"Memorial Town Square was designed for the community with the hope that they would one day consider it a part of their daily lives - hence the name.â "MetroNational has been working towards this day for more than 25 years," said Jason Johnson, President of MetroNational. Visitors will experience art, entertainment, and events within a relaxed yet vibrant communal hub. Centered around expansive green space, the project will offer a variety of gathering spots crafted for lively and low-key get togethers. Completion of Memorial Town Square is expected in 2025.Âĭevelopers say Memorial Town Square will strive to improve the way people in the area come together, with lush landscaping, walkable streetscapes and an iconic town square vibe. Memorial Town Square aims to set the tone for a new master plan at Memorial City that will eventually include a much denser urban experience with residential units, a new office tower, coworking spaces and more. The company will start with construction of Memorial Town Square, a 27-acre, 190,000-square-foot mixed-use project that will include local and national boutiques, innovative restaurants and health and wellness services. Here in Houston, developers are redeveloping some malls as mixed-use commercial districts.Īt Memorial City near Gessner and Katy Freeway, real estate development firm MetroNational recently revealed plans to reimagine the massive 300-acre site that includes Memorial City Mall. The traditional American mall is changing from coast to coast, with some shopping centers facing the wrecking ball while others are being reinvented to meet the evolving needs of 21st century urban and suburban communities. Learn more about living in Houston and transportation infrastructure across the region. Harris County can be a leader in delivering transformative transportation solutions for our residents.â In a Facebook post reacting to a Houston Chronicle editorial, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis praised the project writing, âI think the Tollways to Trailways project is a game-changer. The additional trailways will only add to the regionâs expansive trail and bikeway system.
The HCTRA says collaboration, partnerships and public input will be required for the plan to be successful.Â
There are an additional 41 projects with an estimated cost of $470 million. The Houston to Galveston Trail is focused on creating a safe connection between Emancipation Park and Mason Park. The initial funding approved will go toward design and implementation of some of the quick win projects and portions of the Houston to Galveston Trail project within Harris County limits. Map of proposed Tollways to Trailways projects (Courtesy: HCTRA) Projects include adding a west extension from Mercer Botanic Gardens to Lents Family Park to the Cypress Creek Greenway and a trail along Space Center Boulevard from Middlebrook Drive to the Battleground Golf Course in Deer Park. It includes 236 miles of active transportation projects with the goal of increasing access to trailways, bikeways, parks, transit hubs, schools and communities.ÂĪccording to HCTRAâs planning document, the agency has identified 22 âquick winâ projects, projects with less hurdles and higher community benefits, with an estimated cost of $131 million. The Harris County Commissioners Court recently approved an initial $53 million for Harris County Toll Road Authorityâs âTollways to Trailwaysâ plan. The overall goal is to have fun, network, make friends, and have a chance to socialize with a variety of guys.A new plan designed to increase access to green space, improve air quality and increase transportation options in Harris County is moving forward. There are several opportunities for lunches and dinners out in restaurants throughout the Houston area, potlucks, bar nights, attending cultural events, and quarterly general meetings with speakers. Prime Timers Houston provides a variety of monthly activities that afford men, most of whom are over 40 years old, with an opportunity to enjoy socializing numerous times each month. With a metropolitan population of nearly 6.5 million people, the area affords an array of opportunities for fun including excellent restaurants, museums, and a wide variety of cultural and sporting events. Houston is the fourth largest city along with being the most diverse city in the United States. Prime Timers Houston is a social organization that has served gay and bi-sexual men from the Greater Houston area for over 25 years.