kylejack Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Because Congress passed legislation exempting non-profits from paying income tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 In somewhat related news, I noticed that the lot for the Men's Center at Alabama between Fannin and San Jacinto has been cleared. There is now a construction trailer sitting in the lot.Awesome! I bet that will be a major feature point for the Ventana at Midtown. "Check out the Ventana at Midtown. We're within walking distance from Midtown's hottest bars and rehab centers! Our onsite concierge/sponsor can assist you in your darkest hours. Free LifeAlert for the first 50 renters." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 It supports substance abuse. Take any money you'd give to individuals and give it to organizations that help the homeless.Perhaps. But I don't give them money with a view toward reforming them. Nothing I do will change their behavior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Perhaps. But I don't give them money with a view toward reforming them. Nothing I do will change their behavior.If you don't give (and others follow suit) it will become a bad intersection and the person will move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Perhaps. But I don't give them money with a view toward reforming them. Nothing I do will change their behavior.It's not about changing their behavior, it's about making funds available for things that will help them, not hurt them. Would you hand a suicidal person a bottle of pills? When someone isn't thinking clearly, why put the object of their destruction in their hands?Believe me, I'm totally opposed to these NIMBY types on this topic, but charities are much better suited to provide aid to people, and make sure they get fed and clothed. Edited August 9, 2012 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 So, Interfaith Ministries... I think that's what this thread was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Because Congress passed legislation exempting non-profits from paying income tax.Just for the hell of it or was there some compelling reason? Something rational? Could it be taken as yet another failed attempt by congress to do... well... nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Perhaps. But I don't give them money with a view toward reforming them. Nothing I do will change their behavior.We should throw the lot of them into some sort of gladiator style bouts. Or something akin to The Running Man. Either way they could fight to the death. And we could charge admission to see this - live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 live.if NBC covers it it'll be at least 6 hours delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We should throw the lot of them into some sort of gladiator style bouts. Or something akin to The Running Man. Either way they could fight to the death. And we could charge admission to see this - live.Come on man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yeah, I'm thinking a Thunderdome would be more appropriate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 It supports substance abuse. Take any money you'd give to individuals and give it to organizations that help the homeless.Yesterday I saw a panhandler at an intersection that was holding up a Bud Light sign. Easily amused as I am, I just had to give him a couple of dollars. It's hard not to appreciate the honesty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyM Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yesterday I saw a panhandler at an intersection that was holding up a Bud Light sign. Easily amused as I am, I just had to give him a couple of dollars. It's hard not to appreciate the honesty!Yeah I do quite like it when they're honest. I had one approach me at the Montrose/Westheimer Valero. "Man you know I'll be honest, I could really use a beer right now."Hard to argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yeah I do quite like it when they're honest. I had one approach me at the Montrose/Westheimer Valero. "Man you know I'll be honest, I could really use a beer right now." Hard to argue with that. BEER IS FOR CLOSERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Redevelopment and construction have started. IM Main Building (Redeveloped PrimeWay Building) is at Main & Stuart New Meals on Wheels Distribution Center is going in at Fannin & Elgin http://houston.culturemap.com/news/realestate/04-12-13-new-houston-midtown-interfaith-campus-to-be-a-big-boost-for-aging-baby-boomers/ https://www.imgh.org/images/capital_campaign_files/IM%20brochure%202.pdf - Renderings  Edited April 16, 2013 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Redevelopment and construction have started. IM Main Building (Redeveloped PrimeWay Building) is at Main & Stuart New Meals on Wheels Distribution Center is going in at Fannin & Elgin http://houston.culturemap.com/news/realestate/04-12-13-new-houston-midtown-interfaith-campus-to-be-a-big-boost-for-aging-baby-boomers/ https://www.imgh.org/images/capital_campaign_files/IM%20brochure%202.pdf - Renderings Some more info: http://swamplot.com/what-interfaith-ministries-is-planning-to-do-in-midtown/2013-04-18/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+swamplot+%28Swamplot%3A+Houston%27s+Real+Estate+Landscape%29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What's going on here guys? Cleared and slabbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 By "slabbed" do you mean they poured a "slab on grade" foundation or they razed a previous bldg down to the foundation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Looked fresh but admittedly didn't get that close I'm gonna ride bike this afternoon and investigate Good for the area if its anything - think one lot had an old building and the other was fenced in overgrown weeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 This is going to be a meals on wheels location for interfaith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That type of facility has sure been a burden on the area. But I guess the rest of the town is happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 D u u u u u u u u d e Wind out of my sails - well ? ? ? ? ?Not sure::anyone want to tell me this is good for midtown?I'm cool I believe in the let the market decide as far as my haif theology goes - but not sure if this is good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I wouldn't get upset about this. Interfaith Meals-on-Wheels delivers meals to homebound seniors over 60 (and their pets), as well as services to refugees setting in America. They provide a valuable service to the community, and as a bonus it looks like they will be cleaning up this vacant overgrown lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Yeah I'm really not sure what the objection to a Meals on Wheels facility would be. No matter how much you hate homeless people, this facility is serving people who are, by definition, not out wandering the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Sorry I was drunk - bring now on and I now apolOgize for all my posts - I snap I'm drunk again Love u haif 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I am self banning myself from posting for a week - low brow comments - sincere apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I am self banning myself from posting for a week - low brow comments - sincere apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 I think the objection is more of a "not another, non-profit, social-service agency in Midtown"These non-profits do not pay property taxes therefore the "best and highest use" cycle often ends with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I think the objection is more of a "not another, non-profit, social-service agency in Midtown"These non-profits do not pay property taxes therefore the "best and highest use" cycle often ends with them. "best and highest use"= maximum property taxes? The Midtown TIRZ has already been by far the most successful TIRZ in the city in terms of revenue collected, so I'm not sure I find that terribly convincing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 "best and highest use"= maximum property taxes? The Midtown TIRZ has already been by far the most successful TIRZ in the city in terms of revenue collected, so I'm not sure I find that terribly convincing. The problem is that they end up coming off of Midtown's tax rolls. Then, crime calls tend to increase around them for complaints on vagrancy, loitering, traffic, panhandling, etc. Midtown's Constables end up fielding extra calls because of these places (which comes out of Midtown taxpayer's pockets), yet the budget to hire extra police hours has decreased. I don't think Meals On Wheels here will be a magnet for crime, but I do think that it could attract vagrants that will want to target the workers/visitors. If Meals on Wheels has to keep calling the police, then they're taking man hours away from Midtown residents and businesses that are paying taxes for the extra protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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