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".....professionally managed roommate housing". From article today nice and simple

Join Mayor Turner and the U.S. Department of Justice for a #OneCleanHouston Community Lunch and Learn on Illegal Dumping. Learn about the harmful impacts of illegal dumping and discover ways to prevent it. Engage in discussions, share ideas and enjoy a delicious lunch with your community. Let's make our city cleaner and greener together! Lunch is free and on a first come, first served basis. When: Tuesday, June 6, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Harris County Dept. of Ed. Building 6300 Irvington St., Houston TX 77022.

Open House Events at HPL's History Research Centers Visit Houston Public Library locations to celebrate diverse stories for a diverse city and re-discover the resources, services, and programs that we offer! Enjoy light refreshments and get to know the friendly staff in your community! Houston History Research Center 550 McKinney St., 77002 Monday, June 5 | 2 - 4 PM Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus 5300 Caroline St., 77004 Thursday, June 22 | 2 - 4 PM Save the Date! African American History Research Center at the Gregory School 1300 Victor St, Houston, TX 77019 Wednesday, August 16 | 2 - 4 PM 

Connect with nature for World Environment Day by Eduardo de la Garza CEC Newsletter Editor Mindfulness is the act of meditating to bring your mind to the present and to focus your energy on your immediate surroundings. Calling back to the May 17 story about mental health, it can help with clearing one’s mind. At 8 a.m. June 2, the Rothko Chapel will observe World Environment Day with a facilitated walking meditation led by Aproteem Choudhury at the Clay Family Eastern Glades at Memorial Park. The all-ages event — even dogs are welcome, provided they remain on leashes — promises to encourage awareness of nature and protecting the environment. Choudhury is the manager of research and partnership development for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and mind-body interventionist at Texas Children’s Hospital. “Attendees can expect an hour-long facilitated meditation that includes standing, walking, and sitting in areas of Eastern Glades Park,” said Will Davison, director of communications & community relations for Rothko Chapel. “Dress for the weather and bring water or your favorite morning beverage. It will be a great time to reset and appreciate the beautiful environment around us.” The 50th World Environment Day (WED) falls on June 5. In 1972, the first ever United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm was the first worldwide conference to address the environment. In December 1972, the U.N. General Assembly designated June 5 as World Environment Day and created the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). On June 5, 1973, the U.N. observed the first WED with the theme “Only One Earth.” According to the UNEP’s WorldEnvironmentDay.Global, the day “is a global platform for inspiring positive change. People from more than 150 countries participate in this United Nations international day, which celebrates environmental action and the power of governments, businesses and individuals to create a more sustainable world.” The theme for this year’s WED is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” The theme is fitting considering World Ocean Day is approaching June 8. U.N. reports say that 11 million tons of plastic end up in oceans, with 19 to 23 tons of plastic waste filling the world’s lakes and rivers. Because of the sun and waves, ocean plastic can be broken down further into microplastics, which can make their way back into humans through the food chain. Even worse than historic oil spills, plastic pollution is the worst, accounting for 85 percent of marine pollution. Plastics emit greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lives, they don’t degrade quickly, and even when they do, their degradation further harms the environment and humans who may breathe in microplastics or ingest them through food. Fifty years later, there’s still only one Earth. In fact, this year’s theme is a repeat from 2018’s “Beating Plastic Pollution.” But more than anything, WED, Earth Day, World Ocean Day, show that beyond depending on leaders to make policies that preserve and protect this Rock, it has to begin with individuals. ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, and Matthew McConaughey have all told us … don’t mess with Texas. “World Environment Day is vital to observe because it raises awareness, promotes global collaboration, encourages policy advocacy, inspires individual action, fosters innovation, creates global momentum, and supports environmental education,” Davison said. “It serves as a reminder that protecting and preserving our environment is not just a one-day event but a continuous effort that requires everyone's participation.” Begin observing WED with a mindful meditative walk with Rothko Chapel at the Eastern Glades on June 2. Onsite parking is available for three hours for $1 via the City’s meters. Rothko suggests donating what you can, from $5 to $20, and to register here. And on June 5, let’s be mindful and realize that the work doesn’t stop. Let’s keep fighting to beat plastic pollution.  

Since this is from Australia, I 'm hoping the outdoor seating will be an oasis- all the concrete on Westheimer just magnifies the heat. shade, moving air, and comfy seating, perhaps a bit of greenery to soak up street noise, those are what I'm hoping for.

Any updates?

Maybe there is another thread? but I wondering if there are nY updates of these two historic houses just off Stanford street?

Hoping for something from mythological Westheimer art fair............

Like a broken mirror pieced back together, Lomax reflected a fragmented city back to itself--Andrew Dansby

My pie in the sky is hoping someone from Rice archeology dept caught this thread and is adventuresome enough to make that call..........

Livable Places Housing Recommendations: A Message from the Planning Director The Planning Department’s mission is to grow and preserve Houston’s diverse communities to create a resilient city, and that’s exactly what we’re doing! You may have heard we are proposing changes to the development code, specifically the housing recommendations in Chapter 42, that will greatly impact in a positive way how our city grows and develops for years to come. The housing recommendations are the result of three years of study and community engagement by the Livable Places Action Committee (LPAC). The Livable Places Action Committee's primary goal is to update our development standards to encourage a greater variety of homes at a greater variety of price-points that provide affordability, equity and walkability. Overall, the LPAC’s recommendations provide incentives for small-scale developments such as garage apartments, four-plexes and courtyard developments, which will provide homes for Houstonians while honoring the character of existing neighborhoods. For builders who want to subdivide residential lots, these recommendations provide all sorts of incentives to utilize alleys, combined driveways and side-street access. Please take a moment to watch this video featuring a message from Planning Department Director Margaret Wallace Brown discussing why these changes can help Houston. She also clarifies some confusion about proposed combined driveway approaches for narrow-lot development.

I would be interested in seeing if anything could be recovered in an archeological dig after the buildings are gone but before new build starts. New developer could get great PR by allowing Rice archeology students to dig for a few months. Yes of course my pie in the sky is showing- but really, a new mid-rise is probably a yawn. .....but the potential of what could be found is ...........mesmerizing.

Selfishly I'd like to see all the canna lilies from the front yard of Ardith moved to the boring green median at turn lane of Bagby and Westheimer. Somehow the notion of retaining green plantings and transferring to public green space isn't much of a conversation starter.......but ask for monies from COH to buy plants for public green space and your ear will go numb from all the yammering concerning NMA (no money available) sigh

I guess I wasn't the only one to flip out over lack of positive nod to the environment.

Gee it keeps getting better and better

I was driving by after Bering Rummage sale. The demo seems to going really slow- I had hopes that they might be salvaged something that would be restored and displayed a5 what ever this will be.........? I thought the adjoining lots might be the Bermudez Taco thingy - this sight seems too small.

Ok- about that lane painter shortage.......? I'm wondering if that particular shortage is true; why cant the bosses over there step in? Am I supposed to believe COH has no one that can use paint roller to designate lanes? Is the bar set that low?

From District C news letter: Last week dozens of residents and families from surrounding neighborhoods joined me and our Parks and General Services Departments to celebrate the opening of the new and improved T.C. Jester Playground. You can read more about the incredible park that is a favorite to so many and I hope you enjoy it as much as our families do. We are the first council office to fund publicly accessible pickleball courts at our parks and the first two are complete! I was thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Houston Parks to bring courts to the Metropolitan (West Grey) Multi-Service Center and Karl Young Park, and more are in the works for District C. I worked with the Greater Houston Pickleball and Houston Pickleball Association to determine the locations for our first courts, and they joined us to try out the new paint last week.

WMBD poster art by Augusto Silva, courtesy Environment for the Americas Turn your lights off at night to help birds during migratory season by Eduardo de la Garza CEC Newsletter Editor Half of North American bird species migrate in the spring and the fall. Typically, they travel north during the spring — peak season is late April through early May — for more food and longer days in which to nest; when the weather turns cold or resources dwindle, they migrate south with peak fall migration occurring in late September to early October. Distance travelled can be negligible or can be the thousand-mile plus sojourns of birds flying south from the United States and Canada to South America. It's a treat for birdwatchers, or anyone, to see birds taking breaks along the way. It lets scientists and researchers get up close and personal to study migratory behavior. And it lets conservationists work to protect birds because the journeys can be treacherous. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), observed this year on May 13, began as International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) celebrated by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center in 1993. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation took over the logistics of the day in 1995 before passing its celebration to Environment for the Americas (EFTA) — whose mission is to connect “diverse people to nature and to the protection of birds and their habitats” — in 2007. IMBD became WMBD in 2018. “We celebrate World Migratory Bird Day to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them,” said Kyle Carlsen, communications specialist for EFTA. “It offers an opportunity for all of us to come together and get outside, learn about birds, and commit to taking action to protect and conserve birds and their habitats.” One way to protect birds during migration season is through the Lights Out, Texas campaign. Spearheaded by Houston Audubon as a response to a 2017 incident in which nearly 400 warblers and orioles hit the American National Insurance Co. building in Galveston because birds travel mostly at night and are attracted to lights, the campaign urges townships, buildings, and citizens to turn off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. “Birds will fly towards any light they see, and this can either pull them off track for migration or cause them to fly into windows if the light is behind a window,” said Gabriel Durham, program manager for Houston Audubon. “We and our partners organize Lights Out to literally save lives. One billion birds die per year due to window collisions and getting lights out can reduce significant numbers of these deaths without having to retrofit buildings. Long story short, the night is supposed to be dark and keeping the lights on is making the entire planet less healthy.” The City of Houston, the City of Galveston, downtown Houston, and 40 buildings have pledged to turn their lights out during the migratory season. Anyone who wants their organization to participate by making a pledge to turn out their lights should contact Kathy Sweezey at ksweezey@houstonaudubon.org. “We also have Collision Monitors checking for birds that have hit windows in downtown Houston each migration to gather data about the success of buildings that do agree to turn off the skyline lights,” Durham said. The theme for this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is a common one. In fact, this year’s Earth Day shared it. One might get the idea that water is a pretty important resource. “Water is fundamental to sustaining life on our planet. Migratory birds rely on water and its associated habitats — lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, swamps, marshes, and coastal wetlands — for breeding, resting, refueling during migration, and wintering,” Carlsen said. “Yet increasing demand for water, along with climate change, pollution and other factors, are threatening these ecosystems.” Beyond pledging to turn off your lights to create safe passage for birds, there are other ways to get involved in WMBD. The website migratorybirdday.org, through EFTA, offers more information, event listings and resources to use in classrooms — or just to learn. Houston Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Communities educates on the best way to help birds, not just during migratory season but throughout the year. “Birds teach us to love and care for our shared natural world,” Carlsen said. “They are all around us, accessible to everyone, and show us that everything is connected. Conserving birds means conserving habitat and natural resources, which directly helps other species, as well as people.”

SATURDAY, MAY 13 10am - 1pm: Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77021 Students, youth groups, families, and individuals are invited to both participate in the parade and cheer on hundreds of art bikes as they roll through MacGregor Park. Enjoy live music, community activations, food & drinks, and art bikes! 6pm - 9pm: Houston Art Bike Festival & Concert featuring MonoNeon Orange Show World HQ, 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston, TX 77023 Head to the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art for more Art Bike fun! Enjoy opportunities to transform your bicycle into an illuminated Art Bike, experience hands-on interactive workshops and art activities, and stay for an incredible concert from acclaimed bassist and former Prince collaborator 9pm-11pm: 50th Annual Moonlight Ramble Starts and Ends at Orange Show World HQ, 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston, TX 77023 Hop on your Art Bike and join us as we present the 50th Annual Moonlight Ramble, a Houston tradition and 10-mile evening bike ride through Houston's East End. We'll start out at the Orange Show World HQ and with a police escort in tow, ride to Saint Arnold Brewing Company for a rest, a beer, and some music. Together, we'll ride back to the Orange Show through downtown, showing off to the city our creativity and love of biking! $20 REGISTRATION FEE - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Registration includes a complimentary beverage at Saint Arnold and a special illuminated bracelet.

Cinco de Mayo party today Finally a menu

I think all three of these properties are for sale. That seems like a huge amount of connected land. Is there information on plans to combine and develope?

The crime stats handed out at May meeting of Central 1&2 Division of HPD positive interaction police program. remember, the first grid are reported crimes- the second grid are actual arrests:

I guess the other side to consider- If whatever goes in there is a big hit......maybe it will spring board a business to go in to the old Sorrento Steakhouse location! That is a beautiful space.