From Houstonia Magazine: “In a city that only thinks big, the only way to truly make an architectural statement is with a skyscraper. Or, better yet, nine of them.

That’s how many new residential high-rises are scheduled to be built in Houston’s downtown district by 2018 (including the recently completed SkyHouse). Combine that figure with the 10 additional mid-rises that are either under construction or on the boards, and downtown’s population—currently sitting at 4,000—is expected to triple in the next three to four years, according to Houston Downtown Management District director of marketing Angie Bertinot.”

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