See the agenda for the Wednesday, April 17 TIRZ Board Meeting here. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at MECA/Dow School, 1900 Kane St and is open to the public.
Category Archives: Community Update
What Projects Do You Think the TIRZ Should Work on Next? Let Us Know by April 14
What projects would you like your Old Sixth Ward Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone to be working on in the near and distant future? Recently, the TIRZ board assembled a DRAFT project list and is inviting your suggestions and comments. Please view the potential projects list here: Draft of Old Sixth Ward Potential Projects April 8 2019
Please send any feedback to sherry@old6wardtirz.org by April 14 so it can be incorporated into discussion at the next TIRZ board meeting on Wednesday, April 17.
Thank you for your feedback.
TIRZ Board Meeting Reset for March 27, 5:30 p.m.
The TIRZ Board Meeting has been reset for March 27, 5:30 p.m., MECA, 1900 Kane St.
Please see the meeting agenda here.
March 20 TIRZ Board Meeting to Be Rescheduled
There was a posting problem at the City of Houston, and the agenda for the Wednesday, March 20, TIRZ board meeting was not posted. We will need to reschedule the board meeting. A new date will be communicated once it is known.
Q&A on Sidewalks & ADA Compliance
To help answer questions regarding sidewalks in the Old Sixth Ward TIRZ and their compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), please see the information below.
Old Sixth Ward TIRZ Board Meeting Rescheduled for March 20
The Old Sixth Ward TIRZ Board Meeting for March has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. It had originally been set for March 13.
Please join us at Dow School at 1900 Kane St. in Room 102. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information on the Old Sixth Ward TIRZ, please visit http://www.old6wardtirz.org
Dow School Park Renovation Plan Available for Review
Dow School Park Quick Look
Among the Old Sixth Ward TIRZ 13 green space and cultural enrichment projects to enhance livability are improvements to Dow School Park. This project is a total renovation of the park adjacent to MECA. The organization is in the contractor selection process, and construction should begin within two months. Please check back here for updates or on the Old Sixth Ward group Facebook page or Yahoo email group.
View the Dow School Park plan here.
Please note that the document is a large file and may take a few moments to load.
January TIRZ Board Meeting Rescheduled for 5:30 p.m., January 30
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Jan. 9 TIRZ 13 board meeting has been rescheduled to Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at MECA, 1900 Kane St., Room 102.
TIRZ Board Meeting Set for 5:30 p.m., January 9
The Board of Directors of the Old Sixth Ward Redevelopment Authority will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Directors of the Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, Jan. 9, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., at the MECA, 1900 Kane Street. The meeting is open to the public.
Sabine Street Ribbon Cutting Postponed
Due to relentless weather that has delayed completion of the project, the ribbon cutting event for the brick restoration of historic Sabine Street–originally set for Saturday, Jan. 5–has been postponed. We will keep you informed of plans for rescheduling.
