In Your Neighborhood: Houston's River Oaks, with Russell Windham

For the second installment in the ICAA’s “In Your Neighborhood” series, join Russell Windham, ICAA Chairman of the Board and and principal at Curtis & Windham Architects, on a walking tour of his own River Oaks neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Along the way, Russell shares what makes this neighborhood a distinctive and welcoming place to live, and highlights some of the architectural qualities that are shared by many of the homes here.
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[@Chinoiserie9839]

This neighborhood reminds me of the movie Steel Magnolias where the first scene features a very scenic view of houses and lush greeneries.

[@KyleHubb]

No HOA rules?

[@michaellacourt6112]

The historical homes of River oaks are definitely under threat, which is a shame.

[@sashajolie8995]

Really how come ???

[@michaellacourt6112]

@@sashajolie8995 it seems that many new people (who are moving into River Oaks) prefer newer homes. Probably because the iconic older houses tend to have low ceilings and dated layouts. Sad because a lot of the houses they tear down are just so pretty! But I can understand wanting to make a house your own when you’re spending millions of dollars.

[@sashajolie8995]

@@michaellacourt6112 honestly if it was me I would buy an older home but update it, while keeping the charm of the original one. Older homes were timeless I feel like these new ones are gonna get boring soon

[@jackj5368]

Restart this video, turn up the volume if necessary, and listen closely to what the narrator says, dimwit@@sashajolie8995.