Our History
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In 1990, commercial property owners realized that for the area to experience positive growth, it needed an organization dedicated to coordinating and guiding this developing community. More than 100 of these property owners petitioned the Texas Legislature in support of such an organization, and in 1991, the Greenspoint District was born.
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Our Milestones
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1990:
Area businesses organize the effort to create a management district to provide enhanced services and improvements to Greenspoint.
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1991:
The Greenspoint District is created by the legislature with a board representing property owners. It then formalizes its structure, organizes committees, hires staff and secures office space.
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1993:
Eleven acres on Greens Road, where an abandoned apartment complex stood, is acquired for a future park site.
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1994:
The Greater Greenspoint Public Safety Center opens at Greenspoint Mall. The District receives the first “Crime Reduction Award” from the Houston Police Department.
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1998:
The District successfully secures creation of the Greater Greenspoint Redevelopment Authority, and a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) is established. Archon purchases and begins redevelopment of more than 5,000 Greenspoint apartment units, transforming the area’s apartment market.
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2002:
With investments from the TIRZ and Archon, Greenspoint’s first public parks, Thomas R. Wussow and CityView, open.
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2004:
The District creates a foundation, Greenspoint Community Partners, to secure additional funds for area improvements.
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2008:
The District receives statewide recognition with the Texas Crime Prevention Association’s “Outstanding Crime Prevention Organization” award. The Houston Police Department also recognizes the District with its second “Crime Reduction Award.”
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2009:
The Greenspoint District is named one of the nation’s top five locations for logistics companies by Expansion Solutions Magazine. The magazine cites the District’s ideal location and ample new development of warehouse/distribution space as key to its selection. |
2010:
The Greenspoint District wins “Outstanding Crime Prevention Business.” The award is presented by the Texas Crime Prevention Association to organizations that reduce crime and provide the greatest support to crime prevention programs. |
2011:
In partnership with the Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition, the District opens Ida Gaye Gardens, a park that provides older adults a place to socialize, exercise and relax. |