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Old 11-21-2019, 03:53 PM
 
Location: Houston(Screwston),TX
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So last Saturday night after a movie I decided to ride around midtown. I hadn't been in Midtown for months so you know how it goes when you haven't visited a particular area in Houston especially the Inner Loop. The area will change on you quick if you haven't been there in a while. So I drive around and notice all the new light rail and some of the attractive fixtures in midtown. Noticed some completed projects and even more construction. The new Whole Foods store in the area. New bars/clubs/restaurant's/venues. A lot of activity in the streets. Haven't drove past the old Sears building in awhile I was caught completely off guard by the construction going up. They've completely moved the homeless out of the area(not celebrating that but c'mon). The tacky Fiesta will eventually come down as well. With all this activity going on already in Midtown, what type of impact will the ION and the Innovation Corridor add to not only the area but the city of Houston?

Me personally I can see it being huge and possibly the most popular area to reside in the loop. Definitely could be a game changer for the city if done right.
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Old 11-21-2019, 06:03 PM
 
Location: Willowbrook, Houston
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In my opinion, Midtown has always been a hot area, but now...it's about to explode with popularity. Think about it: No need for a car because you can hop on the rail to Downtown. Some of the nightlife is located there, etc.
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Old 11-21-2019, 08:06 PM
 
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In my opinion, Midtown has always been a hot area, but now...it's about to explode with popularity. Think about it: No need for a car because you can hop on the rail to Downtown. Some of the nightlife is located there, etc.
Midtown wasn't hot until after the late 90's, when the sewer moratorium was lifted and housing started to appear. Before that, it was a wasteland. The 1990 census had less than 1,000 people living in the square mile between 45, 59, and 288.
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Old 11-21-2019, 08:34 PM
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Perfect timing — Culture Map posted an article about Midtown’s predicted rise in future ITL popularity.

Why everyone will soon be clamoring to live in Houston's Midtown - CultureMap Houston
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Old 11-21-2019, 11:43 PM
 
Location: Houston
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Houston wants to be New York so bad - to accomplish that you better institute high rise working class residential units nearby
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Old 11-22-2019, 12:13 AM
 
Location: Houston(Screwston),TX
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Houston wants to be New York so bad - to accomplish that you better institute high rise working class residential units nearby
Most growing major cities are going that route though. I mean would you rather “copy” New York(a city that is ideally built) or just stay stagnant in your old suburban sprawl ways? I’ll go with chasing New York anyday. Plus with the Ion it’s a lot better than what’s been in that area for years. A dead Sears/tacky Fiesta/ and a homeless problem in between Downtown and the Museum District.
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Old 11-22-2019, 12:54 AM
 
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Houston wants to be New York so bad - to accomplish that you better institute high rise working class residential units nearby
Why not enlist Kirbyjon Caldwell? He built Corinthian Pointe, a subdivision in which he sold houses at below market value to help lower income homebuyers. If he clears his legal troubles, he can help build condominiums and sell units at below market value.

I honestly would like to see Ewing Apartments (public housing) also remain as such.
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Old 11-22-2019, 01:17 PM
 
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Absolutely and I think the neighboring parts of Montrose will increase in value even more than they already are as a result.
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Old 11-22-2019, 07:13 PM
 
Location: Houston
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Why not enlist Kirbyjon Caldwell? He built Corinthian Pointe, a subdivision in which he sold houses at below market value to help lower income homebuyers. If he clears his legal troubles, he can help build condominiums and sell units at below market value.

I honestly would like to see Ewing Apartments (public housing) also remain as such.
Kirby doesn’t have the same clout anymore and his benefactors were the Bush family. Plus no one will give him that kind of valuable land. Corinthian was in no man’s land
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Old 11-23-2019, 01:25 AM
 
Location: Houston/Austin, TX
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Midtown is becoming one of the hottest neighborhoods in the cities. The nightlife is great with bars all over and a few Nightclubs with major events. The food scene is great with a very diverse variety. Both business and residential are booming. The Innovation Corridor is just another addition to this. And obviously the density and city grid style will keep midtown flashy
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