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Houston’s Memorial and Buffalo Bayou Parks to be connected by forthcoming trail
Posted on · Funding from Harris County Precinct 4 will help the Houston Parks Board fill a gap between two of the city's largest and most popular parks.
Tag: Houston Parks Board
Below the Waterlines
Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Growing flood risk due to climate change and urban development is intensifying the need for buyouts in Harris County.
Houston Matters
Could Harvey recovery have been more equitable? (Dec. 8, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A local group says emergency efforts before, during, and after Harvey were unfair to people of color.
Local
4 New Hike And Bike Trails Open In Houston As Part Of Bayou Greenways 2020 Project
Posted on · With 2020 right around the corner, numerous trail segments are starting to open for use.
Transportation
How Small, Metal Markers Aim To Improve Safety On Houston’s Bayou Trails
Posted on · The Houston Parks Board says recently-installed mile markers will serve a couple of different purposes.
Transportation
PHOTOS: Bayou Greenways Unveils Long-Awaited Bike And Pedestrian Bridge
Posted on · Cyclists and walkers now have a new option in Houston’s East End
News
Study Says Many Houstonians Still Have A Hard Time Getting To A Neighborhood Park
Posted on · Houston has made slight improvements in a yearly ranking of the nation’s urban park systems. But it still lags behind other cities despite having a lot of space devoted to recreation
Local
WATCH: White Oak To Buffalo Downtown Trail Connection Now Open
Posted on · Houstonians two bayous are now connected
Transportation
A Lesser-Known Bayou Trail Is Getting A New Look
Posted on · Million-dollar bike project is part of Houston's Bayou Greenways initiative.
Transportation
Cyclists And Walkers Have A New Trail In The Heights
Posted on · The trail closes one of the gaps in Houston's extensive bike network.
News
Officials Break Ground On New Segment Of The Bayou Greenways 2020 project
Posted on · The Sims Bayou Greenway will be 1.8 miles long and will also have trees and wildflowers.
Houston Matters
What’s Happening with Houston’s Parks?
Posted on · Houston Parks Board is a 40-year-old nonprofit whose mission is to create, improve, protect and advocate for parkland in the Greater Houston region. The organization is currently leading the $220 million Bayou Greenways 2020 project. It'll create a 150-mile network of connected parks and trails along Houston's major waterways. We talk with Beth White, the […]
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Technology Outlook, Smoking Policies and Britta Phillips: Wednesday’s Show (October 12, 2016)
Posted on · What are the most probable technological changes that'll happen over the next decade? Rice University is hosting a symposium today (Oct. 12, 2016) addressing that question. The event is framed by a study that looks at how technology will impact the future of multiple industries, including shipping and energy. Technology Outlook 2025 is a report […]