• Corridor Vision PowerPoint
• East End Corridor Vision
• East End Livable Centers Map
• Phase 1 Livable Centers Plan
• Phase 2 Environmental Analysis
• Phase 2 Executive Summary
• Phase 2 Livable Centers Plan

Livable Centers Initiative

Houston, TX – September 28, 2009
The Greater East End Management District was awarded $5 million in stimulus funds on September 28, 2009, to bring sidewalks to city standards along Navigation, York and Sampson in the East End. These sidewalk improvements will also include lighting, striping, benches, plantings, transit shelters and ramps. Additional benefits to pedestrians include enhancing walkability and improving access to bus and light rail transit services in the East End.

These improvements are “shovel ready” and based on extensive community input, and preliminary engineering has already been completed on a block by block basis. All of these improvements will be made between the existing curb and the property lines within the public right of way. No property will be taken and no changes to traffic operations are required.

This is the first component of the Livable Centers plan to be funded. Future extensions of these sidewalks will connect with the extensive trail and park system along Buffalo Bayou, as envisioned and realized by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Other elements include a revitalization of Guadalupe Plaza Park.

The East End Corridor Vision, consisting of concepts from which actual amenities will be designed and built, can be accessed from the link on this page. The powerpoint presentation from the February 18 community meeting at Ripley House is also available here.

Harrisburg Boulevard Improvements
The District's Phase 2 plans include improvements on Harrisburg Boulevard that will enhance the pedestrian environment and will include sidewalks, crosswalks, and ramps.