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Midtown Park and FIFA World Cup Green Corridor: Where Resilience, Innovation, and Community Come Together
Some greenspaces are more than a place to gather and find a shaded shelter. Some places represent the values of a neighborhood, the growth of a District and what forward thinking design can look like.
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100 Years of Music Icons: A New Sign Wrap at Bagby Park Honors Jazz Legacy in Midtown
In celebration of International Jazz Day and the 100th birth anniversary of three American music icons—Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Morton Feldman—Midtown Houston is unveiling a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park
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A Greener Main Street Starts Here: How the FIFA World Cup Green Corridor Is Taking Shape in Midtown
How the Main Street Planting Improvements an important part of Midtown’s FIFA World Cup Green Corridor story.
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Spring Looks Good on Midtown: Your Guide to April Park Programming
March programming is back in Midtown, and it’s bringing fresh energy to our parks all month long.
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Calling All Creatives: Two Midtown Art Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
Midtown Houston is doubling down on its commitment to local artists in 2026—expanding funding and opening new calls for creatives across the district.
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Meet the 2026 MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Cycle 1 Awardees
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Cycle 1 Micro Grant awardees, supporting local artists and arts organizations who are bringing new creative work and community-driven projects to life in Midtown.
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press releases

September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
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news coverage

March 25, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Midtown is Houston’s fastest-growing neighborhood. It’s also becoming one of the most diverse.
March 25, 2026
Innovation Map
World Cup’s 14-mile Green Corridor to leave lasting impact on Houston
March 18, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Beloved Houston neighborhood bar Urban Social expanding to Midtown
March 17, 2026
Culture Map Houston
World Cup’s 14-mile Green Corridor will leave a lasting impact on Houston
March 3, 2026
Houston Business Journal
Midtown seen as regional leader for business and development growth
February 25, 2026
Dining Out
Where to Dine in Midtown Houston: A Definitive Guide to the Neighborhood’s Best Restaurants
February 19, 2026
KHOU
Inside the multi-million dollar remodel of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Midtown
February 11, 2026
Hello Houston
Hello Houston Hosts Ensemble Theatre to Discuss Black Theater History for Black History Month
December 19, 2025
Hello Houston
Hello Houston: Jeanette Criglar & Maggie Segrich on Midtown reinvention
December 3, 2025
Glasstire
Inman Gallery Opens New Space in Midtown Houston
November 21, 2025
Houstonia
Hue:Man Shelter Project Brings Color—and Hard Truths—to Midtown’s Streets
November 6, 2025
Houston Press
Best Of Houston® 2025: Best Brunch – Midtown
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Midtown Is Blooming This Spring

March 27, 2026

Spring is taking shape across Midtown with new artist grants, community updates, and the return of outdoor park programming.

Honoring History, Building Momentum

February 26, 2026

This month, Midtown is celebrating Black History Month, spotlighting local businesses, and sharing district updates you need to know. We’re also looking ahead to March with live music at Bagby Park, new artist opportunities, and the return of park programming.

Building Midtown, Together

January 29, 2026

As 2026 begins, Midtown continues to grow through the people who live, work, and create here. From small businesses and new openings to community programs and shared spaces, this neighborhood is shaped by connection and care. The year ahead is about building on that energy and creating a Midtown that works for everyone.
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Publications

The Midtown Buzz 2025
Cultural Arts Guide

Media Contact

Madison Walkes, Midtown Houston | [email protected] | 832-652-8023

MPC UPDATE:

The November MPC Board Meeting has been cancelled

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UPDATE:

The MRA Board Meeting has been rescheduled for October 23rd

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