Long-planned Montrose Boulevard overhaul on hold and under review by Houston’s new mayor
by Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media— The fate of dozens of mature oak trees along the thoroughfare have been a point of contention among neighborhood residents. The project aims to improve drainage, sidewalks and safety.
Houston Public Media—Montrose residents urge Mayor Whitmire to lift pause on long-planned overhaul of neighborhood’s tree-lined boulevard. Some community members voiced concerns about Montrose’s dilapidated sidewalks and drainage system, while others supported it during this week’s public hearing session at Houston City Council.
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Houston Public Media—Houston’s new mayor wants changes to Shepherd-Durham redesign, putting part of project at risk. The administration of new Houston Mayor John Whitmire, who expressed support for the streets overhaul as a state senator in 2019, is holding up the start of Phase 2 construction because it wants the project to no longer include a reduction in vehicle lanes. The first phase of the Heights infrastructure initiative is nearing completion and will be unaffected by the decision.