midtown redevelopment authority

In partnership with Council District C, Brazos Bridge Landscape Improvements to beautify the Brazos Bridge facing Bagby Street. The improvements will extend the landscaped section at Bagby/Elgin intersection into adjacent green space to provide improved aesthetics for the Midtown community and adjacent neighborhood as well as visitors.

Underground 400 space public parking garage located beneath Midtown Park project. The garage will support mixed-use Midtown Park project as well as support future retail and commercial developments with expansion of COH Market-Based Parking Ordinance.

In partnership with Houston Independent School District SPARK School Park Program, renovations to school park at Houston Academy of International Studies (HAIS). Improvements to the SPARK Park, located at 1810 Stuart Street, include fitness equipment, sand volleyball court, refurbished basketball court, benches, and new pathways.

Streetscape enhancements along METRORail Red Line between Pierce St. and Wheeler Street including wider sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, pedestrian lighting, artistic lighting, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The new infrastructure will better serve the residents and businesses in the area and facilitate additional development along this rail corridor.

Streetscape, bicycle route, and pavement enhancements between Spur 527 and Chenevert from Spur 517 to Chenevert. Improvements include asphalt overlay, wider sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, pedestrian lighting, bicycle route upgrades, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The new infrastructure improves access for HCC students and other pedestrians to the METRORail station and other transit services on Holman Street. The project is a partnership between Midtown Redevelopment Authority and Houston Community College (HCC), and it will be partially funded through a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant.

Mixed-use project including public park located adjacent to the McGowen Street METRORail Station at Main/McGowen intersection. Three-acre park includes pavilion, dog park, water features, children’s interactive play area, public art installations, and front plaza area featuring cascading fountain.

Development of plazas, public squares, and landscaping in the public right-of-way to create community open spaces and provide connectivity and mixed uses along its corridors. The development of these plazas and public squares will complement cultural arts facilities and offer unique identity branding in Midtown.

Renovations to MRA-owned public park located at Bagby St./Gray St. intersection Improvements include stage reconstruction with canopy, storage facility, lawn regrage, and perimeter lighting.

Renovations to City-owned park include playground upgrades to provide additional play experiences for children to learn and practice developmental skills, electrical infrastructure to better facilitate future park programming, and new perimeter lighting to improve visibility into the park. Baldwin Park is owned by City of Houston – Houston Parks and Recreation Department and maintained by Midtown Houston.

In partnership with the City of Houston, Midtown funded upgrades to streetscape amenities along segment of City of Houston on 72-inch water line project on Crawford Street between Hadley and Elgin. Major renovations to this northbound corridor include concrete pavement, public utility upgrades (water, storm, sanitary), sidewalks, landscaping, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The Crawford Street project will provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and an improved vehicular connection for northbound traffic through Midtown.

Midtown Park Front 90 Plaza Improvements includes installation of infrastructure to support additional park programming including food trucks and temporary pop-up events.

In partnership with the City, resurfacing of asphalt pavement along Midtown local streets to extend the service life and improve vehicular traffic conditions for Midtown residents and visitors.

In partnership with the City of Houston, Midtown funded upgrades to streetscape amenities along segment of City of Houston on 72-inch water line project on Tuam Street between Main and Hamilton. Major renovations to this east-west corridor include concrete pavement, public utility upgrades (water, storm, sanitary), sidewalks, landscaping, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The Tuam Street project will provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and an improved vehicular connection for east-west traffic through Midtown.

Streetscape enhancements along major east-west corridor from Brazos to Hamilton including wider sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The Gray Street enhancements will improve connectivity for pedestrians in Midtown to access transit services and will also provide a seamless pedestrian connection through Midtown to adjacent neighborhoods. The project will be partially funded through a Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) grant.

Renovations to MRA-owned public park located at Bagby St./Gray St. intersection. Improvements include a performance space with iconic “midtown” signage, lighting, water feature, dog run, and food kiosk.

In partnership with the City of Houston Parks Department, renovations to City-owned park as recommended in the Midtown Parks and Open Space Master Plan which was honored with a Parks and Natural Areas Planning Process Award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Improvements include upgraded lighting, a rebuilt jogging trail, new playground equipment, and landscaping enhancements.

In partnership with the City of Houston Parks Department, renovations to City-owned park as recommended in the Midtown Parks and Open Space Master Plan which was honored with a Parks and Natural Areas Planning Process Award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Improvements to Glover Park, located at the intersection of Elgin Street and Austin Street, include a dog run, landscaping with lawn space, seating, an exercise platform, and cultural exhibits.

Program begins to install custom Midtown decorative streetlights to replace City standard cobra-head streetlights.

Complete roadway reconstruction with new concrete pavement and public utility upgrades reconstruction of Bagby Street from St. Joseph Parkway to Tuam Street and Pierce Street from Baldwin Street to Brazos Street. The project blended Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and environmentally-friendly elements into a sustainable roadway construction project. The project effectively balances the needs of automobiles and pedestrians by providing a roadway that incorporates traffic-calming measures to slow traffic speeds and reduce ambient road noise levels. In addition to accommodating traffic needs while simultaneously improving pedestrian accessibility, the project incorporated innovative Low Impact Development techniques to sustain and protect the environment. Rain gardens capture 33% of rainwater for secondary use, provide water quality treatment of stormwater runoff, reduce total runoff volume, and decrease potable water demands for irrigation. The use of specialized fly ash concrete in the pavement reconstruction prevents 300 tons of CO2 from entering the air. Beneath the street surface are new stabilizing materials that will extend the useful life of the street and reduce long-term maintenance needs, thus saving taxpayer dollars. For its design and construction sustainability efforts, the Bagby Street Reconstruction project received Silver Certification as the first Greenroads Project in the State of Texas. At the time of its certification in October 2013, the Bagby Street project had achieved the highest score of all eight of the then-certified Greenroads Projects.

Resurface pavement along Austin Street and Crawford Street to extend the service life and improve vehicular traffic conditions for Midtown residents and visitors.

– In partnership with the City of Houston Public Works Department, storm sewer improvements along Elgin between Austin and Chenevert to alleviate drainage issues.

Complete roadway reconstruction with new concrete pavement and public utility upgrades from Smith to Hamilton. In addition, the project includes sidewalk improvements with landscape and pedestrian amenity enhancements. The mobility, infrastructure, and pedestrian improvements create comfortable and safe corridors which accommodate growing mobility and infrastructure demands.

Streetscape enhancements along major east-west corridor from Brazos to Hamilton including wider sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, accessibility ramps, and other pedestrian-related infrastructure. The Elgin Street enhancements will improve connectivity for pedestrians in Midtown to access transit services and will also provide a seamless pedestrian connection through Midtown to adjacent neighborhoods. The project will be partially funded through a Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) grant.

Complete roadway reconstruction with new concrete pavement and public utility upgrades to local neighborhood streets bounded by Albany Street, Helena Street, and Baldwin Street between Tuam and McGowen. In addition, the project includes sidewalk improvements with landscape and pedestrian amenity enhancements. The mobility, infrastructure, and pedestrian improvements create comfortable and safe corridors which accommodate growing mobility and infrastructure demands.

Installation of trees and landscaping in roadway esplanade along Elgin and McGowen Streets to create identity branding within the Zone.

Program begins to install custom Midtown branded street signs to replace City standard street signs.

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant funded project for construction of a 21,000 square foot building located at 402 Pierce Street to provide additional high-technology business incubator space operated by Houston Technology Center.

In partnership with the City of Houston Parks Department, renovations to City-owned park located at the intersection of Elgin and Crawford. Improvements include landscaping, trees, furniture, jogging path, lighting, pavilion, and fountain renovation.

Complete roadway reconstruction with new concrete pavement and public utility upgrades to local neighborhood streets in the area surrounding Baldwin Park. In addition, the project includes sidewalk improvements with landscape and pedestrian amenity enhancements. The mobility, infrastructure, and pedestrian improvements create comfortable and safe corridors which accommodate growing mobility and infrastructure demands.

In partnership with the City of Houston Parks Department, renovations to City-owned park located at the intersection of Main and Richmond. Improvements include landscaping, trees, street furniture, and fountain renovation.

Streetscape enhancements along METRORail Red Line between Pierce St. and Wheeler St., including sidewalk improvements with landscaping, street furniture, accessibility ramps, and pedestrian-related infrastructure.

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant funded project for renovation of 26,000 square foot building located at 410 Pierce Street into a high-technology business incubator operated by Houston Technology Center.

Development of MRA-owned property located at Bagby St./Gray St. intersection into public greenspace. Improvements include trees, landscaping, Midtown logo fountain, seating, and game tables.