Mayor Wants Central Park For Houston
Construction Could Be Finished Within 3 Years
POSTED: Tuesday, October 19, 2004
UPDATED: 5:43 pm CDT October 19,
2004
HOUSTON -- Houston will have its own version of New York's Central Park, if Mayor Bill White has his way, Local 2 reported Tuesday.
The mayor outlined a proposal to purchase land in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston and turn it into a 13-acre Central Park."Most of the world's major cities have thought ahead and retained green space right in the heart of the city. And the city of Houston is doing the same," White said. "Today is an important day in our efforts to improve the quality of life for all citizens in Houston, Texas."The mayor said $35 million of donated private money and money earmarked for tourism would pay for the purchase."No property taxes will be involved in building this park. We want to keep the green -- the trees, the grass, the natural background, but we're not going to be into amateur park designing at the mayor's office. We're going to get world-class professionals to assist us," White said.The long-term plan could ultimately include waterfront living along Buffalo Bayou.If city council approves the proposal, construction could be finished within three years.
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