Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority

02/14/2025

Building on the Shepherd Durham Project, our latest study aims to improve connectivity, safety, and drainage for all road users.

Take a look here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/39wx9dcy

02/06/2025

Exciting news for the neighborhood!

Improvements will begin soon to make Little Thicket Park more accessible, enjoyable, and vibrant for the community.

Here’s what to expect:
✅ New playground & fitness area
✅ Picnic space & pavilion
✅ Nature trails & improved sports court & more

More information: https://bit.ly/3EnKwD0

Thanks, Houston Parks and Recreation Department for your partnership.

01/31/2025

Phase 2 is starting soon! Visit memorialheightstirz5.com for details.

01/18/2025

Stay warm and safe, Houston. ❄️

Houston Public Works

01/11/2025

🚧 Detour Notice: Starting Monday, January 13, portions of the MKT Trail and White Oak Bayou Greenway will be closed to all trail users underneath I-10, as shown here: https://arcg.is/14zTaz3.

More details——> https://bit.ly/4hazlLR

Houston Parks Board

12/26/2024

🌳 Exciting news, neighbors! Have you spotted the new trees popping up along Shepherd and Durham?

Now through February, we’re planting over 600 trees, including some to replace those lost to storms and other factors. This effort is all about making our streets greener, cooler, and more beautiful for everyone.

12/14/2024

DYK: The new bike lanes on Shepherd & Durham include sensors at key intersections. These sensors detect approaching cyclists & automatically adjust traffic signals so cyclists have time to cross safely. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OO4KHH

The Shepherd Durham Project is leveraging modern technology to create safer, more accessible corridors for all commuters. This month, we’re sharing details on how we’re integrating technology that’s been adopted across the city to enhance the Shepherd Durham Project. Pedestrian Enhancements wi...

12/05/2024

Safer traffic signals, smarter crosswalks, and new sensors to protect cyclists! 🚲

See how we’re integrating tech that’s been adopted across the city to enhance the Project ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OO4KHH

11/23/2024

Want to receive Memorial Heights updates straight to your inbox?🔎

Sign up for our mailer for the latest news ➡️ https://bit.ly/37tCokf

11/16/2024

The new Shepherd & Durham streetlights were designed to serve residents and visitors who walk, cycle, or drive in the neighborhood at night.

Here's a peak at the bright nights:

11/07/2024

Here are the latest changes that may impact your commute starting tomorrow:

➡️ Currently, the south side of the roadway (eastbound direction) has been closed for the construction of drainage and pavement elements.

➡️ After the traffic shift, the south side (eastbound direction) will be re-opened and the north side (westbound direction) will be closed from Shepherd to Durham.

➡️ While the eastbound direction will be open to traffic, drivers are urged to use alternate routes to avoid any delays associated with construction.

11/01/2024

Improvements at 610 & Durham are still underway.

Thanks for your continued patience as we work to build a safer, multimodal community for all.

Learn more about this section of the project: https://bit.ly/3Ax40mP

10/23/2024

We appreciate our community for bringing to our attention that a CenterPoint pole at 11th and Durham is interfering with ADA access. We are actively collaborating with Council Member Abbie Kamin's office, the City of Houston, and CenterPoint to develop a solution that provides ADA access at this location until this area of Phase 2 is completed.

The pole was installed in preparation for Phase 2 of the Shepherd Durham project. Moving forward, we will maintain close communication with CenterPoint to resolve any issues promptly.

10/18/2024

🚧 We're moving into reconstruction on the south side of 24th St.

Starting Mon, Oct 21, the eastbound lane on 24th St. (Durham to Shepherd) will be closed. Westbound traffic stays open, but expect occasional lane closures.

More details: https://bit.ly/48eKIz7

10/09/2024

What a view!

10/08/2024

While some parts of the Greater Heights area are walkable, there are many neighborhoods which are not. If you live west of Durham, in Shady Acres, you know.

On Heights Blvd., 2 people have been killed while walking and biking. At 10th and Shepherd, 3 people, including 2 people in wheelchairs, have been killed.

Even where we have sidewalks, many are badly broken, not accessible if you have mobility issues.

19th and 20th west of Durham, which are rapidly developing, have needed improvements for years.

The new sidewalks on 19th are a huge improvement for a street where drivers speed.

We are very appreciative of Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for funding this project and Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority for guiding it to completion.

https://www.theleadernews.com/community/mhra-secures-850-000-grant-for-sidewalk-improvements/article_d76e78fa-32ff-11ef-b12f-4bd5a9b7c050.html

09/25/2024

The 28th St. intersection at Durham Dr. will be closed from today, September 25, 2024, until Monday, October 7, 2024.

➡️ Southbound traffic on Durham will not be affected.
➡️ Drivers wishing to turn west (right) onto 28th St. should detour via 27th St. Traffic west of Durham should use 27th St. to access Durham and points east.
➡️ Eastbound traffic on 28th St. can still access Durham but must detour to 27th St. to continue west.

09/18/2024

🚧 Construction at 610 & Durham starts this week. This section is a part of our ongoing work on the to create a safer, more sustainable, and accessible environment for all users.

Details to plan ahead: https://bit.ly/3ZypjOW