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I've lived in the Heights since 1995, in both Houston Heights and Woodland Heights. I have a tough time seeing highrise/midrise apartments springing up like this. The opposition will be OVERWHELMING if this thing really took off, if you don't believe me just go check out the way Woodland Heights organizes against prevailing lot sizes. I know the apartments off the 10 feeder made it, but those are only 3-stories I think. And location made a big difference there since it was on the perimeter. And does anyone remember the used car lot that tried to go in on Studewood a few years ago? I think that lasted less than 2 months. Does Starbucks ring a bell? It ended up on the 610 frontage, a long way from where they first targeted. I certainly understand the urban density comments, but there are NUMEROUS apartment/condo complex options on the perimeters and within a couple miles (see also Studemont/Washington intersection). If this thing were to go in, it starts to set a precedent and before you know it you'll have similar buildings, townhomes, etc. Just can't risk it if you want to maintain the historical integrity. The traditional Heights independents will NEVER let this type of structure go up. And from an urban planning standpoing, the next largest structure to this is on Allen Parkway or off 610 North. It could be the prettiest building in town, and would just be an eyesore in what is primarily a residential neighborhood. I think it's much ado about nothing...and if it's not, I guarantee the neighborhood sleeping giants will eventually make sure it is. I would like to see more retail, problem is all the guys that own the White Oak frontage have priced it out of reach for someone trying to put in local shops, and a "strip" center would again have difficulty getting past the watchdogs. Besides, is it so bad that we've got a quiet little area that's 10 minutes from all the things we're talking about? Don't know about most, but that's EXACTLY what I want - to be close, not next door.