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  1. htownproud
    Not sure how to respond to the suggestion that the Heights was rapidly developing and safe in 1996, when parts of it are still not safe today. That's certainly not how I remember the Heights in the 1990's or how the old Heights residents tell stories, so we'll just have to agree to disagree. And I suppose if people think that Main Street has developed from the Museum District to Downtown as a result of the rail and that this stretch is a good face for the City of Houston when visitors come to our city, then again, we'll just have to agree to disagree (and I would urge you to actually ride the rail).
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    In 1996 Washington Ave and the Heights were very attractive and hotbeds as well. If only those areas had the rail then they would have improved. . . .
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    As someone that rides the train more often than not to work, I will say that statistic--which is often trotted out--is wildly misleading. It is one of the most heavily used light rails because of medical center parking. It is packed between that parking lot and the stops in the medical center. After the medical center stops there are always open seats (going towards downtown), and very few other business men/women ride it to get to work.
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    None of the "completed" projects mentioned above are directly along the rail between the museum district and downtown (please read my post; the Venue Museum District is shockingly in the museum district). I counted them as I rode the train in this morning -- the CVS is it (admittedly there is a West Gray cleaners just south of 59 that could be in new building--I couldn't tell). And as noted in my original email, things are finally getting built along the rail line--no one is denying that (please read my post), so please refrain from personal attacks. The point is that it has taken nearly 15 years. And I really don't think it can be disputed that without the rail these lots along Main would have been developed long before this past year (all of the new projects noted by others in the surrounding area confirm this). I don't doubt that speculators are the reason for the lack of building along Main, but they are speculating because of the rail; therefore, the rail stunted development along Main. And as one of the first occupants in Post Midtown when it opened, I fully understand and appreciate how the area has changed. The change is truly remarkable, and one of the reasons why I stated that midtown is great. It is the area along that rail that is embarrassing. If you really think the area between the museum district and downtown along the rail is aesthetically pleasing and markets Houston well when visitors ride the train, then I don't think you have ridden the rail before. And finally, I'm sorry if I was unclear in my original post. I don't think the rail is the reason the trip from downtown to the museum district is like riding through skid row. Those fine folks were there before the rail. My original message was in response to the statement "If you like light rail or not, this spurs development," and my point was simply that the rail has not spurred development directly along the rail as demonstrated by the skid row that still exists along main. You can now carry on telling me why I'm wrong
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    I think Midtown is great, but the areas around the Wheeler station and Greyhound are horrible. And there is not a single new, completed building along the rail line between the museum district and downtown other than a CVS (and only one new building in the museum district). This is especially curious because so much of the land along the rail is open lots and dilapidated buildings. If the rail wasn't built, I don't think this would be the case based on the outstanding growth elsewhere inside the loop.
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    I like it. I hope they include a nice restaurant and upscale bar--they would be great additions for the area.
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    yes, the rail has spurred the wonderful skid row we have between downtown and the museum district. admittedly 15 years after it was built some things are in the works outside of downtown along the rail, but it is almost as if all other areas in the city have been bombing but the areas immediately next to the rail.
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    agreed, rust stains would look horrible, but the AC's for homes don't rust all over the place, so I bet these will be fine.
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    I think this will be hotel overload for downtown. Where are all these people staying now? We get a lot of visitors for the O&G industry, but a lot of those companies are not located downtown (unfortunately). And for the Superbowl and OTC it will be great, but the rest of the year I would imagine that these places will have a high vacancy rate. I'm sure these companies do the math, but I am suspect . . .
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    There was about 8 blocks of concrete trucks lined up one after another this morning to pour the foundation. It was pretty impressive (sorry no pics!)
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    good stuff
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    I'll keep my fingers crossed, but . . . .
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    Glad to see them pushing dirt. As I was going by it today, I noted that the folks with a north view will have a good view of downtown, but will also be staring at the giant Shell station across the street.
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    Agreed, although one would think that this land is too valuable not to do anything with for more than 7 years as well. Hopefully the developers get their act together . . . .
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    In ten years we will be lucky if there is anything being built on those empty lots Regent Square created.
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    A lot of buildings planned. It would be nice to see some above 40 floors, but I'll take it.
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    I think that Old Ninfa's is suppose to become a Pico's fairly soon. Perhaps it will have better luck with all the new activity in the area . . . .
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    It was still open as of last Friday. I suppose it could have closed over the weekend, but it is always slammed . . . .
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    Both Shell and Chevron are looking to relocate to the Houston suburb of Harligen. My buddy's dog litter mate told me.
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    It is incredible how long they have been working on the buffalo bayou running trail, so it doesn't surprise me they are going to take forever for the dog park. I guess it's government work, but my goodness, they built the Golden Gate Bridge in less time.
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    I would love to have subways, but I think it will never happen. I think the easier, quicker, and cheaper fix is to make Richmond, San Felipe, and Westheimer one way.
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    Agree with Smelly on this. Anything built in the past five years to the west/southwest of downtown relatively close is at least $1300/month and no more free months rent at the start like 5 years ago. (I'm not counting studios in the corner next to the dumpster with no windows in this statement, because I'm sure someone will tell us they have a friend . . . .)
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    How about "BFE"? The woodlands is definitely out there for folks wanting to live in a big city. I don't know anyone that is excited about the new Exxon campus so I'm not sure chevron needs the tower to compete for talent. My understanding s that Exxon is anticipating having some retention issuers wih the move . . . .
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    If true, this would be news to the executives at chevron. You are also forgetting that that they purchased the parking garage next to the current tower on Louisiana in the last 24 months for future expansion. And of course that is to say nothing of the announcement to all employees about the tower. Moving north would go against absolutely every action chevron has taken in the past. That said, if some guy in Conroe said they are moving there, it is probably happening. . . . I.
  25. htownproud
    I'm glad all the cranes currently at the Exxon project in Spring will find a new, better home in 2014.
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