Future of the Addicks Park & Ride
posted Mar 16 10, 2023, 3:36 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
METRO is considering redevelopment of the current Addicks Park & Ride site into something more than just a transit facility. The project may include options such as housing, offices, public spaces, retail and more — but they want to know what YOU think.
The Energy Corridor District is asking you and other local stakeholders to gather so METRO can learn more and hear your perspectives on the possible redevelopment of the site. Join us from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Monday, March 27th at 757 N. Eldridge Parkway, 1st Floor Training Room. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here to attend.
Even if you can’t attend in person, we will be sharing an online survey following the event to collect people’s thoughts.
Regards,
Zak Miller
Manager, Business Strategy & Research
281.759.3800 Ext. 207
zmiller@energycorridor.org
www.energycorridor.org
DeAyala appointed to Appropriations and Election Committees
posted Feb 10, 2023, 11:50 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Here's the link to the press release from State Rep Mano DeAyala.
Mayor Turner Putting HHA Projects on Hold
posted Jan 28, 2023, 9:33 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
For those following the HHA, here's an encouraging press release from State Rep Mano DeAyala. There's also this video clip with Mayor Turner's comments.
Kendall Library Mural Survey
posted Jul 8, 2022, 8:20 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Via Energy Corridor:
You may have heard that the Kendall Library and Community Center is set to reopen this fall after being closed for five years. As part of this, and a city-wide public art event in the fall, The Energy Corridor District is looking to commission and install a large-scale, permanent mural on the library. As part of this, we would like to engage the community and ensure their ideas, thoughts and feelings about the library are incorporated into the artwork.
This short survey is designed to capture that and we were hoping you would share this with your membership:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSZGZDR
For any questions or additional information, please contact us.
Ramit Plushnick-Masti
Communications and Marketing Manager
Energy Corridor
rmasti@energycorridor.org
(281) 759-3800 (main)
(713) 703-4898 (cell)
Neighborhood Matching Grants Program
posted Jun 13, 2022, 2:24 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Via Rene Ruiz:
Mr. Cave will be hosting a meeting regarding Matching Grants. The meeting is at City Hall Annex next Thursday evening, June 23.
For more information, email rashad.cave@houstontx.gov
Amended Sidewalk Ordinance Timeline
posted May 19, 2022, 11:01 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City of Houston has provided us with the following tentative schedule to amend the sidewalk ordinance:
Amended Sidewalk Ordinance Time Line
Ordinance Amendment presentation to the Planning Commission May 26, 2022
Ordinance Amendment public comment period May 20, 2022 – June 23, 2022
Public hearing for the proposed ordinance amendments June 23, 2022
Presentation to Quality of Life and Transportation, July, 2022
Technology and Infrastructure Committees
City Council action late summer, 2022
The amendment has not yet been made public. We will send a follow up email as soon as it is available.
District G Redistricting Meeting is May 12
posted May 2, 2022, 3:25 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
When: Thursday, May 12 at 6:00 PM
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Lane, 77042
For more information, see 2022 Redistricting Meetings and Helpful Hints.pdf
The guide at the link above was developed by the Super Neighborhood Alliance Executive Committee and includes the following:
1. Quote of the 10% rule
2. COH Let's Talk Houston link
3. Tips and examples for making effective redistricting recommendations
4. Submitting a redistricting plan
5. District boundaries map
6. Current district populations - the goal is 209,000 per district
7. Meeting locations and times
If you're not able to make your own district's meeting, you may attend any other meeting on the attached list and provide input. If you do not plan to attend any of the meetings but want to stay informed, each district meeting will be recorded by HTV and posted at a later date here: https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting
Community Conversation on Flood Mitigation and Recovery
posted Apr 11, 2022, 7:20 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
When: Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 PM
Where: Virtual, RSVP here for more information
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher will be hosting a Virtual Community Conversation on Flood Mitigation and Recovery on Thursday, April 14 starting at 6:00 PM. Guest speakers will include:
Steve Costello, Chief Recovery Officer, City of Houston
Alan Black, Deputy Director of Engineering and Construction, Harris County Flood Control District
Col. Timothy Vail, Galveston District Commander, US Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Col. Rhett A. Blackmon, incoming Galveston District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Use this link to RSVP and submit your questions: https://fletcher.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=78
City Council Redistricting Meetings Begin in April
posted Mar 31, 2022, 12:38 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The District G public meeting is scheduled on May 11, 6:00 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Chronicle article here states each of the 11 council districts must have a population no more than 10% above or below the average of 209,000. District C is about 241,000 and District G is about 234,000. Reads like both will be downsized a bit. Maps have to be finished before the 2023 council position elections. This is tied to 2020 census and the outcome goes into effect Jan 1, 2024.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 30, 2022
City Council Redistricting Town Hall Series Provides Multiple Opportunities for Public Feedback
HOUSTON – City Council today approved a resolution that outlines principles for the 2022 City Council redistricting process based on population data from the 2020 Census.
Each City Council district will host a town hall meeting to explain the redistricting process and to allow members of the public to give input to the City on how they want their district to look in the future. There will be multiple opportunities for residents to comment and get updates.
The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) meetings will follow the Redistricting town hall meetings at the same scheduled time and locations.
“We are privileged to live in one of the most wonderfully diverse cities in the world,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “As Houston continues to grow, we must ensure fair and equitable representation for all Houstonians.”
The redrawn districts will aim to:
Maintain relatively equal population numbers
Be composed of whole county voting precincts
Have easily identifiable geographic boundaries
Retain integrity of neighborhoods or communities of interest
Be compact and contiguous
Avoid packing or cracking
Preserve incumbent-constituency relations
Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting for more details about redistricting criteria.
Submitting a Redistricting Plan
The public is encouraged to submit a plan. Residents may propose that certain voting precincts, neighborhoods, or locations be included in a specific district. Read these Frequently Asked Questions for further details about redistricting requirements.
Town Hall Meetings:
Attend a Redistricting town hall meeting and tell us what’s important to you. You can attend any meeting in any district.
April Meetings: all meetings will start at 6 p.m.
April 7: District H, Council Member Karla Cisneros,
Moody Community Center, 3725 Fulton St.
April 11: District E, Council Member Dave Martin,
Johnson Space Center Special Events Room 2101, E. NASA Parkway
April 19: District E, Council Member Dave Martin
Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Dr.
April 21: District I, Council Member Robert Gallegos. Location TBD
April 26: District A, Council Member Amy Peck
Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd.
April 27: District C, Council Member Abbie Kamin, Location TBD
View the full schedule of Redistricting Town Hall meetings for May. Meeting locations listed as TBD will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting for more information, to get updates on meeting locations and ask questions about the redistricting effort. All content will be in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese by selecting languages in the upper right corner of the webpage.
Contact:
Elise Marrion
Communications Manager
Office: 832.393.6615
Elise.Marrion@houstontx.gov
Summer Internship Opportunity with District G
posted Mar 9, 2022, 9:55 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Application deadline is this Friday!
Do you know who is looking for an exciting opportunity to gain real world experience and learn more about what Houston City Council does behind the scenes?
The District G office is looking for a summer intern to assist around the office, attend community meetings, engage in community outreach, assist in research projects, and other responsibilities. This is a great chance to acquire a foundation of critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate information.
To apply you must be between the ages of 18 and 22, reside within the City of Houston limits - preference to District G residents, and be capable of committing to working June 13th - August 4th for 32 hours per week. If you are interested in the paid position in the District G office this summer, please forward your resume and a cover letter no later than March 11, 2022 to districtg@houstontx.gov.
Public Works Wastewater Line Construction Project Meeting
posted Jan 18, 2022, 9:55 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Energy Corridor District
When: Thursday, January 20 at 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual, see link below
Don't Miss A January 20 Virtual Meeting About a Construction Project in The Energy Corridor District!
City of Houston Public Works will host a virtual community meeting at 5:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th, to provide information on an 18-month wastewater line construction project that will impact traffic patterns, including drive time and weekend traffic, in the Energy Corridor District.
The phased construction project is expected to begin in February. The project is designed to decommission the Park Ten Wastewater Treatment Plant and convey flow to the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
All businesses and residents are encouraged to join the City of Houston Public Works virtual meeting.
To learn more about the project and how to join the virtual meeting, visit https://www.engagehouston.org/parkten.
For more information about this announcement, please email Energy Corridor District staffers Ramit Masti at rmasti@energycorridor.org and Emily Kelly at ekelly@energycorridor.org.
Free Catalytic Converter Etching
posted Nov 2, 2021, 6:46 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
When: Saturday, November 13, from 9 am to 3 pm
Where: Alief Center for Advanced Careers, 12160 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
International Management District and Houston Police Department are inviting residents to bring their vehicles to have their catalytic converters etched FREE of charge. Having your VIN number permanently etched will help deter theft as well as helping catch the criminals who are ripping off the catalytic converters.
For more information, visit https://imdhouston.org/2021/10/free-catalytic-converter-etching-nov-13/ or call 713-308-3500.
October Westside PIP Meeting
posted Oct 18, 2021, 12:43 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Tim Whitaker, HPD
Hello Neighbors, please share this information/email with your friends and neighbors. This month's Westside Divisional PIP Meeting will be via ZOOM, Thursday, October 21 at 6:30PM.. Please join Commander Hardy & some of his Westside Staff for informative information about crime in the Westside area. The Westside area is I-10 (Katy Frwy) south to I-69 (Southwest Frwy) and Gessner west to the City limits. Hope to "see" all of you at the meeting.
Officer Tim Whitaker is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WS Divisional PIP October Meeting
Time: Oct 21, 2021 18:30 Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Energy Corridor Design and Streetscape Workshop
posted Sep 29, 2021, 4:11 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Energy Corridor District
Subject: Energy Corridor Design and Streetscape Guidelines: Upcoming Public Workshop - Oct 13th
The Energy Corridor is developing Design and Streetscape Guidelines that will govern the public right of way in our area. We are hosting an in-person workshop to solicit feedback on the preliminary set of guidelines. The workshop will be on Wednesday, October 13th at NOON in Grisby Square. It is designed as an open house, with a series of stations demonstrating various aspects of the guidelines. People can come and go anytime between noon and 1:30pm. Please share and promote this workshop to members of the Memorial 16 Super Neighborhood group.
Anyone interested in attending can learn more and RSVP HERE.
This is our second and last workshop for the Design and Streetscape Guidelines project. During our previous workshop and survey, we had great participation from residents in and around the Energy Corridor. We hope similar levels as we present the guidelines over the next month.
Elizabeth Whitton
Transportation and Mobility Manager, Energy Corridor District
ewhitton@energycorridor.org
City of Houston Sidewalk Summit 2021
posted Sep 23, 2021, 11:06 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Office of Council Member Sallie Alcorn, At-Large 5
Good morning all!
Thank you to everyone who was able to participate at our Sidewalk Summit on Tuesday evening. If you missed the summit or would like to share it with your friends and neighbors, a recording of the virtual event can be found here.
Additionally, for those who might be interested in further participation, I am including the below message from Interim Chief Resilience Officer Laura Patino:
Sidewalks are the “connective tissue” of a community, not only as a means of travel, but as a visible representation of community safety, accessibility, and investment. Like much of Houston, communities suffer from challenges like limited right-of-way; conflicts between infrastructure, trees, and greenspace; and limited access from housing to quality amenities and services— challenges that have been heightened by severe flooding over the past five years, most notably Hurricane Harvey. Providing safe and reliable sidewalks ensures that people have access to jobs and goods, which are essential to maintaining or creating a thriving economy.
The City is looking for your participation, help, and expertise to participate in the development and roll-out of the City-Wide Tool Kit. If you are interested in participating in the project, please visit https://bit.ly/sidewalkstoolkit to sign up.
Best regards,
Jordan McGinty Frazier
Chief of Staff
Office of Council Member Sallie Alcorn, At-Large 5
(832) 393-3017
jordan.mcginty@houstontx.gov
T: @salliealcorn/FB: @cmsalliealcorn
Brays to Barker (and Back!) Group Bike Ride
posted Sep 13, 2021, 9:45 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Bryan Dotson
(You may remember Bryan from his presentation at the Super Neighborhood meeting about the Federal Lands Access Program FLAP opportunity and getting better trail access to Barker and Addicks reservoirs.)
It’s easier and safer to get from Brays Bayou to Barker Reservoir than you might think!
Gregg Nady and I will be leading a familiarization ride round-trip from McClendon Park to the George Bush Hike and Bike Trail at Briar Forest. We will be using low-traffic streets, trails, sidewalks, gravel and natural surfaces. Since we will be on gravel and natural surfaces at times, wider tire bicycles are necessary. Total distance will be 8-10 miles and the pace will be slow. We will stop frequently to discuss possibilities for future trail and bike route development.
Meeting Time: 8:30 am Saturday, September 18 (rainout moves to September 25)
Meeting Place: McClendon Park parking lot, 3770 Summit Valley Dr., Houston, Texas 77082
Duration: Back to McClendon Park before noon (likely earlier).
Bicycle: Gravel or fatter tire. We will probably ride the gravel on the top of the dam.
Communications: Text Bryan Dotson cellphone 281-961-6116. Send me a confirmation with your text number and I’ll confirm the ride the night before at 8:00 pm and again Saturday morning at 7:30 am (in case of marginal weather and/or mud conditions).
General Route: The general route will be a loop, roughly described below. Key street crossings will be the traffic light at Westheimer Parkway and FM 1093, traffic light at Highway 6 at Piping Rock, traffic light at Westheimer and Briargreen, and the trail underpass of Highway 6 between Archbishop Fiorenza and McClendon parks.
District G Informational Town Hall on Crime
posted Jul 2, 2021, 1:30 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Council Member Travis is hosting an Informational Town Hall on Crime on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm at The Westin Memorial City. Please help us spread the word by including the Town Hall Flyer.pdf in upcoming communications to your organizations.
We are soliciting questions beforehand through our site: http://www.houstontx.gov/council/g/july-2021-town-hall.html. Hope to see y’all there!
Thank you and have a great day,
Rachel Maxcy
Director of External Affairs
Office of Council Member Greg Travis
City of Houston, District G
Phone: 832.393.3007
TIRZ17 Memorial Drive Progress
posted Jul 2, 2021, 1:09 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The link below has some details about the Memorial Drive drainage and mobility improvements project taken from the TIRZ17 board book at their meeting last week...
Memorial Drive Drainage and Mobility Improvements Progress Report (PDF)
There is also more information about the project on their website at https://houstontirz17.org/projects about halfway down the page.
New 311 Service Request System
posted Jun 27, 2021, 4:01 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
[We only received this announcement last night.]
City of Houston 311 is pleased to announce the start of the Customer Request and Information System (CRIS).
After nine months of collaboration, design, development, and testing, we are happy to announce that the new Houston 311 system, 311 CRIS, will launch on Saturday, June 26th, 2021!
This cloud-based 311 application will fundamentally improve how we interact with our customers by delivering an advanced, self-service based platform that makes interaction easier, quicker, and more convenient for both citizens and agents. Some of the upgrades and new features of the new Houston 311 include:
A customer self-service portal with a virtual agent, allowing residents to create service requests on their own and reduce call wait times;
A way for City of Houston employees to reclassify a case instead of closing it and opening a new one;
A standardized, consistent service request number for all website, app, or Call Center requests;
A reduction in duplicate service requests, based on location.
From 3pm Saturday, June 26th through June 27th, customers must call 311 to create a service request. The 311 website and SeeClickFix app will not be available to create service requests, which will minimize the time required to complete data transfer into the new system. The Houston 311 Call Center will be fully functional, and 311 agents will be available 24/7 to create service requests over the phone.
Additionally, beginning Saturday, June 26th, the SeeClickFix app will no longer be supported by the City of Houston. A new City of Houston 311 app will be available for download in the iTunes and Google Play stores after Houston 311 CRIS implementation is complete this weekend.
New Houston 311 Portal
City of Houston
You can email 311 with any questions or concerns about the upcoming change.
( If outside Houston, dial 713.837.0311 )
Thank you,
Charles W. Jackson
Assistant Director
Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department
Today is Space City Weather Day
posted Jun 8, 2021, 7:48 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
If you haven't already discovered Space City Weather's brand of "no hype" weather forecasting, check it out at https://spacecityweather.com.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has proclaimed today, June 8, 2021, as Space City Weather Day in Houston, Texas.
Founded by Eric Berger in 2015, Space City Weather has provided Houston residents and business owners with quality weather forecasts to aid them in making informed decisions about protecting their families, property and businesses.
As a meteorologist and former contributor for the Houston Chronicle for 17 years where he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his coverage on Hurricane Ike, Eric Berger, alongside his managing editor, Matt Lanza, have utilized Space City Weather to keep Houston informed during some of the City's most turbulent times. During the wake of Hurricane Harry, their website traffic tripled, accumulating over four million site visits as they posted during the storm. Space City Weather reintegrated the site's flood scale during Hurricane Imelda, which sets a realistic expectation ahead of a rainfall event that could produce unprecedented flooding.
On June 8, 2021, Space City Weather will be recognized for its overall contributions to the community. The City of Houston commends and appreciates Space City Weather for it's worthwhile endeavors over the years and extends best wishes for future success.
Therefore, I, Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, hereby proclaim June 8, 2021, as
Space City Weather Day
in Houston, Texas.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Houston to be affixed this 27th day of May, 2021.
Sylvester Turner
Mayor of the City of Houston
Job Fair at HCC Main Campus
posted Jun 1, 2021, 3:52 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Houston SNA Advisory Council
Daikin is holding another job fair this coming Saturday, starting at 10am; see the attached flyer. Note this fair is more centrally located at the HCC main campus in Midtown.
The job fair is co-hosted by Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey and HCC Trustee Dr. Pretta Stallworth, with support from US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Regards,
Mike VanDusen
Secretary, Houston Super Neighborhood Alliance
Water Rate and Budget Survey
posted Apr 28, 2021, 8:06 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Here's more information on water rates provided by Kathleen Shelton at District G:
The video recording of the April 27 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting is available at https://houstontx.swagit.com/play/04272021-1820.
The presentation is available at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/bfa.html.
From Council Member Alcorn in at-Large 5:
Houston City Council and city departments are currently analyzing how to spend the city’s $5 billion operating budget. Of this $5 billion, roughly half is the tax-supported (property and sales tax) general fund. The other half represents enterprise funds - city operations supported by fees and charges (water, sewer, streets, drainage, airports). The city has a separate capital budget which will be adopted this summer.
This fiscal year, Houston City Council will face a tough budget process due to current economic conditions caused by COVID-19. While the operating budget is the most significant legislative measure passed by council, there is very little public engagement in the process. By completing this survey, you are helping me understand how you want your tax dollars prioritized for spending. The survey focuses on tax-supported general fund spending.
Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwvFSdAqbbUCpeP3-e2dqmmiJ1JGhKFm10_w7vYfPRHbc_5A/viewform
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Kathleen Osborne Shelton
Chief of Staff
Council Member Greg Travis
Houston City Council, District G
832-393-3007 (main)
832-393-3272 (direct)
kathleen.shelton@houstontx.gov
Citywide Solar Co-op Launched
posted Apr 22, 2021, 11:56 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
For immediate release
Date: 04/21/2021
Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op to Celebrate First Anniversary of the Houston Climate Action
On the one-year anniversary since the release of the Houston Climate Action Plan, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) today announced the launch of Houston’s citywide solar co-op that will help Houston residents go solar – advancing a major goal of the Houston Climate Action Plan (CAP).
“As we celebrate Earth Day, I’m proud to welcome this community-driven initiative for local rooftop solar and thank Solar United Neighbors for being such a strong supporter of the Houston Climate Action Plan,” said Mayor Turner. “I encourage Houstonians to take full advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the benefits of residential solar and how they can take part. Bulk buy programs like this will help our city meet our energy transition goals and grow local investment in renewable and resilient energy.”
Released on Earth Day 2020, the Houston Climate Action Plan is a science-based, community-driven strategy for Houston to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, meet the Paris Agreement goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and lead a global energy transition. In October 2020, Houston City Council officially adopted the CAP and committed to annual GHG reporting and updating the CAP at least every five years. The City’s 2020 GHG inventory is planned to be released later this summer.
An update on the implementation of Resilient Houston and the Houston Climate Action Plan is available here: Rice | Kinder Institute Resilience and Climate Progress in Houston.
Growing Houston’s investment in renewable and resilient energy is a major goal of the Houston Climate Action Plan. The City of Houston is the nation’s largest municipal user of renewable energy in the US and met the CAP goal of powering municipal operations with renewable energy five years ahead of schedule. The Houston region is one of the fastest growing regions for solar in the country. According to Environment Texas, Houston’s installed solar capacity has quadrupled from 2018 to 2020. Similarly, the Houston Permitting Center saw a 63% increase in solar installation permits from 2019 to 2020. SUN’s citywide solar co-op will directly support the CAP target of generating 5 million MWh from local solar projects per year by 2050.
“The co-op will enable homeowners and business owners in and around the city of Houston to join the growing community of people taking control of their energy bills and improving grid resilience by harnessing solar power,” said Hanna Mitchell, Texas program director for SUN. “Together, we’re building a movement to transform our electricity system into one that is cleaner, fairer, and shares its benefits more broadly.”
SUN’s city-wide solar co-op is open to homeowners and business owners in and around Houston. Co-op members will select a single solar company to complete the installations following SUN’s facilitation of a competitive process to select an installer. Joining does not obligate members to purchase solar. Members will have the option to individually purchase panels and electric vehicle chargers based on the installer’s group rate.
Since 2018, SUN has hosted six small scale solar co-ops in areas around Houston including Spring Branch, Lake Olympia, East Houston, Central Houston, the Woodlands, and West Houston. With the City’s support, this will be the first time a solar co-op will be available to all Houstonians, city-wide. SUN is collaborating with local non-profits including South Union CDC, Houston Sierra Club, TX Interfaith Power and Light, and the Houston Renewable Energy Group to spread word about the solar co-op.
According to SUN’s estimates, solar co-ops in Texas provide 569 kW of solar power, $1.64 million in local economic investment, and more than 18.4 million lbs. of lifetime carbon offsets.
Individuals interested in learning more about the citywide co-op can register or attend one of the upcoming information sessions at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/Houston.
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. CT
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fLTApbdRTJyyFc6BVORzjg
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n5l-4jaoS7uZwPuC0HgSFQ
About Solar United Neighbors
Solar United Neighbors is a nonprofit organization that works in Texas and nationwide to represent the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters. Solar co-ops are part of the organization’s mission to create a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. Solar United Neighbors holds events and education programs to help people become informed solar consumers, maximize the value of their solar investment, and advocate for fair solar policies.
Contact:
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office: 832.393.0830
Mobile: 713.208.6229
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
Ada Ortega
Press Secretary
Office: 832-393-0800
Mobile: 832-547-3240
Ada.Ortega@houstontx.gov
Restart of Memorial Super Neighborhood meetings
posted Mar 8, 2021, 8:07 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Dear Neighbors,
Mark your calendars:
What: Monthly meeting of the Memorial Super Neighborhood
When: Monday, March 22 starting at 6:30pm
Where: Zoom virtual meeting, details to be announced
The monthly meetings of the Memorial Super Neighborhood will be resuming starting with our March meeting on the 22nd. We will be starting promptly at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held remotely using Zoom. The final agenda and Zoom meeting invite details will be sent out by email a few days before the meeting. Memorial Super Neighborhood meetings are open to the public and all members of the community are encouraged to join. The minutes from our last regular meeting are available here.
If your organization's Memorial Super Neighborhood delegates have changed since our last meeting, please complete the Delegate Authorization Letter and return a signed copy by email to contact@memorialsn.org. To verify your organization's currently assigned delegates, refer to the membership page on our web site.
We have two new vacancies on our board: Treasurer and Recording Secretary. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Randy Jones.
Renter's Help
posted Feb 26, 2021, 2:47 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Visit https://houstonharrishelp.org/ or call 832-402-7568 for more information.
Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide $159 million in rent and utilities assistance to families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by two agencies with established experience in helping people in need: BakerRipley and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. To make the process as smooth as possible, a group of community agencies will serve as navigators, helping families complete their applications.
About The Program
The Houston-Harris Rental Assistance Program is available to renters within Harris County or the City of Houston who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who are experiencing housing instability, and whose household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Family Income.
Any rental property within the City of Houston or Harris County may participate. Landlords interested in registering their property will need to enroll their property and agree to the terms of the program.
Registration will be available soon. Please refer to the For Renters and For Landlords pages to check your eligibility and start preparing application materials.
Thank you,
Rene Ruiz
Customer Service Representative III
Mayor’s Assistance Office
City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Ground Level
Houston, Texas 77002
T. 832.393.0939
C. 713.865.3397
Rene.Ruiz@Houstontx.gov
Free WiFi in Houston parks?
posted Dec 21, 2020, 3:59 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Mayor’s Social Media Announcement:
https://nextdoor.com/post/170315307?init_source=copy_link_share
Announcement
Free WiFi in Houston City Parks? Take our survey. The City of Houston Mayor's Office, Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), Houston Information and Technology Services (HITS), other city departments and organizations are working together to improve #DigitalConnectivity inside city parks as part of #Houston's Resilience Plan and 50/50 Parks Partners Initiative. Let us hear your thoughts on whether #FreeWiFi should be provided in some city parks. Take the survey at http://bit.ly/houstonwifi by December 23rd.
Background and Purpose:
The City of Houston continues to strive to be a leader in technology and solutions to meet the needs of its citizens and strengthen its national reputation as a green space leader. In response to the Covid pandemic and continued natural disaster emergencies, there is more need than ever for a Digital Connectivity Master Plan for Houston's parks to provide reliable, consistent digital connectivity services, such as free WiFi. This effort also supports the City of Houston's Resilience Plan, 50/50 Parks Partners Initiative, and complements Comcast’s initiative to equip nine City of Houston Community Centers with WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” before the end of 2020.
The City's Mayor's Office, Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), Houston Information and Technology Services (HITS), and other city departments and organizations are working together and they want to hear from the Citizens of Houston. This survey provides a way to find out more about how the new service will be used as well as an opportunity to gather general feedback from Houston park visitors. The information received will feed into the overall plan. The deadline to take the survey is December 23rd. bit.ly/houstonwifi
Evangelina Vigil
DON PIO
T. 832-393-0832
C. 281-904-3015
evangelina.vigil@houstontx.gov