City Council - 2026-03-17
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Meeting Summary
Houston City Council met on March 17-18, 2026, approving appointments to TIRZ 16 (Uptown) and TIRZ 17 (Memorial City) boards, passing ordinances establishing a managed pedestrian area on Main Street for the downtown promenade, and authorizing over $4 million for playground improv…
Key Decisions (9)
TIRZ 16 Uptown Board Appointments
TIRZ 17 Memorial City Board Appointments
Main Street Managed Pedestrian Area Ordinance
Development Activity (3)
Main Street Promenade
Infrastructure
George R. Brown Convention Center Expansion
Commercial
Downtown Street Repaving
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
City is investing heavily in downtown infrastructure improvements with 120-block…
Housing Demand
Baker Institute study shows tax abatements for low-income housing grew…
Commercial Demand
Swedish Crown Princess and Minister of Foreign Affairs attended BAHEP…
Sentiment
Community concerns raised about coordination between city projects and TxDOT…
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