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Bellaire moves forward with developing new Parks Master Plan

Bellaire City Council has taken steps to develop a new Parks Master Plan, which the city’s website describes as “a map and direction for future parkland improvements, acquisition and development.” 

How it works: Ryan Smith, Bellaire’s director of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department, said the Parks Master Plan is typically developed every 10 years. With Bellaire’s last plan approved in 2015, the city is right on track for a new one, Mayor Gus Pappas said. 

Why it matters: Before approving the contract with MHS Planning and Design, council member Catherine Lewis wanted to ensure the planning process included public feedback. She also asked if the plan would strive to create parks within walking distance of every Bellaire neighborhood.

One more thing: Additionally, Smith said communication is the most important part of the process and that the department will be planning pop-up events, statistical surveys and open houses for residents to attend.
 
On The Business Beat
Neck and spine clinic to open location in River Oaks

Genesis Back & Neck will open its second Houston-area location in River Oaks.

What they offer: Founded by Dr. Caleb Braddock and Dr. Chad Gaines, the clinic is known for its non-surgical treatment of bulging and herniated discs using the DRX-9000 Spinal Decompression System. The machine uses a motor that adjusts itself up to 13 times per second, responding to the patient’s muscular feedback.

It currently has over 80 locations in 29 states and is headquartered in Texas.

  • 4120 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 130, Houston
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Katy Spring Market

April 10-12, times vary
The Woodlands

April 11-12, times vary
Katy

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Houston Barbecue Festival

Resonance & Repair

April 12, 1-4 p.m.
Humble

April 12, 4-6 p.m.
Houston

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Learn more.

 
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6 places to enjoy outdoor patios around Bellaire, Meyerland and West University

With spring bringing milder temperatures and longer days to Houston, many local establishments are opening their patios to diners looking to spend more time outdoors.

Check out these six places to visit for outdoor dining around Bellaire, Meyerland and West U.

Tiny's No. 5: The second location of Tiny Boxwoods in West University Place offers an outdoor patio to enjoy the "Afternoons in West U" menu, which includes crab cakes, French fries, and a meat and cheese board. 

  • 3636 Rice Blvd., Houston

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette: Enjoy fresh oysters on the patio at Liberty Kitchen, as well as lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and happy hour.
  • 5212 Morningside Drive, Houston

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar: Loro is also known for its boozy slushies, including a frozen espresso martini and a mango sake slushy.
  • 5333 Kirby Drive, Houston
 
Latest City News
Houston to use AI to help with traffic signal sensors

Houston will expand a program that uses artificial intelligence for traffic sensors and signal timing.

Houston City Council approved over $715,000 to deploy the No Traffic Autonomous Traffic Management Platform at various intersections throughout the city.

How it works: City officials said the program, which is a cloud-based system, uses AI sensors and makes real-time signal timing adjustments by monitoring the traffic flows, instead of a fixed, timed signal. It also makes adjustments and exceptions for emergency vehicles.

Council member Sallie Alcorn said at the April 8 meeting that using AI at the city helps in many ways.

“Save money, make traffic flow better,” she said. “This is the way of the future: real-time traffic considerations can be done by AI, and I hope this works out and we expand it.”

 

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