trymahjong Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 From Cohen's enewsletterMayor Pro Tem Cohen, the departments of Public Works and Engineering [https://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov] andPlanning and Development [http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/] held the first meeting with the Lower Westheimer Corridor Study [http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/transportation/CMP/LowerWestheimer/index.html] Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The city is seeking community based recommendations for Westheimer (from Shepherd to Main) in order to prepare for future improvements. Lower Westheimer is a distinctive street surrounded by an eclectic neighborhood, diverse businesses, and important architectural buildings. While there are no current plans for the roadway, it merits an advanced level of design sensitivity due to its historic, cultural, and community significance. A series of public meetings will be announced over the next few months. Sign up for updates and to learn more about the study » [http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/transportation/CMP/LowerWestheimer/index.html] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) what is it lower than? Edited May 14, 2016 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Heard from someone who is part of the Study. He understands the Study will involve Westheimer from Shepherd to Smith--yep just a bit of Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 As part of ReBuild Houston, the City is seeking public input for improvements to the Lower Westheimer Corridor due to the unique elements, historical characteristics and pedestrian atmosphere that make Lower Westheimer a special place to work, live, and visit. At the first public meeting, citizens will be asked to weigh in on existing issues, opportunities for improvement, mobility priorities and share their vision for the development of the Lower Westheimer streetscape. Monday, June 6, 20166 p.m. St. Stephen's Episcopal SchoolSchool gymnasium1800 Sul Ross Street(parking entrance off Woodside, limited spaces available)The following public meeting will solicit community input on corridor design alternatives. Results from the study will be incorporated into the final recommendations and design concept for improving the street. The recommended design will be incorporated into the current capital improvement project along Elgin/Westheimer Road between Bagby Street and Montrose Boulevard. Please attend the upcoming public meeting to share your suggestions and vision of development for the Lower Westheimer Corridor. Visit LowerWestheimerStudy.org <http://LowerWestheimerStudy.org> for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 This meets tonite. In another thread, I posted the variance requested at 215 Westheimer, the former Legacy location. When the commissioners met, they brought up the Lower Westheimer Study and delayed consideration of that variance until after this meeting tonite. Will be interesting to hear everyone's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 How big of a priority is this by the Turner administration ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 From Cohen enewsletter Public Works and Engineering and Planning and Development hosted the first in a series of public meetings regarding the Lower Westheimer Corridor Study. While there are no current plans or funding for roadway improvements, the city is seeking community-based recommendations to prepare for a future infrastructure project. The street merits an advanced level of design sensitivity due to its historic, cultural, and community significance. For those who were unable to attend the first meeting, the presentation is available online. Interested community members are encouraged to take the Lower Westheimer Online Survey to provide their feedback on what they love about Westheimer and what types of improvements they would prioritize. Receive study updates via email» Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 On 6/10/2016 at 2:50 PM, trymahjong said: From Cohen enewsletter Public Works and Engineering and Planning and Development hosted the first in a series of public meetings regarding the Lower Westheimer Corridor Study. While there are no current plans or funding for roadway improvements, the city is seeking community-based recommendations to prepare for a future infrastructure project. The street merits an advanced level of design sensitivity due to its historic, cultural, and community significance. For those who were unable to attend the first meeting, the presentation is available online. Interested community members are encouraged to take the Lower Westheimer Online Survey to provide their feedback on what they love about Westheimer and what types of improvements they would prioritize. Receive study updates via email» Interesting to see if the full Houston City Council will approve this study! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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