Community Wins

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Real victories — big and small — that neighbors made happen.

7Community Wins

2015–2024Years of History

7 winsWith Economic Impact

All Verified7 wins · Neighborhood

East End residents organized a task force to address rail safety after train derailments and hazardous material incident…

Economic impact: Active campaign for rail speed limits and safety barriers.

Houston established a community land trust model to preserve affordable housing in neighborhoods facing development pres…

Economic impact: Permanently affordable homeownership in Houston.

Avenue CDC completed affordable housing developments in the Near Northside and East End, preserving neighborhood charact…

Economic impact: 2,500+ affordable homes built in Houston neighborhoods.

The East Aldine Management District completed a new town center bringing a public library, community center, and health …

Economic impact: $60M town center investment in East Aldine.

Mayor Sylvester Turner launched Complete Communities to direct infrastructure investment into ten historically strong ne…

Economic impact: $30M+ in infrastructure improvements across 10 neighborhoods.

Houston City Council adopted a comprehensive bike plan calling for 1,800 miles of bikeways. Community advocacy from Bike…

Economic impact: 1,800 miles of planned bikeways across Houston.

METRO redesigned its entire bus network to prioritize frequent, all-day service on high-ridership corridors. The redesig…

Economic impact: 111% more residents near frequent transit, no added cost.

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