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Building bridges for an improved affordable housing program

Stepping through the front door of a new home is a momentous occasion, a culmination of a journey often guided by a team of dedicated professionals. In the case of the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) affordable housing program, the professionals include the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement […]

Honoring Maestro Duke Ellington in Midtown Houston

Join us on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 am to 4 pm at Midtown Art in the Park 2024. We will honor National Jazz Month and celebrate the life and music of Maestro Duke Ellington in Midtown Park Plaza (902 McGowen at Travis). Edward Kennedy Ellington, known in popular culture as Duke Ellington, was an […]

Jazz Up Your Art at Midtown Houston’s Art in the Park Fine Art Festival

Midtown Houston invites Houstonians and visitors to the annual Art in the Park Fine Art Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 4 pm. Held at the newly opened Midtown Park Plaza located at 902 McGowen Street, this free community festival celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month and pays tribute to the legendary Maestro Duke Ellington. Guests can […]

Why Midtown’s affordable housing program isn’t in Midtown

The Midtown Redevelopment Authority’s (MRA) purpose is to foster economic development and revitalization within Midtown Houston, the formerly blighted area between downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. So why is MRA’s Southeast Houston Affordable Housing Initiative (SEHAHI) not in Midtown? The answer lies in a careful consideration of policy strategy, economics, and a broader vision for […]

Preservation Houston Expands to New Historic Office Location in Midtown Houston

Preservation Houston, a renowned public service nonprofit dedicated to promoting the preservation of Houston’s architectural and cultural historical resources, has recently unveiled its new office space at 3907 Main Street within the iconic Ironcraft Studios Building. This move marks an exciting chapter for the organization, known for its neighborhood-focused programs, tours, and activities that celebrate […]

A Breakthrough Plan to Tackle Affordable Housing Challenges

A groundbreaking initiative recently approved by the Houston City Council will help offset rising infrastructure costs that have threatened housing affordability in Houston’s Third Ward in recent years. This transformative program addresses the growing cost challenges faced by builders participating in the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA)/Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI) affordable housing program while […]

The Restoration of Houston Fire Museum’s Historic Fire Station No. 7 Receives Good Brick Award

Preservation Houston, a public service nonprofit dedicated to promoting historic preservation, is honoring the restoration of a Midtown landmark with the prestigious 2024 Good Brick Award for excellence in historic preservation. The Houston Fire Museum, located at 2403 Milam Street, is being recognized for restoring the former Fire Station No. 7, a Romanesque Revival-style building […]

Your Voice Matters in Brazos Street Transformation

Brazos Street, in the heart of our community, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation, and we need your voice to shape its future. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) invites those who live, work, and play in Midtown Houston to be the architects of change by participating in the Brazos Street Reconstruction Project Survey. Why […]

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