By John Barnes Back in February, by a vote of 4-1, the West University City Council approved the concept design for the Edloe Street Pathway (ESP), a planned linear park with a hike & bike trail running alongside Poor Farm Ditch from Albans Road at the north end to the driveway at Tiny’s #5 at the opposite end, with Sunset Boulevard cutting through its middle. Even … [Read more...] about EYE ON WEST U: Is Edloe Street project on the right path?
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MAYOR’S INSIGHTS: Facilities Master Plan provides vision for West U’s future
By Susan Sample With City Council officially accepting the final Facilities Master Plan report for West U, the city now is guided by a long-term roadmap for the function and location of municipal buildings, as well as the sequencing of construction and renovations. Completion of this plan was a community effort, with extensive deliberation and participation by staff, expert … [Read more...] about MAYOR’S INSIGHTS: Facilities Master Plan provides vision for West U’s future
West U to hold town hall on major eastside drainage project
With one major infrastructure project winding down — and the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey looming as a reminder — West University Place is about to seek public input on the first part of a two-phase package addressing critical drainage needs throughout the city. A public town hall meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Community Building, 6104 Auden … [Read more...] about West U to hold town hall on major eastside drainage project
Public weighs in this month on Bellaire’s FY2023 budget
The Bellaire City Council will hold public hearings at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 on the budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. The proposed $23,934,337 budget — up from $23,300,952 this year — can be viewed on the city’s website, bellairetx.gov. Because of the city’s growing tax base, the proposal calls for no increase in the property tax rate, holding it at $0.4473 … [Read more...] about Public weighs in this month on Bellaire’s FY2023 budget
WATCHDOG: Bellaire P&Z dives into fleshing out language on neglected zoning districts
By Jane McNeel With two former Planning & Zoning Commission chairs elected to Bellaire City Council last fall, it should come as no surprise that council and P&Z are making zoning matters an especially strong focus. Taking the position that some of our zoning ordinances aren’t in line with the Comprehensive Plan, the P&Z has already started review of those … [Read more...] about WATCHDOG: Bellaire P&Z dives into fleshing out language on neglected zoning districts