Ongoing sidewalk and pedestrian upgrades heavily impact the quality of life for many people who live and work in the District as the majority are public transit-dependent. Consequently, evaluating and addressing the community’s needs in this regard has been a high...
Planning & Projects
Coming Soon: Mid-Block Crossings Offer A Safer Way to Cross Busy Intersections
For decades, the North Houston District has collaborated with the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), the Texas Department of Transportation, and local governments to advocate for transportation infrastructure improvements for the area. One upcoming...
Latest Monument in North Houston District’s Gateway Program Set for August Completion
The North Houston District’s last update on its Gateways Program came in December, as the project's final phase got underway. Since then, additional new gateways have been added to existing sites and the final location is set for completion. The District’s Vice...
VIDEO UPDATE: North Houston District Begins $1M Wussow Park Expansion Project
The North Houston District began construction on Monday, March 24, 2025, for the nearly $1M expansion and renovation project scheduled for Wussow Park. Funding for the project is split 50/50 between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Parks Grant Program and...
Honoring Tom Wussow: The Visionary Who Founded North Houston District
The North Houston District exists because of Tom Wussow. More than 30 years ago, he saw an opportunity to transform a growing area into an organized, well-managed business district—one that could attract investment, enhance safety, and create a lasting...
North Houston Transit Gets a Boost: METRO’s $4M BOOST 56 Project Upgrades Bus Routes and Sidewalks
As part of the rollout of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan, METRO Houston has begun work on the BOOST network — “a strategic plan for 17 high-ridership, frequent bus routes.”Images courtesy of METRO.METRO’s BOOST 56: A Boon for North Houston The 56 Airline / Montrose...
North Houston News: Special Edition of Quadrants Honoring District Founder Tom Wussow
Our Winter 2025 SPECIAL EDITION of Quadrants is at the post office and will be in your mailbox soon. This edition is extra special because we highlight our esteemed District founder, Tom Wussow, who celebrated 30 years of service on our Board of Directors in December....
Airline Drive Sidewalk Project Completed: $330K Upgrade Enhances Safety and Accessibility
North Houston District & Harris County Precinct 2 celebrated the completion of their Airline Drive collaboration in 2024. The two organizations partnered to split the cost of the $330,000 project to improve and enlarge a one-mile stretch of pedestrian walkway...
Strong Partnerships Deliver Major Pedestrian and Road Improvements in North Houston
The North Houston District continuously collaborates with other organizations to improve and enhance the area for those who work, live, and operate businesses here. This endeavor includes making the area safer and more connected by collectively improving sidewalks and...
Q4 2024 Commercial Real Estate Report: What Does the Dramatic Drop in Multifamily Starts Mean for North Houston?
[dsm_gradient_text gradient_text="Discover insights from the Q4 2024 North Houston Commercial Real Estate Market Report, highlighting a significant drop in multifamily starts—a potential signal for future rent growth. Explore expert analysis from Robert Fiederlein,...