Dear Friends: Buffalo Bayou offers a host of recreational opportunities. From jogging and biking to canoeing and kayaking, it’s the place to head for fitness and fun. It’s also the spot to experience cultural activities. In May, we hosted the Bayou City Music Series with a concert on The Brown Foundation Lawn at The Water Works. Sponsored by… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Construction
Buffalo Bayou Cleanup Moves Forward After Hurricane Harvey
The Buffalo Bayou Park maintenance team begins cleanup along Buffalo Bayou. Dear Buffalo Bayou Partnership Friends: It has been truly heartwarming to see how Houstonians and people from throughout the country have expressed their concern for Buffalo Bayou. While the waterway was greatly impacted by the historic flooding, our organization remains committed to its mission of… Read more »
TWO ENTRANCE RAMPS TO I-45 SOUTHBOUND IN THE DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AREA TO BE RECONSTRUCTED
The new ramps will help to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along a heavily traveled stretch of I-45 (between I-10 and US 59) June 30, 2016 HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation will close the Houston Avenue southbound and Allen Parkway eastbound entrance ramps to I-45 southbound on Friday, July 8 to begin construction on new… Read more »
Construction Updates: August 2015
With only a month until Buffalo Bayou Park’s opening celebration, construction continues at a steady pace. Here are details on what’s In the Works: Heavy rains and flooding from mid-April to mid-June delayed construction and caused bank failures along the channel edge where several sections of footpath collapsed. These areas are being repaired now. Visitors can… Read more »
Allen Parkway Reconstruction
The Downtown Redevelopment Authority has begun work on Allen Parkway to convert the thoroughfare to a safer bayou drive, improve pedestrian access to and from adjacent neighborhoods, and provide additional parking along Buffalo Bayou Park. The first phase of work commenced late August and focuses on the southernmost lanes (the current frontage road) between the AMLI 2121 near Montrose… Read more »
Allen Parkway Improvements Will Begin Late July
During the coming year, the Downtown Redevelopment Authority will work on Allen Parkway to convert the thoroughfare to a safer bayou drive, improve pedestrian access to and from adjacent neighborhoods, and provide additional parking along Buffalo Bayou Park. The first phase of work commences in late July 2015 and focuses on the southernmost lanes (the… Read more »
NEWS RELEASE: “Buffalo Bayou’s Back” – Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015
“Buffalo Bayou’s Back” with transformation of iconic Houston greenspace Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015 $58 million bayou park project embraces the natural environment alongside the city’s historic waterway while offering range of amenities Public celebration set for October 3, 2015 HOUSTON – Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the non-profit organization transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou, will mark the… Read more »
MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 29, 2015
A special thanks to all who have reached out to us about the status of Buffalo Bayou Park. For the most part, Buffalo Bayou Park endured a significant storm event. As we have stated in the past, park amenities such as benches, trash receptacles and light fixtures were designed to withstand flooding. However, after the… Read more »
MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 27, 2015
HOUSTON—MAY 27, 2015 – Buffalo Bayou Park (between Shepherd Drive and Sabine Street) experienced heavy flooding on Tuesday, May 26. As the water recedes, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is evaluating the situation; however, the preliminary assessment is that the park did not experience major damage. The Johnny Steele Dog Park is closed until we have the opportunity… Read more »
Construction Updates: Buffalo Bayou Park
With just two months until Buffalo Bayou Park’s completion, much is In the Works. Read on for details: At Lost Lake, work on the upper water garden and H-E-B Cascade is proceeding, and drives for the parking lot are poured. The building structure, which will house a paddle craft rental facility, Grab and Go food… Read more »