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Oct 9, 2018, 11:29pm
Houston's Revitalized Levy Park Co-Earns ULI's Urban Spaces Award
Cynthia Lescalleet
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As re-imagined and revitalized by its recent $15 million redo, Houston's Levy Park has earned an Open Space Award from Urban Land Institute.CALPIX
Houston's Levy Park, a 5.9-acre urban oasis that reopened in 2017 after a $15 million revitalization, earned an Urban Spaces Award for 2018 from Urban Land Institute (ULI).
The worldwide competition recognizes "successful, large- and small-scale public spaces that have socially enriched and revitalized the economies of their surrounding communities," according to Tuesday's announcement materials.
Madrid Rio Park was a co-winner. Other finalists included Ricardo Lara Park in Lynwood, Calif., which won for community impact; Quequechen River Rail Trail in Fall River, Mass.; and Baxi River Forest Island in Changsha, China.
On Tuesday, ULI announced the winners at its annual meeting, held in Boston.
“This award validates the vision that several forward-thinking individuals had for Levy Park as an idyllic community haven in the heart of Houston," says Stephanie Kiouses, Levy Park's director, in the announcement. "The park's user-friendly design, variety of adult and children’s programming and welcoming spirit have drawn people in and keep them coming back."
A revitalized Levy Park opened in February 2017, was rebuilt with public funds and is sustained by private lease agreements, primarily with the Midway Companies. Midway developed two properties adjacent to the park, one a 16-story office building with ground floor restaurant, the other a multi-family complex of 270 units.
More than 7,000 visitors a week (and more during school breaks) visit the park to enjoy its grounds, gardens, playscapes (for people and pets), free programming and events. Levy Park is a City of Houston Park and part of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. Its operated by the Levy Park Conservancy, an affiliate of the Upper Kirby District Foundation and responsible for the park's maintenance, operation and programming.
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