About N. Houston Development Corp

Shaping North Houston’s Future

The N. Houston Development Corp (TIRZ 11) was created by the City of Houston in August 1998 to facilitate the development/redevelopment of residential and commercial properties within Zone 11 through financing of: water, wastewater and drainage facilities; new streets and street reconstruction; parks and trails systems; landscaping and streetscape; public art, retail development and public facilities.

TIRZ 11 has five increment partners: City of Houston; Harris County; Aldine ISD; Spring ISD and Lone Star College District.

Map graphic highlighting the boundaries of TIRZ 11 within the North Houston area. The district area is shaded green over an aerial map background showing surrounding neighborhoods and roadways.
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Parks

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Parks

Creating vibrant parks that connect people and inspire activity.
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Projects

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Projects

Supporting projects that enhance infrastructure viability and encourage private-sector reinvestment.
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Art

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Art

Art initiatives that reinforce place identity and signal confidence in the area’s future.
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Contact

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Contact

Start the conversation about development in North Houston.
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Mission

The mission of the N. Houston Development Corp (TIRZ 11) is to improve the quality of life by providing public amenities to area residents, employees and visitors. In addition to improving the infrastructure and mobility in the area, we seek to improve quality of life by bringing eye-catching public art to each project.

What are Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs)?

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) are special zones created by City Council to attract new investment to an area. TIRZs help finance the cost of redevelopment and encourage development in an area that would otherwise not attract sufficient market development in a timely manner. Taxes attributable to new improvements (tax increments) are set-aside in a fund to finance public improvements within the boundaries of the zone.

Leadership

Sally Bradford, TIRZ 11 Executive Director

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Sally Bradford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

She was employed by the Houston Airport System for 14 years and held positions in the Planning, Design and Construction and Properties Divisions. In addition, she was the Executive Officer to the Director and negotiated and managed several projects such as the $135,000,000 Consolidated Rental Car Facility and acquisition of over 144 parcels of land for the North Runway at Houston Intercontinental Airport.  While at the Airport System, she served on the public art selection committee and liasson between the Airport and Houston City Council.

As Executive Director to the NHDC, she has had the honor of working for a Board who is committed to including art and parks as an integral part of the Corp’s capital improvement plan. Since the Corp’s creation, more than forty pieces of art have been incorporated into public projects within the TIRZ boundaries.

Most notably, NHDC has developed one of the largest skate parks in North America, and a beautiful park (Dylan Park) completely assessable to children with all ranges of abilities, and the world class North Hosuton Bike Park.

Ms. Bradford and NHDC look forward to constructing additional major capital projects including parks, art plazas, pedestrian amenities, streets, bridges, lighting and educational facilities to encourage new development and enhance the quality of life for area residents, employees, and visitors.

For many years, Ms. Bradford’s paintings were shown in the Americana Gallery in Carmel, California, and The Gallery in Burlingame, California. She is a lover of art in all forms.

Board of Directors

  • Seth Sharr, Vice Chairman, Spring ISD Representative
  • Melody Douglas, Secretary, Aldine ISD Representative
  • Kristy Vienne, Lone Star College System Representative
  • Art Murillo, METRO, City of Houston Representative
  • Sandra Norris Deckard, City of Houston Representative
Three children pose smiling in front of a large butterfly mosaic sculpture at Buckboard Park, surrounded by landscaping, trees, and a paved park plaza on a sunny day.
Two women interact with accessible musical play equipment at Dylan Park, surrounded by colorful playground surfaces and landscaping.
City and police officials wearing hard hats toss dirt with ceremonial shovels during the groundbreaking for the new Houston Police Department North Belt Station.
Decorative bridge with blue railings featuring inset mosaic artwork panels of a bird, dragonfly, and frog along a landscaped pedestrian pathway.
Several BMX riders wearing helmets ride closely together over dirt jumps on a BMX track, captured midair against a blue sky during an outdoor cycling event.
An upward view of a tall outdoor art sculpture at Dylan Park features colorful glass and metal elements shaped like leaves and birds against a blue sky.
Two people pose in front of an American flag and Olympic rings display at an event table decorated with patriotic items and balloons.
An aerial nighttime view of the North Houston Skate Park shows illuminated skate bowls, paths, and lighting arranged in an organic layout surrounded by streets and parked vehicles.
Two children play together at an inclusive playground feature at Dylan Park, with one child seated in a stroller-style mobility chair beside bright green adaptive equipment.
Two children play hopscotch on a mosaic-style pathway feature at Buckboard Park near playground equipment and shaded walking trails.
Group of community leaders and attendees gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony beneath a large shade structure at a public plaza.
Houston Fire Department Station 84 building with multiple fire trucks parked outside the modern fire station facility.
Two attendees pose together at an indoor event, smiling for the camera while other guests gather in the background.