River Oaks Boulevard Project

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https://riveroaksfoundation.org/the-boulevard-project

 

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Over time, the City of Houston recognized the need to provide drainage improvements to alleviate flooding due to insufficient pipe capacity in the River Oaks neighborhood. In July 2002, Phase I of the Kirby Drive storm sewer relief project was launched with its focus along Kirby Drive.

 

In 2009, Phase II of the project commenced and the project area was generally bounded by River Oaks Boulevard, Westheimer Road, Kirby Drive and Inwood Drive. River Oaks Boulevard was demolished to make way for the new storm sewers and other infrastructure.

 

Now ten years later, the River Oaks Foundation is committed to the beautification of our signature Boulevard has launched a campaign to fund the improvements to the esplanades and provide long-term maintenance funds.

 

Our goal is to honor our founders’ vision and restore the Boulevard to its historic role as the exemplary design element in the original landscape plan.

 

· The Boulevard esplandades will finally be restored and planted to reaffirm the original historic design.

· Moss Landscaping will design and develop each of the nine esplanades, embracing the original use of grass, boxwood hedges and roses.

· The esplanades are positioned from River Oaks Country Club to Inwood Drive, Del Monte Drive, Chevy Chase Drive, San Felipe Road, Huntingdon Place, Avalon Place, Ella Lee Lane, and Reba Drive.

· We plan to use seasonal annuals, boxwood hedges, globe boxwoods, knock out roses, brick inlay and brick borders.

· Zoysia grass, known for its density and evergreen color, will carpet the esplanades, providing an easy to maintain landscape.

 

We are beginning construction on three of the nine esplanades in April 2020. With more fundraising, we hope to complete all nine esplanades within the next year. 

 

 

 

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River Oaks Boulevard restoration and beautification project underway

https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/transportation/2020/05/06/river-oaks-boulevard-restoration-and-beautification-project-underway/

 

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The River Oaks Foundation is beginning work on what its leaders said is a long overdue project: beautifying its signature esplanades along River Oaks Boulevard.

Moss Landscaping began work May 1 on Phase 1, which will address the three sections north of San Felipe Street. The project includes installing reclaimed brick pavers, leveling and grading the surface, resodding grass, adding low hedges and planting roses, similar to the display seen at the River Oaks Country Club. The restoration will retain the character and vistas offered by the original landscaping: a straight line of sight from Lamar High School to the country club.

 

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I sincerely hope that this project was 100% funded through donation, and has no tax dollars associated.