Transportation
Development
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
New 14-patio home project to break ground in May near TMC
Upcoming projects in Bellaire, Houston to improve roadways
A new construction project near Amos Street is aiming to bring a high-end place for residents and doctors to stay in a gated community near the Texas Medical Center. About the project Project manager Patti Prasher said the commu- nity, called Diran at Amos Homes, will consist of 14 identical patio homes at about 3,600 square feet with a 3-bedroom layout and en-suite bathrooms. Other amenities will include:
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Bissonnet Street Reconstruction Project: This project will help with right-of-way acquisition and reconstruction of existing roadways with concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, street lighting and underground utilities from Kirby Drive to Edloe Street. Update: Houston City Council approved the Upper Kirby TIRZ capital improvement project budget in late February to move forward with the project. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $35.4 million • Funding source: Upper Kirby TIRZ
Tra c Signal Improvement Project Project: The city of Bellaire project will include the installation of closed-circuit cameras and loop detector sensors at 14 existing tra c signals, as well as build a new tra c management center. Update: As of Feb. 17, the city is processing a local match payment of $421,715 to the Texas Department of Transportation so construction can begin once the payment is complete. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $2.1 million • Funding sources: H-GAC, city of Bellaire
TMC Transit Center Project: The Metropolitan Authority of Harris County is investing $17 million to support the Texas Medical Center and install four new elevators and escalators, rehabilitate the pedestrian skybridge, create new walkways and install electric bus chargers. Update: O cials announced the launch of the new project in March. • Timeline: March 2026-TBD • Cost: $17 million • Funding source: METRO
development in the area,” Okediran said. Opportunity zones, according to the Internal Revenue Service, are an economic development tool that allows people to invest in distressed areas to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities. Looking ahead The project is expected to break ground in May and take approximately 12 months to build, with a move-in date slated for mid-2027.
Why now? Prasher said the owner of Diran, Samuel Okediran, and his ancée, Angela Nwankwo, who just completed her residency, wanted to create a unique place for medical center employees and other locals to have a place to live nearby. “Our primary reasons for choosing this location are its proximity to the [Texas] Medical Center, the opportunity to invest within an opportunity zone and our broader vision for community
• A second oor with a powder room • A balcony o the main living area • Two-car garage • Amazon lockers on-site
The new community will be located approxi- mately one mile from the MD Anderson Cancer Center and other nearby hospitals, Prasher said.
BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9733 Buffalo Speedway (713) 838-7486
HOLCOMBE 2314 W Holcombe Blvd (713) 669-1722
WESLAYAN 3902 Bissonnet (713) 218-8144
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