Planning & Projects

TIRZ 11 Paves the Way for Smooth Transportation on Rankin Road

TIRZ 11 Paves the Way for Smooth Transportation on Rankin Road

The N. Houston Development Corp (TIRZ 11) is nearing completion on a major street project in the North Houston District’s northwest quadrant. Bart Baker, NHD Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, recently shared updates about the project.  A major...

City View Park Undergoes Major Transformation

City View Park Undergoes Major Transformation

City View Park is one of the District’s smaller parks and was designed as a predominantly passive greenspace. It includes a 30’ x 30’ pavilion, gardens, a trellis, and tables and benches, and is encircled by hundreds of trees and walking trail. New upgrades to the...

North Houston District Spearheads Crucial Trail Connector Project

North Houston District Spearheads Crucial Trail Connector Project

The North Houston District Board recently approved a proposal to pursue a landmark trail connector project, to link existing trail systems on either side of I-45. The project aligns with the District’s efforts to improve access to recreational opportunities, as well...

Cleared Biscayne Apartments Site Poised for Green Future

Cleared Biscayne Apartments Site Poised for Green Future

After suffering major floods in 2016 and 2017, the buildings that made up the Biscayne at City View Apartments have been demolished and the site is slated to be repurposed as a mixed-use greenspace and flood barrier for the community. North Houston District’s Vice...

NHD Completes Phase 6 Gateway, Sets Sights on Seventh and Final Phase

NHD Completes Phase 6 Gateway, Sets Sights on Seventh and Final Phase

The North Houston District’s Gateway Program has seen the installation of 20 different branded monument signs, stationed at key intersections and points of ingress and egress. The gateway signage serves to establish a sense of place and signal the District’s...

TIRZ 11 Funds Crucial Upgrades to Houston Fire Department Station 74

TIRZ 11 Funds Crucial Upgrades to Houston Fire Department Station 74

The N. Houston Development Corp’s (TIRZ 11) mission is to improve the quality of life in North Houston by providing public amenities, infrastructure and public safety facilities.  The North Houston District partners with the TIRZ and together they work closely to...

Traffic Study Approved for North Houston Area

Traffic Study Approved for North Houston Area

The North Houston District Board recently approved a proposal for a traffic study slated to take place in 2026. The study will examine the changing traffic patterns in the area, shifting largely due to the growing logistics and distribution sector in the area. As the...

Gateways Update: Placemaking Project Continues to Expand

Gateways Update: Placemaking Project Continues to Expand

The North Houston District will add new monument signage to its Gateways Program, adding two new installations to existing locations from earlier this year, and in 2024. Robert Fiederlein, the District’s Vice President of Planning and Infrastructure, recently shared...