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• 8/9/2006 10:01 AM Neil McKenna wrote:
  A piece of entertaining nonsense from a Houston developer in today's Chronicle letters. Quite how a 5,000 sg foot home is "more energy efficient" than a 2,000 sqft bungalow isn't explained, but that's part of the entertainment. Read on....
  
  Should thank the developers
  
  Regarding the Aug. 6 letter from Sheila Sorvari, "Waiting on whims of monied," about development in the Houston Heights neighborhood: It is obvious to me that Sorvari and others who are so quick to strike out at builders and developers fail to address the economic realities.
  
  The increase in home values in the Heights has not been driven by the conservation of old and rundown homes, but by the builders who have contributed to the neighborhood with attractive and, by the way, much more energy-efficient homes to replace the deteriorating structures that are prevalent in the area.
  
  In fact, had it not been for the builders, property values would have continued to go down and crime and decay continued to rise. Instead of blaming all the ills of the area on the builders, Sorvari should consider that at prices of more than $200,000 for a rundown structure — call it historical if you want — no individual would be able to restore the property.
  
  As Sorvari and others clamor for more restrictions, many homeowners may find themselves in an area devoid of reputable builders and themselves in possession of less-valuable properties as their home values slide and the decay persists or picks up speed.
  
  MIKE HUDSON developer, Houston
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  1. 8/10/2006 1:08 PM Anonymous wrote:
     What does this blog have to do with our neighborhood, Winlow Place??
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  2. 3/21/2007 2:55 PM Vernon Durke wrote:
     Although I created this blog, I must admit to not being a frequent user, it's simply not my habit. I hoped that it would be a positive platform for Winlow Place neighbors to discuss their differences and find some common ground. Whether or not you agree with Mike, he's sharing his knowledge and his experiences since moving into the neighborhood. I personally strongly disagree with Mike about 'tearing down old homes', but rather than telling him to 'move out', how about trying to find a middle ground and explore our differences -- and what we have in common. What we all have in common is that we love this neighborhood and we want it and it's inhabitants to prosper.
     Not all people are going to agree on the size or style of homes and we are not going to stop new construction in Winlow Place, but we have strong deed restrictions. I know, I helped get them passed and I support them. They are available for anyone wanting to move into the neighborhood.
     What will cause Winlow Place to fall on hard times is not what brick and mortar is built or torn down, but the destruction of relationships between neighbors and the unwillingness to reach out in fellowship and understand our neighbors point of view.
     If we are willing to take that extra step and try to understand each others values and points of view, we can solve any problem.
     
     Vernon Durke
     Winlow Place Security board member
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• 9/27/2006 12:48 PM Anonymous wrote:
  Tearing down old homes and building new ones is nothing new. This neigborhood needs to get used to it and be kind to the new folks moving in. You all can be quite hateful at times.
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  1. 11/11/2006 1:34 PM anonymous wrote:
     Then why not think about moving to someplace like Katy or Sugarland where people might appreciate your montrosities a little more.
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• 12/16/2006 6:47 PM Anonymous wrote:
  I've lived in this neighborhood for almost 10 years and the mean attitude is making me think about moving out of this neighborhood. What have we become? Our neighborhood is very diverse - duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, condos, tonwhomes. What do we want? It sounds like we want to control everything. Actually, that is the way those other suburbs in Sugarland, Katy, Woodlands, etc are. Interesting?
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• 4/5/2007 2:38 PM Michael Suazo wrote:
  Please fax me a form so I may pay our annual dues, here's the fax number: 713.522.8063, many thanks!
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• 4/8/2007 12:56 PM Vernon Durke wrote:
  I don't utilize FAX, but the membership form for 2007 is available online at:
  winlowplace.org
  click on the link to membership forms and you can print out a form. Mailing istructions are included.
  
  Vernon Durke
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