The Study recommends a number of key elements focused on overall neighborhood structure, connectivity and circulation, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, parks and open space, land use and urban form and design guidelines.
Needs Assessment (PDF) 44M
Northside Community Workshop 1 Notes (PDF) 213K
Northside Advisory Committee Meeting 1 Notes (PDF) 195K
Northside Workshop 1 Presentation (PDF) 6.3M
Northside Advisory Committee Meeting 2 Presentation (PDF) 6.4M
Northside Final Report (PDF) 46.3 M
The following steps should be taken by the Northside Management District, City and area stakeholders in the near (0-5 years) and medium (5-10 years) term in order to put the Study into action and ensure positive momentum and neighborhood change.
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Create a stronger pedestrian connection at the Burnett/North Main Tunnel while implementing “Parkway” upgrades to Burnett Street |
| 2. |
Support efforts to ensure existing businesses and residents benefit from the new transit
service |
| 3. |
Create “Festival Streets” at Fulton and Quitman; identify the best location for a “Better Block”
Project |
| 4. |
Create streetscape improvements along the east-west Hogan/Lorraine corridor |
| 5. |
Establish plazas and small open spaces within publicly owned METRO remnant properties
along the rail corridor |
| 6. |
Establish a hike and bike trail along the Little White Oak Bayou, including connections into the
neighborhood
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