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    Does anyone know what Hilcorp's plans are for the block they own across Travis St, where everyone has vacated (except for Subway)? Also IIRC, didn't 1111 Travis recieve tax incentives from the city for including retail?
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    Not only that, but this building and it's occupants should fit naturally well with its neighbors, GRBCC and the Nau Center. It's the perfect spot.
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    Good point. Also portions of I-10 are also below grade too. So why not reroute 45 over a redesigned, completely below-grade I-10, then over a completely below-grade 59/69 as a double-decker highway? 10 & 59 would below grade, existing streets pass through at grade, 45 above grade. This could work without looking too imposing as in this scenario, only 1 overpass above grade would be visible, as currently exists on the East End. Meanwhile from the 45-10 reroute, you could have 1 exit still trace the existing 45 route offering an exit to Bagby and Pierce for direct access to Midtown (same from south approach, maybe creating a grand boulevard). Coupled with the removal of all of the ramps above Buffalo Bayou, the single 45 Midtown exit ramp could create the opportunity for a signature bridge of some sort over the bayou, as previously envisioned.
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    My thoughts: Like Numbers & Rich's, Fitz's in a longstanding Houston institution and I was hoping some of the old place would be incorporated into the new design. Many of us have a lot of memories there, whether recent or distant. That kind of charm makes the place stand out. But, with all the new bars on White Oak, Fitz's obviously outgrew the location, so I can understand the move. And I kinda get the feeling maybe Fitz's new location may be dependent on MetroRail. Quitman platform appears to be a short walk south. One other thought: I wonder if the new place would be visible from 45 leaving downtown going north? If so, with a lil dramatic lighting, that could be cool...
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    Of course a basic, bare-bones MetroRail shed will pop up quickly out of the ground. We could probably build that erector set ourselves. No offense, just really pissed of at Metro and how they screwed up a great opportunity to add design & flair to our city.
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    Aint no time for Fakin Jax'

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    TOUCHDOWN EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY STADIUM?!? Way to honor your division rivals, UH.
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    The design hasn't changed in the original renderings. Like others have said, the original renderings depict a festival/larger convention atmosphere. Also, the original renderings were more up close shots of the new glass facade at the center of GRB. This new renderings shows a more overall view of the entire RGB facade with the new glass facade in the center.What could really help Houston First & GRB with its festival promenade boulevard effort for Avenida de las Americas is if they were to move most of the festivals that take place at City Hall & Tranquility Park to Avenida de las Americas as block parties. ADLA & Discovery Green offers plenty of room to handle these events and could provide the entertainment angle GRB/Houston First seeks to attract conventions to book here. And for the public & traffic, East End rail offers a train stop 2 blocks north.
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    The front of the GRB garage will be an office building for Houston First's offices. All that's being built on top of the garage is a pad site for a future hotel.
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    I don't think the opportunity was wasted. IIRC, didnt this project recieve tax incentives for retail. And it has street-level retail space designed in at the corner of Dallas @ Main. The bigger opportunity is the Sakowitz Building with its shell still in place. And with Retail at Hilcorp, Marriott SpringHill/Courtyard hotel, Forever 21 and the arrival of Hotel Allessandra all at this intersection, I think the Sakowitz Building becomes a prime target for redevelopment.
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    IIRC, Main Partners LP/Hilcorp own that site too, and a renovation was rumored for the Americana Building, hence why all of the tenants (Popeyes, James Coney Island, Zeros, etc) all closed up. I think Subway is still the only one open. Anyone know what their plans are for this block?
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    Finger may have already gotten in bed with Astros. For all the good publicity spin the Astros tried to put on the relocation of the Community Leaders signs as "we did it for the fans," their annoucement of the signs' relocation came at the same time 500 Crawford broke ground. Conspicuous timing?!? Me thinks not. Those signs in their previous location would've absolutely killed Finger's main selling point for 500 Crawford. I think by next year, the Citgo sign will be moved too, perhaps to one of the remaining new Community Leaders opening spots. As for rooftop seating, because of the donut hole in the middle of these buildings to allow for the pool, I don't think there's enough space width-wise, on the roof to fit bleacher seating. But at 7 stories-high across the street, you'll definitely be able to see action on the base pads, as well as the scoreboard.
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    Posted this on Post Office thread. Since were also discussing "Alcatraz Island" here, thought Id repost here.
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    1 observation and 1 idea. Observation: Rendering shows what appears to be the elimination of Franklin St bridge over Buffalo Bayou by rerouting Washinton Ave over some of the Post Office site, then through the middle of North Canal Island to an eventual connection to Runnels/Navigation. Considering the revitalization efforts on both Washington Ave & Navigation Blvd, I'd love if this were to happen and they be connected. Idea: Since land next to County Jail on Alcatraz Island would be a hard sell to any developer, how about HPD build it's new headquarters and support buildings there. They'd have quick access to 10, 45, and 59 and be next to Criminal Courts as well. And maybe HPD's presence on Alcatraz Island would make it somehow ...less seedy.
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    Will this Downtown section and Allen's Landing also be outfitted with the Blue Lunar lighting fixtures also?Will be interesting to see how the Post Office site's redevelopment may possibly tie into this portion of the bayou... could be a game-changer.
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    Would be nice to see the Dome and surrounding property atleast get cleaned up before the Super Bowl instead of view of this next to NRG Stadium.
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    Isn't this the same site as the Hapmton Inn/Homewood Suites combo hotel?
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    That is the case. I'm at this spot everyday catching the train. No activity at Camden McGowen, except for cars still parking there. Alexan Midtown is now a giant hole in the ground.
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    City will likely be outbid if their not gonna pay more than its worth. I would like to see the city move HPD & Municipal Courts from Reisner though. That land could be a prime spot for more residential development and coupled with potential development at the post office site next door, could really turn around the near Washington/Franklin corridor. Of course, all that hinges on what happens with I-45 and it's future. As for the new Municipal Courts, I'd like to see it replace the run down block in between the Civil Justice Center & Family Law Center (San Jac, Fannin, Franklin, & Commerce), which would mean rail access. HPD's new headquarters could go on one of the nearby parking lots east of the Civil & Criminal Center, which would mean easier freeway access to them via 59/10/future Hardy Toll Road ramps.
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    It's bad being down 2-0 going to Portland. But road teams through 16 games in these NBA playoffs: 9-7. We're not dead yet. Just believe #RedNation. Go #Rockets

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    On Patriots Day, the first marathon after last year's unfortunate events, it's only fitting an American wins this years #BostonMarathon for the first time in 31 years. Not just #BostonStrong, American Strong

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    Great game. Not a great result. But this will be a great series. Go #Rockets. Stay strong #RedNation.

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    Since the developer is Alliance, I'd guess it'll look like Block 334 and their other complex on Main in Midtown. rawImage.jpg centerpiecewide.jpg
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    I'll take the KBR site. A Botanical Gradens at that site could be a catalyst to jump start Buffalo Bayou redevelopment further eastward from Downtown. Both projects would compliment each other perfectly IMO IIRC, the original 2000's plan for eastward development of Buffalo Bayou called for a Bontanical Gardens & amphitheater. They keep that plan and make the Botanical Gardens a reality at KBR. EDIT: Found it. http://www.buffalobayou.org/pdf/East_Sector.pdf
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    If that happens, it would establish a link of the tunnel system all the way to GRB via skywalks and the Park Shops. Not sure anyone feels about that though lol
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