What it means
The Houston Design District—located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Loop 610 and I-10 and southwest of Hempstead Road in west Houston—is being considered for 62 banner installations, according to a Dec. 3 presentation from Houston Public Works during City Council’s regular meeting.
If approved, the banners would display the words “The Houston Design District” paired with the district’s logo, according to the presentation. The banners would be installed on light poles throughout the area, with more possibly slated to be added in the future.
According to the presentation, the motivation behind making the Houston Design District a banner district is to:
- Formalize the design district’s identity
- Beautify the area
- Spark economic development
The Houston Design District is made up of a series of businesses in the area—including architecture firms, furniture stores and interior design companies—according to the district's website.
Land within the proposed banner district is “primarily non-residential,” and the changes are not expected to jeopardize public convenience, according to the presentation.
No members of the public opted to speak during the Dec. 3 public hearing.
What’s next
Whether to turn the Houston Design District into a banner district will be considered at an upcoming City Council meeting, according to the presentation.
