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 […]
How Can I Qualify to Buy an Affordable Home?
From the beginning, Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) and Center for Civic & Public Policy Improvement (CCPPI) have been committed to making the dream of an affordable, safe, well-constructed home possible for Houstonians who have difficulty making this a reality. There is a desire for these homes to go to long-time residents, so the rich […]
Getting Around with Ease in Midtown Houston: Updates on the Caroline Street Reconstruction Project
(Caroline Street Reconstruction Project in Progress) Imagine a roadway designed for the safety and convenience of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists alike. Then add in some beautiful aesthetics. What you’ll wind up with is the new Caroline Street. The roadway heavily used by people traveling to Houston Community College by foot, bicycle, or car is getting […]
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 Addresses Houston Affordable Housing Crisis
Every day, affordable housing threatens the stability, growth and vitality of families in communities surrounding Midtown Houston and throughout the city. Recognizing this issue is not the same as addressing it. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ) are parallel organizations that use incremental taxes generated in Midtown […]
5 Reasons to Get Fit in Midtown with LaDonte Lotts
As cooler temps start to roll in and holiday feasting approaches, it’s a great time to get back into the spirit of exercise. Our next Get Fit in Midtown event hosted by LaDonte Lotts is your chance to bust a move during a fun one-hour workshop on November 11 at 9 a.m. Read on […]
Shopping is Merrier in Midtown
Are you still checking off items on your Christmas shopping list? There’s no reason to travel all the way to the North Pole for really special items, when there are amazing gifts to be found right here in Midtown Houston. You can start with flowers because everyone loves a little color in their home […]
Historic Baldwin Park hosts Second Sundays
In the shadows of Houston’s glass and concrete towers, the green spaces and parks of Midtown Houston offer residents and visitors a welcome break. They are places to play, have a picnic, walk your dog, or just relax. One such place is historic Elizabeth Baldwin Park, acquired by the City of Houston in 1905. This […]
Winners of Midtown Houston Awards Feature the Best-of-the-Best for Local Dining, Entertainment and Arts
The world is quickly discovering the treasure that is Midtown Houston. There are exquisite restaurants, trendy nightclubs, laid-back lunch spots, cool bars and an abundance of art – all within walking distance – and easily accessible by METRORail. This year, we decided to celebrate the Midtown Houston businesses, restaurants and organizations that make us […]
Why You Should Visit The Eight Foot, Quilt-Inspired Art Sculpture at The Collective
Public art is one of the many ways our Midtown Houston community beautifies the environment while adding cultural value. The Community Artists’ Collective (The Collective) – one of Houston’s most treasured community art spaces – recently installed a large, colorful sculpture called Quilt Peace in front of the Bermac Art Building at 4101 San […]