The Energy Corridor District is proud to partner with Commissioner Lesley Briones and the Precinct 4 team to deliver the Park Row-North Dairy Ashford Multi-Modal Connectivity Project, which provides mobility solutions to benefit and connect people across Precinct 4 and the Houston-Harris County region.
Elijah J. Williams, Executive Director of the Energy Corridor District, spoke at the press conference, highlighting how the project represents a commitment by the District and Harris County Precinct 4 to create connections and provide a safer environment for everyone. This project will provide critical transportation improvements at intersections listed on the High Injury Network and provide infrastructure to access trails, schools, transit, employment and housing.
The project will provide interconnected sidewalks spanning 3.5 miles along Park Row and N. Dairy Ashford Road within the Energy Corridor, from SH-6 to N. Eldridge Pkwy along Park Row and from N. Eldridge Pkwy to Memorial Dr along N. Dairy Ashford. Additionally, the project will close a major trail gap between Terry Hershey Trail and the Addicks Dam Trail, a foundational step to ensure the success of future trail connectivity projects and support the establishment of the Addicks Park and Ride as a future regional transit hub.
Additionally, The Energy Corridor District has decided to use grants from Precinct 4 and TXDOT to support Places 4 People. Through the Places 4 People initiative, Precinct 4 will invest $88 million over the next five years. By partnering with organizations like METRO, Houston Parks Board, The Energy Corridor District, various MUDs and other districts, Places 4 People will result in $170 million in sustainable infrastructure projects.
Grant Application Open Now:
The District’s 12 Days of Christmas
During the District’s 12 Days of Christmas celebration, the District will recognize and deliver meals to first responders and donate more than $30,000 to local nonprofits. If you run or work for a local nonprofit, check to see if you’re eligible for a grant! Applications are open until the end of October.
SAVE THE DATE The District’s 3rd Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Our Third Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony is quickly approaching! Join us for a community celebration, including the lighting of a 50-foot tree, food vendors, pictures with Santa, live performances, a holiday market and a holiday drone show.
The Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra (ECHO) is celebrating 10 years of music since its founding in the fall of 2014 with a host of incredible events. This season is already in full swing, so be sure to get tickets before they run out!
Here’s an upcoming event in the next month:
Open Rehearsal
Grab a drink and get a free sneak peek at one of ECHO’s upcoming concerts. This event is free, but it requires an RSVP.
We’re proud to announce that Sgt. Felix is the new lead officer for the Energy Corridor District’s Public Safety and Security Patrol! This patrol is provided by Harris County Constables Precinct 5.
Additionally, we’d like to thank former lead officer Sergeant Connie Rico for keeping our community safe for the past two years!
The District at Houston METRO’s Board Meeting
Mike Jackson, Manager of Public Realm & Special Projects for The Energy Corridor District, had the chance to speak at the most recent METRO Board meeting.
In his address, he outlined several reasons why the 67 Dairy Ashford route should be extended to the Addicks Park & Ride. The extension would allow the 67 to connect to other METRO routes and give local transit access to the businesses along North Dairy Ashford Road, including Shell Woodcreek and the new Midway Development.
Two additional transit service extensions along Park Row could provide access to the hospitals just west of Barker Cypress Road or even further west to Fry Road, serving multiple grocery stores. A new local transit service could serve numerous multi-family housing developments and businesses currently being developed in the area.
The Woodlands – Energy Corridor Commuter Bus Service
The Woodlands Township and The Energy Corridor District have partnered to provide a commuter bus service from The Woodlands to The Energy Corridor for almost two years running.
Are you a Woodlands resident and Energy Corridor employee? If so, consider taking the bus for only $13 round-trip. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of someone else driving you through Houston traffic while you relax or catch up on work or your personal life.
This month, Commissioner Lesley Briones is hosting a listening tour around Precinct 4 so she can hear directly from her constituents about the policies and resources that will improve their quality of life. She'll be joined by subject experts to hear your concerns, answer questions and come up with the solutions to ensure your communities thrive.
The Kendall Library and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC each host events nearly every day for community members of all ages. Visit their calendars to see and register for upcoming events.
Here’s what to look forward to this month:
Kendall Library The library hosts space for teens and tweens to learn and play long- and short-form RPG games every Wednesday. These games build character, teach cooperation and encourage the development of leadership skills.
Every Monday this month, kids, tweens and teens can learn robotics and coding with the Sphero SPRK+! In this event, kids will code robots, complete design-and-build kits, engage in lessons and participate in activities that encourage exploration, imagination and perseverance.
Evelyn Rubenstein JCC Join an Israeli cooking class with Shoshi Bassan, a Shlicha from Israel, and learn four variations of Shakshuka, a popular one-pan dish from Israel! This class is open to all skill levels.
Join the “Challah Fairy” Hilary Kamin and learn to make a delicious loaf of pumpkin-inspired challah bread. This class is open to all skill levels!
FamilyPoint Resources has a wealth of events available to the community, from after-school programs to arts and education and health and sports events. To view events and register, visit their website.
To see summer deals and happy hour information for our incredible District restaurants, sign up for our District Happenings newsletter, where we share information about things going on around the District!
