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Midtown Houston is comprised of two organizations committed to making Midtown a model of urban living in the center of Houston, Texas. The two organizations are the Midtown Redevelopment Authority / Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 and the Midtown Management District. These organizations undertake projects with widespread benefit to the area that are beyond the ability of individual property owners to provide. Both organizations share the common vision of shaping Midtown into a thriving, pedestrian-friendly urban community, but the responsibilities of each organization differs.
The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) / Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ) uses incremental taxes generated in the Midtown District to provide basic infrastructure improvements and public right of way enhancements. The MRA solicits new developments, and it coordinates with city departments and private developers to implement Midtown’s Redevelopment Master Plan. The TIRZ funds are used for public projects such as public parks, improved street lighting, streetscapes, street improvements, and landscaping enhancements.
The Midtown Management District (MMD) provides several valuable services to the neighborhood which enhance the efforts of the MRA. The main function of MMD is to provided services and maintenance above and beyond what the city provides to our public parks and rights of way; to continue to create a safer environment by providing additional contracted law enforcement; we serve as an advocate for our constituents to be sure that their concerns are made known and addressed by agencies; we develop community based events and projects that assist in attracting more residents, businesses, and investments; and work diligently to encourage interaction between residents and businesses as well as enhance the image of the District.
Thanks to the efforts of these two organizations and the hard work of the Midtown Staff, the District continues to thrive and grow into the kind of urban neighborhood envisioned for Midtown.
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410 Pierce Street
Suite 355
Houston, TX 77002
713.526.7577 PH
713.526.7519 FX
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