Any answers can only be given based on the latest news: Some of your questions haven't ben brought up in a long time and things may have changed. And, someone else on here may know more than I.
1. No change to NEZ
2. The plan has been for the West tower to house athletic offices. The West tower will be a whole lot deeper than what we have now. The parking lot closest to the current tower will no longer exist. That's a lot of offices. Obviously, the Cox building can't be demolished until everyone is relocated into the tower. Even then, it won't happen the next day or anything like that.
3. That's the third phase. Some of us older folks may not be here if all that happens. That's a long term project (always depending on money.)
4. You won't recognize the west side at all, just as Russo Park looks nothing like the old Tigue.
5. Yes. It's not included in the price tag for the renovation. Separate project 5-6 million dollars.
6. Since the turf was installed it has been replaced in sections as needed. I imagine that will continue.
7. Sure. But again, everything takes time.
Someone can correct me if any of this info is wrong. But don't sit around in Houston waiting for everything to be completed. Some of these things, if they happen, are several years down the road.
The West Side. The scoreboard. The relocation of athletic offices. Those are the priorities.