The Greater East End Management District: Projects

East End Streetscape Project

East End Streetscapes is an enhancement project selected for funding by the Texas Transportation Commission under guidelines of the 2001 Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. The $3.4 million project focuses on Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and City of Houston rights-of-way in the Greater East End and takes advantage of the existing underpasses that mark many entryways into the District. Landscaping follows guidelines established in the Green Ribbon Project Master Plan sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation, Houston District. Funding for East End Streetscape is an 80/20% match, with the management district providing 20% of the project cost.

Harrisburg Boulevard Underpass and Esplanades Between Dowling Street and Velasco Street: Low maintenance native plants and trees that emphasize the gently sloping topography
Solar powered irrigation system and lighting
Wayfinding signage
Vertical structural elements improved with pedestrian lighting, stencilling, paint, and sheet metal artwork by Blumenthal Metal
Harrisburg Boulevard at South Wayside: New sidewalks and crosswalks
Timeline medallions displaying East End history
Native trees
Blue LED light spike
Pavestone and rustic terrazo walkway
Franklin Street Underpass:
Improved pedestrian lighting and paint
Sheet metal artwork naming East End landmarks
South Wayside Underpass at I-45 South: Visual enhancements and paint on the horizontal and vertical strutural elements
A wave pattern of black and white pavers
Lighting and sloped surfaces to discourage inhabitation of the underpass
Crossing areas with ramps