10 steps to buying an affordable home
Are you thinking of taking the plunge into homeownership? The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA), the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI), and the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) can help. Step 1: Stop by HAUL – Everyone who buys a home through the MRA/CCPPI affordable housing program must complete HAUL’s homebuyer education course. Housing […]
What is affordable housing?
Our monthly blogs seek to inform you about the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA)/Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI) affordable housing program, but what is the definition of “affordable” in this context and who can qualify to buy? Not traditional affordable housing Traditionally, affordable housing refers to low-income, subsidized, or public housing. The MRA/CCPPI program is […]
Midtown Houston Unveils Inspiring Art Installation for Hispanic Heritage Month
Midtown Houston is proud to announce the selection of local artist Sebastian Gomez de la Torre for the installation of a breathtaking, large-scale, temporary, public art display. This captivating piece, created in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrates the rich diversity and unity that define our city. The artwork is now on display in Bagby […]
A new vision for Midtown parks and public spaces
We owe a huge thank you to everyone who responded to our request for input about Midtown Houston parks and public spaces. Your voices helped craft new goals, strategies, and recommendations that will inform our spending on parks and public spaces for the next decade. The first Midtown Parks and Public Space Master Plan debuted […]
One Emancipation Center nearing full occupancy
Are you searching for the perfect office space that caters to all your needs while providing a sense of community spirit and history? Look no further than One Emancipation Center (OEC) in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward. Located across the street from Emancipation Park, this gem of a building, believed to be the […]
Maximizing the benefits of affordable homeownership with a homestead exemption
Blinds or shades? Will I cut the grass myself or pay someone else to do it? Which electricity provider has the best rate? There are so many things to take care of as a new homeowner that it is easy for things to slip through the cracks. Here is a friendly reminder to put signing […]
Affordable housing construction takes off in Houston’s Greater Third Ward
New affordable rooftops are popping up all over Houston’s Greater Third Ward and the OST/South Union area as the Midtown Redevelopment Authority/Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement affordable housing program expands and accelerates. As of the end of June, 12 builders had projects completed, underway, or planned for the near future. Program participants include CR […]
Ten miles of Midtown Houston streets to get facelift
There is exciting news to share with all who live, work, or play in Midtown Houston. The City of Houston and the Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) are joining forces to enhance the road surface of specific streets in our neighborhood. This collaborative effort aligns with the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan. The goal is to […]
We Want to Hear From You!
Midtown Cultural Arts and Entertainment District is in the middle of an exciting project to better understand the impacts of Houston’s seven cultural districts and craft a vision for their future. Share your feedback with us in this 15-minute survey (aquí en español). We are offering $100 gift cards to three randomly selected participants as […]
Juneteenth Mural Honors Houston’s Historically Black Neighborhoods
(Photo by Spheres Multimedia) Juneteenth represents a deeply significant moment in American history, especially here in Texas. On June 19, 1865 Union troops arrived in Galveston and announced to the more than 250,000 then-enslaved Black people in the state were now free, thereby marking the official end to slavery across the nation, despite the Emancipation […]