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In addition to the above (per the Chronicle): Louis Vuitton is expanding and renovating its store; Prada is moving to a larger space this year; and Fendi is expected to begin a major expansion soon.

Following up on the prior post, county population estimates also came out: Harris County: 2020: 4,734,792 2021: 4,735,517 2022: 4,781,337 2023: 4,835,125. (+53,788) Austin County: 2020: 30,132 2021: 30,431 2022: 31,070 2023: 31,677 (+607) Brazoria County: 2020: 373,493 2021: 379,121 2022: 388,234 2023: 398,938 (+10,704) Chambers County: 2020: 47,019 2021: 48,727 2022: 51,309 2023: 53,876 (+2,567) Fort Bend County: 2020: 829,109 2021: 860,305 2022: 888,919 2023: 916,778 (+27,859) Galveston County: 2020: 351,590 2021: 355,560 2022: 357,387 2023: 361,744 (+4,357) Liberty County: 2020: 92,479 2021: 97,488 2022: 102,462 2023: 108,272 (+5,810) Montgomery County 2020: 625,291 2021: 650,755 2022: 679,554 2023: 711,354 (+31,800) Waller County: 2020: 57,285 2021: 59,419 2022: 61,852 2023: 63,553 (+1,701) Walker County: 2020: 76,553 2021: 78,348 2022: 79,678 2023: 81,268 (+1,590) Matagorda County: 2020: 36,287 2021: 36,339 2022: 36,122 2023: 36,359 (+237) Washington County: 2020: 35,804 2021: 35,947 2022: 36,368 2023: 37,007 (+639) Wharton County: 2020: 41,564 2021: 41,652 2022: 41,740 2023: 41,739 (-1)

City Population estimates for 2023 were recently released. Here's some info I find interesting HOUSTON: (#4) 2020: 2,299,269 2021: 2,291,020 2022: 2,302,488 2023: 2,314,157 +11,669 (+0.5%) New York City: (#1) 2020: 2,314,157 2021: 8,462,216 2022: 8,335,798 2023: 8,258,035. -77,763 (-0.9%) Los Angeles: (#2) 2020: 3,895,848 2021: 3,832,573 2022: 3,832,573 2023: 3,820,914 -1,868. (- %) Chicago: (#3) 2020: 2,743,329 2021: 2,704,101 2022: 2,672,660 2023: 2,664,452 -8,208. (-0.3%) San Antonio: (#7) 2020: 1,439,257 2021: 1,454,003 2022: 1,473,325 2023:1,495,295. +21,970. (+1.5%) Dallas: (#9) 2020: 1,303,212 2021: 1,289,705 2022: 1,297,358 2023: 1,302,868 +5,510. (+0.4%) Austin: (#11) 2020: 965,827 2021: 969,608 2022: 975,418 2023: 979,882 +4,464 (+0.5) Fort Worth (#12) 2020: 923,602 2021: 937,590 2022: 957,103 2023: 978,468. +21,365. (+2.2%) Fulshear: 42,616 (+26.6%, +9,110) (Second-fastest-growing city in the US) Conroe: 108,248 (+6.6%, +6,689) Katy: 26,360 (+4.2%, +1,074) Texas City: 56,609 (+928, +1.7%) Alvin: 28,633 (+424, +1.5%) Huntsville: 48,552 (+689, +1.4%) La Porte: 36,991 (+411, +1.1%) Rosenbergy: 41,104 (+41,104, +1.1%) College Station: 125,192 (+912, +0.7%) League City: 116,320 (+841, +0.7%) Victoria: 65,800 (+433, +0.7%) Pearland: 127,736 (+675, +0.5%) Dickinson: 21,834 (+82, +0.4%) Lake Jackson: 27,768 (+98, +0.4%) Missouri City: 76,773 (+259, +0.3%) Friendswood: 40,826 (+98, +0.2%) Galveston: 53,237 (+106, +0.2%) Baytown: 84,067 (-303, -0.4%) Pasadena: 146,716 (-991, -0.7%) Sugar Land: 108,515 (-899, -0.8%) Deer Park: 33,176 (-293, -0.9%)

Yeah, that was a bit of historical revisionism. The TTC concept (proposed by Governor Rick Perry) was pretty much still-born because of concerns over property-takings related to the very wide rights-of-way that would have been required

From Axios, regarding Finner’s resignation: The move came after an email surfaced showing he was aware officers were dropping investigations due to a "lack of personnel" years before he claimed to have found out.

Worth noting: Of the "ten buildings that define Texas Architecture" 3 are in Houston, a 4th is in the Houston Metro area and a fifth is in the Houston Combined Statistical Area.

FWIW, from what I know, I don't agree with the Mayor's pending moves regarding the Shepherd/Durham pair. But no minds will be changed by engaging in hyperbole and hate. Also, with regard to Metro and the University Line (and other BRT projects), it is indeed hyperbole to say they have been canceled. They are still shown on Metro's website as part of their plans.

We don't need time to tell us that it is hyperbole to claim that he has completely reversed multiple projects that are nearing completion. AFAIK, that description only applies to one project (the Houston Ave re-do).

Millions of Dollars had been spent on the planing and design for the Astrodome work and construction was scheduled to begin only a couple months after Hidalgo canceled it (work was scheduled to start right after that year's Rodeo). According to reports at the time, Turner "tore up 5 contracts" for Bush Airport's International Terminal Expansion project, after "Phase 1" of the project (the construction of new Terminal C North to prepare for the replacement of old C North) had already started.

Some posters need to review the history and tap the brakes on the hyperbole.

IIRC, Mayor Turner halted the Bush Airport international terminal expansion plan in its tracks shortly after taking office.

And, FWIW, the rest of the Houston Matters show (after the interview with the Mayor) is also worth a listen.

I just think it’s important for people to be able to listen to his actual words, in context. Hence I provided the link.

Again, I suggest everyone listen to the interview. Maybe even with an open mind.

For those interested in what the Mayor actually said: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/05/02/485119/transportation-projects-in-limbo-may-2-2024/

https://youtu.be/pLPBeJGNIaY

This is the opposite of a cut. This is adding significant additional elements to the project. Can we tap the brakes on mayor-hate? In yesterday's council meeting, there was a quite encouraging discussion about addressing the long-neglected rail crossings in the east end. The Mayor indicated full support for addressing the issue and merely said he would talk to Metro about the possibility of using some of its funds to help address the issue. There was NO indication of anyone's knowledge of the University BRT underpass, one way or the other. FWIW, the discussion exposed pretty huge failings on the part of the City on this issue. Apparently, the FRA funding from several years ago specifically calls out Houston as being the worst in the nation on the rail-crossing issue, but the City hasn't bothered to apply for grants under that funding.

They are not proceeding immediately with the originally-planned structure, because Metro is rethinking the plan (and applying for some additional grants). The original plan was to provide facilities for Metro Police Department (which has to relocate; they are in one of the structures up by the Bayou that will be demolished for the North Canal project. Metrolift Metro Emergency Operations Center (currently dispersed among several facilities) Transtar support facilities and parking. Now they are considering incorporating additional Downtown Transit Center facilities. They say they need up to 22 bus bays at the DTC and currently have only 7 for buses and 2 for Metrolift.

Famous?

From a Houston Airports System press release last week: “Next month, we will break ground on the $470 million Southwest Airlines expansion at William P. Hobby Airport.”

Already divided by the railroad tracks, (which I believe are actually the western boundary of the 5th Ward).

All 4. 5. Pass out on new Mattress Firm mattress (or on the display in the store).

Of course, you don't all need to go side-by-side. This seems to be a hard concept for people to understand.

With this demolition and Tilman's purchase of the office building next door, I'd be surprised if Tilman is not purchasing this property as well.

What's the over/under on the percentage at which Downtown Austin's office availability rate tops out? Will it hit 40%?