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HIGHWAY
610,“THE LOOP”
Houston
is traversed by numerous highways - the ‘Eastex’ the ‘Gulf’, the
‘Southwest’ the ‘Beltway’. Eventually you will learn them all. As you
search for an apartment, you will want to know whether you are inside
or outside the “LOOP.”
Loop 610
is a major highway encircling the inner part of the city, including
Downtown, the Medical Center, the Heights, Greenway, West University,
Allen Parkway, and Midtown. Additionally, the Loop runs adjacent to
Uptown and Bellaire among many other attractive neighborhoods. Living
inside or outside the Loop will impact the amount of time you spend
traveling to school everyday.
Downtown/ Allen Parkway/ Memorial
Downtown Houston is in the midst of a remarkable
revitalization with the opening of Houston's new
baseball stadium, Minute Maid Park, and the attendant
shops and restaurants. The theatre district and
omnipotent business activity downtown draw people
from all over the world. The last three years has
seen the renovation of the historic Rice Hotel and
the opening of Bayou Place, an entertainment complex
which includes the Verizon Wireless Theatre (a concert
venue), Angelika Theatres and several upscale restaurants.
Downtown Houston has become the new hot spot to
live and hang out. All this excitement comes at
a price. There are new lofts and apartments opening
regularly downtown. If you want to truly experience
the big city, downtown may be the place for you.
Adjacent
to downtown and South of Interstate 10 one will find the major thoroughfares
of Allen Parkway and Memorial Boulevard. The city's most
popular parks can be found here.
The Inner
Loop/ West University/ Greenway
The Inner
Loop has many fine communities with the highest concentration of
professionals in Houston. Additionally, it is centrally located only
minutes away from the University of Houston Law Center and many other
attractions in the Houston area. Greenway has numerous apartments
in a variety of price ranges. Close to everything, this part of town
may be the best for you.
Uptown/Galleria
The Houston
Galleria is well known for its world class shopping and Uptown is, for many, the place to be. With the greatest concentration of apartments
and endless dining and shopping options, Uptown draws many UH Law Center
students. Located just outside Loop 610 on the Southwest side of Houston,
Uptown is also convenient to Highway 59, the Southwest Freeway, which
brings many students to school everyday. There are a variety of price
ranges and apartment communities within minutes of the University of
Houston.
Reliant
Stadium/Astrodome/Medical Center
These areas are perhaps the most convenient to the
UH Law Center. Within minutes of the campus there
are a substantial number of housing options in every
price range. The Medical Center
is home to some of the world's most renowned hospitals
and medical schools. Adjacent to Rice University,
the Museum District and Montrose, this area provides
a number of cultural and intellectual activities,
as well as outdoor fun at Hermann Park and the Houston
Zoo. The Reliant Stadium/ Astrodome area
has numerous apartments. This area, home to the
NFL's Houston Texans, hosts the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo, and many other exciting events throughout
the year. On Holly Hall, one can find a number of
reasonable and affordable apartment options. Convenient
to school, downtown, and the Galleria, this area
may be the one for many students.
On Campus
Housing
There
are numerous options available on campus for the student who wants
to truly immerse themselves in the academic environment. From Moody
Towers, a dormitory environment, to Cougar Place, Cambridge Oaks, Bayou
Oaks, and Cullen Oaks (on-campus apartments), students have several
choices on the University of Houston campus. On-campus housing is convenient
and is an affordable option. For more information on on campus
housing call (713) 743-6000 or visit University of Houston Residential Life and Housing Department
page.
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