The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority will host two final in-person events this week to hear resident feedback on the Greater Heights Strategic Connections Plan, a grant-funded mobility and transportation study that has been underway since 2025.
Get involved
Residents, business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the final phase of community engagement at one of the two following in-person events.
March 19, 6:30 p.m. at 1217 Morin Place, HoustonMarch 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 701 Yale St., HoustonOnline submissions for the survey will also remain open until March 27. According to the MHRA website, feedback gathered during March will help refine the recommended projects in the plan.
About the project
The Greater Heights Strategic Connections Plan aims to identify key infrastructure improvements that will expand access for individuals and families moving throughout the neighborhood via walking, biking, taking transit or driving, according to the project website.
After two initial rounds of community engagement, data collection and analysis, MHRA officials released 52.5 miles of recommended projects that include:
Improving six I-10 crossings, nine bayou crossings and five new bayou bridgesInstalling more than 36 miles of neighborhood connections to the White Oak Bayou Greenway, including 3.2 miles of bayou trailsEstablishing small neighborhood activity loops that connect to the White Oak Bayou and the Shepherd-Durham CorridorCreating more than 18 miles of neighborhood streets for safer crossingTo view the full list of project details, visit the MHRA project website here.
There are 52.5 miles of recommended projects spread out through the Greater Heights. (Courtesy Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority)Next steps
The plan is still in the project recommendations phase. After the final community engagement meetings and the online survey closes, the next step is the implementation strategy, which involves outlining a plan for implementing the identified recommended projects.