the geographical area of ​​Houston is generally classified as being inside or outside Interstate 610, known as "Loop." Inside the circle generally includes the Central business district and the "island towns" of West University Place (West U.), Southside Place and parts of Bellaire. ("Islands Cities" refers to the Houston City practice of annexing the boundaries of the incorporated city.)
Other "island towns" include Memorial Village - Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, and Spring Valley Village.
The remote areas of Houston, as well as other places in Bellaire, Memorial Village, airports and suburbs and enclaves are outside the circle. Another ring road, Beltway 8 (also known simply as "Beltway"), surrounds the city 5 miles (8 km) further. Third, State Highway 99 or Grand Parkway, has started construction about 10 miles (16 km) outside the Beltway around the outer periphery and currently extends from the north of Interstate 10/US. Highway 90 east from Katy to Interstate 69/US. Highway 59 at Sugar Land.
Locations within the city limits of Houston within Beltway 8 traditionally use area code 713. Those located outside Beltway 8 but within city limits have received area code 281 or 832. Geographic divisions between 713, 281, and 832 have been eliminated, and phone numbers (especially for mobile phones and fax machines) in the zone can be assigned one of three codes. Areas further north, west, east and south of the city center also use 936 and 409. The postal code in Houston ranges from 77002 to 77099. A small portion of northeastern Houston uses zip code 77339 and 77345.
Houston is the most populous city in the United States without zoning laws. The city's voters rejected the creation of separate commercial and settlement land areas in 1948, 1962 and 1993. As a result, Houston has grown in an unusual way. Instead of a single "city center" as a city job center, five additional business districts have grown throughout the city center, including one for the Houston medical center complex. If these business districts are combined, they will form the third largest urban center in the United States. The city also has one of the largest skyscrapers in the United States but because it is spread over several miles, the pictures of the city show, for the most part, the main downtown area.
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John Nova Lomax from Houston Press said that before the interstate system was set up in Houston, the neighborhood was "a neighborhood and a district very different from poetic names [...]".
Beginning in the 1960s the development of Loop 610 caused the focus of the Houston area to move from Downtown Houston. Joel Barna of Cite 42 said that this caused Greater Houston to shift from "fragmented spatial entity but still concentrated to something more like a donut," and that Downtown Houston began to become a "hole" in "donuts. " As the interchange connection with Loop 610 opened, according to Barna Downtown "became just another node in the multi-node grid" and, in 1998, "it has been that, with already established high density and land prices." In 1998, Beltway 8 approached completion and increased development in the city center. Barna said that "it's as if Houston has stretched so far that the spinning begins to multiply."
Lisa Gray of the Houston Chronicle said that Houston differs from many of the old-style "old-town" cities and towns on the East Coast of the United States because Houston began with extensive development and then developed a solid core, as opposed to starting with a solid core and then developing flat. Many of the more crowded areas in Houston have a parking garage, allowing car drivers to access areas with relatively few parking spaces.
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Downtown Houston
The city center is in the center of the city's highway system, limited by I-45 to the south and west, I-69/US-59 to the east, and Buffalo Bayou to the north.
Skyline District is the heart of the city center and home to the headquarters of multinational businesses and financial institutions.
The Houston Theater District , in the center of the northern city, is home to eight Houston performing arts organizations and includes Alley Theater, Hobby Performing Arts Center, Wortham Center, Verizon Wireless Theater (formerly Air Theater), and Jones Hall, home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. The theater district is the second largest performing arts district, next to New York City.
Downtown is also home to one of the two Chinatown cities. The first Chinatown is located in the shadow of downtown George R. Brown Convention Center, while the newer and larger Chinatown (originating around 1982), is located primarily on Bellaire Boulevard in the western neighborhood of Sharpstown.
The Main Street Corridor in the city center, opened in 2004, has become a popular nightspot, especially now that the city has a light rail service. This is because the light rail line starts at the University of Houston-Downtown.
Preston Station is a neighborhood in downtown Houston that takes its name from Preston Houston MetroRail Station, which is in the center of the neighborhood. The place is famous for its bars and restaurants, and includes famous buildings such as the Rice Hotel, the St. Germain, and Hotel Icon.
South Side
In the south of the city center, but east of Meyerland and Fondren, is Hiram Clarke , Sunnyside , South Park , Kennedy Heights , and most other African-American communities with a sizeable Latin population. Collectively (with Third Ward) known as "Southside", rural communities were formerly the home of childhood country singer Kenny Rogers and (later) rap artist Scarface.
Hiram Clarke is a small neighborhood on the south side of Houston. This neighborhood is adjacent to Hiram Clarke Blvd. and West Fuqua Street. It was named after former president of Houston Lighting & amp; Power, the predecessor of Reliant Energy.
Southwest
The term "southwest Houston" often refers to areas that opened in the years after World War II, when they were perceived as periphery areas, such as Alief , Southwest Fondrene , Meyerland , Sharpstown and Westbury . Alief is a large and ethnically diverse community that Houston began to annex it in 1977. Fondren Southwest and Meyerland are central to the Jewish community of Houston. Sharpstown has a large Hispanic and Asian American community and is the first master-planned community in Houston. Also in the southwest is the enclave of India, Mahatma Gandhi District, informally known as Hilcroft. Westbury and Meyerland are popular places for some gay and lesbian men to live, as real estate in the Neartown area becomes more expensive as it has become gentrified.
Southeast
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Northside
The Northside of Houston consists of several historic neighborhoods including Houston Heights, Near Northside, The Fifth Ward, The Historic Sixth Ward, Kashmere Gardens, Trinity Gardens, Homestead, Acres Homes, East Aldine District and Greenspoint. Residents of this neighborhood usually refer to this area as "Northside" Many of the suburban Houston suburbs confuse the term to be associated with Northern Houston suburbs such as Spring, FM 1960 or The Woodlands. The Northside along with other neighborhoods in the 610 has recently been the focus of Gentrification in an attempt to tear down the historic home to make room for modern life to accommodate the entry of young professionals drawn into the Downtown/Inner 610 Loop area. The Houston Light Rail extends the route going north from the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) along North Main St. and Fulton St. The Northside mainly consists of Hispanic and African Americans with the exception of The Houston Heights neighborhood that has a large Caucasian presence. Notable Northside residents include Barbara Jordan's politicians, Singer Kenny Rogers, Mickey Leland, Rapper Slim Thug and Boxer George Foreman.
Energy Corridor
The Energy Corridor is a district located along Memorial Drive and Eldridge Parkway in west Houston. The district is loosely bounded by areas north of IH-10 (Katy Freeway) and Westheimer in the south, and extends from Kirkwood Road to the east and Fry Road to the West. This area is defined by many oil industry related companies, settlements, restaurants and parks.
Midtown
Midtown, located just south of the city center, is a recently rebuilt area with many newly built apartments and condos. This area is also home to Little Saigon, Vietnam's trade and business center in Vietnam. Midtown is roughly limited by I-45 in the north, SH-288 to the east, I-69/US-59 to the south, and Bagby Street to the west. Midtown is the official State of Arts and Entertainment of the Texas District, in 2012.
Uptown
Uptown is Houston's second largest business district and home to the world-renowned Williams Tower. The Williams Tower is said to be the tallest building outside the CBD. The District is home to the tallest condominium tower in Houston. Uptown has the headquarters and subsidiary locations of Fortune 500 companies, upscale retailers, and local and international fashion designers.
Residents actually do not use the term Uptown. It is reserved for city officials and/or realtors. People who live and work in this area call it The Galleria.
Texas Medical Center
Texas Medical Center, about three miles (5 km) south of Midtown area is the largest medical complex in the world. Bordering Texas Medical Center is Reliant Park in the south and Rice University/Rice Village area in the west.
Museum District
The Museum District comprises over 20 institutions, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo and Miller Outdoor Theater. It is one of the most visited museum districts in the country. The Museum District covers a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) radius around Mecom Fountain in Hermann Park.
Six "Wards"
When Houston was founded in 1837, the city's founders divided it into political geographic districts called "wards". Environmental designation is the ancestor of the nine districts of the City of Houston today.
Most African-dominated Americans First Ward are destroyed and renovated as part of a gentrification effort. Most of the districts are limited by Houston Avenue, Interstates 10 and 45, and Washington Avenue. Due to rising land values, homes previously located in Third Territories, Neartown, West End, and West University Place were relocated from their land plots and rehabilitated.
The Second Ward , located east of the city center, was developed in the early 20th century. The Second Ward is predominantly a Hispanic community. This area has undergone gentrification as it is close to the city center and entertainment venues. In the mid-2000s, upper-middle class residents moved to this East End area to take advantage of cheaper homes than western homes. Second Ward is located in the East End district and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Houston.
The predominantly African Third Country , southeast of the city center, was home to one of Africa's most prosperous African communities in the South after World War I. This is where the University of South Texas is located. The Third Ward is located within two districts of the city council (D and I).
The Fourth Ward , known as Freedmen City for freed slaves who settled there after the United States Civil War, was the first and most prominent African American community in Houston. This is the first campus home of Booker T. Washington High School that was later transferred to Independence Heights in northern Houston. Historically, the ward is among the poorest areas of the city center, but is undergoing extensive gentrification due to its proximity to the city center. The ward included the Allen Parkway Village housing project, which was redeveloped into Historic Oaks at Allen Parkway Village. The Freedmen City History District was established in 1988. Currently, about 40 percent of the original wooden frame houses remain in the ward.
The Fifth Ward is another African-dominated community originally settled by freed slaves. It is also undergoing gentrification. Part of the Fifth Ward, Frenchtown , once held the Community Center of Creole in Houston [2].
Sixth Ward is bordered by Memorial Drive to the south, Glenwood Cemetery to the west, Washington Avenue to the north, and Houston Avenue to the east. It was carved from the Fourth Ward in 1877 as a residential area. There are many examples of Greek, Victorian, and Classical Awakening architecture in the neighborhood, but because of the many gentrification, many are destroyed for modern housing.
Greenway Plaza
The business district of Greenway Plaza is west of Midtown and southwest of Downtown Houston. This district is home to Lakewood Church, the largest megachurch in the country.
Neartown
Neartown is an area located in west-central Houston, Texas and is one of the main cultural areas of the city. The location has a distinct characteristic eccentricity and diverse population. The east-southeast part of Neartown (colloquially referred to as Montrose) is the center of the gay and lesbian community of Houston, and is known for its vintage shops, 1950s-style restaurants and street art. The Neartown region has traditionally hosted the Westheimer Street Festival, a colorful community gathering largely ending by gentrification. It is also the location of Menil Collection and Saint Thomas University.
Other well known communities
The historic Houston Heights , near the city center, has the highest elevation point in the city. Like the smaller Woodland Heights neighborhood just east of it, it was initially a separate, independent suburb connected to Houston by tram. It was founded in 1891 and consolidated to the city of Houston in 1919. Even today it still prohibits the sale of liquor and is a popular area for antique shopping. Like neighboring Neartown, Houston Heights has long been a popular venue for art and gay and lesbian communities to live. Like other neighborhoods, Heights has been under pressure of gentrification when inner circles grow, but residents who are concerned with historic preservation have refused through the use of the deed restrictions. Many Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows are in great demand, especially those that have been renovated. Houston Heights is also home to the ArtCar Museum, a tourist attraction.
Oaks River is the most prosperous urban area, often compared to Beverly Hills. Outside Houston, it is the richest neighborhood in the state and home to many celebrities and political figures. Located just like downtown and Uptown, the Oaks River is a collection of luxury homes in a sea of ​​apartments and high-rise loft. Near and partly blend with the Oaks River, the Highlands and Top Kirby area is home to many high-end shopping and dining spots.
To the west is Memorial Area . Postal code for Memorial (77024) is the sixth richest in Texas. It contains the largest of a series of affluent cities separated from but surrounded by the city of Houston, known as the Village, which includes Hedwig Village, Bunker Hill Village, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Hilshire Village and Spring Valley Village .
Clear Lake City is a master-planned community located in southeast Houston. It is home to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, University of Houston-Clear Lake and the enormous upscale Asian-American community. This area was annexed to the city of Houston in 1979. League City, just south of this area, is home to several waterfront resorts.
To the northeast are the master-planned masses of Kingwood , annexed by Houston in 1996. Kingwood is the largest master-community planned in Harris County.
Nearby cities and suburbs
In addition to "island towns" in Bellaire, University Place West, Southside Place, and Memorial Village, there are some communities that are not part of Houston that are important to the metropolitan area.
Harrison
Pasadena is the most populous suburb of Houston and the "Gilley" location, the honky-tonk bar that inspired the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy, which was filmed in Pasadena. Due to its location passing the ship lane where most of the city's refineries are located, Pasadena is considered the backbone of the enormous petrochemical complex of Houston. The nearby cities of Baytown , La Porte , which is home to the San Jacinto Monument , and Channelview are also hosted to many refineries and chemical plants. Other nearby cities are Deer Park , Galena Park , and South Houston .
Katy is about 30 minutes west of downtown. Many - live between Katy and Houston - these areas have the address "Katy" and are referred to as "Katy Territory", while the right city is known as "Old Katy". Therefore, the "Greater Katy" area has a population of over 250,000. Some developments are located in this area, including Cinco Ranch, Kelliwood, and various other communities. Most of Katy's territory borders the western part of George Bush Park, and it is home to Katy Mills Mall. The Katy area also stretches to Fort Bend County north as well as southeast of Waller County.
Cypress is an unrelated area about 30 minutes northwest of downtown. Originally a rice and forest farming group, this area has experienced tremendous growth since the 1980s, almost all of which are single-family housing. Cypress is also home to Cy-Fair ISD, Houston's second-largest school district. Other cities in the northwest are Jersey Village , a community bedroom at the intersection of Beltway 8 and Northwest Freeway, and Tomball , a town of about 25,000 on the edge of Harris County.
Between Cypress and Katy is located Bridgeland , a major development in the early stages of construction. Completed, the developers expect a population of 65,000 in the area.
Humble, Texas is a city 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Downtown, adjacent to the Bush Intercontinental Airport. The humble area has a sizeable population, including Atascocita. While the city of Humble itself has a high crime rate, this area is one of the fastest and safest areas in Houston.
Fort Bend County
Sugar Land is a town in southwest Houston in northeastern Fort Bend County, and is named for the former Empire Sugar refinery. It is home to a number of international energy, software and products companies. It is also one of the fastest and wealthiest cities in the state as many communities are planned in the area, such as First Colonies, New Territories, Greatwood, Sugar Creek, Sugar Lakes, Avalon and Riverstone. Sugar Land has the most planned community in Fort Bend County, which is home to a large number of communities planned in the country. SugarÃ, Land is ranked as the hottest place to live in the state of Texas and third in the United States for 2006 according to Money magazine, with the city receiving awards for quality government services, affordable housing, and diversity (about a quarter of Sugar Land residents are Asian-Americans).
Stafford is located between Sugar Land and Houston, opposite Fort Bend and Harris County. Stafford is home to many corporate campuses because of the city's lack of property taxes. The Stafford Municipal School District, run by the city, is the only school district in Texas run by the municipality.
In 1890, the land that is now a Missouri City is advertised for sale in St. Louis. Louis, Missouri, and surrounding areas as "the land of sunshine and eternal summer." Despite all the efforts to attract settlers from the "north", the first settlers actually came from Arlington, Texas - between Dallas and Fort Worth - in early 1894. Partly inside Harris County, but mostly in adjacent Fort Bend County, the city boasts a large African American population. "Mo Town", as it is sometimes called, has experienced a significant "white flight". Most of these white flights have occurred in the northeastern part of the city that is now dominated by blacks, and planned communities within cities such as Quail Valley and Lake Olympia have significant white populations, and some of these communities have African enclaves - Americans and Asians. Sienna Plantation , an unincorporated community within the territory of Missouri City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, culturally one with Missouri City.
Brazoria County
Pearland is a town located south of Houston in Brazoria County with a fraction in Harris County. Pearland is the fastest growing city in Brazoria County - it has risen from about 19,000 to 39,000 residents in the 1990s alone (based on 2000 US Census figures). It has since risen from 39,000 to 82,000 since 2000. It is home to companies such as Weatherford and Aggreko. It is the nearest suburb to Downtown Houston and Texas Medical Center (about 10 miles (16 km)), which attracts professionals from the oil, gas, energy, medical and aerospace industries. Some of the planned parent communities found in this area are Silverlake, Silvercreek, and Shadow Creek Ranch.
Montgomery County
The Woodlands is a large community planned about 30 miles (48 km) north of Downtown Houston in Montgomery County. It is one of the largest and most popular planned communities in the country. Most of The Woodlands are located in the city of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and the Shenandoah city limits. Negotiations are going on with Houston and Conroe in the north to free The Woodlands from this ETJ and some in the community want The Woodlands to be a full city.
Galveston County
Popular day trips may include Galveston to visit Moody Gardens or sandy beaches. Before approaching the devastation in 1900, Galveston was bigger and more prosperous than Houston, nicknamed "The Wall Street of the Southwest" and the equivalent of New Orleans as the main city of the Gulf Coast. Galveston is also home to the new Schlitterbahn Water Park. This water park is located across the street from Moody Gardens. Galveston's vulnerability on the narrow barrier island bar led to the creation of the Port of Houston, created by the shallow dredge of Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay to form a protected port about 40 miles (64 km) inland open Gulf and less than 10 miles (16 km) from the district Houston's main business. The Houstonians' beach houses have sprung up in other cities along the Gulf of Mexico coastline. The other sights are the Kemah where visitors see Kemah Boardwalk, which has many seafood restaurants and local attractions. The camp is surrounded by Galveston Bay to the east and Clear Lake Shores (a water buffalo paradise with an open path to Galveston Bay) to the west.
The other five cities are located along Interstate 45 on Galveston County mainland. League City , was the county's largest city that surpassed Galveston between 2000 and 2005, and the northernmost city of the county, with its parts extending into Harris County. Dickinson , La Marque , Friendswood, and Texas City are the other cities left in this county.
References
External links
- Community Master Plan - Houston Chronicle
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