CDeb Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 What a joke. The traffic studies that were done are fine. It is merely an excuse. Just say, "Some of our big contributors really don't want this in their backyards" and I would have more respect for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) What a joke. The traffic studies that were done are fine. It is merely an excuse. Just say, "Some of our big contributors really don't want this in their backyards" and I would have more respect for that.What do these people (oppossing) think will happen in a large city? I live (in the Galleria area) behind a tower that's at least twice as high and several mid-rises while many much richer people in River Oaks live with similar residential projects yet we manage with these or adjust to new projects. It baffling that they such attention compared to other projects throughout the city/metro area. Is this really the most pressing issue now (or at the time this started)? It's not like the developer wants to build a nuclear plant or freeway in the middle of the neighberhood. Edited July 10, 2009 by JJVilla 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Bissonnet's just small in that area - and there's already functioning apartments at the location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 What do these people (oppossing) think will happen in a large city? I live (in the Galleria area) behind a tower that's at least twice as high and several mid-rises while many much richer people in River Oaks live with similar residential projects yet we manage with these or adjust to new projects. It baffling that they such attention compared to other projects throughout the city/metro area. Is this really the most pressing issue now (or at the time this started)? It's not like the developer wants to build a nuclear plant or freeway in the middle of the neighberhood.Bissonnet's just small in that area - and there's already functioning apartments at the location.He does have a point. There is a highrise right at Weslyan @ San Felipe and some apartments, then there is a condo complex just down the street by the railroad track.Additionally, there is a highrise near Kirby @ San Felipe, and another two along westheimer between Kirby and Edloe....I think.These locations doesn't seem to have negatively affected the surrounding areas. Kinda' makes me wonder what opposition was like before these things were built.God, we're turning into a nation of pansies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Just for reference, here is a comparative street map: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Just for reference, here is a comparative street map: I am total awe in the drawing skills! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 The Galleria area is not only famous it's shopping but also its gridlocked traffic. It's not unreasonable for people to react negatively to the (preceived) impending traffic situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSky Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The Galleria area is not only famous it's shopping but also its gridlocked traffic. It's not unreasonable for people to react negatively to the (preceived) impending traffic situation.I personally believe that if you do not like having a highrise behind you, you probably should work with city council to get a zoning law passed. The city is ready for it and you might as well use this as an impetus to get it done. Neighborhoods should have a say in what goes in your neighborhood versus some opportunistic developer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I personally believe that if you do not like having a highrise behind you, you probably should work with city council to get a zoning law passed. The city is ready for it and you might as well use this as an impetus to get it done. Neighborhoods should have a say in what goes in your neighborhood versus some opportunistic developer.The trick is to do it BEFORE anything proposed is done.Once a developer is buying up land and goes through the system, it's pretty much too late to whine about it.I consider it neighborhood complacency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 ...But the city rejected the highrise’s plans again yesterday . . . for the 10th time. The city said its own analysis showed the project as currently proposed would result in an “F” level of traffic at the corner of Shepherd and Bissonnet.Swamplot | Ashby Highrise Rejected, Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Swamplot | Ashby Highrise Rejected, Againboooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 An F for traffic - doesn't seem that hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 ...But the city rejected the highrise’s plans again yesterday . . . for the 10th time. The city said its own analysis showed the project as currently proposed would result in an “F” level of traffic at the corner of Shepherd and Bissonnet.....which already exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Surely there must be something we can do to get this thing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Any ideas?Unfortunately, the location is the problem for this thing (at least with the city and neighbors). Something like this would be better suited (and approved easier) near the rail line and on a better street system like in Midtown/Museum District. Otherwise, they will keep running into these road blocks. The only ideas I have is that they either: 1) Keep fighting the city and powerful neighbors for who knows how long 2) Continue wasting time and money altering the design and trying to please those that won't be pleased, or 3) Build what they want five minutes away. Edited July 30, 2009 by brian0123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Just start building it in March when all the neighbors are on ski holiday. And when they come back and whine, slap them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) GOING UP--Ashby Highrise! Project gets green light! Project remains at 23 stories.http://www.chron.com...ng/6582223.html Edited August 21, 2009 by wxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Can it be? http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou090821_mp_ashby-high-rise-approval.1023dcff5.htmlAt least they have a freshly paved Bissonnet for construction to tear up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 News that this glorious tower will go up has catapulted today into the realm of the top 5 moist wonderful days for Houston. I am happy to call this stupendous city my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 News that this glorious tower will go up has catapulted today into the realm of the top 5 moist wonderful days for Houston. I am happy to call this stupendous city my home. Guess you're excited (moist). Sorry, I could not help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 GOING UP--Ashby Highrise! Project gets green light! Project remains at 23 stories.http://www.chron.com...ng/6582223.htmlWow about time... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 ALL RIGHT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) News that this glorious tower will go up has catapulted today into the realm of the top 5 moist wonderful days for Houston. I am happy to call this stupendous city my home. I'm not sure I'd agree if my home was about to be cast in the shadow of this tower. [EDIT] To appease those who take everything literally. Edited August 24, 2009 by barracuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 If all those poor rich people's home lose a ton of value, oh well. We'll move there so they can go be idiots somewhere else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonranger Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 If all those poor rich people's home lose a ton of value, oh well. We'll move there so they can go be idiots somewhere else.What aspect of living in that neighbourhood is idiotic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Great news. Did I hear correctly that they cancelled the retail portion of the project and made it 100% residential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I'm not sure I'd agree if my home was about to be cast in the permanent shadow of this tower.Doesn't the earth revolve around the sun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I imagine that atomizers of spit with bright, yellow labels are soon to be the big item in greater Southampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Great news. Did I hear correctly that they cancelled the retail portion of the project and made it 100% residential?That's how they got it permitted. Retail obviously means much more traffic thatn 216 apartment units. Of course, there's no telling how many cars a walkable retail option keep off the road...The traffic impact assesssment said something like 120 trips per hour at peak times. A drop in the bucket. But people will freak out and show what this has been about all along -- having a 26 story tower in your backyard. It's never been about the traffic, it's about people not wanting a tower looming (with scary arms and everything!!) over your house. Can't say I blame them, but they should have put a height restriction on that property before these guys bought it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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