Summer is nearly here and Midtown Houston is bringing it in the right way. While enjoying those lingering hours of blissful sunlight, check out these eight ways to enjoy the city all month. We encourage all event attendees to prioritize the health and safety of themselves and our Midtown community. Masks and social distancing are
Members of the Midtown Management District (MMD) Board of Directors represent the interests of the surrounding community in everything they do. As elected officers, they work to keep Midtown Houston known for public art, public safety, working with local businesses, and, above all, keeping the community clean. We are proud to announce the addition of
Can a home come with an affordable price tag and be in a neighborhood offering access to coffee shops, groceries, restaurants, parks, health care, and public transit? Of course, but it requires planning and execution. Commerce follows rooftops In the suburbs, developers start new communities by building rooftops and infrastructure – the sidewalks, streets, and
It seems everywhere you look these days there are improvements underway to make it safer and more comfortable to zoom around town on a bicycle. Houston is quickly becoming known as a bike-friendly city, and Midtown Houston is playing a role in the transformation. “Our goal is to create safe and equitable corridors to accommodate multimodal
Spring is in full swing and so are Midtown events! Soak up the sun with plenty of outdoor events this month throughout Midtown Houston. Enjoy what Midtown parks have to offer this May: 1. Chalk on the Block Watch one-of-a-kind art come to life before your eyes. Visit Bagby Park in Midtown and step into
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is now. On Earth Day 2022, the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) has some new information about how it is putting that wise advice into practice for the Caroline Street Reconstruction project. How many trees? We have preserved 71% of the existing
Affordable and environmentally friendly are often mutually exclusive. Not so with the affordable housing program the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) and the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI) have brought to Houston’s Greater Third Ward. How energy efficient are these homes? “Ten years ago, building green in affordable housing was unheard of,” said MRA Real Estate Manager
The weather is heating up and so is Midtown Houston! Whether you want to bask in art or stay healthy alongside your loved ones, Midtown has something for everyone. Here’s what’s in store at Midtown parks in April: Get Fit in Midtown Get out and get moving in Bagby Park! Featured instructor Roz Jones will
When it comes to facilitating the development of affordable housing with all the amenities of market-rate housing, the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) has discovered a winning formula that benefits the community. The vision In 1995, when MRA was formed as a Tax Reinvestment Zone, land was selling for $5 per square foot in Midtown. Fast
When you combine food, music, and local art, you get an unforgettable celebration. This is exactly what you can expect at Midtown Houston’s Art in the Park on April 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bagby Park (415 Gray Street). As an added bonus, the park was recently renovated and is the