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While many of us feel liberated by the freedom afforded by a bicycle, getting us out of a car, while still allowing us to cover many miles of travel, there are undoubtedly some militant cyclists among us who feel the rules do not apply to them. They are frankly no better than the redneck in the Ford 250 with the oversized tires and extended mirrors who menace us on weekend rides. One brings unwanted bad attention to motorists, while the other brings unwanted bad attention to cyclists. You can see them this Friday at Critical Mass.
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Honestly, I've never once heard him denigrate the townhomes. He is a pragmatist when it comes to what others build on the property they own.
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While it is tempting to call your situation hypocritical, you've already noted the irony. As for the 5 story apartments and the bamboo, it should be noted that part of the first floor will be below grade, and the 5th floor windows are only a few feet above the floor, so realistically, you only need to block about 45 feet of sightline to protect your privacy. Additionally, the building will be a little bit off the property line, and the viewer in a 5th floor window will have to look at a downward angle to see into your yard. Bamboo as short as 30 feet would likely block their view. In this climate, there are many species that grow to 40 or 50 feet tall. Luckily, you are already a fan of bamboo, so I need not sell you on its attractiveness. If Allston is used as a service alley, you are in even better shape. There would only be a few trucks a day coming down the street.
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Omniproposal For Alexan, Walmart, Public Transit
RedScare replied to mako's topic in Traffic and Transportation
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Why is Portland considered a model city?
RedScare replied to livincinco's topic in Meanwhile, In The Rest of the World...
Houston went through this discussion 30 years ago. At the time, White Flight was still in full flight. The City was becoming "darker", but the police and fire departments clung to their largely white historical membership. There was also the belief that it was more expensive to live in the City. The thought process was that if police and fire fighters were required to live in the City, the neighborhoods would have a more stable presence, and the City would be safer. There was also the belief that City employees should live in the City. It didn't turn into anything, and the issue died out. But, variations on this theme play out in every high priced dense city in the country. We pay our government employees lower wages, institute rules that drive up housing costs, then wonder why all of our employees live in the boonies.Typical thoughtless Smart Growth pattern. -
Most all of the commenters agreed with you. Very 90s looking.
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By the way, a tower crane is being erected on the I-45 feeder. I don't know if this construction is XOM's, Springwoods Village, or a third party. I suspect the latter.
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Why is Portland considered a model city?
RedScare replied to livincinco's topic in Meanwhile, In The Rest of the World...
Interestingly, Houston's population has nearly doubled since 1970, from 1.2 million to an estimated 2.25 million, while only increasing its land area by 19%. In real numbers, Houston has added over 1 million residents to Portland's 200,000. Realistically, it is foolish to compare the 4th largest city to the 28th or 29th largest city, but it is still interesting that 40 years of "Smart Growth" has not produced more than it appears. I suppose it is because Portland is simply a slow growth city. It is not too hard to add 5.000 residents per year to a city. -
Anyone who knows the Exxon culture would find this story hard to believe, even at a much lower transplant cost. Exxon is run like a military organization, complete with ultra-redundency in their systems, and ultra-conservatism in their policies and actions. They refuse to put their name on sports arenas because they believe it is a waste of money. It is extremely unlikely that a $1 million tree transplant would be approved at this company...at least for the reason stated in the story. Exxon is not Enron. Never was. Never will be.
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So, mako, which house are you, the ranch style home bracketed by the 3 story homes or one of the 3 story homes? If you are on Allston, I don't see you getting hit with much traffic. The entrances are likely to be fronting 5th or 6th or both. You may have some apartments facing your backyard, but that is nothing that a little bamboo hedge won't fix.
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Sounds like you are being subjected to Portlandification. Densification of your neighborhood against your wishes. I can certainly sympathize with that. But, I am told that we need to do this to remain sustainable. You'll just have to take one for the team. I can sympathize. They made my neighborhood a historic district, so that people can drive down my street and ooh and ahh at my bungalow.
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Uh...I believe the fall of the Third Reich disproves this asinine theory.
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Au contraire. They advertise very nice walkways. Look at their website.
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You're not looking close enough. The curb cuts are in place, and the sidewalk stubs are poured. However, the sidewalks along the street are not poured yet, presumably to be poured when the buildings are built.
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Actually, I am mere blocks from this location. Other than you, I may be the closest poster to this site. Feel better? Here's the deal on "gridlock". It is a term used to describe traffic congestion so severe that the traffic grid is locked. In other words, traffic cannot move in any direction. Regardless what grade the intersection at Yale and I-10 is given, it never gets anywhere close to that state. Hence, my calling you out for overstating the level of carnage. It really isn't that bad. Now, let's get to the real source of your ire, the encroachment of density upon a future Portlander's home. I invite you to google the address 5292 Memorial, Houston, TX 77007. Why? Because it allows you to see dense condo developments on tiny streets without curbs and gutters. I lived in that development for 5 years. The effect on traffic on Detering and Chandler Streets was almost non-existent. The interesting thing is that there were two developments on Chandler, in addition to a busy Children's Assessment Center...and, of course, the ubiquitous townhomes. Even with all of that, Chandler remained a sleepy dead end street. Your fears are overblown. Now, this isn't to say that the construction will not be immensely annoying. However, once that dies down, you will find that the traffic congestion claims were exaggerated. It is easy to do. Unless you have actually lived in that scenario, as I have, it is hard to believe that a large apartment complex doesn't flood a street with traffic. Here's a suggestion. Go up to 2100 Yale and watch the traffic around that complex. You'll feel better.
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Omniproposal For Alexan, Walmart, Public Transit
RedScare replied to mako's topic in Traffic and Transportation
In keeping with the 1920s heyday of the Heights, I think the proper public transit medium should be electric streetcars. There is room to put a streetcar line along Yale if we cut down the trees along the side of the road. We can replace lost caliper inches of trees by planting more trees in the Walmart parking lot. -
Nice recovery.
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I think you were given a bad stat, cinco. http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=427&t=3
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Pointing out that you are making unsupported claims is neither an attack nor disrespectful. But, I understand your need to deflect the fact that you refuse to support your claims. I am simply not letting it die. Sorry if it makes you a bit uncomfortable.
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This is a 2005 vote for 2006 funding. Did DART get any money in the fiscal 2006 year? They got some in fiscal 2007, which of course would not be Houston's money.
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I appreciate your efforts to find proof that another poster is too lazy to provide. However, keep in mind that said poster claims that Dallas got "free federal money" because Houston "threw it away". So, editorials lamenting Tom Delay and John Culberson's efforts to deny METRO federal funding is not at all the same as a claim that Dallas would not have received money but for Houston not receiving it. That is the lie that I called the poster out on. If you can find an article proving that the federal funds Dallas received were originally Houston's funds, I'd love to see it. That editorial ain't it. Again, I appreciate your efforts to ensure info posted on the forum is accurate. I only wish that other poster were as diligent.
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Not only did many of us predict these hideous additions in this very thread, s3mh blithely assured us that this would not happen. Here he is now acting as if construction has morphed into this phase, and that it is a good thing!
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Actually, I think Niche got banned because Slick Vik narced on him. It is ironic, isn't it?
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The reason for the ordinance was originally an effort to limit the increasing property values due to new construction in the neighborhood. Once that reason went over like a lead balloon, the campaign was retooled, and the reason stated was to save the old bungalows. The claim was made (but never believed) that historic districts increase property values. The only thing for sure when listening to a historic district proponent explaining historic districts is that their reasons will be complete fabrications. Since the previous poster did not even live in the Heights during all of this time, you can bet that his reasons are made up.
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HAHA! Your proof is another post on another forum? Nice try, but no can do, sport. Either provide proof or your statement or admit that you made it up. Actually, the third option is to continue making this claim, because we all know it was made up. We live here. We read the news. We know that those funds were not designated for one place or another. The longer you claim so, the more foolish you look... ...if that is even possible.
