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P R O F E S S O R M A R Y – A L I C E TO R R E S – M A C D O N A L D * A R C H 5 5 0 2 – 2 5 2
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N O. 1 T E M P L A T E S T U D I E S & B A S I C R E S E A R C H
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Houston, Texas
• • Alive with energy and rich in diversity
• Dynamic imagination, talent and first-class attractions
• Vibrant economy
• Beautiful surroundings, optimism & spirit
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Downtown Houston is thriving. Houstonians are eagerly embracing a revitalized downtown. This urban comeback has resulted in a virtual explosion of dining and entertainment options in the heart of the City.
The Bayou Place provides:
• restaurants
• entertainment options
• variety of colors at night
• Bayou City added 38,932 residents from July 1, 2006 & July 1, 2007, with more than 100,00 residents.
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Underground:
• Once underground, the maze confuses many people but not too frustrating because it climate-controlled
• Restaurants & stores available
• Seven-mile Tunnel
• Connection Tunnel
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Memorial Park:• One of largest urban parks• Covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop• The park was originally designed by landscape architects Hare & Hare (Kansas City, Missouri.
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Discovery Green:
• recreational features
• art
• dining
• playground
• water features
• theater stage
• restaurants
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