Houston City Council is offering a path of preservation to legacy neighborhoods steadily succumbing to the combined forces of what many call 'gentrification.'
There’s now a major effort at Houston City Hall to preserve the "historic character" of half a dozen neighborhoods. FOX 26 Political Reporter shows us the tool these mostly minority neighborhoods have at their disposal.City Council is offering a path of preservation to legacy neighborhoods steadily succumbing to the combined forces of time and money, which many call "gentrification.
"Most people in Black and Brown communities, the only thing we have of true value is our home. That is our investment. That's really all we have," said Council Member Letitia Plummer.In response to calls for preservation and restoration, Mayor Sylvester Turner proposed the creation of a half dozen conservation districts, including Freedmen's Town, Acres Home, Independence Heights, Magnolia Park, Pleasantville, and Piney Point.
If approved by a simple majority of current residents, the Historical Commission, and in a final vote of the Council, the newly formed conservation district would gain the authority to regulate an array of issues, including architectural style, building size, and demolition.
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