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Heads up, Houston! Main Street is getting a World Cup glow-up, meaning the Red Line train is shutting down this weekend. But hey, downtown's gonna be way more walkable soon, so it's a trade-off!
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 13 the 60 before, 22 the 90 before that.
May affect infrastructure costs for developers and the city.
Developers seeking to build on challenging sites, and potentially the city by avoiding unnecessary street construction.
Potentially the public if variances compromise safety or traffic flow.
This will prevent the subdivision of lots into smaller sizes, preserving the current look and feel of the block.
The project helps preserve the community by providing affordable housing for long-term residents.
Allows for development with adjusted street layout to accommodate drainage needs.
Allows for a smaller reserve area, with restrictions on use to office or warehouse.
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TxDOT’s Houston district engineer said some major freeways won’t have their high-mast lighting working until 2027 as copper wire theft continues to slow progress.