W. Alabama Reconstruction Project

West Alabama Reconstruction Project

The West Alabama Street Drainage and Mobility Improvements project from Shephard Drive to Spur 527 is included in Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 27’s (TIRZ 27) adopted and approved by the City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan. The project is comprised of mobility and drainage improvements just over 2 miles of West Alabama, from Shephard Drive to Spur 527.

The Project includes:

West Alabama is being designed and constructed in coordination with the Upper Kirby and Midtown TIRZs.

West Alabama Reconstruction Project Open House set for Monday, June 23

The Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 27) invites you to an open house to provide input on the reconstruction of West Alabama from Shepherd Drive to Spur 527.

Monday, June 23, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1800 Sul Ross, Pecore Gymnasium
St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Schedule of Events
6:30 – 7:00pm – Presentation
7:00 – 8:30pm – Open House

During the Open House section, there will be six stations with large map printouts. You will be able to speak with design experts about the project. You can provide feedback via sticky notes and feedback forms or email us at info@montrosehtx.org. All comments should be received by July 7, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Station Topics Include:

    • Station 1: Project overview, schedule, and scope
    • Station 2: Corridor characteristics and traffic improvement
    • Station 3: Existing and proposed typical sections
    • Station 4: Tree protection and planting
    • Station 5: Drainage and utility infrastructure
    • Schematic Station: Large scale map showing proposed changes

Meeting Agenda

Board Presentation Slides

Come learn more at our Open House. This is your opportunity to give your input on the plan.

This project is a significant step toward improving safety, mobility, and drainage while enhancing the pedestrian experience in the Montrose area. If you are unable to attend, comments may also be submitted via email to info@montrosehtx.org.

Schematic

Opening Presentation for June 23rd W Alabama Public Meeting

W Alabama Street Reconstruction Project Community Feedback

 

Thank you to everyone who wrote notes on the boards, filled out comment cards or sent email comments on the West Alabama Reconstruction Project. We received more than 200 comments, which will be helpful as we begin the design process. We have recorded those comments and our responses in the attached link. If you have any questions, please email info@montrosehtx.org.

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