Quote Originally Posted by TexasT View Post
Did you read the link? It closed because that building absolutely sucks and they are going to reopen in a smaller, newer building that makes sense for an urban environment.
First, no, this isn't true. Macys closed and they have no plans for a new store in downtown Houston.

Second, I don't even know what you mean by "smaller newer building that makes sense for an urban environment". Since when were urban department stores characterized by their "smaller, newer" vibe? Downtown stores tend to be the oldest and largest.

And third, you're missing my point. I don't think that Macys closed because they opened light rail. My point is that you're attributing every positive thing that's happened in downtown Houston to light rail, with no evidence that there's any causal relationship, while ignoring all the negative things that have happened at the same time.