BY SHAWN ARRAJJ
What they’re saying
Moving forward
The walk audits this summer were hosted by the nonprofit Friends of the Boulevard, Citizens’ Transportation Coalition and the AARP. They looked at sidewalks, crossings and bus shelters, among other details. As of press time Aug. 30, organizers said they would release a written report and analysis by the end of August. Alex Spike, an organizer with Friends of the Boulevard, said he wants the audits to serve as a way to refocus the discussion. “So much is focused on what is being lost and not on the state of the roadway and what we have to gain,” Spike said. TIRZ board members have not yet provided opinions on how work should proceed. The next meeting will take place Sept. 16.
New TIRZ Chair Matthew Brollier said he prepared by reviewing “every study, every analysis that I could get my hands on that had been done for Montrose going back 20 years.” “I want to make [myself] available to everyone and do right by this part of the city,” he said. In a statement, Grafrick said concerns about the Montrose Boulevard revamp was not the only reason why board members were replaced. “Every new mayoral administration has key initiatives that they want to focus on. It is common to replace members of boards and commissions and others with individuals that align with the adminis- tration’s initiatives/views,” Grafrick said. District C council member Abbie Kamin, who represents Montrose, said she was grateful to the former board members for their service and empha- sized the urgency of key projects. “These are volunteer roles, yeoman’s work done so often at the expense of family and jobs, because they love Montrose,” Kamin said.
“We’re jumping on a galloping horse from a moving train. … And
we appreciate and look forward to the results of the walk audit.” MATTHEW BROLLIER, CHAIR, MONTROSE TIRZ
“Projects throughout the city that will mitigate flooding, improve safety for families and increase drainage capacity
in neighborhoods need shovels in the ground.” ABBIE KAMIN, HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT C
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