Communities across the city are coming together to demand change, protection and accountability from leaders. There’s no better place to channel that energy than your local super neighborhood. Not only is it one of the only civic organizations that is actually a part of the City’s charter (meaning it’s a viable tool for accountability), it…
Category: Community
The Privilege of Civic Engagement and Neighborhood Improvement
Civic duties are a shared responsibility predicated on the ability of everyone to participate equally. Over time unfortunately, the construct of the democratic process has become exclusionary. Time, for many people, is intrinsically tied to income. The ability to attend a public meeting during the day or take the time to participate in community activities…
How Neighborhood Protections Impact Investment
Buying and selling is only half the story when it comes to real estate. Understanding the context of a community can be the difference between a successful investment and a tremendous loss. Particularly in Houston, where neighborhoods rely on protections like minimum lot size and minimum building line, investors should consider neighborhood character in the…
The Landlord Next Door: Why Landlord Rights Matter During COVID-19
More than 30 million people in the US have filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.The mortgage industry, like many others, has not been immune to the impacts of this economic downturn. Assistance in the form of a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions to renters and borrowers, and mortgage forbearance to homeowners would…
Third Ward Planning and Brokerage Firm Launches Real Estate Development Capacity Building Workshop Series
Earlier this month, the Office of Jason T. Hyman teamed up with Gregory Benjamin, an AIA architect based in Third Ward, to host its Bridge 2 Action workshop. The workshop was the first in a series designed to build capacity for individuals, nonprofits and developers as a component of the firm’s Lost Spaces program. The…
Local Public and Private Partnership Delivers as Promised with Home Buyer Workshop.
On Saturday January 4th, 2020, Realinc’s Office of Jason T. Hyman launched their Lost Spaces Program in historic Third Ward with the inaugural Are You On Your Ship Home Buyer Workshop. Partnered with financial sponsor, Third Ward, CDC, Realinc owner, Jason Hyman tapped professionals from every aspect of the home buying process to speak to,…
New HEB MacGregor Market Opens In Third Ward
On Wednesday, December 18th, the highly anticipated HEB MacGregor Market opened its doors to the public. The grand opening follows yesterday’s VIP ribbon cutting celebration which was attended by newly re-elected Mayor Turner, Third Ward community leaders and organizations, and HEB team members. The celebration included a tour of the new store but was more…
Third Ward Voting Crisis
Voter participation appears to be down in Houston’s Third Ward. If attendance at last week’s District D council forums is indicative of voter turnout in the upcoming election, the historic community is in trouble. Despite residents grappling with concerns, from imposing development to dumping and crime, voter participation has been low. In 2015, only 19%…
Urban Planning Specialist Sparks Public-Private Partnerships in Third Ward With Community House Warming and State of Third Ward Address
Last Wednesday, developers, investors, nonprofit agencies, City representatives and residents from the Third Ward community battled the elements to attend Third Ward’s House Warming and State of The Community address. On the night before Imelda drenched Houston with the heaviest rainfall it’s seen since Harvey, more than 60 stakeholders came together to engage in a…
