Zoning

Going Up

author: ian : Houston, TX

People often comment on the fact that Houston is the largest city in the United States without Zoning ordinances, musing, "a developer could build a skyscraper in your backyard if they wanted." No one ever expects it to actually happen. This: Will go here: Twin 30-story towers right in the middle of a block of 1920's single family detached houses, across the street from a major park. No, it's not the first high-rise in the neighborhood (there are several other 30 story condo towers within a half-mile), but...

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