Houston Public MediaApr 1, 2025

About two dozen protesters assembled at the intersection of Clay Street and Montrose Boulevard during Monday’s afternoon traffic rush ahead of a contentious reconstruction project on the four-lane thoroughfare. 

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Contentious Montrose Boulevard project in Houston draws protest ahead of construction

The plan for the thoroughfare, which involved creating more space for cyclists and pedestrians, was changed after Mayor John Whitmire overhauled the local management board. Protesters spoke out against the changes Monday afternoon.

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Houston Public MediaOct 29, 2024

Downtown Houston will soon have a more walkable neighborhood along seven blocks of Main Street. Here is what it could look like in 2026.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/10/29/504504/seven-houston-downtown-blocks-to-receive-pedestrian-friendly-redesign-ahead-of-the-2026-world-cup/

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Seven Houston Downtown blocks to receive pedestrian-friendly redesign ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Construction is expected to begin in May of 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is Houston.

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