GREENSPOINT DISTRICT


The oldest District represented at the Chamber luncheon is the Greenspoint Management District, with President Jack Drake making the presentation. The District started in 1990, and is noted for its corporate tenants, including many of the 80 major energy companies represented in Houston. It is also known for its Air Cargo Center functions. The District is supported by an assessment on commercial property owners.

Drake pointed out that since 1991, major improvements have occurred in Crime statistics. Although population has increased by 48% since then, and Employment by 106%, nevertheless crime is down 42%, much of it due to public safety partnerships between the authorities and the Greenspoint District.

Major new accomplishments this year include a new 3 acre park, Ide Gay Gardens, as part of a new 10 acre development, a mobility study that will direct $16 million in improvements to the Sam Houston Parkway between now and 2012, a potential for a Metro light rail station on the airport line.

New wayfinding or signage programs are underway, as well as a major study with the Greens Bayou Coalition to combat flooding along that waterway, and develop public facilities on the adjacent properties.

Drake spoke about major new developments at the intersection of I-45 and the Parkway (see rendering above), built by IDI and Sysco, which will be the city’s largest business park.