and assumed someone eventually may rent a unit and they'll get some extra cash. If anything they probably just assumed those units are sound buffers for the rest of the building (which is probably nicer than this unit).
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    Nice to see this completed. They were planning it years back when I lived nearby. The one thing that still hasn't happened that they talked about then was a 10 story structure across the street. Apparently they were trying to get a Barnes and Nobles type anchor signed on before moving forward. Would love to know if that's still in the works.
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    I like WOMH, but the impact on the surrounding neighborhood is wrong and a double standard. I was at Raven Tower watching a band (it's covered but outside) and while looking to the left I saw an apartment with a mom inside her living room... probably less than 100ft away. If this development were a biker bar/rap club/you name it in a better-off neighborhood, you'd have this place shutdown in a matter of weeks. WOMH can coexist... but they'd have to turn the music down some and possibly stagger some events.
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    This is awesome news. I've said it on here before and will say it again, S Main is going to be a prime corridor over the upcoming years. Tons of large plots of land minutes from TMC and NRG. If UT builds their campus, this corridor will be in the epicenter of young medical professionals and students who actually need to live nearby. The lack of good hotels in this area is also mind boggling.
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    I hope they keep the clock. It could be really unique if they fixed it up.
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    Any renderings on this?
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    Great to hear. Thanks for the info.
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    I hate the 2035 plan grading of the hill and "VIP Master Suites". Totally kills the whole relaxing vibe of the park and looks too structured, stark, and something you'd expect in suburbia. Sitting on the lawn with "VIPs" hovering over you would feel strange. It's almost as if the board is now a bunch of old farts that decided that "hmph, those kids rolling around the hill and having fun distract from the entertainment, so let's put an end to that!"
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    I walk by there often at lunch and regularly see these people fighting, screaming, cursing, have knives on there hip... all with an HPD officer nearby and families trying to navigate to the zoo. There's no excuse for why the city has tolerated it.
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    I think they'll have to change something for Super Bowl because this weekend has shown that we've already outgrown DG for larger events like this. It was nuts Downtown and really cool... but they maxed out capacity quickly. Perhaps multiple stages around town is the solution?
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    My only fear with Discovery Green is that it might get too popular... to the point where the lawns are routinely fenced off to the public in order to accommodate private events. As for kid stuff, I bring my 4 and 2 yo down there all the time and they love it.
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    Speaking of Nissan, quick update on my 2012 Leaf I bought the other month. So far it's the best car I've ever owned (and it only cost me $10,800 w/ 11k miles). We live in the loop and it takes care of 90% of our driving needs. No oil, gas, transmission to worry about... and it's a full size so there's plenty of legroom in the back row(I'm 6'2" and easily fit in the back). After driving an EV, I've grown accustomed to the car being completely silent and find myself thinking other cars I get in are having engine problems. Charging is simple and fast since I installed a 220v (L2) charger on my garage... but I can also charge at any 110 outlet. As an example, I drove my Leaf out to my parents (30 miles to Cypress), charged using a 110 outlet for 7 hours, and drove back that night w/out range issues. Freeway speeds are what really kill range, so driving faster than 60mph starts to reduce where you can go. If you live in the burbs and expect to commute at slower rush hour speeds, it can go further cruising at 35 mph. The #1 question I'm asked is how much my electric bill went up. I honestly haven't noticed a change since I charge 1-2 times a week, and it's the equivalent of running an electric dryer for 6 hours at a time. I pay about .09 cents per kwh for my wind plan, and average 4.2 miles per kwh... so it costs me a little more than 2 cents per mile that I drive.
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    The electric car chargers are a nice touch that I'm glad they mentioned. There are a decent amount of EV drivers in the TMC with little charging options available.
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    These guys are going to make a killing on this tower. The demand for housing catering to med school students (and recent grads) in the S Main and TMC area is astronomical. The current housing stock like my neighborhood is too expensive and geared more for physicians and their families. There are tons of nurses and new docs commuting from all over who want to live nearby but can't find anything. I called it on here before and will say it again... the TMC/SW Houston area is going to be the next major economic juggernaut in Houston. Devs have been focused for far too long on Energy Corridor/Woodlands areas and have negelected to build housing and hotels in the TMC (all while TMC was humming along strong and not paying attention to oil).
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    The glass facade to cover the front boat look was genius.
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    Yes. Our property values are going to skyrocket. I live in Knollwood Village, and it's the closest single family neighborhood inside the loop to this. I expect my tax bill to be through the roof once this is built.
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    I posted above (former resident moved out in 2012) but still drive through there and hear from neighbors occasionally. I think it's gotten a little overpriced considering you can spend another 35k and get similar places in NW side of Midtown (or just in 4th ward) closer to restaurants. Good area, but night time gets different and you'll get occasional creepy dudes walking around so depends on your comfort level. Just go down there a couple nights after 8pm and see how you feel and if you are good with it.
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    This looks like every other midrise apartment building built in the city over the past couple of years. This is what I would expect to see for a hotel so I have no problem with it.
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    Just drove by. They're tearing this entire hotel down. So glad to see this thing gone.
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    Seems more than generous to UH. UT is a much larger system with thousands of more students. I went to SFA but have no reason to expect it to get the same funding as UT or UH.
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    "McRaven wants Houstonians to guide the project. He plans to let a panel of them provide him the recommendations on what to do with it." UT Astroworld!!! JK, really excited about the possibilities here.
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    1. Will the HOA be professionally managed or will it become a popularity contest for college students trying to build their résumé? 2. How soundproof will the units be? The target demographic scares me away since I'm imagining a college dorm like I lived in, only with much more units and more parties. Will there be clauses around behavior, noise, nuisance, etc? 3. Comment: If this does go well and you're looking for other projects in Houston... I suggest south of the Texas Medical Center along South Main or south of NRG stadium. There is a strong need for housing like Ivy, but geared toward nurses, young doctors saddled with loans, and med students... all who want to bike/ take rail to the TMC.
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    This would only further encourage TMC3 to happen. A nearby talent pool of healthcare graduates and researchers available to be hired on by core institutions and new biotech companies is a win for everyone.
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    Anyone know what's going on at the old Medical Inn and Suites at 9000 Main? They're demoing it (showed up on Swamplot Demo report as residences).
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    This project would make financial sense 30 years from now... so putting a positive spin on it means these developers are "visionaries ahead of their time"
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