District council members don’t usually make national headlines, but last summer Councilwoman Ellen Cohen got her 15 minutes of fame while questioning Pastor Betty Riggle‘s opposition to Houston’s equal rights ordinance. Continue Reading »
News Articles
Historic Yale Street Bridge In The Heights To Be Rebuilt
The Yale Street Bridge was built in 1931, decades before the southern end of the Heights became a busy shopping area. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it’s also been ranked as one of the worst bridges in Texas. Continue Reading »
How Houston Became the Model For Green Space in Cities
If you lived in Houston at a certain time—say, before the year 2000—you might remember the Mudhole. That was the nickname given to the reflection pool at Hermann Park, located about four miles south of downtown. The Mudhole was largely populated by hungry but diffident ducks, along with the occasional discarded tire, which inevitably drifted, gay and oblivious, toward the middle of the pool until some brave soul waded in and fished it out. Few people hung out at the Mudhole because, well, why would you? Your shoes would get all cakey and your kids would get all dirty, and there wasn’t enough shade to provide even a hint of relief on a hot summer day. Continue Reading »
Buffalo Bayou Park Nears Grand Re-Opening
When the floods in May practically swallowed parts of Buffalo Bayou and the adjoining park, it was a chance for the planners to see if their design was successful. Continue Reading »
A Sign of Support!
September is off to a great start for the Cohen Campaign!
Our ground game is in full swing and new endorsements keep rolling in. I’m so encouraged by the group of influential organizations who officially support my reelection to the Houston City Council. The backing of these groups, their members, and individuals like you, means that our campaign is off to a strong start. Continue Reading »
City updates plan for bicycling network
The city of Houston is building on its efforts to improve people’s ability to bicycle to more destinations, including within the Memorial and Energy Corridor areas where local improvement districts are already contributing plans to update biking networks. Continue Reading »
Planning Commission Approves ‘Plan Houston’
The unanimous vote by the Planning Commission means the City Council will consider adopting Plan Houston in an upcoming meeting.
This general plan sets a vision for the city, along with strategies to achieve several goals. The tag line says: “Houston: Opportunity. Diversity. Community. Home.” Continue Reading »
HERO Teach-in with CM Ellen Cohen, Fran Watson & Brad Pritchett
Please join our Monday September 21st meeting on a very critical topic. We are going to have a teach-in on HERO- the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance-which faces referendum on the ballot this November. Meyerland Area Democrats formally supports this landmark ordinance and is committed to its passage. Continue Reading »
Allen Parkway To Get An $11 Million Makeover
If you want to get to the Buffalo Bayou hike and bike trails west of downtown, it could mean a sprint across Allen Parkway.
Houston’s Downtown Redevelopment Authority is hoping a major redesign will make things a lot safer. Lanes are being shifted to allow for close to 150 new parking spaces. The Redevelopment Authority’s Ryan Leach says they’re also improving access at Dunlavy Street, where Allen Parkway makes a wide curve. Continue Reading »
Council poised to affirm HERO, placing it on November ballot
Houston City Council is poised to vote Wednesday to affirm the city’s equal rights ordinance, a move that would send the controversial issue to voters this fall, per a Texas Supreme Court ruling issued last month. Continue Reading »