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News

Find the latest news about Buffalo Bayou Partnership and all the doings along Buffalo Bayou.

Posts Categorized: Construction

Jul 24

Banking on Buffalo Bayou – Summer 2018

Dear Friends: Buffalo Bayou offers a host of recreational opportunities. From jogging and biking to canoeing and kayaking, it’s the place to head for fitness and fun. It’s also the spot to experience cultural activities. In May, we hosted the Bayou City Music Series with a concert on The Brown Foundation Lawn at The Water Works.  Sponsored by… Read more »

Sep 08

Buffalo Bayou Cleanup Moves Forward After Hurricane Harvey

https://buffalobayou.org/buffalo-bayou-cleanup-moves-forward-after-hurricane-harvey/

The Buffalo Bayou Park maintenance team begins cleanup along Buffalo Bayou.   Dear Buffalo Bayou Partnership Friends: It has been truly heartwarming to see how Houstonians and people from throughout the country have expressed their concern for Buffalo Bayou.   While the waterway was greatly impacted by the historic flooding, our organization remains committed to its mission of… Read more »

Jul 01

TWO ENTRANCE RAMPS TO I-45 SOUTHBOUND IN THE DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AREA TO BE RECONSTRUCTED

The new ramps will help to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along a heavily traveled stretch of I-45 (between I-10 and US 59) June 30, 2016 HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation will close the Houston Avenue southbound and Allen Parkway eastbound entrance ramps to I-45 southbound on Friday, July 8 to begin construction on new… Read more »

Aug 31

Construction Updates: August 2015

With only a month until Buffalo Bayou Park’s opening celebration, construction continues at a steady pace. Here are details on what’s In the Works: Heavy rains and flooding from mid-April to mid-June delayed construction and caused bank failures along the channel edge where several sections of footpath collapsed. These areas are being repaired now. Visitors can… Read more »

Aug 26

Allen Parkway Reconstruction

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority has begun work on Allen Parkway to convert the thoroughfare to a safer bayou drive, improve pedestrian access to and from adjacent neighborhoods, and provide additional parking along Buffalo Bayou Park. The first phase of work commenced late August and focuses on the southernmost lanes (the current frontage road) between the AMLI 2121 near Montrose… Read more »

Jul 02

Allen Parkway Improvements Will Begin Late July

During the coming year, the Downtown Redevelopment Authority will work on Allen Parkway to convert the thoroughfare to a safer bayou drive, improve pedestrian access to and from adjacent neighborhoods, and provide additional parking along Buffalo Bayou Park. The first phase of work commences in late July 2015 and focuses on the southernmost lanes (the… Read more »

Jun 19

NEWS RELEASE: “Buffalo Bayou’s Back” – Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015

“Buffalo Bayou’s Back” with transformation of iconic Houston greenspace Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015 $58 million bayou park project embraces the natural environment alongside the city’s historic waterway while offering range of amenities Public celebration set for October 3, 2015 HOUSTON – Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the non-profit organization transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou, will mark the… Read more »

May 29

MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 29, 2015

A special thanks to all who have reached out to us about the status of Buffalo Bayou Park. For the most part, Buffalo Bayou Park endured a significant storm event. As we have stated in the past, park amenities such as benches, trash receptacles and light fixtures were designed to withstand flooding. However, after the… Read more »

May 27

MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 27, 2015

HOUSTON—MAY 27, 2015 – Buffalo Bayou Park (between Shepherd Drive and Sabine Street) experienced heavy flooding on Tuesday, May 26. As the water recedes, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is evaluating the situation; however, the preliminary assessment is that the park did not experience major damage. The Johnny Steele Dog Park is closed until we have the opportunity… Read more »

Apr 10

Construction Updates: Buffalo Bayou Park

With just two months until Buffalo Bayou Park’s completion, much is In the Works. Read on for details: At Lost Lake, work on the upper water garden and H-E-B Cascade is proceeding, and drives for the parking lot are poured. The building structure, which will house a paddle craft rental facility, Grab and Go food… Read more »

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For press inquiries, email Trudi Smith, Director of PR and Events, or call 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

News Coverage

  • Day Trips: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Houston Austin Chronicle, March 26, 2021
  • A New, (Literally) Underground Art Installation in a Houston Cistern Reflects Our Lost-in-Space Pandemic Moment Texas Monthly, March 24, 2021
  • Anri Sala’s subterranean installation is out of this world Wallpaper* Magazine, March 18, 2021
  • Otherworldly 'Time No Longer' debuts at the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Houston Chronicle, March 16, 2021
  • Cistern continues being underground cool as it hosts immersive art Houston Chronicle, March 11, 2021
  • Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s East Sector Plans Get a $10 Million Boost Houstonia Mag, December 9, 2020
  • What’s next for Buffalo Bayou? $10 million grant accelerates master plan's 3 key projects Houston Chronicle, December 9, 2020
  • Here's the next show coming to the Cistern. Imagine a turntable. Houston Chronicle, November 24, 2020
  • Houstonians toast Buffalo Bayou Park's birthday with picnic under the stars Culture Map, November 11, 2020
  • Houston’s Beloved $58 Million Park Celebrates a Milestone With the Ultimate Starry Night Paper City, November 9, 2020
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Press Releases

  • Houston Endowment Awards Buffalo Bayou Partnership $10M Grant December 9, 2020
  • Immersive Installation by Anri Sala in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern November 23, 2020
  • Houston Celebrates Texas Arbor Day by planting 600 trees at Buffalo Bend Nature Center November 10, 2020
  • Carmen Herrera: Estructuras Monumentales (En Español) September 28, 2020
  • A “musical scavenger hunt” with ROCO and Buffalo Bayou Partnership September 21, 2020
  • Artful Anniversary: A series of virtual and visual arts events through the month of October to celebrate 5 Years of Buffalo Bayou Park September 10, 2020
  • Carmen Herrera: Estructuras Monumentales September 3, 2020
  • Harris County Flood Control District and Buffalo Bayou Partnership Making Repairs along Buffalo Bayou as part of the Hurricane Harvey Recovery Program August 20, 2019
  • Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference April 11, 2018
  • Encounter: Meeting Points on Buffalo Bayou March 5, 2018
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Monthly Newsletters

  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - March 2021 March 5, 2021
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - February 2021 February 10, 2021
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - January 2021 January 13, 2021
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - December 2020 December 10, 2020
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - November 2020 November 10, 2020
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - October 2020 October 1, 2020
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - September 2020 September 9, 2020
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - August 2020 August 12, 2020
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - July 2020 July 17, 2020
  • Bringing Buffalo Bayou to You: Part 9 May 28, 2020
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Banking on Buffalo Bayou

  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2020 January 2020
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2019 May 2019
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2019 January 2019
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2018 July 2018
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2017 August 2017
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2017 March 2017
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2016 December 2016
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2016 July 2016
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2016 March 2016
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Fall 2015 December 2015
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