St. George Place-Uptown Livable Centers Study

Summary and Goals

The St. George Place-Uptown Livable Centers Study aims to address critical mobility infrastructure gaps in St. George Place and parts of Uptown in Houston, TX. This project is championed by a partnership between the St. George Place Redevelopment Authority and the Uptown Development Authority. The study area includes two mixed-use neighborhoods with synergistic co-location of employment hubs, residential enclaves, and services. St. George Place is home to many small businesses and working-class families, while Uptown Houston is a vibrant urban center with the Galleria Shopping Mall, hotels, upscale retail outlets, and a handful of residential areas.

Despite efforts to enhance pedestrian and transit infrastructure, the area still lacks a reliable, safe, and efficient transportation network to support residents' daily travel needs. While Uptown hosts Post Oak Boulevard BRT/METRO’s Silver Line, connecting Westpark/Lower Uptown Transit Center and the Northwest Transit Center, many sections of the neighborhood lack safe and connected sidewalks linking first-and-last mile journey to the transit stations. METRO’s continued push to extend the Uptown Silver Line to Gulfton will make Westpark Drive a critical connection to the Lower Uptown/Westpark Transit Center in the study area. Similarly, existing bicycle facilities do not connect key community assets like parks, libraries, and schools, limiting their use. In events of high rainfall, streets are prone to flooding, affecting travel times for workers who commute into the study area. The study's goal is to create an integrated, resilient and connected area by building a walkable, transit-friendly community with enhanced access to employment opportunities, civic infrastructure, and amenities while reducing mobility barriers.

The St. George Place and Uptown Livable Center Study will bridge these gaps in to meet community needs, stimulate economic growth, and enhance livability for residents and visitors. The study will identify improvements along key corridors like Richmond Avenue, Westheimer Road and others to improve multimodal access and facilitate synergistic enhancements with future reconstruction projects.

Study Area Map

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Local Partner

Saint George Place

Lead Consultant

TBD