In collaboration with the Fifth Ward Redevelopment Authority, East River will serve as a new gateway enriching the lives of an already deeply historic and proud community.
On December 10, 2020, the first comprehensive community benefits agreement in the City of Houston was executed between KBRN, LP, East River Property Owners Association, and the Fifth Ward Redevelopment Authority. The CBA provided for certain goals related to affordable housing, employment, business opportunities, community investment and other benefits to the Fifth Ward community.
On June 10, 2024 Midway welcomed members of the community to its annual meeting to hear about the progress for East River. This ambitious 20-year endeavor began its initial phase in 2021. While there is still much work ahead to fully reap the project's benefits, we are encouraged by the advancements achieved during Phase 1. A key contribution to our effort is provided by the Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC helps provide feedback to KBRN on community needs on behalf of the Fifth Ward residents and business owners. Per the CBA, the CAC must include: one member from KBRN, East River Property Owners Association, and TIRZ 18; one member from Fifth Ward Chamber of Commerce; two members from an area non-profit organization; and two Fifth Ward residents and/or business owners.
LATEST CBA REPORTDevelop policies, such as those for the distribution of the Community Investment Fund, for consideration by the CAC.
Harvey Clemons Jr.
Rudy Ramirez
Micah Hart
Works with Midway, CAC and community organizations to ensure the broad sharing
of information using all forms of outreach.
Micah Hart
Christa Stoneham
Works with the community and community groups to assess specific needs and interests in programming, jobs, businesses.
Eriq Glenn
Joseph E. Williams, Sr.
Collaborates with Midway to ensure diverse employment and business opportunities are made available to the community.
Anna Deans
Gerald Shealey
Robert L. Thomas, Jr.
East River, Midway and Parkway are committed to providing more opportunities for long-term employment to our nearby communities.
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