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Projects that make a difference evolve after thorough planning, evaluation of the cost effectiveness and locating funding.
The process begins with planning and what our area has lacked is a master plan. All successful areas of Houston that are improving began the process by hiring an urban planner and working with them to develop a vision and ideas for what that area could be. The partners in the Renaissance 1960 effort are determined to have a different outcome than earlier community improvement efforts. If there is to be a different outcome--a thriving FM1960 area--we have to go about it differently. The difference will be to start by commissioning a master plan and rallying interested businesses and residents to participate in that creation. Current Status as of 3/01/08. A contract is in place with Webb Architect, Inc. and the scope and tasks can be reviewed by clicking the link in the Urban Planning menu. Be sure to check this web site for dates of public meetings where you can learn more and offer your ideas. Also note in the Forums menus the link to the Urban Planning Forum where you can add your ideas in various catagories. Initial funding for this effort will be provided by the 1960 Improvement Corporation. Grant funds will be applied to complete the work and a Sponsoship Program has been formed and can be reviewed at this site. The Community needs your help no matter what size contribution you can make. Everything helps. A professional plan will be prepared and available to everyone to set a new direction for our area. We need your help. |
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