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| Neighborhoods and Communities |
— Greenway Plaza
Greenway Plaza (www.greenwayplaza.com) is Houston’s premier master-planned business development that offers an environment that is uniquely tailored to the needs of today’s business community. The unique style of Greenway Plaza’s campus combines a central “inside the Loop” location, efficient floor plans, professional management and many amenities. Working professionals and visitors to the campus have easy access to The Shops at Greenway, which includes a unique selection of retail options and a full-service food court. It’s located within an easy commute to the Galleria area, River Oaks, West University, Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston.
— Greater Third Ward
The Third Ward neighborhood is located inside the 610 Loop, immediately southeast of downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center. The ward became the center of Houston’s African-American community and is home to two universities, the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.
— Harrisburg/Manchester
This community is located east of downtown Houston, south of the Brays Bayou and Buffalo Bayou junction and west of Brady’s Island. It was founded before 1825 on the eastern stretches of the Buffalo Bayou in present-day Harris County on land belonging to John Richardson Harris. In 1926, Harrisburg was annexed into the city of Houston. Lying to the east of Harrisburg is the community of Manchester with modest homes close to industries servicing the Port of Houston.
— The Heights
The Heights (www.houstonheights.org) has Houston’s largest concentration of historic homes, with more than 100 individually listed private and public buildings. Distinctive turn-of-the-century homes, privately maintained parks, several churches and a public library line Heights Boulevard, which has a special city of Houston designation as “Scenic Right of Way.” Such charm, coupled with its proximity to downtown, makes The Heights an appealing place to live. The unique 19th Street historic business district and a variety of antique and specialty shops make the area a shopping attraction. The Heights is favored by professionals and families who appreciate a short commute to downtown and the small-town quality of life.
— MacGregor/Riverside
Location to important employment centers, such as the Texas Medical Center, local universities and downtown businesses, has made this a popular community. Many of the old homes are large and stately due to its rich, urban population in the 1930s. Today, there are approximately 1,315 homes in the MacGregor or Riverside area (www.riversidedistricthouston.org).
— Texas Medical Center/Rice Village
This area is one of the most vibrant and exciting in Houston and is home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center (www.tmc.edu) and the renowned Rice University. Both of these institutions are next to Hermann Park and the Museum District. The new Metro Light Rail line connects this area to Reliant Center to the south and downtown Houston to the north. The Texas Medical Center, covering more than 700 acres, accommodates about 5 million patient visits a year. Patients come from Houston and all over the world for the excellent medical care and the cutting-edge research. With a combined budget of $4.6 billion for its member institutions, the center has an $11.5 billion indirect impact on Houston’s economy. Nearly 80,000 jobs are tied to the area around Texas Medical Center and Rice Village (www.ricevillageonline.com).
Memorial Hermann Hospital, a founding member of the Texas Medical Center, houses one of the city’s two Level I Trauma Centers. The hospital also runs Life Flight, the city’s legendary air ambulance service started by Dr. Red Duke in 1976. Memorial Hermann is one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country. Another anchor institution is St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, which includes St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Health Network, St. Luke’s Health Charities and the Kelsey-Seybold Management Company. St. Luke’s is home to the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute, which has ranked as one of the Top 10 cardiovascular centers in the country for the last two decades.
Rice University, located across the street from the Texas Medical Center, is a prestigious nationally recognized institution offering a distinguished faculty, low student-teacher ratio and a high number of National Merit Scholars. A $2.5 billion endowment allows Rice University to compete with the best of the Ivy League schools.
— Memorial Park/Washington Avenue
Memorial Park stretches from the west side of the northern edge of downtown to the West Loop. The area covers 5,081 acres with 7,944 properties and is served by the Houston Independent School District and three private schools. Memorial Park is considered one of the city’s primary environmental assets. Residential areas adjacent to Memorial Park are being redeveloped with high-end single-family homes, high-rises, patio homes and three-story condos.
Greenway Plaza (www.greenwayplaza.com) is Houston’s premier master-planned business development that offers an environment that is uniquely tailored to the needs of today’s business community. The unique style of Greenway Plaza’s campus combines a central “inside the Loop” location, efficient floor plans, professional management and many amenities. Working professionals and visitors to the campus have easy access to The Shops at Greenway, which includes a unique selection of retail options and a full-service food court. It’s located within an easy commute to the Galleria area, River Oaks, West University, Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston.
— Greater Third Ward
The Third Ward neighborhood is located inside the 610 Loop, immediately southeast of downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center. The ward became the center of Houston’s African-American community and is home to two universities, the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.
— Harrisburg/Manchester
This community is located east of downtown Houston, south of the Brays Bayou and Buffalo Bayou junction and west of Brady’s Island. It was founded before 1825 on the eastern stretches of the Buffalo Bayou in present-day Harris County on land belonging to John Richardson Harris. In 1926, Harrisburg was annexed into the city of Houston. Lying to the east of Harrisburg is the community of Manchester with modest homes close to industries servicing the Port of Houston.
— The Heights
The Heights (www.houstonheights.org) has Houston’s largest concentration of historic homes, with more than 100 individually listed private and public buildings. Distinctive turn-of-the-century homes, privately maintained parks, several churches and a public library line Heights Boulevard, which has a special city of Houston designation as “Scenic Right of Way.” Such charm, coupled with its proximity to downtown, makes The Heights an appealing place to live. The unique 19th Street historic business district and a variety of antique and specialty shops make the area a shopping attraction. The Heights is favored by professionals and families who appreciate a short commute to downtown and the small-town quality of life.
— MacGregor/Riverside
Location to important employment centers, such as the Texas Medical Center, local universities and downtown businesses, has made this a popular community. Many of the old homes are large and stately due to its rich, urban population in the 1930s. Today, there are approximately 1,315 homes in the MacGregor or Riverside area (www.riversidedistricthouston.org).
— Texas Medical Center/Rice Village
This area is one of the most vibrant and exciting in Houston and is home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center (www.tmc.edu) and the renowned Rice University. Both of these institutions are next to Hermann Park and the Museum District. The new Metro Light Rail line connects this area to Reliant Center to the south and downtown Houston to the north. The Texas Medical Center, covering more than 700 acres, accommodates about 5 million patient visits a year. Patients come from Houston and all over the world for the excellent medical care and the cutting-edge research. With a combined budget of $4.6 billion for its member institutions, the center has an $11.5 billion indirect impact on Houston’s economy. Nearly 80,000 jobs are tied to the area around Texas Medical Center and Rice Village (www.ricevillageonline.com).
Memorial Hermann Hospital, a founding member of the Texas Medical Center, houses one of the city’s two Level I Trauma Centers. The hospital also runs Life Flight, the city’s legendary air ambulance service started by Dr. Red Duke in 1976. Memorial Hermann is one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country. Another anchor institution is St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, which includes St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Health Network, St. Luke’s Health Charities and the Kelsey-Seybold Management Company. St. Luke’s is home to the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute, which has ranked as one of the Top 10 cardiovascular centers in the country for the last two decades.
Rice University, located across the street from the Texas Medical Center, is a prestigious nationally recognized institution offering a distinguished faculty, low student-teacher ratio and a high number of National Merit Scholars. A $2.5 billion endowment allows Rice University to compete with the best of the Ivy League schools.
— Memorial Park/Washington Avenue
Memorial Park stretches from the west side of the northern edge of downtown to the West Loop. The area covers 5,081 acres with 7,944 properties and is served by the Houston Independent School District and three private schools. Memorial Park is considered one of the city’s primary environmental assets. Residential areas adjacent to Memorial Park are being redeveloped with high-end single-family homes, high-rises, patio homes and three-story condos.
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