New, safer sidewalks are on the way for Shady Acres, connecting neighbors to schools, transit stops, and the places that matter most. The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) has secured an $850,000 federal grant, made possible through the office of U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher, to improve mobility and pedestrian safety in the area. A Grant
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Thank you to everyone for your continued support as work progresses along the Shepherd Durham corridor. To help keep our community informed, here’s what to expect as construction moves forward. MKT Trail The MKT Trail remains open to pedestrians and cyclists through a temporary path between the Durham and Shepherd underpasses. Crews are installing a
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The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) is bringing new life to the Westcott Roundabout. What to Expect The improvements are designed to enhance the appearance and longevity of the greenspace at the center of the roundabout while creating a more inviting feature for the surrounding neighborhood. Planned improvements include preserving and protecting the existing tree
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Earlier this year, the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) launched the final round of community engagement for the Greater Heights Strategic Connections Plan, a grant-funded study designed to improve how people move safely throughout the Greater Heights area. Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders showed up, completed surveys, and shared the study with their neighbors.
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Repairs were recently completed at the Houston Avenue and White Oak Drive parklette. The parklette was damaged when a vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and struck the brick base of the sign. The completed project restored the neighborhood green space and included the addition of a bollard to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
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The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority has been awarded a TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant and is advancing the Nicholson and MKT Trail Crossing Improvements Project, which focuses on safety and accessibility upgrades along key segments of the trail network. The project area includes Nicholson Street from the MKT Trail to W. 26th Street, as well as
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The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) has launched the final round of community engagement for the Greater Heights Strategic Connections Plan, a grant-funded study shaped by significant community input to improve how people move safely throughout the Greater Heights area. The plan identifies practical projects that make it safer and easier to walk, bike, take
Work is moving forward on Phase 2 of the Shepherd Durham Project, bringing significant upgrades to one of our neighborhood’s busiest corridors. These improvements are designed to support a safer, more reliable, and more welcoming experience for everyone who travels through this area. What Phase 2 Includes This next phase continues the transformation of Shepherd
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Thank you to everyone who shared input during the first round of engagement for the Greater Heights Strategic Connections Plan. Your feedback shaped a community-led Vision for Mobility and Five Goals to make streets and trails in the area safer and better connected. Find the Vision and Goals here. Here are some key highlights from
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The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), in collaboration with the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA), proudly announces the grand reopening of Little Thicket Park, a cherished neighborhood green space that has undergone a transformative restoration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 1831 W 23rd St, Houston,
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