Safer Commuting and Stunning Surroundings Headed to Caroline Street in Midtown Houston
(rendering by Design Workshop) Caroline Street in Midtown Houston provides connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists traveling between the Central Business District and Houston Community College- Central Campus. With this in mind, the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) designed the Caroline Street Reconstruction Project to create a vibrant corridor that balances the needs of transportation, […]
Get to Know Your Local Law Enforcement at National Night Out and Coffee with a Cop in Midtown Houston
This October, you can meet and mingle with local law enforcement at two events hosted at Midtown Houston parks. During National Night Out, neighbors, Midtown staff and law enforcement officers gather to share ideas and get to know one another. Coffee With a Cop similarly offers residents an opportunity to initiate conversations with the […]
Part 2: Affordable Housing in Houston’s Greater Third Ward
Affordable, modern, luxury is a perfect description for the affordable homes being built in the Greater Third Ward/OST area. In Part 2 of our video series on the unique affordable housing program being coordinated by the Midtown Redevelopment Authority and the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement, we talk with one of the […]
Part 1: Affordable Housing in Houston’s Greater Third Ward
Empty lots are being turned into affordable housing in Houston’s Greater Third Ward area. In part one of our video series on this unique program being coordinated by the Midtown Redevelopment Authority and the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement, we take a look at how the program got started. Midtown Redevelopment Authority: midtownhouston.com/affordable-housing […]
Homeownership is within reach even if there are credit issues
There is a sense of pride and satisfaction that comes from walking through the front door of your own home for the first time. Getting to that point, however, can often be confusing, complicated and scary. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers with credit blemishes, low credit scores or other life challenges. A […]
Midtown Redefines How Affordable Housing Needs are Met
(photo by Cole Klein Builders) Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) and the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI) are setting a new standard in Houston for economic, community and housing development with their 100 Homes Initiative in the OST/South Union Center neighborhood. For years, the approach to affordable housing has been to scatter homes […]
Support Local Businesses While Honoring Our History
Rossonian Cleaners (1928) / photo by David Bush Midtown Houston has a strong cultural heritage that is kept alive by the people who now call it home and the historic sites that continue to thrive. One of these is the Rossonian Cleaners building on Almeda Road, a beautiful and historic location. You can support this […]
Get Outdoors: Midtown Houston Park Events Return for the Fall Season
Park events have returned with in-person and virtual options at Bagby Park (415 Gray St.), Midtown Park (2811 Travis St.), Elizabeth Baldwin Park (1701 Elgin St.), and Elizabeth Glover Park (3104 Austin St.) in Midtown Houston. Park programs which had transitioned into virtual programs only last year are now gearing up for hybrid events […]
One Emancipation Center: A Place to Gather, Do Business and Develop Affordable Housing
(view from One Emancipation Center) One Emancipation Center will soon open, serving as a hub for affordable housing initiatives, office space, and community gatherings. Located in the heart of Third Ward, across the street from Emancipation Park, it’s more than a new building; it is a symbol of rebirth for the neighborhood. “People are very […]
La Calle Tacos in Bagby Park Now Open to the Public
(photo by Rosita Galicia) Visitors of Bagby Park in Midtown Houston can now experience outdoor savory Mexican-style bites against a lush green backdrop. La Calle Tacos is now open and offering a world-class outdoor dining experience. “This is a soft opening, as we are still hiring more staff and making minor changes to our menu,” […]
Midtown Houston Furthers Commitment to Homeless Outreach
In recent months, SEARCH Homeless Services’ Outreach Specialist, Eric Johnson, and LaVoy Darden have been meeting with the homeless population in Midtown Houston. With dedicated guidance during the pilot phase from December through May 2021, the team found that over half (171) of those engaged want permanent housing. It is reported that 18 of […]
Midtown District Wins World Landscape Architecture (WLA) Professional Merit Award for Design Excellence
Since efforts to transform Midtown Houston’s green spaces, housing, and walkability began over 10 years ago, the District has become a top destination, known for its beautiful updated parks, public art pieces, and continually developing transport options. After years of thoughtful growth and development, the global design community has taken notice. Added to its […]