Resources

For Community Members

The Old Sixth Ward Neighborhood Association exists for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of life within the Old Sixth Ward neighborhood. On the northside of Washington Avenue, the First Ward Civic Council works to bring neighbors together and better their community. TIRZ 13 falls within the boundaries of Super Neighborhood 22, a coalition of civic clubs and community groups that recommend community improvements to the City of Houston.

For Developers

TIRZ 13 encourages developers who are considering a project in the community to contact sherry@old6wardtirz.org to learn how TIRZ 13 can partner with you on infrastructure improvements. The earlier in your development process you contact us, the better we can assist you in your project.

For Visitors

The historic district is home to the City’s largest collection of Victorian-era homes.
Besides including many historic gems, TIRZ 13 also enjoys nearby attractions like the historic Glenwood Cemetery and the First Ward Arts District. The Arts District is home to a growing number of studios, artists, theaters and Immersive experiences. It’s bordered on the south by Buffalo Bayou Park which includes the nearby Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.

More resources:

Sawyer Yard’s Silver Street Studios often hosts events and features shops frequented by visitors.
Preservation Houston often hosts architecture walks featuring notable sites in the Old Sixth Ward. Visit their website for more information.
Rice University’s “The Old Sixth Ward Historic District”
Houston History Magazine’s Sixth Ward: Carving Out its Own Place

Studies

The Houston-Galveston Area Council produced the Washington Avenue Livable Centers Study. The purpose of this initiative is to apply the goals of a “livable center” to a specified area through planning studies and implementation projects. A “livable center” is a walkable, mixed-use place that provides multimodal transportation options, improves environmental quality and promotes economic development.

Building off of this study, Asakura Robinson created the WAve Pattern Book to provide direction for the development and public realm aesthetics of Washington Avenue and the adjacent major streets, including Sawyer, Edwards and Houston Streets, within the Old Sixth Ward TIRZ 13.