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Work has begun on the Hermann Park Commons renovations. COURTESY HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY
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FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATION The Hermann Park Conservatory broke ground April 2 on a new 26-acre project called the Commons , where new structures and amenities will be added over the next 21 months. The green space will receive new playgrounds, landscaping, a carousel and a water park. Other improvements include a revamping of the Fannin Pavilion, a food truck court, and the addition of custom wooden tables and benches that are meant to attract larger crowds. “Hermann Park is already a special place, but the addition of amenities for all age groups, natural water features
RENOVATIONS 9 In the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the multimillion-dollar renova- tions at Houston Marriott Medical Cen- ter/Museum District were completed in early April. Changes include an updated lobby area, redesigned furnishings and several new dining options: Curate, an American cuisine restaurant with a Texas twist; Main & Green, which serves healthy options for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the M Club, which o ers breakfast, bar and banquet seating. An updated tness center with tness on demand for guests, an indoor heated swimming pool and a hot tub are also available. The 398- room hotel is located at 6580 Fannin St., Houston. 713-796-0080. www.marriott.com
IN THE NEWS 10 A new form of delivery launched March 29 at the Jewish-Mexican fusion restaurant Rustika Cafe & Bakery . Customers within a 2-mile radius of the cafe—located at 3237 Southwest Freeway, Houston—have the option to have their food brought by Coco, a human-operat- ed delivery bot, when ordering through DoorDash. After the order is placed, Coco will delivery it within 15 minutes. Rustika is the rst Houston-area restaurant to use Coco’s services, though the company plans to expand with other partnerships. Menu items at Rustika include chilaquiles, migas, matzah ball soup, traditional om- elets, sandwiches and salads as well as a variety of desserts. 713-665-6226. www.rustikacafe.com
and a 45-foot rocket ship will take this park to a new level,” said Kenneth Allen, director of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department, in a statement. Part of the conservatory’s 20-year master plan, the Commons is one of three projects in the $51 million Play Your Park campaign. The project is projected to cost $40 million and be completed by January 2024.
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BELLAIRE MEYERLAND WEST UNIVERSITY EDITION • MAY 2022
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