Changes could be coming to Missouri City’s Texas Parkway as city officials look to reinvest and redevelop the area.
In a nutshell
At an April 6 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $154,440 contract with George E. Johnson Properties LLC to create a revitalization plan for Texas Parkway aimed at improving infrastructure and creating a potential mixed-use development.
The plan development comes after a 2008 corridor study identified strong demographic fundamentals, including stable household incomes and educational attainment, although commercial and retail development have not kept pace with market conditions, according to agenda documents.
Zooming in
The project combines two coordinated initiatives, including Texas Parkway corridor improvements with a focus on transitioning the roadway from a rural to urban environment through:
- Drainage enhancements
- Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
- Aesthetics upgrades
Additionally, the city is considering a catalytic redevelopment strategy centered on a mixed-use town center near City Hall and Houston City College, per agenda documents.
“The item is really driven by the whole idea of Texas Parkway and the asset that it represents in terms of what we can do as we look to revision that roadway and turn it into a much bigger driver for many other economic activity initiatives,” Economic Development Director David Gwin said.
Looking ahead
The plan is expected to be completed within 60 days, per agenda documents.
