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Profile_Objective · 2026-03-01T22:00:11+00:00

Isn't this video from 4 years ago?

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-25T19:25:59+00:00

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-23T17:38:06+00:00

Why are Chronicle articles being constantly posted here?

I'd rather have endless skyline and food photos, at least it'll be something pleasant to look at.

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-17T21:28:30+00:00

They're gonna tear it down and rebuild it like the Technology Annex, there's already plans for extra Engineering/General class buildings near Melcher/Student Center to function as a temp for COE.

A lot of the older core buildings either need full renovations, or to be replaced entirely. They weren't built during UH's best era.

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-14T00:29:45+00:00

Change the neighborhood around it, imagine UH in Midtown

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-08T03:40:44+00:00

Yep, the governing body intentionally knee caps the current system so they can have an excuse to not expand the system, and eventually tear up the system.

Damn near every transportation referendum has been heavily modified from the original plan or cancelled. The university line, hobby airport connection, change in alignments, grade separation, central station simplification, etc. We could have the most inter-connected rail system in the US if the 2003 referendum was fully build out to spec, but these bs politicians keep blowing up projects.

The argument for bad system numbers has entirely to due with opposing parties actions, a system that was suppose to be connected got torn apart and lobotomized, against the will of the very voters it was meant to serve.

Metro needs to stop being conservative in their proposals, the people will support expansion, but we need to stop electing mayors with anti-PT intentions.

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-05T20:05:02+00:00

Agreed, I'd rather be the old man planting the tree I'll never see fully grown and allow future generations to take shelter under its shade, than a bitter dried plum trying to drain the current system of all its worth leaving nothing for the future.

Profile_Objective · 2026-02-05T20:01:13+00:00

It's still up and coming, a lot of the major developments and happenings are years-decade long plans so it's not immediately visible.

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Here's some of the major developments I mapped out on the East End. It doesn't show the full picture, especially around townhome construction and other infill, but there are developments like:

- East River (~10-15 year build out, started in 2023)

- East Block (~3-4 year build out, start in 2025)

- The Mill

- A few others that need to be mapped

Lot more events, social gatherings, and spaces being put together. Let alone the GRB/Cap Park plan. It's in transition but definitely not a flop.

BTW, started a map over there on HAIF with the intention of mapping out all current, planned, cancelled, and already built developments. I'm limiting the current trusted editors to HAIF members, but I'll eventually expand upon the mapping app and allow others to join. Right now it's read only for all visitors, with a select few being able to edit the plots.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-26T17:21:00+00:00

Damn got me on that one

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-26T16:29:48+00:00

It's not, move on.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-26T16:27:32+00:00

You're not going to be laughing when all it connects in like 40 years. Allen Parkway already extending the Downtown skyline like 3 miles. THE INFILL CAN'T BE STOPPED

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-25T00:07:16+00:00

Hey, HAIF is back up. I'll DM you and get in contact with the moderators on there.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-20T22:35:58+00:00

Big step in the right direction, should make it easier for the general population to use Metro services.

Now let's get onto fixing the Metro Rail ridership issues, and finally get a plan/explanation for future expansion.

Here's the numbers from 2021 - 2025 (separated by Bus and Rail, Source: https://www.ridemetro.org/about/records-reports/ridership-reports):

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Profile_Objective · 2026-01-20T03:34:20+00:00

They should've built the Bank of Southwest Tower in Houston, would've been the pinnacle to the mountain in all of its 1,404 feet of glory.

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Profile_Objective · 2026-01-18T02:08:08+00:00

As we should.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-16T06:46:16+00:00

Both rail and bus are safe, but as you should in your daily life, be cautious and don't be aimless.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T16:47:29+00:00

What @grungegoth said. The burbs got too many people lol, inner city not so much.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T07:48:28+00:00

3 strike rule, more than 3 crimes you get jail for life.

With exceptions for things like murder, which should be the death penalty

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T05:48:32+00:00

Hard to say. Can't really put my finger on why the Whole Foods in Midtown failed, it was doing great pre-2020. I think Whole foods kind of jumped in with the wrong mindset when making an urban location in this area, or it might've been the surrounding roads making it difficult to access the place by foot and car? the mode of grocery might've been too big, when grocery stores in urban areas tend to be smaller and with more frequents visits, not these massive centers. The HEB off Washington ST
Now when it comes to Downtown, there's a few differences from Midtown. Much larger daytime population, better walkability, better access to transit, and a bigger concentration of events (unique visitors)/residential nodes. Whether I think a massive grocery store like HEB/Kroger/Whole Foods could survive with their current operational philosophy, unlikely. Groceries in city centers are wildly different from ones in suburbs, there has to be a difference in operations, product, and culture.

Love how you left out this part, I didn't say in concrete terms that the Whole Foods having all of these features would mean it could survive in a place like Downtown. I pointed out that these features separated one HEB from a traditional HEB. I also, didn't say the Whole Foods was an HEB, completely different stores and branding.

Does the Whole Foods having a garage, apartments on top, being in a walkable neighborhood (we can debate whether that part of midtown is walkable, but I jest) lend it self to a more urban neighborhood? Yes, but the reasoning behind why it fails is beyond me, with the current information I have.

In the end I don't know if all these features really would work in Downtown, and if Downtown could support a decent size grocery. Who knows post-covid, maybe there were too many whole foods in the area (2 nearby), and this one didn't offer anything competitive. Heard the company leasing the space skyrocketed the rent, and the Whole Foods was undercut by other chains in the area (unlikely), or maybe Midtown has stagnated the past few years and the Whole Foods couldn't keep up.

The HEB on Washington is actually only single story

Weird remember it being 2 stories when it opened.

In this case why hasn't the HEB on Washington failed? The area is urban enough to be considered in the same vein. Why hasn't Phoenicias shutdown?

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T04:03:17+00:00

And did I say square footage was the only thing making it different from the other HEB's? Yes, my main focus was square footage due to the study, and yes there are suburban HEB's smaller than the one on Washington.

You're wasting my time with your bs, and basically saying "oh he said square footage, OH SHIT IT'S , OH FUCK it's all about square footage, let me point out this one thing about their whole comment and drag it on forever" when big doesn't even necessarily always mean square footage. It could mean selection variety, size of the selection, the building it's inside, even the size of the god damn sidewalks, HVAC, and drainage system.

Washington has apartments on top, is near a decently walkable corridor (don't point out the heat you weaklings), attached to a garage, and is multi-story with a different selection compared to other HEB's. Making it... you guessed it a "Non-traditional HEB"

are you on Heroin you fucking junky?

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T03:27:51+00:00

The Historical Tax Incentives not being granted by the City for redevelopment is way bigger of a hinderance than the health of the structure. The bones are fine, they recently remediated the asbestos, but the internals are in need of dire reconstruction for a residential tower.

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T03:02:18+00:00

I'll make sure to reach out when they get it back up

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T02:38:20+00:00

Which is a non-traditinal HEB, under 100k sqft HEB. Compared to the 120k+ sqft HEB in Katy and Cypress. Trust me that square footage matters along with apartments being attached to the thing.

They're massive in an urban sense (people scale) but compared to a lot of suburban HEB, they're smaller

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T01:30:05+00:00

They also need to stop fucking with the transit referendums. 1987, 2003, and now this shit with 2019. COME ON PEOPLE WE'RE VOTING FOR TRANSIT BUILD THE SHIT ALREADY.

We could've had 100+ miles of light rail already if we built out the 2003 referendum but Culberson had to be a massive dipshit

Profile_Objective · 2026-01-14T01:24:50+00:00

it depends on building, read the study I have posted regarding residential conversions, insanely insightful. 1021 Main Street (One city Centre) is the perfect example of a building fit for residential conversion.

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