- Average Texas Home Price Rose 9 Percent in 2013 to $226K, Finds Report [KUHF]
- $300M Development Project Planned for Former WaterLights District Spot in Pearland [abc13; previously on Swamplot]
- Slideshow: The Winners of Urban Land Institute Houston’s 2014 Development of Distinction Awards [Houston Business Journal; previously on Swamplot]
- Galveston’s Broadway Cemetery Moves Closer To Landmark Status [Galveston County Daily News ($)]
- Slideshow: 40-Year-Old River Oaks Institution Marfreless’s Slicker New Look [Food Chronicles; previously on Swamplot]
- Closed for 2 Years, White Oak Hike and Bike Trail Reopening in Late March [Houston Chronicle ($)]
Photo at N. Main Street and E. 22nd Street: Molly Block via Swamplot Flickr Pool
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I never understood why TxDOT’s proverbially feet aren’t held to the fire for the length of time that businesses are affected when they do freeway construction. If Metro took as long and affect this many ppl / businesses, it would raise so much consternation that you couldn’t hear yourself think.
Double standard. Freeway construction = good. Any other transportation construction = bad
DNAguy,
Businesses see the benefits to the TxDOT work. TxDOT is also more experienced in catering to the public and businesses before, during, and after construction.
METRO work never helps business in a measurable way. Looking at Midtown and along Harrisburg should demonstrate this.