Organizers want to save the theater and shopping center as is -- a movement city councilman Peter Brown supports."I would encourage my colleagues on city council to take some kind of action to delay the demolition permit," Brown suggested. "That's where we have authority. You can't get rid of this building unless you have a demolition permit."
Brown plans to submit the idea before council at the next meeting.
He said, "If you don't have rules, you're not going to get the quality that you want in the city. That's a major problem for Houston -- not just in historic preservation, but in the way we're developing our city."
Weingarten Realty issued this statement:
"Weingarten Realty Investors has owned the River Oaks Shopping Center since 1971. We have made a significant investment in developing, managing and maintaining this valuable property to be an asset to our community.As a responsible public company with roots in, and a commitment to Houston, we will continue to manage this asset with great care, taking into account its history and its future. We do not comment on market rumors and have no additional information or comments to provide at this time. We will publicly announce any developments that affect the River Oaks Shopping Center if and when they occur."
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