Energy Corridor District Vice President Zak Miller presents the findings of the District’s Land Use and Demographic (LUD) report, which is updated every two years.
A new Land Use and Development Report shows the Energy Corridor District remains well positioned for continued growth, thanks to its strong workforce, quality office space, and redevelopment opportunities.
Presented by Energy Corridor District Vice President Zak Miller at the District’s quarterly commercial real estate meeting, the report found that 3.67 million people live within a 30-minute commute of the District, including more than half of the Houston area’s architects and engineers.
The District’s daytime population reaches approximately 73,000 employees, while its residential population continues to grow steadily. Miller noted that the area’s concentration of STEM talent, strong Class A office inventory, and high income demographics create opportunities for business investment and redevelopment.
BP Federal Credit Union’s Jose Llanas and Robert Corolla developed a plan to make the credit union’'s entrance and lobby safer for their employees. They installed bullet proof glass at their teller stations, reflective safety film on the front windows, and a remote magnetic locking system for the entrance.
Public Safety Reimbursement Grant Program
Available to commercial property owners in the Energy Corridor District
Reimburses a portion of eligible security improvements
Maximum award: $5,000
Eligible projects include cameras, lighting and other safety enhancements
Contact: Zak Miller, vice president, Energy Corridor District
The Energy Corridor District’s Public Safety Reimbursement Grant Program is helping commercial property owners strengthen security while recovering a portion of their costs.
Since launching just over two years ago, the program has awarded more than $23,000 to six local properties. The initiative, created by the Energy Corridor District Board of Directors, provides reimbursements for improvements such as surveillance cameras, lighting and other safety enhancements.
“We know that something as simple as better lighting or a security camera can make people feel safer and help deter crime,” said Energy Corridor District Vice President Zak Miller.
Among the recipients are BP Federal Credit Union, which invested more than $82,000 in security upgrades at its Memorial Drive branch, and Hyatt Regency Houston West, which installed 37 new surveillance cameras throughout the property. Both organizations received the program’s maximum $5,000 reimbursement.
Hyatt Chief of Engineering Chris Sejman said the grant helped offset costs and encouraged the hotel to move forward with its project.
“I would love it if other owners would apply,” Sejman said. “It would help create a broader network of facilities in the District that make crime tougher to commit.”
Learning Support for Energy Corridor Students
Pedro Teodoro demonstrates the personal learning approach at Sylvan with a student’s personalized learning notebook (left). Students are rewarded with tokens during a tutoring session (center), which they can redeem for prizes at Sylvan’s Motivation Station (right).
Families in the Energy Corridor District have a new resource to help students build confidence and strengthen academic skills.
Pedro and Ana Teodoro recently opened Sylvan Learning Center at 1531 Eldridge Parkway. The center, which celebrated its grand opening in May, provides personalized tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade in subjects including math, reading, science, study skills and test preparation.
Ana, an assistant principal with a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and Pedro, who left a career in accounting and business, both work directly with students and are committed to creating a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable asking questions and learning from mistakes.
“We find out how a student learns best and make the experience as personal as we can,” Pedro said.
The center currently employs three Sylvan-certified tutors and has plans to expand its offerings with test-prep camps, support for homeschool students and scholarship opportunities for families with limited budgets.
Still searching for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? Families in and around the Energy Corridor have plenty of options, with camps focused on everything from science and art to sports and music.
The Goddard School is offering a flexible summer camp program for children ages 5-12 who have completed kindergarten. Through Aug. 14, campers can enjoy weekly themes, hands-on STEAM activities, arts and crafts, outdoor games, splash days, special visitors and field trips. Families can enroll by the week, making it easy to fit camp into busy summer schedules.
A new option in the Energy Corridor District, Cordovan Art School is offering daily and weekly camps for children ages 5-12. Full-day and half-day sessions introduce young artists to a variety of media and themes, from K-Pop Art Explosion to Sea Life Safari and Space Aliens on Vacation. Extended care is available, with drop-off beginning at 8 a.m. and pick-up until 6 p.m.
Young golfers can sharpen their skills at Topgolf’s Junior Golf Academy. Weeklong sessions for ages 6-12 run through July 27 and include coach-led instruction, lunch, golf games and Topgolf swag bags.
With options for artists, athletes, scientists and young learners, area camps offer something for nearly every interest this summer.
Topgolf Event Supports Special Olympics
Golfers and community supporters will have a chance to tee up for a good cause when the Unified Fore Joy Topgolf ProAm comes to Topgolf, 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd, on September 18. Hosted by Special Olympics Texas, the event pairs Special Olympics athletes with golfers and business leaders for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.
Ten charity golf tournaments — all benefitting Special Olympics — are being held in various locations throughout Texas during the month of September. Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $25,000. Your business can join statewide sponsors, which include Arca-Continental Coca-Cola, PCSI and Southland Industries, as well as local sponsors Pilot Company and Goodwill of Houston.
Participants can register individually or as teams, with proceeds supporting year-round sports training, health programs, and leadership opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities across the Houston area.
No golf experience is required, and spectator tickets are also available.
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