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MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – JOB POSTING

Position: Manager (Final Title to Be Determined)Status: Full-Time EmployeeLocation: Houston, Texas Overview Montrose Redevelopment Authority (MRA) is seeking a full-time Manager to support and coordinate the administrative, operational, and project-related functions of itself and City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 27 (Zone). This position will work closely with the Board of Directors, committee […]

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Parking Survey Extended to January 15, 2026

Thanks to Community Impact for sharing an update on our Parking Survey. https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/transportation/2025/12/05/montrose-parking-study-survey-extended-to-jan-15/ We’ve received more than 1,000 responses, with strong engagement from Montrose residents. To ensure the study captures the full picture of how parking functions in the area, we are now seeking additional responses from local businesses, property owners, employers, employees, service providers,

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Montrose Parking Study Underway — Community Input Needed

The Montrose Redevelopment Authority/Tax Reinvestment Zone 27 has launched a comprehensive parking study to better understand existing parking conditions and identify strategies to improve access, mobility, and parking management throughout the district. The study will evaluate current parking supply, demand, and usage patterns and will help determine long-term policy solutions that support residents, businesses, and

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Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27 Welcomes the Ismaili Center

A milestone moment has arrived in Montrose with the opening of the Ismaili Center Houston, the first of its kind in the United States. The Center was formally introduced earlier this month during an inauguration ceremony attended by community leaders, elected officials, faith representatives, and members of the Ismaili community. Here’s the letter sent by

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Join the Presentation: Safe Routes to School Project Presentation

You are invited to a 30-minute presentation on the 60% design update for the Safe Routes to School project. The presentation is planned for the beginning of the Montrose TIRZ Board Meeting: Monday, September 15 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1827 W Alabama St, Havens Center. Comments may be made

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Montrose TIRZ Provides Funding for Capital Improvements at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center

HOUSTON, TX (April 22, 2025) – The Montrose TIRZ 27 board approved a budget amendment of $11.5 million for capital improvements at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center on West Gray. The board voted on the amendment at its April 21, 2025 meeting. The funds were previously earmarked for the Freed Library renovation. The board voted in

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Collaborative Effort Focused on Community Needs and Enhanced Mobility

The Montrose Boulevard Improvement Project is a vital initiative designed to enhance one of the city’s most important north-south corridors. Montrose Boulevard, a key route connecting Houstonians to the Museum District, the Houston Zoo, the Texas Medical Center, Ismaili Center, Buffalo Bayou Park, and other popular destinations, will soon undergo much-needed improvements. The design focuses

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Montrose Livable Centers Study Earns Planning Association Award

The Montrose Livable Centers Study was recently recognized by the Texas chapter of the American Planning Association with a Silver Best Practices Award. This award is for a specific planning tool, practice, program, project, or process. This category emphasizes results and demonstrates how innovative and state-of-the-art planning methods and practices help to create communities of lasting value.

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MLC: Final Launch Meeting Panel Discussion

The Montrose Livable Centers Study has been collaboratively developed with the efforts of many different stakeholders, agencies, and members of the public. Key stakeholders who have been involved with and have advised the project will share more about their involvement in the plan’s development, how the plan’s recommendations relate to larger City and regional work,

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Montrose Liveable Center Needs Assessment Report

The Montrose Livable Centers study was commissioned by Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and Montrose TIRZ 27 within the context of the current challenges and opportunities. Sponsored by Houston-Galveston Area Council with local partners, Livable Centers studies dedicate to create places where people can live, work, and play with less reliance on their cars and encourage

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Montrose Livable Centers Panel Discussion: Planning For Inclusive Cities

The Montrose neighborhood has long been seen as an inclusive space within the City of Houston. Located close to downtown, the neighborhood is known for its quirky arts and cultural scene, unique nightlife, and commercial districts historically absorbed within a diverse transect of residents. As a part of the Montrose Livable Centers Study, the Montrose

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RFQ: Request for Statements of Qualifications for Grants Administrator

Montrose Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified grants management firms for a professional grants administrator for grant management, acquisition, and compliance procedures for the Authority. To be considered for this project, your firm must meet the qualifications and satisfy the requirements set forth in the RFQ. If you are

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Montrose Livable Center: Public Workshop #1

The purpose of the public workshop is to review the key findings from the project team’s research, showcase on-going public engagement activities, and provide an opportunity for questions and answers. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86503019315 Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/AsakuraRobinson Survey: https://montrosehtx.org/montrose-self-guided-tour/

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Virtual Meeting – June 15, 2020

The June 15th, 2020, meeting of TIRZ 27/Montrose RDA will be conducted by video conference at 6:30 PM, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Note that due to “Zoom Bombing”, for security measures, to participate, you must register (registration information below). Registration Info: Monday, June 15th, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu6tqjguE9cMzbAQj_d3_4NtRTpzB33l

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Virtual Meeting – May 18th, 2020

The May 18, 2020, meeting of TIRZ 27/Montrose RDA will be conducted by video conference at 6:30 PM, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Note that due to “Zoom Bombing”, for security measures, to participate, you must register (registration information below). Registration Info: Monday, May 18, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odu6hpzIjH9CzORSTfwEIqW4fiKNBRIq5 The Board Book

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