HTX-BMW: Impact 10/21/2025

Here are several upcoming and ongoing transportation projects happening in the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University areas. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Chimney Rock Road reconstruction: Roadway reconstruction will take place along Chimney Rock Road from Evergreen Street to Maple Street, along with intersection improvements.

2. Brays Bayou Trail: The project includes creating 4.4 miles of hike-and-bike trails, undercrossings and a memorial plaza along the Bayou from near Bissonnet Street to West Loop South.

3. METRO Sidewalk Replacement: West University Place contractors are making improvements and replacing sidewalks within the city limits, targeting repair and replacement for connections within METRO bus stops and in other areas of interest, such as the recreational center and senior center.

4. Mobility Improvements: METRO mobility improvements focus on enhancing the customer experience, which includes a new fare system, bus and rail fleet upgrades, route restructuring, road repair and infrastructure improvements like new shelters and bus stops.

A rentable, private event space has opened in West University Place. 

Meet the owner: Founder Kristi Ison opened BASH in July on Edloe Street, according to the business social media page.

"Whether you're gathering for a chic mahjong night, planning a private celebration, or dancing the night at one of our themed DJ events, BASH was made to bring people together beautifully," a statement on the business website reads.

The details: Clients can rent the venue space on weekdays and weekends for various price rates, according to the business website. Party packages are also available for teen events, ages 9+.

• 6203 Edloe St., Houston

The nonprofit Harris County Public Library Foundation has officially launched, a press release from the organization announced. 

What to know: The nonprofit is dedicated to supporting and enhancing library services for the more than 5 million residents of Harris County and was established to champion the library's mission and secure financial support to expand its services and collections of materials and resources according to the foundation's website.

What else: The HCPL Foundation will hold its first annual Booked for Lunch event on Nov. 10 at the Junior League of Houston. The 2025 Booked for Lunch event is specifically focused on raising funds to increase the quantity of both printed and digital books in the Harris County Public Library collection and reduce wait times for borrowers.

Houston renters saw more listings in September while lease prices remained steady compared to this time last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ September 2025 Rental Market Update released Oct. 15.

Two-minute impact: There was a 5.3% increase in the number of single-family homes leased this September compared to the same time last year, according to the report. Surpassing last month’s record, 11,255 single-family homes were available for rent in September. 

The average lease price was $2,341 per month, which is statistically unchanged from September 2024, per the report. This marks the third month in a row where the average listing price remained flat, indicating a plateau in prices.

Quote of note: “We continue to see steady demand for single-family rentals as many people find homeownership challenging right now due to affordability issues—not just in Houston, but nationwide,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said via the report. “With so many properties on the market, renters have more choices than ever, and that’s helping them find places that fit their needs and budget."