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What Makes Montrose, Montrose? | Celebrating 10 Years of the Montrose TIRZ

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This year, the Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27 celebrates its 10th anniversary. To mark the milestone, we invite you to join us for an evening with our neighbors that looks back at how Montrose became the place we know today. What Makes Montrose, Montrose? The History and Stories Behind One of Houston’s Most Storied Neighborhoods: Tuesday,

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Montrose Parking Study Equips Community with Tools to Address Parking Challenges

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The Montrose Parking Study finds parking issues limited to specific areas and times that can be addressed through a variety of tools. That is the principal finding of the Montrose Parking Study, commissioned by the Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27 and completed by Goodman Corporation. The study found an overall surplus of parking across most of

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Montrose TIRZ Launches Neighborhood Streetlight Audit This August

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Safety on Montrose streets is getting a closer look. At its July 20 meeting, the Montrose Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved a neighborhood-wide streetlight audit, set to begin in August. Why it matters Good lighting isn’t just about visibility — it’s a core part of keeping streets and sidewalks safe after dark for drivers, cyclists,

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Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27 Welcomes the Ismaili Center

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

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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

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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

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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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Montrose Liveable Center Needs Assessment Report

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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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