Northern Third Ward Neighborhood Plan

CLIENT

Change Happens

LOCATION

Houston, Texas

YEAR

2017

Partners

Change Happens Community Development Corporation
Project Row Houses
Row Houses CDC
University of Houston
Wheeler Avenue Triangle Ministries, Inc.
William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity

Funder

Wells Fargo Regional Foundation

Funded through a generous grant provided by the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation, the Northern Third Ward Neighborhood Planning Project identifies critical issues in the neighborhood. Through resident and stakeholder participation, the plan formulates strategies and specific action steps that will lead to the successful development and enhancement of the community. The 10-month planning process allowed the residents and stakeholders to organize and to develop a plan for strategically addressing the needs that we collectively defined as priorities in the Northern Third Ward, and will help to ensure equitable development practices as we move forward. The Northern Third Ward Neighborhood Planning Project sets a long-term direction with a measurable action plan for a complete community where everyone—young and old—has the opportunity to grow and thrive

This neighborhood plan was developed with the intention that it:

• Build and strengthen the sense of community in our neighborhood through organizing a variety of activities that highlight our unique cultural heritage, encourage social cohesion, create political/economic effectiveness, and honor social diversity.

• Educates our residents and local institutions about community resources, threats, and opportunities.

• Empowers our community through neighborhood planning, inclusion, and advocacy.

man in hat holding chalkboard and smiling

Norther Third Ward residents share their visions for the neighborhood through an open and transparent planning process.

Credit:

Aaron Courtland

two young women holding chalkboards and smiling

Norther Third Ward residents share their visions for the neighborhood through an open and transparent planning process.

Credit:

Aaron Courtland

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