Posted May 31, 2013, 12:52 AM
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Location: Boston and Houston
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I wouldn't mind it if it were on vacant lot, but not a fan in this location for the following reasons;
1) I like the Houston Club Bldg. It isn't stellar, but Houston lacks buildings from this era and it's a nice break from the norm.
2) I think the Houston Club would have had nice potential as an apartment complex
3) Since it is a replacement, it should simply be better than a glass box + a large parking garage, especially since it'll block several angles of the Pennzoil Complex.
4) I find it underwhelming compared to the other downtown proposals circling the commercial real estate community. It's definitely behind Hines' 609 Main proposal, 5 Allen Center (still trying to push that one), and Linbeck's tower proposal for Market Square... especially since it's the only one requiring demolition.
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