Posted on · The Gulfton Super Neighborhood was named one of Houston’s hottest communities according to a federal heat mapping project done in 2020 – because of the lack of greenspace and a high concentration of concrete – increasing the impact of urban heat in the area.
Posted on · Some air pollution hazards include high ozone levels in areas like Gulfton and pollution from industrial sources in Galena Park.
Posted on · Areas like Gulfton that have a lot of concrete and little greenspace can get significantly hotter than other neighborhoods across Harris County. A new plan aims to help change that by bringing more greenspace to the neighborhood.
Posted on · A bike ride through Houston's Gulfton community on Saturday will monitor air pollution. Air Alliance Houston is working with cyclists to collect air quality samples.
Posted on · The sites include a former incinerator, thermal processing facility and two abandoned commercial high rises.
Posted on · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.
Posted on · Pedestrians in Houston’s Gulfton neighborhood face issues like broken sidewalks and a lack of safe crosswalks.
Posted on · A new study looks at the challenges many Houstonians face because they don’t have adequate sidewalks. It’s a particular problem in one neighborhood where a lot of residents depend on public transit.
Posted on · Houston remains one of the top cities where a pedestrian is likely to get hit and many of those crashes happen when a vehicle is making a turn. Experts say road design is a big factor but there's also driver behavior.
Posted on · The Houston Mayor’s Office has awarded five community-driven arts grants that will serve under-resourced neighborhoods.
Posted on · Residents of Alief, Gulfton and Sharpstown captured images of things that keep them from living a healthy lifestyle.