Your Voice, Your Midtown: Help Shape Future Development in Midtown
The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) is embarking on an exciting new initiative to accelerate residential and commercial development, specifically in the area from I-45/Pierce Elevated to Hadley Street. Through the North Midtown Urban Transformation Framework, MRA envisions leveraging capital improvements and new development to transform this space into a vibrant, cohesive bridge between Midtown and […]
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month in Midtown Houston: A Cultural Hub of History, Art, and Creativity
As we celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month this October, Midtown Houston proudly shines as a vibrant cultural epicenter. Nestled between Downtown Houston and the Museum District, Midtown is home to a diverse array of artistic, historical, and creative institutions that enrich our community and preserve its rich heritage. This month, we’re spotlighting some of […]
Midtown Program Takes Aim at Affordable Housing Crisis Identified in Kinder Institute Report
A recent report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research paints a sobering reality: Houston’s affordable housing shortage continues to grow, threatening to push more families out of reach of stable, affordable homes. As rent and home prices surge, many low-to-moderate-income families face housing insecurity. The report reveals Houston’s current housing market has an […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: A Conversation with Urias Merino
As part of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Midtown Houston is excited to present a new sign wrap at Bagby Park titled “You Can’t Say Houston, Without Us (Shaping The Future Together)” by local artist Urias Merino. We had the privilege of sitting down with Urias to discuss his work and the inspiration behind […]