Houstonist: Battle may be brewing over social service agency's land

josh

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:45:04 -0600

Seems like the city should honor the 99-year lease, especially since a mayor signed it. Otherwise, the city may end up looking - what's the best way to say it - like a bunch of greedy, heartless bastards.

sara

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:12:29 -0600

"We are trying to make sure that we use the resources that we have to help the most number of people that are most in need," [Mayor] White said. Last I checked, rich people who live in high-rise condominiums do not qualify as "people in need" (unless you consider the need of a serious reality check).

goal10der3874

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:39:27 -0600

it is so sad that we even have to discuss this issue. we're going to move people around just because the land is more valuable as something else? i would think that land is just as valuable as it is right now. it's been a home for so many people and no amount of money can change that. back in 1963, when that $1/year rent agreement was signed, i'm guessing the mayor was doing the right thing, not the most profitable thing. the two seem to be so easily confused nowadays.

lauren

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:03:56 -0600

City officials, who maintain that selling the property would benefit more people in the long run, say the bid process would take place in the next six to nine months Stan Creech, a Houston real estate broker who puts the land's worth at $26 million, thinks the tract is choice for high-rise condominiums largely because of the unobstructed view of downtown. more people will benefit? riiiiiight