This list is noncomprehensive and focuses on projects that are programmed for construction in FY 2024-25.
Cottage Grove East drainage and paving improvements: The second of two subprojects will kick off in the spring of 2025 and will tackle a number of streets in the Cottage Grove community. A total of $28.4 million will go toward the design and construction of storm drainage improvements, concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, driveways and underground utilities. The first subproject, covering small sections of Larking and Cornish streets, should wrap up this summer.
Dunlavy Street improvements: The $6.9 million project calls targets the portion of Dunlavy between West Dallas and Peden streets and includes design and construction for concrete paving with some storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting and underground utility work. Roughly $1.6 million of the project cost will be funded in FY 2024-25, while the remaining costs are slated for funding in FY 2025-26.
Shepherd and Durham drives reconstruction: The city has programmed $55 million in FY 2024-25, including $40 million in federal funds, for the portion of the project running from I-10 to West 15th Street. The project—part of a broader $115 million initiative being led by the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority—involves design and reconstruction of the two one-way corridors with pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic control and underground utility work. Work has been underway on a portion of the project from West 15th Street to Loop 610 North, and work on the next section was allowed to continue after MHRA and city officials reached a compromise in June. Work also includes portions of 15th, 14th, 12th and 11th streets inbetween Shepherd and Durham. The MHRA will invest an additional $27.2 million in the project in FY 2024-25, according to CIP documents.
Roseland area paving and drainage work: Work will begin in early 2025 on a paving and drainage project in the Montrose-area neighborhood, running through early 2026. A total of $7.7 million has been programmed for the project, which includes the design and construction of concrete paving with some storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting and underground utility work.
Tax increment reinvestment zone projects
Main Street improvements: The Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone has programmed just over $2 million for street improvements from Pierce Street to Wheeler Avenue. The project includes sidewalk improvements, landscaping, lighting and pedestrian infrastructure.Brazos Street reconstruction: This Midtown TIRZ project involves roadway, infrastructure and streetscape enhancements between St. Joseph Parkway and Elgin Street. The $8 million project will also incorporate green stormwater infrastructure and environmentally friendly streetscape elements, following a design plan similar to Bagby Street, which was reconstructed in 2013.
Shepherd at Memorial drives pedestrian improvements: The Memorial Heights TIRZ is in the design phase on a $1 million project to make sidewalk improvement and street crossing improvements at the intersection.
White Oak Drive at Greenleaf Street improvements: The Memorial Heights TIRZ will spend $274,000 on pedestrian and bicycle crossing work at the intersection, including $228,000 in grant funds.
Hemphill Road improvements: The Old Sixth Ward TIRZ will carry out improvements over the next two fiscal years, with $2 million programmed in FY 2024-25 and $1 million programmed in FY 2025-26. Work will include sidewalk improvements, storm water collection, excavation and paving.
Fourth Ward Street reconstruction: The Old Fourth Ward TIRZ has programmed just under $5.1 million into a street reconstruction project in FY 2024-25 that includes streetscape enhancements. The project is ongoing with $12.7 million programmed through FY 2028-29.
West Alabama Street reconstruction: The Upper Kirby TIRZ has programmed $6.6 million—including $900,000 for design and $5.7 million for construction—for a reconstruction project between Buffalo Speedway and Shepherd Drive. The project involves concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, street lighting and underground utilities as needed. The TIRZ has programmed just under $27 million in total through FY 2028-29.
Montrose Boulevard reconstruction: Although the project is has been paused by the administration of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, the Montrose TIRZ has programmed $6 million for construction in FY 2024-25 for the section of the project from Allen Parkway to South of West Clay Street. Work will include a new storm sewer system with additional in-line detention, wider sidewalks on both sides and the replacement of public utilities. Plans also call for bicycle facilities and the replacement of traffic signals.
Mandell Street bikeway: $1 million has been programmed for the project from I-69 to Westheimer Road, including 0.78 miles of new protected bike lanes, 1.14 miles of improved sidewalks and 44 improved curb ramps.
Montrose safe walk to school sidewalk program: The Montrose TIRZ has programmed $3 million in grant funds for work to improve sidewalks around Wharton Dual Language Academy, the Gregory-Lincoln Education Center and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
