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John Whitmire: “Centerpoints agreed to relocate [the old power plant]... So…”

Featuring: John Whitmire, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Houston | Texas

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Mayor Whitmire on FIFA, Budget Vote, And Plant Fire | 901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor's Office | Ep. 12

Published | Video Starts at 16:44

That old power plant that Centerpoint has right next to the Hilton, right before you get to the Hilton, that's been there 30 some odd years. It's never been a proper use of that land. Certainly after we started development, Centerpoints agreed to relocate [the old power plant]... So that's going to be a green space that'll enhance the entertainment district. But the George Brown doubling in size, we're having the cheerleaders, the World Baseball Classic. I can go on and on, recognize what a great convention. (16:44–16:51)

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Asserts that Centerpoint agreed to relocate the old power plant to create a green space.

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