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City Council and Controller Brenda Stardig, District A Jerry Davis, District B Ellen Cohen, District C Dwight Boykins, District D Dave Martin, District E Steve Le, District F Greg Travis, District G Karla Cisneros, District H Robert Gallegos, District I Mike Laster, District J Martha Castex-Tatum, District K Mike Knox, At-Large 1 David Robinson, At-Large 2 Michael Kubosh, At-Large 3 Amanda Edwards, At-Large 4 Jack Christie, At-Large 5

Chris Brown, City Controller

Planning and Development Department Patrick Walsh, P.E., Director Margaret Wallace Brown, Deputy Director Jennifer Ostlind, Deputy Assistant Director and Program Director Nicole Smothers, Division Manager Lynn Henson, Program Manager Misty Staunton, Second Ward Lead Planner David Welch, Second Ward Planner

Community Design Resource Center Susan Rogers, Director Adelle Main, Assistant Director Barbara Blanco, Design Strategist Angelica Lastra, Jose Mario Lopez, Pooja Shetty Assistants An Equitable Houston That Works For Everyone

For Houston to be truly great, we cannot be two expect City departments to work alongside private cities in one: one of haves, and one of have-nots. and non-profit organizations, as well as local All of Houston’s neighborhoods should be vibrant residents and businesses, to raise the bar in each communities of opportunity. neighborhood.

That’s why on April 17, 2017, I announced the This is just the beginning. The five pilot communities creation of Houston’s Complete Communities have diverse demographic and physical program, and selected Acres Home, Gulfton, Second characteristics, and a base level of community Ward, Near Northside and Third Ward as the first activism, making them ideal testing grounds for Complete Communities neighborhoods. These five this new program. After we see real and sustainable neighborhoods – and frankly, too many others in change in these five areas, I am committed to Houston – have been ignored for far too long. The turning to the next set of neighborhoods to create significant challenges facing these neighborhoods transformational change in them, too. can only be solved through a focused, community-led effort like Complete Communities, with the City acting The Complete Communities program is the as a committed neighborhood partner. embodiment of my vision for a more equitable Houston. I am committed to rebuilding neighborhoods Every neighborhood is unique, but there are common that have been underserved and under-resourced elements we all look for in the place we live: a for decades. All Houstonians deserve to live in mix of quality and affordable home choices, job neighborhoods that support their dreams. opportunities, and quality retail; good parks and schools; and reliable transportation options. We all deserve freedom from overgrown, weeded or — Mayor Sylvester Turner abandoned lots, poor drainage, failing infrastructure, and crime. Each Houstonian should feel that his or her neighborhood matters, and that the private and public sectors support its growth and success.

To achieve this goal, City departments have been working closely with community members and outside partners to find solutions and achieve transformational change. We have listened to the community. This plan is the result of these conversations and the first step toward a new future for these neighborhoods.

The Complete Communities program will attract more partners and resources toward targeted areas in a focused way, enabling more livable communities. I Second Ward Historic Building TABLE OF CONTENTS

Complete Communities Introduction 4

Executive Summary 6

Action Plan 13 Economy and Jobs 14 Education 18 Health 22 Housing 26 Mobility and Infrastructure 32 Neighborhood Character 38 Parks and Community Amenities 42 Safety 46

Our Thanks 50 What is a Complete Community?

A sustainable community with . . . A community with quality schools including . . . Strong community partners Highly rated elementary, middle and high schools Civic engagement Easy access to high quality and affordable early Community buy in childcare Access to quality vocational schools, community An affordable community with . . . colleges Diversity of income No concentrated poverty A community with good infrastructure including . . . A strong base of homeowners Complete streets including sidewalks, bike paths, Quality rental units and accessible transit stops Energy efficient homes Utility infrastructure Proper lighting A healthy community with . . . A quality grocery store A connected community with . . . Access to quality health care Access to broadband internet connectivity Parks Quality public transit or other affordable Urban gardens or farms transportation options Good roads connecting to other major job centers A safe community with . . . and central business districts Low crime Strong community organizations that connect Low rates of automobile crashes residents with each other and to others No unsafe environmental hazards throughout the city Safe places for residents to walk, run, bicycle, and recreate A beautiful and interesting community with . . . Street trees An economically strong community with . . . Public art Opportunities for upward mobility Public spaces Quality and diverse retail Preservation of historic neighborhoods Quality jobs within or easily accessible from the community A resilient community with . . . Thriving small businesses Flood protection Strong city tax revenues to pay for municipal Good drainage services Community and public services

4 Second Ward COMPLETE COMMUNITIES In April of 2017, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the very different strengths and challenges. As a result, kick-off of the Complete Communities initiative. Mayor stakeholders in each neighborhood developed a Turner noted: vision that represented their ideal of a complete community. This shared vision has guided the effort in Complete Communities is about improving each community. neighborhoods so that all of Houston’s residents and business owners can have access to quality services Across the five neighborhoods 3,500 people shared and amenities. It’s about working closely with the their insights, values, and visions. More than 2,300 residents of communities that haven’t reached their participants attended one of the fourteen public full potential, understanding their strengths and meetings, and nearly 1,200 leaders representing opportunities, and collaborating with partners across faith-based organizations, business owners, non- the city to strengthen them. While working to improve profit and community-based organizations, and civic, these communities, we are also working to ensure educational and institutional leaders attended one existing residents can stay in homes that remain of hundreds of listening sessions with community affordable. planners. A Neighborhood Support Team, comprised of locally identified leaders, residents and allies, has The Complete Communities initiative was established guided each Complete Community effort. to be collaborative, impactful, and transformative. The initiative has been guided by an Advisory Commitment to the Complete Communities initiative Committee that met for the first time in January of is far reaching. Over the last year the City has 2017, and that has continued to meet regularly. The provided support through a team of dedicated staff committee is comprised of 26 community leaders and across City departments, this support will continue. advocates with a balanced perspective ranging from One-on-one meetings were held with over two-dozen city-wide to neighborhood specific knowledge and City departments to present community-identified engagement. The committee serves as a sounding priorities and projects and establish mechanisms board whose members are ambassadors for the effort for implementation. In the coming years, the City and who have provided connections to residents and its staff will continue to work side-by-side and businesses in the selected neighborhoods. With with community leaders and allies to realize the support from the Complete Communities Advisory vision for a complete community in each of the five Committee a working definition of a complete neighborhoods. community was established to identify the qualities that lead to a thriving neighborhood (see opposite After a year of engagement and collaboration with page, left). thousands of stakeholders, we have summarized what we heard in each of the five Complete Communities in The five Houston neighborhoods selected to an Action Plan. The Second Ward Action Plan outlines participate in the pilot initiative—Acres Home, Gulfton, the vision, policies, goals and projects to realize a Near Northside, Second Ward, and Third Ward—have healthier, more resilient, prosperous, equitable, and complete future. This is Second Ward’s Plan.

Introduction 5 Map of Existing Plans and Studies 4 1 Second Ward Complete Community Action Plan 5

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6 Second Ward EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Map of Opportunity Zones The Second Ward Action Plan outlines the vision, Second Ward Complete Community Boundary policies, goals, and projects that have been identified Federally Designated Opportunity Zones through the Complete Communities planning process to move the neighborhood towards a healthier, more prosperous, resilient, and equitable future.

The Second Ward Action Plan is based on the most recent plans and studies for the neighborhood (see map, opposite page left), as well as newly developed Acres Home projects, actions, priorities, and partners. Prior Second Ward plans include the TIRZ #23 Harrisburg Near Northside Project Plan, TIRZ #15 Project Plan, the Fifth Ward/ Buffalo Bayou/East End Livable Center Study, ULI Second Ward Redeveloping the East End Study, the Greater East Third Ward End Livable Centers Plan and Master Plan, East End Gulfton Mobility Study, and the METRO Transit Oriented Development Study.

In addition, the City of Houston has recently completed a number of city-wide planning efforts. Map of Complete Communities The broadest of these is Plan Houston, the City’s first general plan completed in 2015. Plan Houston outlines a vision for Houston’s future and strategies to realize it. Out of the 32 citywide goals, Second Ward stakeholders identified the following as priorities: inviting and accessible parks and public spaces; attractive, walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing types, values, and character; a thriving, resilient, and diverse economy; beautiful streetscapes and public spaces; and a safe, secure community. Other city-wide planning efforts that shape decision-making and public investment include the annual Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines infrastructure priorities, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2015 Parks Master Plan, and the Houston Bike Plan, adopted in 2017.

The entire Second Ward is also a State designated Opportunity Zone, a new community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities. Complete Community Meeting Executive Summary 7 9 Advisory Committee Meetings COMPLETE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS 43 Community Outreach and Listening Sessions 121 Participants 8 Existing Plans and Studies Summarized 2 Community Meetings 316 Participants 5 Neighborhood Support Team Meetings

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COMPLETE COMMUNITIES PLANNING PROCESS meeting focused on reviewing the existing goals Each Complete Community is different. Some have and projects, filling any gaps, and identifying new engaged in substantial planning efforts, while others opportunities. The second meeting was to review the have not had plans developed for decades. As a result, final draft of the Action Plan. 316 people attended the City designed and implemented individualized these meetings and provided valuable feedback. The planning processes that align with each community’s overall result is that the Second Ward Action Plan current position. builds on prior planning efforts and encompasses new goals and projects identified through these Every Complete Community effort began by public meetings. In addition, the Action Plan aligns conducting outreach and small group meetings with clear implementation strategies, priorities, policies, key leaders and stakeholders. These meetings helped timeframes, partners, and metrics to measure success to establish a Neighborhood Support Team to guide based on both the prior plans and new input. the planning process and understand the important issues in the community. Meetings in the Second The Action Plan has also been informed by one-on- Ward were held with area faith leaders, non-profit one meetings with City department decision-makers. organizations, community-based organizations, At these meetings, community-identified projects business owners, and other civic, educational, and and priorities were discussed and implementation institutional leaders. Overall, 121 people were reached mechanisms were identified. through this effort. Throughout the process, the Complete Communities Following the outreach meetings, each Complete Initiative has been guided by the Neighborhood Community held a series of public meetings to Support Team (NST) which met five times to provide accomplish the following objectives: establish a their insight and suggestions. The Neighborhood vision; develop goals and projects; identify priorities Support Team will oversee implementation and work and partners; and, review the final Action Plan. In directly with City staff to ensure progress is made and Second Ward, where substantial planning has already established benchmarks are achieved. occurred, two public meetings were held. The first

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SECOND WARD COMMUNITY The Second Ward is located just east of downtown As development transforms the community, both Houston and south of Buffalo Bayou. The boundaries new opportunities and challenges have emerged. of the Complete Communities study area are The Second Ward Complete Communities Action Plan consistent with the Super Neighborhood boundaries works to build on opportunities—such as great access and include Buffalo Bayou to the north and rail lines to neighborhood parks, adjacency to Buffalo Bayou on the east, south, and west. The area is served by and downtown, and a rich history and culture—while METRORail’s Green Line that runs along Harrisburg also working to address challenges that are leading Boulevard and connects to downtown. to displacement and the loss of identity in one of Houston’s most historic neighborhoods. Second Ward, or “Segundo Barrio,” has been home to a Hispanic or Latino majority for decades and this A summary of the Action Plan, including the key focus continues to be the case. Yet, as new development areas and goals, is provided on the following pages. transforms the neighborhood, a more diverse The highest priorities in the community are improving community is emerging. The Second Ward is home to parks and open spaces, infrastructure, preserving just under 15,000 residents. Unlike the City of Houston and enhancing the neighborhood character, and overall, the area’s population has declined by 5% over housing. Additional focus areas include economic the last fifteen years. development, safety, health, and education.

New townhome construction and reclaimed industrial The Second Ward Complete Community Action Plan spaces are beginning to attract new residents and establishes a set of actionable projects, policies, and businesses to the neighborhood. Other improvement programs that will result in a complete community, projects in the Second Ward, including the Buffalo where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Bayou East Sector Plan project, the completion of the Navigation Esplanade, and the rehabilitation of Guadalupe Plaza Park, have sparked new interest, investment, and development in the community.

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Executive Summary 9 Complete Community Metrics to Measure 87% Success Decrease the percent of owners spending ecreae te >30% of income on aitai ercet housing creae meia creae te ercet S uic c aitai aua iea aitai a er reiet ivi ue icme y reiet it a i meeti E umi ca at er crime rate ta GOAL 8% i a eert Sc ima taar 49% 31% reiet ut

SECOND $46K 4% 77% 73% 47% 25% 12% 53K WARD 60% 100% 100% 0% 40 100% euce 51% 57% Maintain 73% of area 6% 83% 44K uemymet residents being Decrease the percent creae te ercet $32K covered by health of renters spending creae vter uaity Inrease the creae te ercet insurance >30% of income on articiati eary cicare t percent of workers reiet ivi iti a housing riding public miute a a ar transit

0% Second Ward Complete Community Action Plan Summary Underline Indicates High Priority Goal

ECONOMY and JOBS • Expand Healthy Food Options by working in A complete community is a thriving community with partnership with local leaders to attract a new a diverse and resilient local economy, jobs, and grocery store, expanding community gardens, opportunities. The goals are: and exploring opportunities to produce and sell • Build on Destinations by attracting new locally grown food retail, restaurants, and other amenities to • Support Healthy People by expanding access the neighborhood, identifying incentives, and to healthcare services through outreach and developing a parking management strategy education, encouraging active living, and raising • Expand Jobs and Opportunities by improving awareness about environmental health risks access to workforce development and job training programs, supporting local businesses, and HOUSING promoting the area to attract new businesses A complete community is an affordable community with high quality housing accessible to people with a EDUCATION diversity of incomes. The goals are: A complete community is a learning community with • Build New Housing that meets the needs of people programs for children and youth, strong local schools, with a diversity of ages and incomes, particularly and high quality early childcare. The goals are: low- and moderate-income, by establishing the • Strengthen Local Schools by expanding course frameworks and incentives necessary to support offerings and supportive resources for students affordable housing development and transit- and providing training and education for parents oriented development projects • Increase Access to Quality Early Childcare by • Preserve Existing Housing through partnerships working with partners to increase both the quality with the Housing and Community Development and affordability of early childcare Department and others to repair eligible homes, • Upgrade Community Facilities by working in establish a home improvement loan fund, provide partnership with the City to identify needed training and outreach on home renovation, and improvements, particularly at the Flores Library explore a local materials exchange • Expand Opportunities for Children and Youth by increasing after school and summer programs, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE including job and mentorship opportunities A complete community is a resilient and connected community with public transit, safe and walkable HEALTH streets, and quality infrastructure. The goals are: A complete community is a healthy community with • Enhance Rail Safety by installing grade access to healthy food, a healthy environment, and separations at area rail crossings and improving quality healthcare. The goals are: safety measures at existing crossings

10 Second Ward 87% Decrease the percent of owners spending ecreae te >30% of income on aitai ercet housing creae meia creae te ercet S uic c aitai aua iea aitai a er reiet ivi ue icme y reiet it a i meeti E umi ca at er crime rate ta 8% i a eert Sc ima taar 49% 31% reiet ut

60% $46K 4% 77% 100% 100% 73% 0% 47% 25% 12% 40 100% 53K euce 51% 57% Maintain 73% of area 6% 83% 44K uemymet residents being Decrease the percent creae te ercet $32K covered by health of renters spending creae vter uaity Inrease the creae te ercet insurance >30% of income on articiati eary cicare t percent of workers reiet ivi iti a housing riding public miute a a ar transit

Data Sources: ACS 2015 (5-yr); Harris County 0% District Clerk 2016 Data; HPD and UCR 2016 Data, 311 Data 2016, Children at Risk Data 2017, Texas Education Agency 2016

• Create Beautiful Streets by advocating for street PARKS and COMMUNITY AMENITIES improvements and streetscaping, and ensuring A complete community is a sustainable community streets are safe, particularly adjacent to area with access to beautiful parks and open spaces. The schools goals are: • Promote Walkability by improving area sidewalks • Seed New Parks by exploring opportunities to and building new sidewalks, including signature expand linear green spaces, particularly along pedestrian bridges across Buffalo Bayou Buffalo Bayou, and identifying locations for new • Improve Public Transit Amenities by installing pocket parks or plazas new benches, amenities, and shelters at area bus • Improve and Expand Area Parks by identifying stops opportunities for expansion and needed • Secure a Flood Resilient Community by ensuring improvements at Eastwood Park, Guadalupe new developments and high density homes Plaza, Tony Marron Park, and along the Harrisburg are following drainage and flood protection Sunset Trail regulations • Expand Bike Lanes and Amenities by expanding SAFETY area bike lanes, creating connections to popular A complete community is a safe community that works trails, and identifying locations for new B-Cycle together to ensure safe and well-lit streets and places. Stations, bike repair stations, bike racks, and The goals are: other amenities • Work Together to Create a Safe and Secure Community by increasing police and bike patrols, NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER enhancing communication, and strengthening A complete community is a beautiful community with community and police relationships historic neighborhoods and public art. The goals are: • Provide Well-Lit Streets and Places by working in • Enhance the Character of the Neighborhood and partnership with City departments and others to Preserve Historic Resources by implementing identify areas in need of street lighting, repairing neighborhood protection strategies, enforcing broken lights, and advocating for emergency call deed restrictions, eliminating nuisances, and boxes at key locations protecting historic buildings and districts • Nurture Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets by working • Invest in Community Arts by expanding permanent with partners to reduce the number of stray and temporary public art throughout the animals and ensure pets are cared for neighborhood and attracting new cultural centers and gallery spaces

Executive Summary 11 Key to Abbreviated Organizations Key to Priority Graphic Many City departments and organizations will assist High Priority in implementing the projects identified in this Medium Priority Action Plan, while other organizations have been Low Priority identified as potential partners. Below is a key to the organizations that are abbreviated:

City, School, and Government Departments: Partner Organizations and Other Abbreviations: Administration and Regulatory Affairs, ARA Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, AAMA Bureau of Animal Control and Regulation, BARC BakerRipley Choices in Education, CIE Community Development Block Grant, CDBG BakerRipley Community Building Initiative, CBI Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD BakerRipley Sheltering Arms Senior Services, SASS Department of Neighborhoods, DON Buffalo Bayou Partnership, BBP Differential Response Team (HPD), DRT Community Awareness Emergency Response Line, CAER Line Economic Development Department, EDD Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, CPTED General Services Division, GSD Federally Qualified Health Center, FQHC Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD Greater East End Management District, GEEMD Harris County Flood Control District, HCFCD Houston Arts Alliance, HAA Harris County Sheriff’s Office,HCSO Houston Parks Board, HPB Housing and Community Development Department, HCDD Local Initiatives Support Corporation, LISC Housing and Urban Development, HUD Second Ward Super Neighborhood Council, SN #63 Houston Community College, HCC Talento Bilingue de Houston, TBH Houston Fire Department, HFD Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, TIRZ Houston Galveston Area Council, HGAC Theater Under the Stars, TUTS Houston Health Department, HHD University of Houston Stimulating Urban Renewal through Houston Independent School District, HISD Entrepreneurship, UH SURE Houston Parks and Recreation Department, HPARD Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation, UPCDC Houston Police Department, HPD Houston Public Library, HPL Houston Public Works, HPW Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority, LARA Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities,MOPD Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs,MOCA Mayor’s Office of Education,MOE Mayor’s Office of Innovation,MOI National Endowment for the Arts, NEA Office of Business Opportunity, OBO Planning and Development Department , PDD Positive Interaction Program (HPD), PIP Solid Waste Department, SWD Small Business Administration, SBA Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT

12 Second Ward SECOND WARD ACTION PLAN The Second Ward Action Plan has 23 goals and 70 The projects and action steps identified in this plan projects, organized into eight focus areas. The highest will be championed by the Second Ward Neighborhood priority focus areas are education, housing, safety, Support Team (NST) in coordination with the City mobility and infrastructure. Additional focus areas and the Planning and Development Department. The include economy and jobs, health, neighborhood City departments and agencies listed as leads in character, and parks and community amenities. the plan will provide support and leadership to the The Action Plan that follows was created through Second Ward NST. Second Ward stakeholders have two public meetings and a summary of the existing also formed working groups to lead the eight focus community plans. The Action Plan includes goals, areas—education, economy and jobs, health, housing, projects, priorities, timeframes, metrics to measure mobility and infrastructure, neighborhood character, success over the next five years, and potential and safety. These working groups will work closely partners and programs. with both the NST and the City departments.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Action Plan 13 ECONOMY and JOBS Introduction Ward includes ensuring ongoing job opportunities and Houston has one of the strongest employment economic investment. markets in the nation and is expected to gain jobs in the coming years, with the strongest growth in the Economy and Jobs Goals construction, retail, professional services, health care, The two goals established for economy and jobs were food services, and public education sectors. generated from existing Second Ward plans and a series of community meetings. The goals focus on The Second Ward, located immediately adjacent to attracting new development and creating jobs and downtown Houston and Buffalo Bayou, was once part opportunities for residents. The goals are summarized of the industrial heart of the city. As heavy industrial here and provided in more detail on the following uses have moved further east down the Houston Ship pages. The economy and jobs goals are: Channel, or to the periphery of the city, there is now a substantial amount of vacant land that has potential Build on Destinations for redevelopment. Even so, today the Second Ward Attracting new economic development that builds has a balanced mix of industrial, commercial, and on existing Second Ward destinations and centers, residential land uses. In 2015, the area was home to such as the Navigation Esplanade, will increase more jobs (7,539) than workers aged 16 years and older the number of area amenities and jobs. This goal (6,475). includes identifying incentives for new development, such as retail and restaurants, while also exploring The diverse economy in the Second Ward is reflected strategies to attract higher density mixed-use in the range of resident occupations. In 2015, workers projects, particularly along the light rail corridor. In living in the Second Ward were primarily employed addition, identifying creative new uses for historic in the construction trades (12%), production (12%) buildings, such as the proposed East End Makerspace, or professional occupations (12%). Second Ward will reactivate these spaces and preserve the historic businesses attracted nearly $16 million in small context of the neighborhood. Finally, developing a business loans and grants in 2015. Continuing to comprehensive parking strategy or district for the area support a resilient and diverse economy in the Second will spark new development and activity. The objective is to open ten new businesses in the next five years.

Unemployment Rate in Second Ward, 8% 2015 4% Unemployment Rate in Houston, 2018

Data Sources: ACS 2015 (5-yr), Economic Census, Zip Code and Complete Community Meeting Place Business Patterns, 2015; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018 14 Second Ward A complete community is a thriving community with a diverse and resilient local economy and great jobs and opportunities

Expand Jobs and Opportunities

Expanding job opportunities, incubating local small Jensen Dr businesses and entrepreneurs and promoting the Hirsch Rd area as a destination for new businesses will grow the

Second Ward economy. This includes improving access Lockwood Dr to workforce development and job training programs $37,102 to expand opportunities for residents to secure stable, well-paying jobs. Focusing job skills and training $25,705 programs on technology and manufacturing sectors $34,129 will build on existing synergies in the neighborhood. Navigation Blvd The overall objective is to reduce area unemployment to be equal to, or lower than, the City of Houston in Canal St the next five years. Harrisburg Blvd

Supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and Median Household Income by Tract, 2015 developing business incubators will grow local talent while also attracting new investment and industries to the neighborhood. Projects include connecting small businesses and entrepreneurs to resources, grants and training to help them prosper, and creating a business incubator space to attract new talent. The final project is to work in partnership with the Greater East End Management District, the East End Chamber and others to promote the area as a prime location for industry, businesses and visitors. The objective is to secure $20 million annually in small Jensen Dr business loans and grants for the next five years. Hirsch Rd

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Land Use Map Commercial Industrial Green Line (Light Rail) Navigation Esplanade

Action Plan 15 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Attract new retail and restaurant development ACTION STEPS: Work with partners to identify nodes for new economic LEAD: GEEMD, East End Chamber, Economic Development Funding, development, including expanding retail along major commercial corridors Long OBO, HCDD CDBG, Main Street Program, such as Harrisburg, Canal, Wayside, Lockwood, and Navigation; Focus (5+ yrs) SUPPORT: Real Estate Build Up Houston, CBI Economic development at area rail stations; Attract additional restaurants to the Developers, BakerRipley, UPCDC Opportunity Navigation corridor; Explore a food truck park

LEAD: GEEMD, East End Chamber, Economic Development Funding, Attract mixed-use neighborhood centers and destination focused investment Long OBO, HCDD CDBG, Main Street Program, ACTION STEPS: Work with partners to identify strategies for mixed-use (5+ yrs) SUPPORT: Real Estate Build Up Houston, CBI Economic development at major rail stations and in other areas Developers, BakerRipley, UPCDC Opportunity

Develop a parking management strategy for area activity centers ACTION STEPS: Identify areas in Second Ward with sufficient activity Medium LEAD: PDD Build on to warrant a parking management strategy; Work with Planning and Special Parking Areas (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD Destinations Development to determine the feasibility of a Special Parking Area designation in these locations SBIR Grant, STTR Grant, STEP Identify incentives for new development Grant, SBA/7A/504 Express ACTION STEPS: Work with the Housing and Community Development LEAD: GEEMD, OBO, HCDD Medium Loans, Small Business Revolving Department and the Office of Business Opportunity to identify incentives, SUPPORT: East End Chamber, Loan Fund, HBDI Start-Up and (2 - 5 yrs) BakerRipley, UPCDC such as grants or economic development loans, to spark new economic Small Business Loans, CBI development Economic Opportunity Adaptive re-use of existing building stock and historic structures LEAD: GEEMD, East End ACTION STEPS: Promote adaptive reuse of existing building stock and historic Chamber, OBO, HCDD, Historic Medium properties, including industrial properties along Buffalo Bayou; Support the Preservation, TXRX Labs Historic Preservation Tax Credits PLAN: (2 - 5 yrs) acquisition and renovation of historic structures for new uses, including SUPPORT: Real Estate potentially the East End Makerspace with TXRX Labs Developers, UPCDC

Support small businesses and entrepreneurs, including exploring business SBIR Grant, STTR Grant, STEP Expand Jobs and LEAD: OBO, GEEMD TXRX incubators Grant, SBA/7A/504 Express SUPPORT: SBDC, LIFT, HCDD, Opportunities Medium Loans, Small Business Revolving ACTION STEPS: Explore the potential of creating a business incubator space LISC, Wells Fargo Small Business Loan Fund, HBDI Start-Up and to attract and retain talent, including supporting the East End Makerspace (2 - 5 yrs) Loans, SBA, Texas Innovators, Small Business Loans, CBI with TXRX; Connect small businesses and entrepreneurs to resources, grants BakerRipley and training to help them prosper Economic Opportunity

Market the East End as prime location for industry, businesses and visitors ACTION STEPS: Develop partnerships between the Greater East End Short LEAD: GEEMD, East End Chamber PLAN: Management District, East End Chamber and others to market the East End (0 - 2 yrs) and develop promotional materials

16 Second Ward ECONOMY AND JOBS GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Attract new retail and restaurant development ACTION STEPS: Work with partners to identify nodes for new economic LEAD: GEEMD, East End Chamber, Economic Development Funding, development, including expanding retail along major commercial corridors Long OBO, HCDD CDBG, Main Street Program, such as Harrisburg, Canal, Wayside, Lockwood, and Navigation; Focus (5+ yrs) SUPPORT: Real Estate Build Up Houston, CBI Economic development at area rail stations; Attract additional restaurants to the Developers, BakerRipley, UPCDC Opportunity Navigation corridor; Explore a food truck park

Develop a parking management strategy for area activity centers ACTION STEPS: Identify areas in Second Ward with sufficient activity Medium LEAD: PDD Build on to warrant a parking management strategy; Work with Planning and Special Parking Areas (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD Destinations Development to determine the feasibility of a Special Parking Area 10 New businesses open by 2023 designation in these locations SBIR Grant, STTR Grant, STEP Identify incentives for new development Grant, SBA/7A/504 Express ACTION STEPS: Work with the Housing and Community Development LEAD: GEEMD, OBO, HCDD Medium Loans, Small Business Revolving Department and the Office of Business Opportunity to identify incentives, SUPPORT: East End Chamber, Loan Fund, HBDI Start-Up and (2 - 5 yrs) BakerRipley, UPCDC such as grants or economic development loans, to spark new economic Small Business Loans, CBI development Economic Opportunity Adaptive re-use of existing building stock and historic structures LEAD: GEEMD, East End ACTION STEPS: Promote adaptive reuse of existing building stock and historic Chamber, OBO, HCDD, Historic Medium properties, including industrial properties along Buffalo Bayou; Support the Preservation, TXRX Labs Historic Preservation Tax Credits (2 - 5 yrs) acquisition and renovation of historic structures for new uses, including SUPPORT: Real Estate potentially the East End Makerspace with TXRX Labs Developers, UPCDC

Expand employment and job training opportunities Upskill Houston, Bridges to Career Opportunities (LISC), ACTION STEPS: Expand skills training and other educational programs for LEAD: GEEMD, OBO, SER Jobs for AARP Back to Work 50+, residents and workers; Focus skills training on technology and manufacturing Medium Progress AAMA Adelante, Public Sector sectors; Partner with HCC to expand enrollment in childcare workforce (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: HCC, East End Solutions, CBI Economic development programs; Explore a local hiring program; Ensure community Chamber, LISC, AARP, BakerRipley Opportunity, Adult Education, benefit agreements are enforced for publicly subsidized development City of Houston Community projects $20 mil Benefits Agreements In small business loans and Support small businesses and entrepreneurs, including exploring business SBIR Grant, STTR Grant, STEP Expand Jobs and grants each year LEAD: OBO, GEEMD TXRX incubators Grant, SBA/7A/504 Express SUPPORT: SBDC, LIFT, HCDD, Opportunities Medium Small business loans totaled Loans, Small Business Revolving ACTION STEPS: Explore the potential of creating a business incubator space LISC, Wells Fargo Small Business $15,868,000 in 2015 Loan Fund, HBDI Start-Up and to attract and retain talent, including supporting the East End Makerspace (2 - 5 yrs) Loans, SBA, Texas Innovators, Source: Policy Map, Small Business Small Business Loans, CBI with TXRX; Connect small businesses and entrepreneurs to resources, grants BakerRipley and training to help them prosper Loans and SBA Loans and Grants, Economic Opportunity 2015

Market the East End as prime location for industry, businesses and visitors ACTION STEPS: Develop partnerships between the Greater East End Short LEAD: GEEMD, East End Chamber Management District, East End Chamber and others to market the East End (0 - 2 yrs) and develop promotional materials

Action Plan 17 In 2015, 77% of Houstonians over 25 years old had a HS diploma or equivalent 1,331 College Grads (14%)

Second Ward Education 5,390 HS Graduates (57%)

9,481 Residents Over 25 Years 2,051 Some College (22%) (2015)

4,091 No HS Diploma (43%) In 2015, 24% of Houstonians had some college and 31% were college grads EDUCATION Introduction Strengthen Local Schools High quality educational opportunities available to Strong local schools ensure student success and people of all ages, create a complete community. encourage lifelong learning. According to the Texas Between 2000 and 2015, the number of residents in Education Agency (TEA) 2016 report, all three public the Second Ward over the age of 25 with a high school schools that serve Second Ward children meet TEA diploma has risen steadily, from 32% in 2000 to 57% in standards, including the area middle school and 2015. However, there is still a gap between educational high school, which are outside of the neighborhood’s attainment in the neighborhood and the greater boundaries. Houston area, where 77% of the residents over 25 had a high school diploma in 2015. As education becomes Improving educational outcomes at area schools increasingly important, it is crucial to strengthen local includes expanding wraparound and supportive schools and increase educational opportunities in the services, increasing access to college and career neighborhood. readiness programs, and improving parent and community involvement. The objective is for all area The Second Ward has five primary schools: Ripley public schools to continue to meet, or exceed, Texas House Charter School; Our Lady of Guadalupe Education Agency standards by 2023. Catholic School; The Rusk School; East Early College High School; and, David G. Burnet Elementary. The Increase Access to Quality Early Childcare neighborhood is also home to the Houston Community According to data provided by Children at Risk, Second College’s Felix Fraga Academic Campus and Laurenzo Ward has over 1,400 early childcare seats, of which 174 Early Childhood Education Center. are subsidized. Currently, no early childcare seats in the community are certified as quality. High-quality Education Goals programs have curricula based on comprehensive The four education goals established for the Second early learning standards, address the whole child, Ward Complete Community were created through are developmentally appropriate, and are effectively a series of community meetings. The goals focus implemented. There are 507 children in the Second on strengthening local schools, expanding access Ward with working parents; 288 of these children to quality early childhood education, upgrading are in low-income households. Second Ward leaders community facilities, and increasing opportunities for will be working to expand access to affordable high children and youth. The goals are summarized here quality early childcare to better meet the needs of and provided in more detail on the following pages. working parents. Over the next five years, partnerships The education goals are: will be formed to certify 200 early childcare seats as

Of Second Ward residents over the age of 57% 25 had a high school diploma in 2015 Of Houston residents over the age of 25 77% had a high school diploma in 2015

Complete Community Meeting Data Sources: 2015 ACS (5-yr), 2010 Census, and 2000 Census 18 Second Ward A complete community is a learning community with enrichment programs for children and youth, strong local schools, and high-quality early childcare

quality, through the Texas Rising Star program or other certification. Jensen Dr

Upgrade Community Facilities Hirsch Rd 5 The Flores Library serves the entire Second Ward Lockwood Dr community and is an important destination in the neighborhood that provides after school and summer 1 6 programs for youth, workforce programs, and other 2 4 family activities. The library was damaged during Hurricane Harvey and remains closed. Re-opening and upgrading the facility to better meet the needs of 3 Navigation Blvd residents and families is an important goal. Schools Map Canal St Public Schools Expand Opportunities for Children and Youth 1 The Rusk School Harrisburg Blvd After school and summer enrichment programs 2 provide supportive environments for students to grow, East Early College High School learn, and thrive. The Second Ward is home to 2,410 3 David G. Burnet Elementary children between the ages of 5 and 17, which is 18% Charter Schools of the total population. Providing children and youth 4 Ripley House Charter School with quality out of school academic and enrichment Parochial Schools programs is a top priority for the community. The 5 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School project includes identifying partners and strategies to Higher Education provide and expand out of school tutoring, mentoring, 6 HCC Felix Fraga Academic Campus academic enrichment, arts and sports programs, including those provided at the Flores Library. In Green Line (Light Rail) addition, summer job and mentorship opportunities for youth will be expanded by partnering with the Mayor’s Office of Education Hire Houston Youth program, BakerRipley, HCC, HISD, and others. The goal is to enroll 40 area youth, ages 16 to 24, in the Hire Early Successes Houston Youth program. The Mayor’s Office of Education held community meetings where successes, barriers, solutions and recommendations to improve area schools were identified.

The United Way, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Education, the Houston Endowment, and Harris County Department of Education launched the Out 2 Learn website, a directory of out of school programs for youth. Visit http://out2learnhou.org/

The Houston Public Library has expanded youth programs at many Complete Communities libraries. Visit the Flores Neighborhood Library to learn more, http:// Complete Community Meeting houstonlibrary.org/location/flores-neighborhood-library Action Plan 19 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Strengthen neighborhood schools LEAD: HISD, MOE Young Audiences ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HISD, HCC, and other education SUPPORT: Area Universities, Non- Medium Houston, CBI agencies to expand course offerings at area schools, including college prep profit organizations, AAMA, TBH, (2 - 5 yrs) Ripley House BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of and art courses; Engage with non-profits to improve communication within CIE the community; Address school funding gaps Houston Strengthen Local Schools Support parents HISD FAME Program, LEAD: HISD, MOE ACTION STEPS: Provide parents with the resources and training they need to AAMA Adelante Program, Short SUPPORT: Area Schools, AAMA, assist with school work and support the success of their children, especially CBI Adult Education/ (0 - 2 yrs) BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of Community Engagement, PLAN: at the early stages; Provide opportunities for parents to share the successes Houston they have had with the resources provided CIE

Increase Access LEAD: MOE, GEEMD, SN #63 to Quality Early Provide affordable and high quality early childcare SUPPORT: SER Jobs for Progress, ACTION STEPS: Work with partners such as the Collaborative for Children, Medium HCC, Community Family Centers, Childcare Texas Rising Star, CIE HCC, and Children at Risk to expand access to high-quality and affordable (2 - 5 yrs) AAMA Early Childhood Center, early childcare; Encourage centers to become Texas Rising Star certified Children’s Museum of Houston, PLAN: BakerRipley

Upgrade Upgrade Flores Library ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Houston Public Library to update Community Medium Flores Library, including updating children’s furnishings and expanding LEAD: GSD, HPL Facilities (2 - 5 yrs) children’s programming; Proceed with current planned upgrades to Flores PLAN: Library, including a new roof

Expand after school and summer programs ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Houston Public Library, Out 2 Learn, the LEAD: MOE, United Way, HPL Out 2 Learn, HPL Summer United Way, and the Mayor’s Office of Education to expand outreach and SUPPORT: HPARD, HISD, Area Short Programs, HISD CATCH enrollment in area after school and summer programs; Promote year-round Schools, Area Universities, (0 - 2 yrs) Program, YMCA, TXRX, CBI BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of after school and summer programs at Flores Library; Expand out of school Youth Expand opportunities for area youth, including tutoring and mentoring, arts, sports Houston, TUTS Opportunities and other enrichment activities for Children and Youth Expand summer job and mentorship opportunities for youth ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BakerRipley, HCC, HISD, and Hire Houston Youth LEAD: MOE, HPL, DON DON Summer Youth other partners to expand youth mentorship, internship, and employment Short SUPPORT: HISD, Texas Medical Internship Program, opportunities, including enrollment in the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth (0 - 2 yrs) Center, Genesys Works, BakerRipley AAMA Adelante Program, PLAN: summer jobs program and the Department of Neighborhoods summer CBI Youth internship program

Strengthen neighborhood schools LEAD: HISD, MOE Young Audiences ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HISD, HCC, and other education SUPPORT: Area Universities, Non- Medium Houston, CBI agencies to expand course offerings at area schools, including college prep profit organizations, AAMA, TBH, (2 - 5 yrs) Ripley House BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of and art courses; Engage with non-profits to improve communication within CIE the community; Address school funding gaps Houston Strengthen Local All Schools Area schools and feeder schools will Support parents HISD FAME Program, meet or exceed TEA Standards by LEAD: HISD, MOE ACTION STEPS: Provide parents with the resources and training they need to AAMA Adelante Program, Short 2023 SUPPORT: Area Schools, AAMA, assist with school work and support the success of their children, especially CBI Adult Education/ (0 - 2 yrs) Source: TEA Report, 2016 BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of Community Engagement, at the early stages; Provide opportunities for parents to share the successes Houston they have had with the resources provided CIE

Increase Access LEAD: MOE, GEEMD, SN #63 to Quality Early Provide affordable and high quality early childcare 200 SUPPORT: SER Jobs for Progress, ACTION STEPS: Work with partners such as the Collaborative for Children, Medium High quality early childcare seats by HCC, Community Family Centers, Childcare Texas Rising Star, CIE HCC, and Children at Risk to expand access to high-quality and affordable (2 - 5 yrs) 2023 AAMA Early Childhood Center, early childcare; Encourage centers to become Texas Rising Star certified Currently, there are 0 high quality Children’s Museum of Houston, early childcare seats BakerRipley Source: Children at Risk, 2017

Expand after school and summer programs ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Houston Public Library, Out 2 Learn, the LEAD: MOE, United Way, HPL Out 2 Learn, HPL Summer United Way, and the Mayor’s Office of Education to expand outreach and SUPPORT: HPARD, HISD, Area Short Programs, HISD CATCH enrollment in area after school and summer programs; Promote year-round Schools, Area Universities, (0 - 2 yrs) Program, YMCA, TXRX, CBI BakerRipley, Children’s Museum of after school and summer programs at Flores Library; Expand out of school Youth Expand opportunities for area youth, including tutoring and mentoring, arts, sports Houston, TUTS Opportunities and other enrichment activities 40 for Children and Area youth are hired through the Expand summer job and mentorship opportunities for youth Hire Houston Youth program by 2023 Youth Hire Houston Youth ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BakerRipley, HCC, HISD, and Source: Mayor’s Office of Education, Hire LEAD: MOE, HPL, DON DON Summer Youth other partners to expand youth mentorship, internship, and employment Short Houston Youth Data SUPPORT: HISD, Texas Medical Internship Program, opportunities, including enrollment in the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth (0 - 2 yrs) Center, Genesys Works, BakerRipley AAMA Adelante Program, summer jobs program and the Department of Neighborhoods summer CBI Youth internship program

Action Plan 21 HEALTH Introduction desert, more than a mile from a grocery store. In A complete community is a healthy community. A addition, over 600 low-income families without a healthy community has quality parks, sidewalks, vehicle live more than 1/2-mile from a grocery store. trails, access to high-quality and affordable health “Making the healthy choice the easy choice” is at the services and freedom from safety concerns, such as core of the projects identified to expand access to stray animals. In 2015, 73% of Second Ward residents healthy food across the neighborhood. had health insurance, which is equal to the City of Houston average. There are a number of health clinics The projects include attracting a grocery store to that serve the community. El Centro de CorazÓn, a the neighborhood, providing healthy food options federally qualified healthcare center, is located just at area corner stores through a partnership with Can south of the neighborhood. Do Houston, and expanding community gardens and farms, including supporting and securing property for The Complete Community Health Profile, completed the neighborhood’s urban farm, Finca Tres Robles. by the Houston Health Department, found that adults in the Second Ward were accessing routine checkups, Partnerships will also be formed to explore the dental checkups, and other preventative screenings potential to provide affordable lease space for local at lower rates than in Houston overall. In addition, food entrepreneurs who process and sell local foods. only 63% of adults in Second Ward engaged in regular Combined the projects will ensure that all Second physical activities, compared to 71% in Houston. Ward residents have access to nutritious food. The objective is for all of the neighborhood’s residents Health Goals to live within one-mile of a grocery store, or other The two health goals established for the Second Ward healthy food option. Complete Community were developed through a series of community meetings. The goals focus on expanding Support Healthy People access to healthy food, healthcare, and active living. According to the Second Ward Complete Community The goals are summarized here and provided in more Health Profile completed by the Houston Health detail on the following pages. The health goals are: Department, adults in the study area are less likely to have received an annual routine checkup Expand Healthy Food Options than in Houston overall, 64% compared to 67%. The Second Ward neighborhood is without a large Neighborhood leaders will work with the Health grocery store. The USDA’s Food Desert Atlas indicates Department and other partners to provide health that 65% of Second Ward residents live in a food outreach and education on priority topics identified

Of Second Ward adults (18+) received a 64% routine check-up in 2013-2014 Of Houston adults (18+) received a 67% routine check-up in 2013-2014

Data Sources: ACS 2015 (5-yr); Complete Community Health Navigation Esplanade Profile, Second Ward 2017, Houston Health Department 22 Second Ward A complete community is a healthy community with access to healthy food, a healthy environment, and quality healthcare

by the community, including the importance of regular checkups, managing chronic conditions, Jensen Dr and preventative care. Second Ward residents also Hirsch Rd reported higher rates of poor mental and physical health than adults in Houston overall. As a result, Lockwood Dr improving access to mental healthcare is a key priority. The objective is for 70% of area adults to receive regular checkups by 2023.

Active living helps to fight obesity and chronic diseases. According to the Houston Health Navigation Blvd

Department’s Health Profile, the percentage of adults Canal St (18+) in Second Ward who were obese was 39%, which is higher than the Houston rate of 34%. The Healthy Harrisburg Blvd People 2020 target is to reduce the percentage of adults aged 20 and older who are obese to 30.5%. To achieve this goal, partnerships will be developed to Map of Food Amenities expand exercise and active living opportunities, such Convenience Stores and Small Markets as walking trails, supporting the Buffalo Bayou Rowing Urban Farm (Finca Tres Robles) Center, and also providing active living programs for USDA Food Desert seniors. Green Line (Light Rail)

Industrial uses make up a large percentage of the landscape in the Second Ward. As a result, raising awareness about the environmental health risks in the community is an important goal. Projects Jensen Dr include ensuring residents are informed of potential Hirsch Rd environmental health risks and developing an outreach campaign to encourage people to enroll Lockwood Dr in area emergency alert programs and report potential hazards to 311, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and other environmental agencies.

Navigation Blvd

Canal St Of Second Ward residents had health Harrisburg Blvd 73% insurance in 2015

Of Houston residents had health Map of Health Services 73% insurance in 2015 + Health Clinics Green Line (Light Rail)

Data Source: USDA Food Desert Atlas Action Plan 23 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Attract a new grocery store ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Greater East End Management District, Harrisburg TIRZ, real estate developers, and the Office of Business LEAD: GEEMD, OBO Long Can DO Healthy Corner Opportunity to work towards attracting a new grocery store to the SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, Can DO (5+ yrs) Stores community; Explore the potential to upgrade or remodel the existing Kroger Houston store on Polk to better serve neighborhood needs; Explore a partnership with Can DO Houston to create Healthy Corner Stores Expand community gardens and urban farms ACTION STEPS: Identify vacant land for additional community gardens; Work LEAD: HHD GRO1000, HHD Gardening in partnership with Finca Tres Robles and Small Places LLC to secure the Medium SUPPORT: Finca Tres Robles, HHD, Classes, Finca Tres Expand Healthy existing urban farm property and guarantee its sustainability; Partner with (2 - 5 yrs) GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, PDD, Robles Programs, HISD Food Options Finca Tres Robles and the Houston Health Department to provide gardening Urban Harvest, HISD Nutritional Services classes and other programs; Partner with HISD Nutrition Services to invest in school gardens and educational programs

Expand opportunities to process and sell locally grown and healthy food, including at the East End Farmers Market LEAD: HHD SUPPORT: ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Greater East End Management Get Moving Houston Long Finca Tres Robles, HHD, GEEMD, District, TXRX Labs, and other innovators to develop a strategy to incubate Farmers Market, East End (5+ yrs) Harrisburg TIRZ, El Centro de Farmers Market entrepreneurs in processing and selling local foods; Work with the Office Corazόn, East End Chamber of PLAN: of Business Opportunity to identify potential funding and implementation Commerce, Area Restaurants strategies; Explore a healthy meals and menus campaign at area restaurants

Expand access to mental healthcare LEAD: HHD Communities in Schools ACTION STEPS: Identify partners, including Communities in Schools’ Mental Medium SUPPORT: Communities In Schools, Mental Health Initiative, Health program, to expand knowledge of and access to mental healthcare (2 - 5 yrs) HISD, Area clinics and providers Project Milestone, AAMA services across the neighborhood

Environmental health/air quality awareness CAER Line, AlertHouston, ACTION STEPS: Create partnerships to develop an outreach campaign to LEAD: HHD Greater Harris County 911 inform residents about the environmental health risks in their community Short SUPPORT: Texas Environmental Emergency Notification and the emergency alert systems that provide warnings; Develop a (0 - 2 yrs) Justice Advocacy Services, 311, System, Wireless TCEQ promotional campaign to encourage reporting to 311, Texas Commission on Emergency Alerts Support Healthy Environmental Quality and other agencies People LEAD: HHD Health outreach and fairs East End Chamber of SUPPORT: Houston Health ACTION STEPS: Work with the Houston Health Department to provide health Commerce Vivir Event, Short Foundation, American Heart outreach and education on priority topics identified by the community, AAMA, Prevention and (0 - 2 yrs) Association, Harris Health System, Counseling Program, including the importance of regular check ups, managing chronic conditions, AARP, El Centro de Corazon (FQHC), BakerRipley SASS and CBI and preventative care BakerRipley

Encourage active living LEAD: HHD, HPARD HHD Active Living ACTION STEPS: Work with partners to expand opportunities for exercise and Short SUPPORT: Area schools, AARP, Initiative, BakerRipley active living, including supporting the rowing center; Provide active living (0 - 2 yrs) PLAN: YMCA, BakerRipley SASS programs for seniors

24 Second Ward HEALTH GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Attract a new grocery store ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Greater East End Management District, Harrisburg TIRZ, real estate developers, and the Office of Business LEAD: GEEMD, OBO Long Can DO Healthy Corner Opportunity to work towards attracting a new grocery store to the SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, Can DO (5+ yrs) Stores community; Explore the potential to upgrade or remodel the existing Kroger Houston store on Polk to better serve neighborhood needs; Explore a partnership with Can DO Houston to create Healthy Corner Stores Expand community gardens and urban farms ACTION STEPS: Identify vacant land for additional community gardens; Work 100% LEAD: HHD GRO1000, HHD Gardening in partnership with Finca Tres Robles and Small Places LLC to secure the Of Second Ward residents will live Medium SUPPORT: Finca Tres Robles, HHD, Classes, Finca Tres Expand Healthy existing urban farm property and guarantee its sustainability; Partner with within one-mile of a grocery store by (2 - 5 yrs) GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, PDD, Robles Programs, HISD Food Options Finca Tres Robles and the Houston Health Department to provide gardening 2023 Urban Harvest, HISD Nutritional Services classes and other programs; Partner with HISD Nutrition Services to invest in school gardens and educational programs Currently 65% of residents live more than one-mile from a grocery store Expand opportunities to process and sell locally grown and healthy food, Source: USDA, Food Desert Atlas including at the East End Farmers Market LEAD: HHD SUPPORT: ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Greater East End Management Get Moving Houston Long Finca Tres Robles, HHD, GEEMD, District, TXRX Labs, and other innovators to develop a strategy to incubate Farmers Market, East End (5+ yrs) Harrisburg TIRZ, El Centro de Farmers Market entrepreneurs in processing and selling local foods; Work with the Office Corazόn, East End Chamber of of Business Opportunity to identify potential funding and implementation Commerce, Area Restaurants strategies; Explore a healthy meals and menus campaign at area restaurants

Environmental health/air quality awareness CAER Line, AlertHouston, ACTION STEPS: Create partnerships to develop an outreach campaign to LEAD: HHD Greater Harris County 911 inform residents about the environmental health risks in their community Short SUPPORT: Texas Environmental Emergency Notification and the emergency alert systems that provide warnings; Develop a (0 - 2 yrs) Justice Advocacy Services, 311, System, Wireless promotional campaign to encourage reporting to 311, Texas Commission on 70% TCEQ Support Healthy Of residents will get annual checkups Emergency Alerts Environmental Quality and other agencies by 2023, a 6% increase from People 2013-2014 LEAD: HHD Health outreach and fairs East End Chamber of Source: Houston Health Department, SUPPORT: Houston Health ACTION STEPS: Work with the Houston Health Department to provide health Commerce Vivir Event, Short Complete Communities Health Profile, Foundation, American Heart outreach and education on priority topics identified by the community, AAMA, Prevention and (0 - 2 yrs) 2017 Association, Harris Health System, Counseling Program, including the importance of regular check ups, managing chronic conditions, AARP, El Centro de Corazon (FQHC), BakerRipley SASS and CBI and preventative care BakerRipley

Action Plan 25 In 2015, 12% of all 592 Cost Burdened (31%) housing units in Houston were vacant 1,908 Owners (37%) In 2015, 25% of owners and 47% of renters in Second Ward Housing 5,161 Occupied (89%) Houston spent more than 30% of their 5,782 Housing Units (2015) 3,253 Renters (63%) income on housing In 2015, 56% of units 621 Vacant (11%) 1,610 Cost Burdened (49%) were renter occupied in Houston HOUSING Introduction of owners and 49% of renters spent more than 30% A complete community is an affordable community, of their income on housing in 2015. Furthermore, 63% with high quality housing that meets the diverse of homeowners and 92% of renters who made less needs of residents. In 2015, 63% of Second Ward than $20,000 spent more than 30% of their income on households were renters, while 37% owned their housing. homes. In the same year, 44% of Houston households owned their homes. The percent of Second Ward As the neighborhood changes, building new affordable households who own their homes has remained housing is essential to prevent displacement. In fairly stable since 2000. In 2016, single-family units addition, preserving existing housing is vital for comprised the majority of housing units in the maintaining the overall character and affordability of neighborhood, at 43%. In Houston single-family the neighborhood. homes made up 45% of all housing in the same year. Housing Goals Over the last decade, as new development and The two housing goals established for the Second investment has transformed the neighborhood, there Ward Complete Community were compiled from is an increasing risk of displacement. For example, existing plans and a series of community meetings. in the Census Tract closest to downtown (3101), the The goals focus on building new affordable housing number of housing units increased by 1,436 between and preserving existing housing. The goals are 2000 and 2016, a 115% growth. In this same tract summarized here and provided in more detail on the median home value is nearly three times higher than following pages. The housing goals are: in tracts 3104 and 3105 (see map and data below), where very few new units have been constructed in Build New Housing recent years and more historic housing remains. As new development comes to Second Ward, ensuring that there is adequate affordable housing to meet Median Value As new high-end housing units are built, the gap the needs of low- and moderate-income residents between the number of affordable homes and the is an important goal. MediaIn 2018, Yr Built the median listing number of low- and moderate-income residents price of homes for sale in Second Ward was over has widened. Many residents in Second Ward are $300,000, while medianNew rent Units prices were $1,950 per burdened with high housing costs. For example, 31% month. In contrast, median household income in

Housing Data by Census Tract, 2016 Census Tract 3101 Median Home Value: $248,500 Median Yr. Built: 2000 New Units (Since 2000) 1,436

Census Tract 3104 Tract 3101 Median Home Value: $90,800 Tract 3104 Median Yr. Built: 1952 New Units (Since 2000) 136 Tract 3105 Census Tract 3105 Median Home Value: $99,300 Median Yr. Built: 1949 New Units (Since 2000) -142 26 Second Ward A complete community is an affordable community with high quality housing accessible to people with a diversity of incomes

the neighborhood was $32,000 in 2015. Over 50% of households have incomes below $35,000, and based on housing cost standards should spend Jensen Dr approximately $750 monthly on housing. Hirsch Rd

The projects to expand the availability of affordable Lockwood Dr housing in the neighborhood include: establishing the institutional frameworks necessary to support affordable housing development, developing incentives to fund affordable housing, and building new housing for families. More specifically, the Navigation Blvd projects include expanding the Harrisburg TIRZ, Canal St establishing a community land trust and a local Housing by Type Map community development corporation to shape Single-family Harrisburg Blvd housing development in the community. In addition, Multi-family the proposed Harrisburg Living Initiative will provide Green Line (Light Rail) incentives to build affordable housing along the light rail corridor. Finally, leaders will develop partnerships to build new affordable single-family infill housing, multi-family housing, and senior housing and identify strategies to expand homeownership. The objective is to construct a minimum of 100 new housing units over the next five years that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income families.

Preserve Existing Housing The historic Second Ward neighborhood has many homes that are in need of repair. Developing programs to assist residents with home repairs will help to Second Ward Historic Home protect the affordability and historic character of the neighborhood. The projects include providing home repair and lead abatement assistance to income Jensen Dr eligible residents through existing City programs, Hirsch Rd while also exploring the development of a local home repair program. Maintaining and preserving existing Lockwood Dr housing is critical to preventing displacement and the loss of historic character. The objective is to provide a minimum of 50 senior or other eligible homeowners with home repair assistance over the next five years. Navigation Blvd

Canal St Recent Plats Map Recent Plats Harrisburg Blvd Green Line (Light Rail) Action Plan 27 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Extend the Harrisburg TIRZ boundary in Second Ward to increase the ability to provide affordable housing by leveraging TIRZ funds to subsidize affordable units in redevelopment projects Medium LEAD: Harrisburg TIRZ ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with elected officials and TIRZ board (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: City of Houston, EDD to explore and define the expansion of the TIRZ boundary; Apply for the expansion

LEAD: HCDD New senior housing Long SUPPORT: Refuge ACTION STEPS: Identify and explore the potential to build new senior housing (5+ yrs) Development, Local Non- in the area; Focus on areas adjacent to transit and other amenities profits

Expand homeownership Homebuyer Assistance LEAD: HCDD, PDD ACTION STEPS: Promote the Homebuyer Assistance Program that provides Program, My First Texas Home, Long SUPPORT: Tejano Center, Mortgage Credit Certificate eligible households making 80% AMI or below with closing costs and down (5+ yrs) GEEMD, Local Non-profits, Program, Five-Star Texas payment assistance; Expand enrollment in homeowner education programs Churches Advantage Program and classes, including those provided by the Tejano Center

Establish a Community Development Corporation to build new housing, redevelop LEAD: HCDD, Capital One Community Housing existing housing, and re-purpose vacant properties for housing SUPPORT: Refuge Medium Development Organization ACTION STEPS: Identify organizations or area stakeholders to attend Housing Development, Local non- (2 - 5 yrs) Workshops hosted by HCDD profits, SER Jobs for Progress, and Community Development’s training for Community Housing Development and Capital One Organizations with Capital One and LISC Russ and Company

Build new affordable single-family infill housing ACTION STEPS: Develop partnerships between local organizations and Housing LEAD: HCDD and Community Development (HCDD) for the construction of affordable single- Long SUPPORT: Refuge family infill housing; Seek HCDD funding and foundation grants for building (5+ yrs) Development, Local Non- new housing at 60-80% of AMI or below; Explore the potential of this housing profits becoming part of the CLT

Initiate the Harrisburg Living Initiative ACTION STEPS: Explore the creation of a Harrisburg Living Initiative to provide financial incentives for affordable and mixed-income multi-family housing LEAD: HCDD, GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ development in the Harrisburg Transit Corridor or the Buffalo Bayou/ Medium SUPPORT: PDD, Refuge Navigation Corridor; Provide incentives for 2,500 units over 4 years; Work in (2 - 5 yrs) Development, Local Non- partnership with HCDD to develop additional multi-family affordable housing profits PLAN: concepts and strategies in these corridors; Explore additional incentives such as reducing required parking and setbacks, and co-operative housing models

28 Second Ward HOUSING GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Establish a Community Land Trust to preserve long-term housing affordability and LEAD: HCDD, Land Owners environmental stewardship Short SUPPORT: Refuge ACTION STEPS: Develop a Community Land Trust (CLT) as a means to secure the (0 - 2 yrs) Development, Local Non- Build New long-term affordability of housing; Develop partnerships with area non-profits profits, Russ and Company Housing to promote and support the CLT 100 New affordable housing units will be constructed by 2023 Establish a Community Development Corporation to build new housing, redevelop LEAD: HCDD, Capital One Community Housing existing housing, and re-purpose vacant properties for housing SUPPORT: Refuge Medium Development Organization ACTION STEPS: Identify organizations or area stakeholders to attend Housing Development, Local non- (2 - 5 yrs) Workshops hosted by HCDD profits, SER Jobs for Progress, and Community Development’s training for Community Housing Development and Capital One Organizations with Capital One and LISC Russ and Company

Initiate the Harrisburg Living Initiative ACTION STEPS: Explore the creation of a Harrisburg Living Initiative to provide financial incentives for affordable and mixed-income multi-family housing LEAD: HCDD, GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ development in the Harrisburg Transit Corridor or the Buffalo Bayou/ Medium SUPPORT: PDD, Refuge Navigation Corridor; Provide incentives for 2,500 units over 4 years; Work in (2 - 5 yrs) Development, Local Non- partnership with HCDD to develop additional multi-family affordable housing profits concepts and strategies in these corridors; Explore additional incentives such as reducing required parking and setbacks, and co-operative housing models

Action Plan 29 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

HCDD Home Repair Program, Rehabilitate single-family homes Houston Health Department Lead Abatement Program, ACTION STEPS: Promote and enroll income eligible homeowners into the Home LEAD: HCDD, Rebuilding Weatherization Assistance Repair Program, a partnership with Rebuilding Together Houston; Explore the Together Houston, HHD, AARP Short Program, Texas Ramp potential of a revolving loan fund for home improvement targeted in Complete SUPPORT: Refuge (0 - 2 yrs) Project, Rebuilding Together Development, Local non- Communities; Partner with Housing and Community Development and the Houston (including Roofs profits, GEEMD, churches Health Department to evaluate whether a lead abatement program could be Over Houston, Interior Repair developed for the neighborhood Program, Safe and Sound Program, Ramp Angels)

LEAD: Rebuilding Together Preserve Support training and education for home renovation and locally sourced material Houston, AARP Existing exchanges SUPPORT: Refuge Short SER Jobs for Progress ACTION STEPS: Explore partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and others to Development, Local non- Housing (0 - 2 yrs) Habitat for Humanity provide training on how to create and provide a local program to assist with profits, SER Jobs for Progress, homeowner repairs TXRX Workshops

Improve existing housing and protect residents through code enforcement and outreach ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Housing and Community Development LEAD: HCDD, DON, HPW, HPD to provide workshops and outreach on homestead, veteran, and senior Short SUPPORT: Code Enforcement, Multi-Family Habitability Task exemptions, wills, inheritance, protesting property appraisals, and other (0 - 2 yrs) Refuge Development, Local Force homeowner resources; Review code enforcement polices and processes non-profits PLAN: targeted at improving housing conditions, particularly in multi-family developments

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GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

50 LEAD: Rebuilding Together Preserve Support training and education for home renovation and locally sourced material Senior homeowners will receive Houston, AARP Existing exchanges home repairs by 2023 SUPPORT: Refuge Short SER Jobs for Progress ACTION STEPS: Explore partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and others to In 2015, there were 866 senior Development, Local non- Housing (0 - 2 yrs) Habitat for Humanity provide training on how to create and provide a local program to assist with households of which 27% lived profits, SER Jobs for Progress, homeowner repairs below the poverty level TXRX Workshops Source: ACS 2015 (5-yr)

Improve existing housing and protect residents through code enforcement and outreach ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Housing and Community Development LEAD: HCDD, DON, HPW, HPD to provide workshops and outreach on homestead, veteran, and senior Short SUPPORT: Code Enforcement, Multi-Family Habitability Task exemptions, wills, inheritance, protesting property appraisals, and other (0 - 2 yrs) Refuge Development, Local Force homeowner resources; Review code enforcement polices and processes non-profits targeted at improving housing conditions, particularly in multi-family developments

Action Plan 31 MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTURE Introduction have identified York, Sampson, and Navigation as A complete community is a connected community with future street improvement projects. Streetscaping access to opportunity. Second Ward is well-served projects along Harrisburg, Canal, Wayside, Lockwood, by public transit and alternative mobility networks, Navigation, York, and Sampson are also priorities. such as hike and bike trails. The public transit Finally, leaders will explore street safety initiatives, system includes the Green Line light rail that travels such as speed controls, particularly adjacent to area through the heart of the community along Harrisburg schools and destinations. Boulevard and connects west to downtown and east to the Magnolia Transit Center. The neighborhood is also Promote Walkability served by five local bus routes. In 2015, 14% of Second While the Second Ward is well-served by public transit, Ward households did not have a vehicle, yet only 6% the neighborhood’s sidewalks and crossings need of workers ages 16 years and older rode public transit. improvement to create safe and complete streets. Current sidewalk improvement projects identified by Mobility and Infrastructure Goals Houston Public Works include: Lockwood, Garrow, The six mobility and infrastructure goals established Marsden, Caylor, Preston, and Edgewood. Community for the Second Ward Complete Community were stakeholders have identified the need for sidewalk compiled from existing plans and a series of improvements on Texas between Altic and Latham, community meetings. The goals focus on improving and adjacent to Lockwood Station. Finally, enhancing the neighborhood’s streets and sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety includes the provision of high public transit amenities, ensuring pedestrian safety visibility markings at area crosswalks and providing at rail crossings, reducing the potential of future safe pedestrian routes across Buffalo Bayou through flooding, and developing a bicycle network. The goals improved bridges or new pedestrian bridges. are summarized here and provided in more detail on the following pages. The mobility and infrastructure Improve Public Transit Amenities goals are: Second Ward is adequately served by public transit. Yet, increasing comfort and accessibility, while also Create Beautiful Streets providing new amenities at area bus stops, such as Improved streets spark economic development, increase property values, and provide for greater mobility. The current street improvement projects proposed by Houston Public Works for the Second Jensen Dr Ward include: Lockwood, Canal, Commerce, Preston, Hirsch Rd Engel, Brady, Sherman and Adams. Civic leaders Lockwood Dr

Of Second Ward workers ages 16 years and older 6% rode public transportation to work in 2015 Navigation Blvd Of Houston workers ages 16 years and older rode 4% public transportation to work in 2015 Canal St Street Improvement Priorities Harrisburg Blvd Data Sources: City of Houston GIS, Capital Improvement Plan, Complete Community Planning Priorities ACS 2015 (5-year) CIP Projects 32 Second Ward A complete community is a resilient and connected community with public transit, safe and walkable streets, and quality infrastructure

benches, lighting, and shelters, will encourage more Secure a Flood Resilient Community residents to ride transit. The objective is to install five Second Ward is strategically sited in an area with new bus shelters in the community over the next five minimal flood risks. Buffalo Bayou, the northern years. boundary of the neighborhood, is wide and deep in this location, and capable of draining very heavy Enhance Rail Safety and Expand Quiet Zones rainfalls. Civic leaders will be working in partnership Second Ward is bounded on the east, west, and with Houston Public Works to ensure that new south by rail, and additional rail lines extend across development and high-density homes address the community. There are more than three dozen necessary drainage capacity to reduce the potential rail crossings in Second Ward which leads to both for future flooding and ensure neighborhood safety and mobility challenges. Over the coming resilience in the long-term. years, leaders will work in partnership with Houston Public Works, the Gulf Coast Rail District, and area Expand Bike Lanes and Amenities railroad companies to improve rail safety in Second Second Ward has excellent east to west bike routes, Ward. Current projects planned by the Gulf Coast including the Harrisburg-Sunset Trail and the Buffalo Rail District include rail-separated underpasses for Bayou Hike and Bike trail. However, bike trails or Commerce Street, Navigation Boulevard and York lanes running north and south are limited. As a result, Street. Increasing safety measures at rail crossings priority projects for Second Ward leaders include and reducing the overall number of rail crossings constructing new bike lanes on Milby, Eastwood, and will improve safety throughout the neighborhood. Adams Streets and extending the Harrisburg-Sunset Finally, quiet zones will be explored in partnership Trail west along Commerce Street to downtown. with civic organizations and leaders. The objective is Finally, working in partnership with the City and other to eliminate accidents between trains and vehicles or organizations, leaders will identify locations to install pedestrians and reduce train horn noise. new bike amenities, such as B-Cycle and bike repair stations, racks, and water fountains. The objective is to construct 10 miles of new protected bike lanes in the neighborhood.

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B Navigation Blvd Bike Lanes B Canal St Existing High Comfort Canal St Existing Low Comfort Sidewalk and Crossing Priorities Harrisburg Blvd Proposed Bike Routes Harrisburg Blvd Complete Community Planning Priorities B B-Cycle Stations CIP Projects B Proposed B-Cycle Stations Action Plan 33 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Improve area streets ACTION STEPS: Construct street improvements, including repaving Lockwood LEAD: HPW Capital Improvement Plan, Dr between Harrisburg Blvd and Crites St; Canal, Engel, Brady, Sherman Long SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Rebuild Houston, Scenic and Adams; Commerce St. from Charles to Palmer train tracks; Preston St.; (5+ yrs) TIRZ, Scenic Houston Houston Streetscape Initiative Explore improvements on York and Sampson and head-in angled parking on Commerce St.; Identify additional street improvements

Navigation Roundabout LEAD: GEEMD Long ACTION STEPS: Develop a partnership with GEEMD and the Harrisburg TIRZ to SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, (5+ yrs) advocate for the planned roundabout HPW, TxDOT, HGAC

Enhance street safety HPW Neighborhood Traffic ACTION STEPS: Explore street safety initiatives, including speed controls and LEAD: HPW, SN #63, Civic Management Program, Council high visibility crosswalks; Focus improvements adjacent to area schools Medium Clubs, Residents District Funds, 311 Request for (including Navarro Elementary School); Use 311 to request crosswalk studies, (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Crosswalk Study PLAN: particularly adjacent to area schools; Partner with HPW for the neighborhood TIRZ, HGAC, LINK Houston traffic management program Improve area sidewalks ACTION STEPS: Work with Houston Public Works (HPW) to advocate for sidewalk improvements including Lockwood from Canal to Harrisburg; Garrow from Delano to Middleton; Marsden, Garrow to Sherman; Caylor, Sherman to LEAD: HPW, GEEMD Safe Routes to Schools Garrow; Preston, Middleton to Paige; Edgewood, from Canal to Harrisburg; Medium SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, Capital Improvement Plan, Fund additional sidewalk improvements, including on Texas between Altic (2 - 5 yrs) LINK Houston, BBP METRO and Latham, GEEMD’s Lockwood Station sidewalk improvements and York Promote and Sampson improvements, Work in partnership with HPW and GEEMD to Walkability construct new sidewalks to improve connectivity, including extending the Navigation Esplanade

Build signature pedestrian bridges and multi-use bridges over Buffalo Bayou ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPW and the Buffalo Bayou LEAD: HPW, BBP Long Partnership to develop signature pedestrian bridges over Buffalo Bayou in key SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg (5+ yrs) PLAN: locations, including wider pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes at Hirsch/York TIRZ, HPB and Lockwood bridges over Buffalo Bayou

Improve METRO Bus Shelter Program, Identify areas in need of bus shelters, benches or other amenities Public Transit LEAD: METRO, SN #63, Civic METRO Universal Accessibility ACTION STEPS: Identify areas for bus shelters; METRO will provide shelters to Clubs Initiative, Houston Arts Amenities any stop that has at least 35 daily boardings, this could include the following Medium SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Alliance Grants (Bus Shelter identified locations in prior plans: Lockwood Dr. at Navigation Blvd., Lockwood (2 - 5 yrs) TIRZ, BakerRipley, Scenic Public Art), BakerRipley SASS, PLAN: Dr. at Crites St.; Partner with METRO’s Universal Accessibility initiative to Houston Scenic Houston Streetscape ensure ADA compliance and connectivity at area bus stops and shelters Initiative

GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Streetscaping projects ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Harrisburg TIRZ, GEEMD, and HPW LEAD: GEEMD Keep Houston Beautiful, Trees Long to provide parking, lighting, street trees, landscaping, wide sidewalks, and SUPPORT: HPW, Harrisburg for Houston, Scenic Houston (5+ yrs) Create Beautiful public art along Harrisburg, Canal, Wayside, Lockwood, Navigation, York and 25% TIRZ, Scenic Houston Streetscape Initiative Streets Sampson (partially complete) Reduction in crashes (vehicular and pedestrian/bike) by 2023 Navigation Roundabout Source: City of Houston PDD LEAD: GEEMD Long ACTION STEPS: Develop a partnership with GEEMD and the Harrisburg TIRZ to SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, (5+ yrs) advocate for the planned roundabout HPW, TxDOT, HGAC

Enhance street safety HPW Neighborhood Traffic ACTION STEPS: Explore street safety initiatives, including speed controls and LEAD: HPW, SN #63, Civic Management Program, Council high visibility crosswalks; Focus improvements adjacent to area schools Medium Clubs, Residents District Funds, 311 Request for (including Navarro Elementary School); Use 311 to request crosswalk studies, (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Crosswalk Study particularly adjacent to area schools; Partner with HPW for the neighborhood TIRZ, HGAC, LINK Houston traffic management program Improve area sidewalks ACTION STEPS: Work with Houston Public Works (HPW) to advocate for sidewalk improvements including Lockwood from Canal to Harrisburg; Garrow from Delano to Middleton; Marsden, Garrow to Sherman; Caylor, Sherman to LEAD: HPW, GEEMD Safe Routes to Schools Garrow; Preston, Middleton to Paige; Edgewood, from Canal to Harrisburg; Medium SUPPORT: Harrisburg TIRZ, Capital Improvement Plan, Fund additional sidewalk improvements, including on Texas between Altic (2 - 5 yrs) LINK Houston, BBP METRO and Latham, GEEMD’s Lockwood Station sidewalk improvements and York Promote and Sampson improvements, Work in partnership with HPW and GEEMD to 10 Walkability construct new sidewalks to improve connectivity, including extending the Miles of new or repaired Navigation Esplanade sidewalks are constructed by 2023 Source: City of Houston HPW Build signature pedestrian bridges and multi-use bridges over Buffalo Bayou ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPW and the Buffalo Bayou LEAD: HPW, BBP Long Partnership to develop signature pedestrian bridges over Buffalo Bayou in key SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg (5+ yrs) locations, including wider pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes at Hirsch/York TIRZ, HPB and Lockwood bridges over Buffalo Bayou

Improve METRO Bus Shelter Program, Identify areas in need of bus shelters, benches or other amenities Public Transit LEAD: METRO, SN #63, Civic METRO Universal Accessibility ACTION STEPS: Identify areas for bus shelters; METRO will provide shelters to Clubs Initiative, Houston Arts Amenities any stop that has at least 35 daily boardings, this could include the following Medium 5 SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Alliance Grants (Bus Shelter identified locations in prior plans: Lockwood Dr. at Navigation Blvd., Lockwood (2 - 5 yrs) New bus shelters by 2023 TIRZ, BakerRipley, Scenic Public Art), BakerRipley SASS, Source: METRO Dr. at Crites St.; Partner with METRO’s Universal Accessibility initiative to Houston Scenic Houston Streetscape ensure ADA compliance and connectivity at area bus stops and shelters Initiative

Action Plan 35 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Ensure pedestrian safety at rail crossings ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Gulf Coast Rail District, Houston Public Works (HPW), and area rail companies to identify strategies to increase pedestrian LEAD: Union Pacific, Gulf Coast Medium Rail Safety Grants, safety at rail crossings; Work with HISD, parents, and other stakeholders to Rail District, HPW (2 - 5 yrs) HISD Crossing Guards explore the potential of crossing guards at locations near schools and active SUPPORT: GEEMD, SN #63, HISD rail lines; Explore funding opportunities to study all rail crossings in the neighborhood and advocate for improvements

Enhance Rail Advocate for and implement street and rail grade separation projects Safety and ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Gulf Coast Rail District, area rail lines, TxDOT, HPW, and others to ensure proposed grade separation Long LEAD: Gulf Coast Rail District, Expand Quiet projects move forward, including reconstructing the existing Navigation Blvd. (5+ yrs) Union Pacific, TxDOT, HPW, HGAC Zones underpass, creating a new underpass on Commerce St., and constructing a new underpass on York, Lockwood, and Sampson; Identify additional locations for grade separation projects including the GH&H rail corridor Create rail quiet zones along Canal St, Delmar St and near Settegast Park ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Houston Public Works, Gulf Coast Rail LEAD: Union Pacific, Gulf Coast Medium District, and others to advocate and identify outside funding for Quiet Zones Rail District, HPW Quiet Zone Program (2 - 5 yrs) PLAN: in the community; Explore partnerships with GEEMD, the Harrisburg TIRZ, and SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ area developers to fund rail improvements necessary for quiet zones Flood Resilient Ensure new construction and high density homes address necessary drainage LEAD: HPW, PDD Community capacity to reduce the potential for future flooding Medium SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, PLAN: ACTION STEPS: Work with HPW to ensure that new development follows flood (2 - 5 yrs) SN #63, Civic Clubs and drainage regulations; Advocate for low-impact development Develop a comprehensive bicycle network to connect Columbia Tap, MKT Trail, Harrisburg and Buffalo Bayou Trail, and area destinations LEAD: HPW, BBP Rivers, Trails, and ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPW, GEEMD, Buffalo Bayou Long SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Conservation Assistance Partnership, Harrisburg TIRZ, and others to explore a bike network linking (5+ yrs) Philanthropic Organizations Program (RTCA) across the community, including extending the Harrisburg Trail west along Commerce to downtown; Expand bike repair stations and water fountains Expand area bike lanes ACTION STEPS: Construct proposed bike lanes, including on Milby from LEAD: HPW Medium McKinney to Tony Marron Park to connect to Flores Library, Eastwood St. from SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Capital Improvement Plan (2 - 5 yrs) McKinney to Navigation and Adams St. from Polk to Navigation; Advocate for BBP, Harris County Pct 1 Expand Bike protected bike lanes Lanes and New bike racks Amenities LEAD: HHD, SN #63, Civic Clubs, ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Houston Health Department to provide Houston Bike Racks Short Area Businesses, Schools, new bike racks at the following locations: Tony Marron Park, Ripley House, Donation Program, (0 - 2 yrs) Churches and Organizations Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Harrisburg and Lockwood intersection and rail stop; Houston Bike Plan SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ Coffee Plant/Second Ward METRO rail station; and, Flores Library Expand B-Cycle Stations to the eastern portion of the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Provide new B-Cycle Stations at the following locations Tony Short LEAD: HPW Marron Park, Ripley House, Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Harrisburg and Lockwood Houston B-Cycle Program (0 - 2 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ PLAN: intersection and rail stop; Coffee Plant/Second Ward METRO rail station; Commerce St. and Drennan St; Flores Library; Columbia Tap

PLAN Legend: Fifth Ward/Buffalo Bayou/East End Livable Center Study Complete Communities Action Plan ULI Redeveloping the East End City of Houston Plans / CIP Greater East End Livable Centers Plan & Master Plan TIRZ #23 Harrisburg Zone Project Plan East End Mobility Study TIRZ #15 Project Plan METRO Transit Oriented Development Study 36 Second Ward MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Ensure pedestrian safety at rail crossings ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Gulf Coast Rail District, Houston Public Works (HPW), and area rail companies to identify strategies to increase pedestrian LEAD: Union Pacific, Gulf Coast Medium Rail Safety Grants, safety at rail crossings; Work with HISD, parents, and other stakeholders to Rail District, HPW (2 - 5 yrs) HISD Crossing Guards explore the potential of crossing guards at locations near schools and active SUPPORT: GEEMD, SN #63, HISD rail lines; Explore funding opportunities to study all rail crossings in the neighborhood and advocate for improvements

Enhance Rail Advocate for and implement street and rail grade separation projects Safety and ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Gulf Coast Rail District, area rail lines, TxDOT, HPW, and others to ensure proposed grade separation Expand Quiet Long 0 LEAD: Gulf Coast Rail District, projects move forward, including reconstructing the existing Navigation Blvd. Pedestrian or vehicle rail accidents (5+ yrs) Union Pacific, TxDOT, HPW, HGAC Zones underpass, creating a new underpass on Commerce St., and constructing a each year new underpass on York, Lockwood, and Sampson; Identify additional locations Source: HPD for grade separation projects including the GH&H rail corridor Create rail quiet zones along Canal St, Delmar St and near Settegast Park ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Houston Public Works, Gulf Coast Rail LEAD: Union Pacific, Gulf Coast Medium District, and others to advocate and identify outside funding for Quiet Zones Rail District, HPW Quiet Zone Program (2 - 5 yrs) in the community; Explore partnerships with GEEMD, the Harrisburg TIRZ, and SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ area developers to fund rail improvements necessary for quiet zones Flood Resilient Ensure new construction and high density homes address necessary drainage LEAD: HPW, PDD Community capacity to reduce the potential for future flooding Medium SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, ACTION STEPS: Work with HPW to ensure that new development follows flood (2 - 5 yrs) SN #63, Civic Clubs and drainage regulations; Advocate for low-impact development Develop a comprehensive bicycle network to connect Columbia Tap, MKT Trail, Harrisburg and Buffalo Bayou Trail, and area destinations LEAD: HPW, BBP Rivers, Trails, and ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPW, GEEMD, Buffalo Bayou Long SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Conservation Assistance Partnership, Harrisburg TIRZ, and others to explore a bike network linking (5+ yrs) Philanthropic Organizations Program (RTCA) across the community, including extending the Harrisburg Trail west along Commerce to downtown; Expand bike repair stations and water fountains Expand area bike lanes ACTION STEPS: Construct proposed bike lanes, including on Milby from LEAD: HPW Medium McKinney to Tony Marron Park to connect to Flores Library, Eastwood St. from SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Capital Improvement Plan (2 - 5 yrs) McKinney to Navigation and Adams St. from Polk to Navigation; Advocate for BBP, Harris County Pct 1 Expand Bike protected bike lanes Lanes and 10 New bike racks Miles of new bike lanes by 2023 Amenities LEAD: HHD, SN #63, Civic Clubs, ACTION STEPS: Partner with the Houston Health Department to provide Source: City of Houston PWE Houston Bike Racks Short Area Businesses, Schools, new bike racks at the following locations: Tony Marron Park, Ripley House, Donation Program, (0 - 2 yrs) Churches and Organizations Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Harrisburg and Lockwood intersection and rail stop; Houston Bike Plan SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ Coffee Plant/Second Ward METRO rail station; and, Flores Library Expand B-Cycle Stations to the eastern portion of the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Provide new B-Cycle Stations at the following locations Tony Short LEAD: HPW Marron Park, Ripley House, Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Harrisburg and Lockwood Houston B-Cycle Program (0 - 2 yrs) SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ intersection and rail stop; Coffee Plant/Second Ward METRO rail station; Commerce St. and Drennan St; Flores Library; Columbia Tap

Action Plan 37 NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER Introduction on the Arts (TCA). The TCA defines Cultural Districts Second Ward is one of Houston’s original and historic as “special zones that harness the power of cultural political wards. In the years following the founding resources to stimulate economic development and of Houston in 1837, Second Ward became home to community revitalization.” many European immigrants. With the widening of the ship channel in the early 1900s, the area grew and Residents and visitors can attend a performance at developed around shipping, warehousing, and rail Talento Bilingüe de Houston, dine at iconic restaurants industries. In this era, Mexican immigrants came to along Navigation Boulevard, tour the beautiful settle in the community and the area became known murals, or enjoy the markets and festivals along the as “Segundo Barrio.” Second Ward became the cultural Navigation Esplanade. Enhancing the character of the and political heart of the Hispanic community in neighborhood and protecting historic resources will Houston. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, ensure that this rich culture continues to thrive. which opened in 1912, was the first parish established specifically for the Spanish-speaking community. Neighborhood Character Goals The two neighborhood character goals established The long and rich history of the neighborhood is for the Second Ward Complete Community were reflected in area landmarks, such as Our Lady of developed from existing plans and a series of Guadalupe Church, and in the area’s housing. In 1907 community meetings. The goals focus on preserving the Houston Settlement Association was established the neighborhood’s character and history as well to provide social services and support to area as investing in community arts. The goals are residents. The legacy of this organization is Ripley summarized here and provided in more detail on the House on Navigation, one site in the BakerRipley following pages. The neighborhood character goals network that has served Second Ward for over 100 are: years. Enhance the Character of the Neighborhood and Across the decades Second Ward has experienced Preserve Historic Resources periods of both growth and decline. Today, Second In the last several decades, the Second Ward has Ward has a thriving culture and is one of five Houston grown and changed. New development, concentrated Cultural Districts established by the Texas Commission in the western section of the neighborhood

Second Ward Mural Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

38 Second Ward A complete community is a beautiful community with historic neighborhoods and public art

closest to downtown, has brought new amenities to the community, but is also threatening historic neighborhoods and buildings. Working in partnership ! Jensen Dr with the Planning and Development Department, Hirsch Rd area leaders will identify and implement appropriate Lockwood Dr neighborhood protection strategies, such as design ! guidelines, deed restrictions, minimum lot size and building line restrictions. In addition, historic

! preservation strategies will be pursued, including ! applying for landmark designation for historic ! buildings and exploring historic district designations. Navigation Blvd Finally, campaigns to prevent nuisances, such as illegal dumping, will be developed to ensure the Canal St neighborhood is clean and beautiful. Historic Landmarks and Districts Harrisburg Blvd National Historic District Invest in Community Arts National Historic Landmark History and culture are embedded in the landscape City of Houston Historic Landmark of Second Ward. Continuing to invest in community cultural centers and public art will carry this legacy into the future. Performance arts and theater in the community have a home at Talento Bilingüe de Jensen Dr Houston (TBH). Strengthening this cultural asset Hirsch Rd through renovations or other improvements, as well as adding new cultural facilities, will ensure that the Lockwood Dr Second Ward remains a center of Hispanic culture in the Houston area. In addition, expanding both temporary and permanent public art in the community will enhance the character of the neighborhood and reinforce the strong tradition of murals. Supporting Navigation Blvd local artists by developing gallery spaces along the Navigation Esplanade will promote art and artists Canal St across the community. 311 Calls for Illegal Dumping 2016 Harrisburg Blvd Early Successes 311 Call The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is leading an inclusive cultural strategy to bring new programs and expand existing ones in each Complete Community. Calls to 311 for illegal dumping per This includes four new Mini Murals, a Civic Art project, 1,000 Second Ward residents in 2016 the Visit My Neighborhood grants, creative writing 4 workshops and a Neighborhood Poetry Project by Calls to 311 for illegal dumping per Houston Poet Laureate, Deborah ‘DEEP’ Mouton. For 1,000 Houston residents in 2016 more information visit: http://www.houstontx.gov/ 4 culturalaffairs/cccs/second-ward.pdf Data Sources: Houston 311 Calls, 2016; My City Map Viewer; National Register of Historic Places Action Plan 39 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Identify strategies to preserve the character of the neighborhood Minimum Lot Size Ordinance, ACTION STEPS: Identify and implement strategies to protect and enhance the LEAD: GEEMD, PDD, SN #63, Minimum Building Line Medium character of the neighborhood, including developing design guidelines and Civic Clubs Ordinance, Walkable Places (2 - 5 yrs) incentives, deed restrictions, exploring minimum lot size and building line SUPPORT: BakerRipley Committee, CBI Community restrictions, and other strategies Engagement

Enhance the Historic preservation Texas Preservation Trust Character of the LEAD: GEEMD, PDD, SN #63, ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Planning and Development to Fund, Historic District Neighborhood Medium Civic Clubs explore historic preservation strategies, including landmark status and Designations, Historic (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: Texas Preservation and Preserve Landmark Designations, CBI historic district designation; Planning and Development to lead workshops Trust Fund, BakerRipley Historic on preservation Community Engagement Resources DON Spring Cleaning Program, Beautify the neighborhood LEAD: DON, SN #63, Civic Blast the Bandit Initiative, ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, Clubs, GEEMD Volunteer Initiative Program Civic Clubs, the Super Neighborhood Council, GEEMD, and other partners to Short SUPPORT: Keep Houston (VIP), Trees for Houston, beautify the neighborhood, including reporting overgrown lots, graffiti, and (0 - 2 yrs) Beautiful, Area churches, DON Mowdown Program, illegal dumping; Advocate for additional city programs and staff to monitor schools and organizations, Vacant Lot Emergency Cuts, PLAN: and address illegal dumping BakerRipley Walk the Block Cleanups, CBI Community Engagement

Renovate Talento Bilingüe de Houston (TBH) LEAD: TBH Short ACTION STEPS: Work with TBH to identify needed improvements; Explore and SUPPORT: GEEMD, HCDD, CDBG Funding (0 - 2 yrs) develop plans for a new museum or visitor center; Identify funding strategies Philanthropic Organizations

Expand permanent and temporary public art throughout the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Public Library, the East End Chamber LEAD: East End Chamber, NEA Grants, MOCA + HAA MOCA, HPL Grants, Neighborhood Invest in and others on Mayor Turner’s strategies for arts and culture for complete Short SUPPORT: GEEMD, BBP, SN #63, Matching Grants, Tourism Community Arts communities; Work in partnership with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and others (0 - 2 yrs) Civic Clubs, Local Artists, Visit Incentive Program, Visit My to install permanent and temporary public art along the Bayou; Invest in Houston, BakerRipley Neighborhood Grant civic art and murals, including identifying locations for additional mini- murals; Explore graffiti walls and other participatory public art projects

Develop gallery spaces along the Esplanade for makers and artists LEAD: GEEMD ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Greater East End Management Medium Economic Development SUPPORT: Local Artists, District to identify potential infill sites or vacant spaces to expand gallery (2 - 5 yrs) Funding Developers, and Partners PLAN: spaces along Navigation

40 Second Ward NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Enhance the 2 Historic preservation Historic buildings are preserved Texas Preservation Trust Character of the LEAD: GEEMD, PDD, SN #63, ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Planning and Development to and re-used by 2023 Fund, Historic District Neighborhood Medium Civic Clubs explore historic preservation strategies, including landmark status and Designations, Historic (2 - 5 yrs) SUPPORT: Texas Preservation and Preserve Landmark Designations, CBI historic district designation; Planning and Development to lead workshops Trust Fund, BakerRipley Historic on preservation Community Engagement Resources 25% DON Spring Cleaning Program, Decline in reports to 311 for illegal Beautify the neighborhood dumping by 2023 LEAD: DON, SN #63, Civic Blast the Bandit Initiative, ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, Clubs, GEEMD Volunteer Initiative Program Source: City of Houston 311 Data Civic Clubs, the Super Neighborhood Council, GEEMD, and other partners to Short SUPPORT: Keep Houston (VIP), Trees for Houston, beautify the neighborhood, including reporting overgrown lots, graffiti, and (0 - 2 yrs) Beautiful, Area churches, DON Mowdown Program, illegal dumping; Advocate for additional city programs and staff to monitor schools and organizations, Vacant Lot Emergency Cuts, and address illegal dumping BakerRipley Walk the Block Cleanups, CBI Community Engagement

Expand permanent and temporary public art throughout the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Public Library, the East End Chamber LEAD: East End Chamber, NEA Grants, MOCA + HAA MOCA, HPL Grants, Neighborhood Invest in and others on Mayor Turner’s strategies for arts and culture for complete Short SUPPORT: GEEMD, BBP, SN #63, Matching Grants, Tourism Community Arts communities; Work in partnership with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and others (0 - 2 yrs) Civic Clubs, Local Artists, Visit Incentive Program, Visit My to install permanent and temporary public art along the Bayou; Invest in 10 Houston, BakerRipley Neighborhood Grant New public art projects are civic art and murals, including identifying locations for additional mini- completed by 2023 murals; Explore graffiti walls and other participatory public art projects

Action Plan 41 PARKS and COMMUNITY AMENITIES Introduction Improving and connecting Second Ward parks will Second Ward has five parks: Guadalupe Plaza, create greater connectivity and accessibility while also Settegast, Fox, Tony Marron, and Eastwood. The ensuring existing parks meet resident needs. five parks encompass 58 acres. Based on the recommended standards for neighborhood, Parks and Community Amenities Goals community, and pocket parks developed in the 2015 The two parks and community amenities goals City of Houston Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the established for the Second Ward Complete Community Second Ward has an extra 22 acres of park land. The were developed from existing plans and a series of Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Map illustrates how community meetings. The goals focus on creating new well the neighborhood is served by parks. Specifically, linear parks and improving existing neighborhood 83% of residents are within a 10-minute walk of a park, parks. The goals are summarized here and provided which is much higher than the City average of 47%. in more detail on the following pages. The parks and community amenities goals are: Historic Eastwood Park and Settegast Park are where children and seniors gather to enjoy recreational Seed New Parks and community centered activities. Guadalupe Plaza The Second Ward is well-served by neighborhood Park, which was recently renovated, is located near parks. Exploring opportunities for linear green Buffalo Bayou and Talento Bilingüe de Houston. Tony spaces and identifying locations for new pocket Marron Park, named after the first Hispanic Non- parks or plazas will provide new amenities and Commissioned Officer in the Army, has soccer fields create greater connectivity to area destinations. The and access to trails along Buffalo Bayou. most important opportunity is the Buffalo Bayou East Sector Plan that was launched in 2017 by the In addition to area parks, the 1.5 mile long Harrisburg- Buffalo Bayou Partnership. This transformational Sunset Trail, travels east and west through Second project will not only create new open spaces and Ward. The eastern portion of the Buffalo Bayou project hike and bike trails along the Bayou, but will also is in progress, and will include additional hike and develop innovative design strategies to create greater bike trails along the Bayou and an expanded necklace access to the Bayou—including green streets that link of green spaces. neighborhoods to the waterway.

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Of Second Ward Residents live within a 83% 10-minute walk to a park

Of Houston Residents live within a 47% 10-minute walk to a park

Data Sources: Houston GIS; Trust for Public Land ParkScore Map and Index, 2017; City of Houston Parks Master Plan 2015 42 Second Ward A complete community is a sustainable community with access to beautiful parks and open spaces

The goal to seed new parks in the neighborhood will ensure that all Second Ward residents have access to high quality parks and open spaces. Jensen Dr Hirsch Rd

Improve and Expand Area Parks Lockwood Dr Historic Eastwood Park is the center of community activities and recreation. Second Ward leaders have been collaborating with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to identify improvements that will restore and enhance the park. Specific projects include improving facilities, such as the community Navigation Blvd center, skateboard park and pool, and expanding senior amenities. Exploring the potential of new Canal St facilities such as a gym and exercise room are also a ParkScore Map Harrisburg Blvd priority. Moving forward, community leaders will be Trust for Public Land creating a “Friends of Eastwood Park” organization Area Served by parks to ensure proper maintenance and identify future High need for parks improvements. Very high need for parks Additional park projects include improved lighting and other safety measures along the Harrisburg- Park Map Sunset Trail and at Guadalupe Plaza, and expanding 1 Guadalupe Plaza Park and improving Tony Marron Park to better meet the 2 Settegast Park needs of residents, including the proposed Buffalo 3 Fox Park Bayou Rowing Center. By working in partnerships with City departments, community leaders can ensure that 4 Tony Marron Park community parks receive necessary improvements. 5 Eastwood Park 6 Harrisburg-Sunset Trail

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4 Lockwood Dr Early Successes The Second Ward Super Neighborhood Council and 3 the Department of Neighborhoods organized a series 2 of cleanups for Eastwood Park.

Navigation Blvd The Houston Parks and Recreation Department will be improving the pool, playground and skateboard park 6 Canal St in Eastwood Park. 5 Harrisburg Blvd

Action Plan 43 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Create and expand linear park space along Buffalo Bayou, including acquiring and redeveloping industrial properties into parks as part of the Buffalo Bayou LEAD: BBP Buffalo Bayou East Sector East Sector Plan SUPPORT: HPB, HPARD, PWE, Plan, Rivers, Trails, and Long ACTION STEPS: Participate with Buffalo Bayou Partnership on the Buffalo GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Conservation Assistance (5+ yrs) Bayou East Sector Plan; Encourage stakeholders to attend meetings Harris County Precinct 1 and 2, (RCTA) Recreational Trails and provide feedback; Develop additional partnerships to identify Philanthropic Organizations Fund implementation funding and strategies

Link Navigation to Buffalo Bayou through linear parks or green streets LEAD: BBP Seed New Parks SUPPORT: HPB, PDD, HPARD, Buffalo Bayou East Sector ACTION STEPS: Work with the Buffalo Bayou East Sector Plan process Long HPW, GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Plan, Scenic Houston to identify strategies to create links to the Bayou; Identify additional (5+ yrs) Harris County Precinct 1 and 2, Streetscape Initiative partnerships and funding strategies for implementation Philanthropic Organizations

Develop pocket parks in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Canal and Harrisburg LEAD: HPARD SUPPORT: HPB, HPW, GEEMD, Urban Indoor / Outdoor corridors Long Harrisburg TIRZ, Harris County Recreation, Local Park Grant ACTION STEPS: Identify vacant land or other opportunity sites in this corridor; (5+ yrs) PLAN: Precinct 1 and 2, Philanthropic Program Identify funding for acquisition, planning and implementation Organizations

Improve Eastwood Park ACTION STEPS: Identify priority improvements for the park; Focus on improving facilities, such as the community center, pool, and skateboard park, plant additional trees, add lighting, improve ADA and senior amenities, Urban Indoor / Outdoor LEAD: HPARD, MCAO Recreation, Local Park Grant and complete playground and drinking fountain repair; Work with HPARD to Medium SUPPORT: SN #63, Civic Clubs, Program, KABOOM! Grants, evaluate the clocktower project and new facilities such as a gym and exercise (2 - 5 yrs) GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ Shade Structure Grant room; Develop a park conservancy or “Friends of the Park” team to ensure Program proper maintenance and focus ongoing improvements, including potential transformation of tennis courts into racquetball, security call boxes, and expansion of the skate park; Explore the potential to expand the park Expand and Enhance Tony Marron Park ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BBP and HPARD to expand Tony LEAD: HPARD, BBP, GEEMD NFL Foundation Grassroots Marron Park to the east; Add new parking along southern edge; Provide Improve and Medium SUPPORT: HPW, Harrisburg TIRZ, Grants additional sports fields and activities; Work with HPARD and BBP on siting Expand Area (2 - 5 yrs) Buffalo Bayou Rowing Center, Buffalo Bayou East Sector the proposed Buffalo Bayou Rowing Center at the park, including developing Philanthropic Organizations Plan Parks shared use agreements and new facilities; Develop partnerships and funding to implement a community dog park

Expand amenities, such as lighting, benches and pocket parks along the LEAD: HPARD, HPB, Urban Indoor / Outdoor Harrisburg-Sunset Trail SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Recreation, Local Park Grant ACTION STEPS: Create partnerships to provide additional lighting and Medium TIRZ, Harris County Precinct Program, KABOOM! Grants, amenities, such as benches, along the trail; Identify potential sites for (2 - 5 yrs) 1 and 2, Philanthropic Shade Structure Grant additional pocket parks, similar to the park at Bryan Street; Create Organizations, SN #63, Scenic Program, Scenic Houston partnerships to ensure the trail is properly maintained and safe Houston Streetscape Initiative

Guadalupe Plaza Park Improvements LEAD: HPARD KABOOM! Grants, Urban SUPPORT: GEEMD, HPD, Indoor / Outdoor ACTION STEPS: Provide additional activities, programs and facilities for Medium Harrisburg TIRZ, BBP, Recreation, Local Park Grant children and families at Guadalupe Plaza; Address security concerns; Explore (2 - 5 yrs) PLAN: Philanthropic Organizations, Program, Shade Structure a parking strategy Scenic Houston Grant Program

44 Second Ward PARKS AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Create and expand linear park space along Buffalo Bayou, including acquiring and redeveloping industrial properties into parks as part of the Buffalo Bayou LEAD: BBP Buffalo Bayou East Sector East Sector Plan SUPPORT: HPB, HPARD, PWE, Plan, Rivers, Trails, and Long ACTION STEPS: Participate with Buffalo Bayou Partnership on the Buffalo GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Conservation Assistance (5+ yrs) Bayou East Sector Plan; Encourage stakeholders to attend meetings Harris County Precinct 1 and 2, (RCTA) Recreational Trails and provide feedback; Develop additional partnerships to identify Philanthropic Organizations Fund implementation funding and strategies 100% Of residents will live within a LEAD: BBP Link Navigation to Buffalo Bayou through linear parks or green streets 10-minute walk of a park by 2023 Seed New Parks SUPPORT: HPB, PDD, HPARD, Buffalo Bayou East Sector ACTION STEPS: Work with the Buffalo Bayou East Sector Plan process Long Currently 83% of residents live HPW, GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ, Plan, Scenic Houston to identify strategies to create links to the Bayou; Identify additional (5+ yrs) within a 10-minute walk to a park Harris County Precinct 1 and 2, Streetscape Initiative partnerships and funding strategies for implementation Source: HPARD 2015 Master Plan Philanthropic Organizations Recommendations; ParkScore Map Develop pocket parks in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Canal and Harrisburg LEAD: HPARD SUPPORT: HPB, HPW, GEEMD, Urban Indoor / Outdoor corridors Long Harrisburg TIRZ, Harris County Recreation, Local Park Grant ACTION STEPS: Identify vacant land or other opportunity sites in this corridor; (5+ yrs) Precinct 1 and 2, Philanthropic Program Identify funding for acquisition, planning and implementation Organizations

Improve Eastwood Park ACTION STEPS: Identify priority improvements for the park; Focus on improving facilities, such as the community center, pool, and skateboard park, plant additional trees, add lighting, improve ADA and senior amenities, Urban Indoor / Outdoor LEAD: HPARD, MCAO Recreation, Local Park Grant and complete playground and drinking fountain repair; Work with HPARD to Medium SUPPORT: SN #63, Civic Clubs, Program, KABOOM! Grants, evaluate the clocktower project and new facilities such as a gym and exercise (2 - 5 yrs) GEEMD, Harrisburg TIRZ Shade Structure Grant room; Develop a park conservancy or “Friends of the Park” team to ensure Program proper maintenance and focus ongoing improvements, including potential transformation of tennis courts into racquetball, security call boxes, and expansion of the skate park; Explore the potential to expand the park Expand and Enhance Tony Marron Park ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BBP and HPARD to expand Tony LEAD: HPARD, BBP, GEEMD NFL Foundation Grassroots Marron Park to the east; Add new parking along southern edge; Provide Improve and Medium SUPPORT: HPW, Harrisburg TIRZ, Grants additional sports fields and activities; Work with HPARD and BBP on siting (2 - 5 yrs) 2 Buffalo Bayou Rowing Center, Buffalo Bayou East Sector Expand Area Existing parks will receive the proposed Buffalo Bayou Rowing Center at the park, including developing Philanthropic Organizations Plan Parks shared use agreements and new facilities; Develop partnerships and funding improvements by 2023 to implement a community dog park

Guadalupe Plaza Park Improvements LEAD: HPARD KABOOM! Grants, Urban SUPPORT: GEEMD, HPD, Indoor / Outdoor ACTION STEPS: Provide additional activities, programs and facilities for Medium Harrisburg TIRZ, BBP, Recreation, Local Park Grant children and families at Guadalupe Plaza; Address security concerns; Explore (2 - 5 yrs) Philanthropic Organizations, Program, Shade Structure a parking strategy Scenic Houston Grant Program

Action Plan 45 SAFETY Introduction here and provided in more detail on the following A complete community is a safe community. Second pages: Ward is served by the Houston Police Department’s South Central Division. Crime data collected for police Work Together to Create a Safe and Secure Community beat 10H10 indicates that both the property crime An important way to reduce crime is to work in and violent crime rates are lower in Second Ward partnership with area law enforcement agencies than in Houston. However, property crime is a major including the Houston Police Department, Harris concern among residents. The area with the highest County Constables and Sheriff’s Office, and the police concentration of crime is in the northwest area of and security forces of HISD, METRO, and the Greater the community near the intersection of Jensen Drive East End Management District. When the community and Navigation Boulevard. In addition to the Houston and law enforcement work together to reduce crime Police Department, a number of law enforcement the potential impact is greater. This includes focusing agencies serve the Second Ward, including Harris police patrols in crime hot spots and encouraging County Constable Precinct 6, HISD, and METRO. civic leaders to attend Positive Interaction Program meetings. In addition, increasing the number of Reducing crime in Second Ward can be accomplished Spanish-speaking officers in the community will by improving communication with and among law eliminate communication barriers between residents enforcement agencies to target resources to areas and law enforcement. By working together, Second with the greatest needs, enhancing lighting, and other Ward leaders and law enforcement agencies can safety improvements. further reduce the crime rate in the neighborhood.

Safety Goals Provide Well-Lit Streets and Places The three safety goals established for the Second Streetlights enhance the sense of safety in a Ward Complete Community were developed through community. Over the coming years, Second Ward civic a series of community meetings and existing leaders will be working in partnership with the Code neighborhood plans. The goals focus on working Enforcement Division of Houston Public Works and together to create a safe community, improving street CenterPoint to ensure all existing streetlights are lighting across the neighborhood and reducing the operational. In addition, community leaders will be number of stray animals. The goals are summarized identifying areas where new lights are needed and

Property crime rate per 100,000 in 3,486 Second Ward, 2016 Property crime rate per 100,000 in 4,321 Houston, 2016

Complete Community Meeting Data Sources: HPD 2016 Data, Beat 10H10 and 2016 UCR Data 46 Second Ward A complete community is a safe community where people work together to ensure safe and well-lit streets and places

working with Houston Public Works and CenterPoint to advocate for new streetlights. The objective is to repair or install a minimum of twenty streetlights each Jensen Dr year. Hirsch Rd

Finally, Second Ward civic leaders will work with Lockwood Dr partners to explore the possibility of locating emergency call boxes along the Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Columbia Tap Trail and in Eastwood and Guadalupe Parks. Navigation Blvd Nurture Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets Stray animals are a problem across the City of Canal St

Houston. To address stray animals in Second Ward, Harrisburg Blvd partnerships will be developed with BARC and other animal welfare organizations to provide education Second Ward Crime Map and services to encourage responsible pet ownership, Low High including spay and neuter programs. The objective is to reduce the number of calls to 311 for stray animals by 25% over the next five years andcreate a safer environment for people and more caring homes for pets.

Early Successes The Code Enforcement Division has surveyed streetlights in each Complete Community every Violent crime rate per 100,000 in four months to identify broken lights and report to 952 Second Ward, 2016 CenterPoint for repair. Since August, 48 streetlights in Second Ward have been reported. Violent crime rate per 100,000 in 1,026 Houston, 2016 Houston Police Department’s South Central Division recently received 18 new bikes and will begin expanding their bike patrol in the area in the coming months. Data Sources: HPD 2016 Data, Beat 10H10 and 2016 UCR Data Action Plan 47 GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Increase police patrols in the neighborhood LEAD: HPD, Harris County ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables, and Short Constables, HCSO others to identify and address crime hot spots in the neighborhood, including Keep Houston SAFE Initiative (0 - 2 yrs) SUPPORT: Residents, GEEMD, increasing police presence along Jensen and Navigation, Sampson, Canal, Harrisburg TIRZ, SN #63 Sherman, Commerce, and Lockwood Work together to reduce crime ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables, and LEAD: HPD, Harris County HPD CPTED Training, others to provide information and outreach on how to report suspicious Constables, HCSO Short National Night Out, Keep activity, for example NextDoor, Facebook, phone calls, email, etc. for non- SUPPORT: Residents, GEEMD, (0 - 2 yrs) Houston SAFE Initiative, HCSO Harrisburg TIRZ, SN #63, emergency requests; Encourage participation in law enforcement programs, Explorer’s Program such as HPD’s Citizens Police Academy and HCSO’s Explorer Program for youth METRO Police, HISD Police Work Together to help recruit new officers to Create a Safe and Secure Expand bike patrols on trails LEAD: HPD, HCSO ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables and Medium Community SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Bike Patrol Program Sheriff’s Office to expand bike patrols, particularly along trails; Expand security (2 - 5 yrs) TIRZ, BBP by working in partnership with the BBP, GEEMD and the Harrisburg TIRZ Participate in HPD’s South Central Division Positive Interaction Program (PIP) ACTION STEPS: Encourage civic leaders to attend PIP meetings; Develop LEAD: HPD, PIP, SN #63, Civic Short quarterly or semi-annual priorities for the neighborhood to present at PIP Clubs HPD’s PIP Program (0 - 2 yrs) meetings, or submit “action requests” which identify key issues and can be SUPPORT: GEEMD emailed, faxed, mailed, or delivered to HPD South Central Division Provide additional Spanish speaking officers in the community Short PLAN: ACTION STEPS: Hire additional Spanish speaking officers to serve the LEAD: HPD, HCSO, Precinct 6 HCSO Language Hotline (0 - 2 yrs) community and improve communication between residents and the police Improve street lighting across the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Houston Public Works to survey and identify areas in need of additional street lighting, such as where the LEAD: HPW, DON, CenterPoint Harrisburg-Sunset Trail intersects with streets; Work with residents to submit Medium SUPPORT: HPARD, GEEMD, HPW Streetlight Survey 311 requests for areas in need of lighting, including Settegast Park; Work (2 - 5 yrs) Harrisburg TIRZ, BBP, SN #63, Program, DON Streetlight Provide Well- in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods on the Streetlight Civic Clubs, Residents Campaign Lit Streets and Campaign program to identify street lights that are out and report to Safe Places CenterPoint Emergency call boxes LEAD: HPD, HPARD, HCSO ACTION STEPS: Explore the possibility of locating emergency call boxes Medium SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg PLAN: along Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Columbia Tap Trail and in Eastwood Park and (2 - 5 yrs) TIRZ, BBP Guadalupe Plaza Partner with the Bureau of Animal Control and Regulation (BARC) and other non- Nurture profit organizations to reduce the number of stray animals and ensure pets are cared for LEAD: BARC, Barrio Dogs, DON Healthy Pets, Short Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BARC and other organizations to SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Healthy Streets (0 - 2 yrs) Program reduce the number of stray animals in the community and ensure pets are well TIRZ, BakerRipley PLAN: cared for; Bring Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets events to the community as well as the mobile vet clinic to assist with ensuring animal welfare

48 Second Ward SAFETY GOAL PROJECTS PRIORITY TIMEFRAME METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS PARTNERS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS Increase police patrols in the neighborhood LEAD: HPD, Harris County ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables, and Short Constables, HCSO others to identify and address crime hot spots in the neighborhood, including Keep Houston SAFE Initiative (0 - 2 yrs) SUPPORT: Residents, GEEMD, increasing police presence along Jensen and Navigation, Sampson, Canal, Harrisburg TIRZ, SN #63 Sherman, Commerce, and Lockwood Work together to reduce crime ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables, and LEAD: HPD, Harris County HPD CPTED Training, others to provide information and outreach on how to report suspicious Constables, HCSO Short National Night Out, Keep activity, for example NextDoor, Facebook, phone calls, email, etc. for non- SUPPORT: Residents, GEEMD, (0 - 2 yrs) Houston SAFE Initiative, HCSO Harrisburg TIRZ, SN #63, emergency requests; Encourage participation in law enforcement programs, Explorer’s Program such as HPD’s Citizens Police Academy and HCSO’s Explorer Program for youth 10% METRO Police, HISD Police Work Together Reduction in the overall crime to help recruit new officers rate in the community by 2023 to Create a Safe The Second Ward crime rate for and Secure Expand bike patrols on trails Beat 10H10 was 21% lower than LEAD: HPD, HCSO ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constables and Medium Community Houston overall in 2016 SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg Bike Patrol Program Sheriff’s Office to expand bike patrols, particularly along trails; Expand security (2 - 5 yrs) Source: HPD Monthly Crime Reports, TIRZ, BBP by working in partnership with the BBP, GEEMD and the Harrisburg TIRZ UCR 2016 Participate in HPD’s South Central Division Positive Interaction Program (PIP) ACTION STEPS: Encourage civic leaders to attend PIP meetings; Develop LEAD: HPD, PIP, SN #63, Civic Short quarterly or semi-annual priorities for the neighborhood to present at PIP Clubs HPD’s PIP Program (0 - 2 yrs) meetings, or submit “action requests” which identify key issues and can be SUPPORT: GEEMD emailed, faxed, mailed, or delivered to HPD South Central Division Provide additional Spanish speaking officers in the community Short ACTION STEPS: Hire additional Spanish speaking officers to serve the LEAD: HPD, HCSO, Precinct 6 HCSO Language Hotline (0 - 2 yrs) community and improve communication between residents and the police Improve street lighting across the neighborhood ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Houston Public Works to survey and identify areas in need of additional street lighting, such as where the LEAD: HPW, DON, CenterPoint Harrisburg-Sunset Trail intersects with streets; Work with residents to submit Medium SUPPORT: HPARD, GEEMD, HPW Streetlight Survey 311 requests for areas in need of lighting, including Settegast Park; Work (2 - 5 yrs) Harrisburg TIRZ, BBP, SN #63, Program, DON Streetlight Provide Well- in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods on the Streetlight Civic Clubs, Residents Campaign Lit Streets and Campaign program to identify street lights that are out and report to 100 Safe Places CenterPoint New streetlights installed or existing lights repaired by 2023 Emergency call boxes Source: PWE and DON LEAD: HPD, HPARD, HCSO ACTION STEPS: Explore the possibility of locating emergency call boxes Medium SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg along Harrisburg-Sunset Trail, Columbia Tap Trail and in Eastwood Park and (2 - 5 yrs) TIRZ, BBP Guadalupe Plaza Partner with the Bureau of Animal Control and Regulation (BARC) and other non- Nurture profit organizations to reduce the number of stray animals and ensure pets are cared for LEAD: BARC, Barrio Dogs, DON Healthy Pets, Short Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with BARC and other organizations to SUPPORT: GEEMD, Harrisburg (0 - 2 yrs) Program Healthy Streets 25% TIRZ, BakerRipley reduce the number of stray animals in the community and ensure pets are well Reduction in calls to 311 for stray cared for; Bring Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets events to the community as well animals as the mobile vet clinic to assist with ensuring animal welfare Source: City of Houston 311 data

Action Plan 49 OUR THANKS Complete Communities

The Complete Communities initiative would not have been Second Ward Neighborhood Support Team possible without the commitment and dedication of the Emily Abeln Complete Communities Advisory Committee and the Second Lily Aguirre Ward Neighborhood Support Team (NST). The Advisory State Representative Carol Alvarado Committee, comprised of community leaders and advocates, Kendra Baze ensured that the program structure was inclusive, promoted Merriann Bigood public-private partnerships, and worked effectively and Carlos Cabillo efficiently. The Second Ward NST guided the planning Alex Carmelo process and shaped the initiative at the local level. We thank Frances Castañeda Dyess everyone for their time and commitment to the Complete Veronica Chapa-Gorczynski Communities initiative. Council Member Karla Cisneros Complete Communities Advisory Committee Art Chavez Hazem A. Ahmed, Integrity Bank Christopher Dinges Lauren Anderson, Houston Ballet Bo Fraga Tomaro Bell, Super Neighborhood Alliance Elaine Garcia Angela Blanchard, BakerRipley Mack Garcia Roberta Burroughs, Roberta F. Burroughs & Associates Maria Garcia Rogene Gee Calvert, Outreach Strategists Roselie Garcia Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, Greater East End Management District Susan Garcia Paul Charles, Neighborhood Recovery CDC Thomas Garcia-Prats Etta Crockett, Acres Home Super Neighborhood Estella González Kathy Bluford Daniels, Super Neighborhood Alliance Rosa Guzman Tanya Debose, Independence Heights Redevelopment Council Juan Hernandez Frances Dyess, Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Daniel Hinojosa Amanda Edwards, City of Houston Council Member Jessica Hulsey Bo Fraga, BakerRipley Jeff Kaplan Tory Gunsolley, Houston Housing Authority Roland Kurnatowski Ramiro Guzman, Harris County TRIAD Domenic Laurenzo Daniel Hinojosa, Harris County General Store Devin Licata Tiffany Hogue, Texas Organizing Project Peter Licata Michael Huffmaster, Super Neighborhood Alliance Karina Lozoya Lester King, PhD., Rice University Albert Martinez Mary Lawler, Avenue CDC Karina Medrano Rick Lowe, Project Row Houses Mauricio Melendez Roy Malonson, Acres Home Chamber of Commerce Christina Morales Robert S. Muhammad, Ph.D. Melissa Noriega, BakerRipley Belinda Moreira Kathy Flanagan Payton, Fifth Ward Community Reinvestment Council Gloria Moreno Theola Petteway, OST/Almeda TIRZ Christian Navarro Jeff Reichman, January Advisors Melissa Noriega David Robinson, City of Houston Council Member Fr. Duy Nguyen Sandra Rodriguez, Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council Anne Olson Diane Schenke, Greater East End Management District Jorge Olvera Juliet Stipeche, Mayor’s Office, Director of Education Mary Helen Ortega Amanda Timm, Houston LISC Elena Penso Anne Whitlock, CONNECT Communities Javier Perez Shondra Wygal, AARP 50 Second Ward Mary L. Ramos Ashton Bowie Commissioner Ellis Guadalupe Hdez Felipe Reyes Chris Brockman Leonardo English Almo Hdez Richard Reyes Amanda Burden Thor Erickson Jonathan Henderson Lynn Rodriquez Patricia Cabrera Joshua Evans Chad Henderson Mark Rodriguez Marchelle Cain Terry Evans Rudy Hernandez Lauren Caldarera Patrick Ezzell Isidra Hernandez Richard Rodriquez Christiana Campos Stephan Fairfield G. Hernandez Roy Rodriquez Patsy Cano Randy Farmer Rachel Herrera Elias Sanchez Erika Cardoso Alesandra Farpon Joel Herrera Diane Schenke Angela Carranza Norma Fields Mark Hopper Constable Silvia R. Trevino Karla Carranza Carlos Fields Maria Huerta Gloria Zenteno Phillip Carranzo D’Angelo Fields Paula Ikpatz Elvia Carreon Luis Flores Peter Jackson Participants Emanuel Carreon Laurie Flores Michael Jackson This list was compiled Rick Castillo Bryan Forrester Chuck Jackson from sign-in sheets at Adrian Castillo Aldwin Foster John Jacob the community meetings. John Cedillo Laura Fowler Jerry Jimenez We apologize for any Geronimo Celletavo Felix Fraga Ashley Johnson misspellings or omissions. Eleanor Chabraja Mario Galioto Lora Jorgensen Abel Chacko Stephanie Galioto James Joseph Rafael Acosta Jenn Char Richard W. Galvan Jon E. King Alma Aguilar Nissa Chavez Franklin Gamboa Russell Klein HT Aguilera Chris Chavis Aracely Garcia Caroline Kostak Nirja Aiyor Sarah Childress Cora Garcia Marina Kriticos Andrea Alberto Terry Chung Jon Garcia Steve Krueger Melissa Allala Alyce Coffey Maria Garcia Wendy Krueger Jaime Alvarez Blake Coleman David Garza Kaycee Kube Pedro Luis Amaya Charles Collins Roland Garza Council Member Michael Marie Arcos Celeste Conflitti Joel German Kubosh Deyadira Arellano Christine Conner Kimberly Gidene David Langston Martha Arguelles Heather Cook Ruth Glendinning Ran Lewis Paul Atchison Mark Cuera Niel Golightly Isaac Lindero Michael Austin Pernell Damah Elvira Gomez John Long Danny Avalos Jeremy Darby Rene Gonzalez Gerson Lopes Abilene Avila Stephanie Darling Iris Gonzalez Eva Loredo Soty Avila Derek Darnell Victor Gonzalez Eddie Lorenzo Lorena Avillaneda Diana Davila Priscilla Gonzalez Chief Deputy L. Lozano Rusty Azios Dedra Davis Emma Gorman Corey Lucarelli Tushar Bajas Shohn Davison Lisa Graiff Dalea Lugo Bill Baldwin Olivia De La Paz Yvonne Green Jose Marquez Randall Baxley Rufino De La Paz Janie Guerra Anabel Marquez Melissa Beeler Francisco DeAvila Ernest Guevara Rachell Marquez Joshua Belmarez Maria Delgado Ismael Guillen Edwin Marquez Parthiv Bhakta Rachael Die Brandon Gutierrez Francesca Marshall Dylan Blackwell Amy Dinn Johnny Gutierrrez John Martin Oni Blair Caroline Docwra Nick Hadjigeorge Fidel Martinez Mara Bolanos Frances Dyess Djuina Hammett David Martinez Mayra Bontemps Council Member Amanda Allie Hardin Melissa Matorga Esther Botello Edwards Jane Harrison Katie McCormick

51 Johanna McCoy Refugio Reyna Juan Antonio Sorto Jeff McMillin Ashley Reyna Luis D. Sosa Laura Mejia Valeria Reyna Stephanie Square Lino Mejia Natalie Reynolds Sara Stewart David Mendoz Paul Richards-Kuan Duncan Stewart Joseph Miller Donna Rickenbacker Jeanne Stewart Jason Minter Concepcion Rincon Tim Sullivan Consuelo Mirels Shawn Rindfuss Rosie Teague Jennifer Mohawk Sonia Rivera Judith Teague Asha Moor Amanda Rocha Stephanie Thomas Elaine Morales Lauren Rocksin Rebecca Trevino Ramon Morales Margaret Rodriguez Janice Trevino Christina Morales Olimpea Rodriguez Minerva Tristan Christina Morales Jose A. Rodriguez Audrey Trotti, PhD Aracely Morales Patricia Rodriguez Maria Valdes Belinda Moreira Eloise Rodriguez Armando Vega Hector Moreno Tony Rodriguez Vanessa Velasquez Domiro Moreno Yolanda Rodriguez Jovita Villarreal Elroyal Morris Elva Rojas Jose Rene Villarreal Violeta Morris Victor Romero Lucas Vilorio Nelly Moyano Fraga Vivian Rosenthal Roland Von Kurnatowski Stefan Mueller Megan Rowe Gary Wade Art Murillo Alex Rozenfeld Wahida Wakil Annetta Murray Rosa Ruiz Douglas Waldrep Maria Nistal John Steve Ruiz Alan Watkins Joseph M. Noack Mario Salcedo Laura Webb Gary Norman Victor Salcedo Sherry Weesner Trinidad Nuncio Erick Salcedo Elenor White Diane Olmos Guzman Teresa Salcedo Beth White Jorge Olvera Joel Salinas Darrin Willer Alejandra Ortiz Anita Salinas Dyshelia Williams Manuel Ortiz Veronica Sanchez Dustin Windham CJ Ortiz Alvez Raul Sanchez Princeton Wong Doug Overman Matin Sanchez Greg Wood Kerry Paine Juanita Sanchez Xavier Wright Deanet Palafox Alma Sanchez Gerald Zimmer Kellen Patterson Darius Sanders Mary Zuniga Fernando Perez Claudia Sereno Jimmy Perez Jose L. Serrano Eduardo Perez Elizabeth Shaver Susana Perez Cynthia Sidney Chip Place Celeste Silvia Jaime Pujol Reagan Singer Sonia Pujol Cynthia Singleton Rosalio Quiroz Rick Smaile John Ramirez Yolanda Smith Ernesto Ramirez Angela Solis Marco Ramos Benigno Solis

52 Second Ward City of Houston Department Representatives and Partners The Complete Communities initiative is supported by over 200 representatives of 27 City Departments and partner organizations. We thank you.

City of Houston Departments Landon Taylor Housing and Community Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office Administration and Jack Valinski Development Patricia Harrington Regulatory Affairs Tom McCasland, Director Tina Paez, Director Finance Chris Butler Mayor’s Office Jennifer Barrera-Garcia Tantri Emo, Director Yvonne Cantu Joel Alba Kathryn Bruning Jaime Alvarez Aldwin Foster Sallie Alcorn Greg Damianoff Melissa Dubowski Alfred Henson Alan Bernstein Paul Dugas Marnita Holligan Mary Itz Niel Golightly Nicholas Hadjigeorge Veronica Lizama Angela Simon Kimberly Hatter Donovan Harris Kimesha Sonnier Marvalette Hunter Maria Irshad Fire Department Yaw Temeng James Koski Chief Samuel Pena, Director Bank On Houston Michael Cannon Houston Public Works Mayor’s Office, Chief Resilience Yvonne Green Richard Galvan Carol Haddock, Director Officer Carla Goffney Tommy Artz Stephen Costello City Council Offices Sara Navarro Jay Doyle Eddie Arias Francis Tran Roshon George Mayor’s Office for People with Tom Davis Justin Wells Ian Hlavacek Disabilities John Gibbs Anita Hollmann Maria Town, Director Karen Haller General Services Steven Huynh Angel Ponce Jermey Harris C. J. Messiah, Director Gary Norman Veronica Hernandez Lisa Johnson Eddie Olvera Mayor’s Office of Cultural Arts Shavonda Johnson Hector Moreno Pradhan Pratistha Debbie McNulty, Director Staci Keys Clifford Perry Fazle Rabbi Radu Barbuceanu Ray Lyndsey Greg Quintero Steve Stelzer Necole Irvin Salatiel Rueda Richard Vella Monica Vasquez Laura Thorp Mayor’s Office of Economic Andre Wagner Health Department Legal Development Eric Widaski Stephen Williams, Director Ronald Lewis, Director Gwen Tillotson, Director Gloria Zenteno Stephanie Alvarez Nirja Aiyer Jennifer Curley Martha Arguelles Heather Cook Carnell Emanuel Department of Deborah Banerjee Cora Garcia Neighborhoods Enrique Cervantes Arva Howard Mayor’s Office of Education TaKasha Francis, Director Abel Chacko Louis Rossito Juliet Stipeche, Director Maria Bolanos Rita Cromartie Dina Gairo Alvin Byrd Angelina Esparza Library Emma Oliver Rashad Cave Francisco Garcia Rhea Lawson, Director Carl Davis Martha Garza Patrick Atkins Mayor’s Office of Innovation Shohn Davison Beverly Gor Erika Cardoso Jesse Bounds, Director Gloria Guzman Doris Muinde Caitlin Cody Annie Pope Reggie Harris Vishnu Nepal Pedro Fonseca Veronica Hernandez Guilmate Pierre Djuina Hammett Mayor’s Office of New Mayra Hypolite Kristi Rangel Mary Hammond Americans and Immigrant Anita Ivery Loren Raun Robert Lewis Communities Melissa Mayorga Sandra Rodriguez Kelly Patton Terence O’Neill, Director Christylla Miles Catherine Shepard Rosa Ruiz Rhonda Sauter Cheryl Sheppard Angela Solis Donna Travis LaQuisha Umemba 53 Office of Business Misty Staunton Brankie Lockett Opportunity Christa Stoneham Yuhayna McCoy Carlecia Wright, Director David Welch Tanya McWashington Derek Boateng Wu Ying Ujari Mohite Abby Gonzalez Abraham Zorrilla Mania Nistal Francesca Marshall Eriq Glenn, Intern Sanjay Ram Paula Pineda Danny Silva Katrina Williams Police Sylvana Tang Chief Art Acevedo, Director Office of Veterans Affairs Asst Chief Sheryl Victorian Texas Department of Transportation Carl Salazar, Director Officer Ashton Bowie Patrick Henry Lieutenant Christopher Davis Joel Herrera Parks and Recreation Sergeant Michael Donato Paula Ikpatz Steve Wright, Director Lieutenant Alberto Elizondo Joel Salinas Jasmine Brown Sergeant Frank Escobedo Wahida Wakil Yolanda Ford Exec Asst Chief Troy Finner Darrin Willer Jonathan Henderson Sergeant Eric V. Flores Michael Isermann Captain Harlan Harris Photo Credits Rubi Longoria Officer Jorge Herrera Drew Hind Officer Jose Herrera Planning and Development Officer Leevan Lewis Special Thanks to Patrick Walsh, Director Sergeant Va’Shawnda McLean Bloomberg Associates Margaret Wallace Brown, Officer Daniel Mendoza Amanda Burden Deputy Director Captain Zia Salam Lauren Racusin Christopher Andrews Robin Ried Arica Bailey Solid Waste Melissa Beeler Harry Hayes, Director For More Information Divya Bhakta Alyce Coffey City of Houston Jacqueline Brown Planning and Development Department Davonte Caldwell Partners Complete Communities Diana DuCroz Houston Community College http://houstontx.gov/completecommunities/ Carlos Espinoza Brenda Rios Phone: 832-393-6600 Truscenia Garrett Teresa Geisheker Houston Parks Board Lauren Grove Lisa Kasianowitz Homero Guajardo Alegri Amanda Nunley Ramon Jaime-Leon Doug Overman Lynn Henson Chip Place Jose Mendoza Annette Mitchell METRO Jennifer Ostlind Ramona Crayton Tonya Sawyer Rachael Die Anna Sedillo Randall Ellis Will Schoggins Luis Garcia Nicole Smothers Armani Greer Velyjha Southern Chena Karego

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