Houston Polls - SquareOffs

Should Houston be able to protect landmarks like the Kirby Mansion without the owner's OK?

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Should Houston be able to protect landmarks like the Kirby Mansion without the owner's OK?

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The 1926 Tudor Revival mansion is one of the last pieces of Houston's old South End, and right now nothing legally protects it from demolition.

The 1926 Tudor Revival mansion is one of the last pieces of Houston's old South End, and right now nothing legally protects it from demolition. Show Less

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Owner sign-off keeps property decisions with the people who own the land, and the 1.43-acre lot leaves room to build without touching the mansion.

Owner sign-off keeps property decisions with the people who own the land, and the 1.43-acre lot leaves room to build without touching the mansion. Show Less

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Houston's East End now has 105 festival murals. Should more neighborhoods host mural festivals?

Asked by LocAlmanac - Houston

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Houston's East End now has 105 festival murals. Should more neighborhoods host mural festivals?

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In three years, the Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival has turned stretches of Canal Street into an open-air gallery that brings people to explore Segundo Barrio.

In three years, the Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival has turned stretches of Canal Street into an open-air gallery that brings people to explore Segundo Barrio. Show Less

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Part of the East End's charm is having its own signature mural scene, and copying the festival citywide could make Segundo Barrio's walls feel less special.

Part of the East End's charm is having its own signature mural scene, and copying the festival citywide could make Segundo Barrio's walls feel less special. Show Less

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