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HOUSTON DISTRICT NEWS
FALL 2022
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Robert Fiederlein took the helm as Vice President of Planning and Infrastructure in August.
First responders, community partners, local businesses and area residents came together at National Night Out.
National Night Out Celebration 2022
Welcome to our Fall 2022 edition of Quadrants! By the time this reaches mailboxes, many people will have all traded their pool floaties for flavored lattes. Early fall in Texas brings pleasant weather, baseball playoffs and football, along with budding plans for holiday travel and family festivities. It’s a beautiful time of year, and a busy time at the District.
As our fiscal year ends, we are looking back at our accomplishments, working to achieve goals and planning for the future. Our role as a management district allows us to advocate for and implement projects and enhancements that bring value to our property owners and a better quality of life for our businesses and families, and that mission is top of mind as we prepare for next year.
Our staff and board believe in North Houston District’s potential and are committed to supporting positive change in our community. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter. Please let your bilingual friends know it’s available online in Spanish.
Until next time,
NHD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The District is governed by a board of directors who serve staggered terms of four years. Directors are appointed by Houston City Council from a list of persons recommended by the District to serve on its Board of Directors.
NHD STAFF
Greg Simpson PRESIDENT Bart Baker EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Robert Fiederlein VICE PRESIDENT, PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Tracy Harrison
VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC SAFETY
Asdrubal “Dru” Gutierrez DIRECTOR, FIELD SERVICES
Treena Dockery
MANAGER, PARKS & RECREATION
Colleen Martin
MANAGER, MARKETING & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Amy Craig
BRAND MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Karen Davis EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OFFICE COORDINATOR
Brenda Spratt SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAIR Michelle Wogan Transwestern TREASURER Thomas R. Wussow Founder of the District VICE CHAIR Melody Douglas Finance & Administration Advisor SECRETARY Charles R. Lopez HR Advisor DIRECTORS Terry Alexander HPI Holdings Kaitlin Bellon Amegy Bank of Texas Troy Cummins Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Mozell Darthard Jr. CDM Youth & Wellness Center Cory Driskill Crow Holdings Industrial Margaret Eyster Magoo’s PrintShop, Inc. Abel Garza Aldine ISD Michael Kasmiersky Lincoln Property Company George Lunnon, Jr. State Farm Insurance Karen Marshall Metropolitan Transit Authority Alfred Mikolas Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Steve Moore Villa Serena Communities Richard Slutter Hilton & Marriott Houston North Dr. Quentin Wright Lone Star College–Houston North Kids of all ages enjoyed the festivities at the North Houston District’s 2022 National Night Out Celebration held at Thomas R. Wussow Park on October 4. Amongst a flurry of games, music, activities and family fun, bonds were built with local police officers, fire fighters and first responders. See more on page 4. ON THE COVER Greg Simpson North Houston District PresidentA WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT 2 | NORTH HOUSTON DISTRICT
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North Houston Market YMCA Angel Tree Holiday Giveaway 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - Noon HPD North Belt Division PIP Meetings Noon Aldine ISD Fall Family Conference 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER Visit the bike park for a brand-new food truck and vendor market! Grab some grub, and shop for fresh veggies, baked goods, tea, tamales and more, plus arts and crafts. Info: @northhoustonmarket ROCKSTAR ENERGY BIKE PARK 12257 Kuykendahl Road THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH HPD NORTH BELT DIVISION 100 Glenborough, 10th Floor HPD Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meetings are held for members of the community to engage with law enforcement, hear from speakers and work together to build a safer community. Email: hpdnorthbeltdivision@houstonpolice.org Aldine ISD will share various programs offered by the school district, as well as connect parents and students with resources offered by community partners including local agencies, colleges, trade schools, programs, and hiring companies. Info: aldineisd.org SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL 12525 Ella Blvd. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 ALDINE-GREENSPOINT YMCA Tom Wussow Park, 500 Greens Road Join Life After Life in partnership with the YMCA & Enlightened Psychotherapy for holiday giveaways for the whole family including toys, turkeys and hams. Info: lifeafterlifeinc.com Do you have an upcoming event, fair, festival or meeting? Please share it with us on social media @NHDistrict or email cmartin@northhouston.org When community partners come together, positive change is possible. 3QUADRANTS FALL 2022 |
2022NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The North Houston District’s 6th Annual National Night Out celebration was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Tom Wussow Park. It welcomed nearly 1,500 attendees and participants, making it the District’s largest National Night Out event to date.
Public safety is one of the North Houston District’s priorities, which is why Tracy Harrison, the District’s Vice President of Public Safety, decided to host a local gathering in 2016. Since then, the event has grown every year and now serves as the District’s flagship community celebration.
Potato sack races, the petting zoo and tug-of-war, are always crowd favorites, along with dancing, prize giveaways, face painting, and the photo booth. This year, Chase and Marshal from Paw Patrol joined us, as well as Disney characters and two Chick-fil-A cows.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while deepening the sense of community in our area. The evening provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together, with the ultimate goal of reducing crime.
Special thanks to all our first responders, community partners and sponsors who invest time, energy, and funds into making our event one of the best in Houston.
Check out our recap video and more photos at northhouston.org/nno
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“WE HAVE GREAT PARTNERS THAT COME TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS A CHANCE FOR NEIGHBORS TO MAKE CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, SPEND TIME WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HAVE SOME FUN.”
Tracy Harrison, North Houston District's Public Safety Vice President
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Aldine-Greenspoint Family YMCA Aldine ISD Patrol Amazon Atlantic Methanol Buckhead Meat & Seafood Build a Pizza Chick-fil-A City of Houston District B Council Member Tarsha Jackson Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Eyes on Me Green House International Church Greens Bayou Coalition Harris County Sheriff's Office Home Depot Houston Fire Department Houston Police Department IDEA Public Schools Landcare Lincoln Property Company Lone Star College-Houston North METRO PD Remington College Rockstar Energy Bike Park Rodeo Dental Spartan Security Services Texas Excel Management Texas General Land Office The Harvest U.S. Army U.S. Navy Villa Serena Communities NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2022 SPONSORS & PARTNERS Returning First Year We appreciate all our National Night Out partners and sponsors! Your contributions help build community-police partnerships in the North Houston District, making this a place where public and safety intersect. Amazon Buckhead
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT NORTH HOUSTON ASSOCIATION
The North Houston Association and North Houston District have more in common than similar names. Both organizations exist to make our region a better place to live, work and visit. Both organizations advocate for projects that benefit people and businesses here.
NHA is a member-based organization that advocates for the North Houston region in areas of transportation, economic development, flood mitigation and environmental opportunities. They host engaging events, informative luncheons and elite networking opportunities that well attended by key stakeholders across the City of Houston.
Their efforts stretch far beyond the bounds of the District, past The Woodlands and north of Conroe, but we are especially thankful for the work they do here.
The North Houston District is proud to partner with the North Houston Association and we’re thankful for their contributions to the smart growth of our business center. For information on NHA, their mission, and their upcoming events, visit north-houston.com
NHA’s BIG 4-0 Anniversary & Birthday Party will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 9, 2022, at Dosey Doe The Big Barn in Spring.
We wish the organization continued success and prosperity in celebration of this milestone anniversary.
Happy 40th Birthday, North Houston Association!
PLEASE RE-WELCOME ROBERT FIEDERLEIN
Robert Fiederlein is well-known and well-respected in the Houston development industry, and the North Houston District is proud to announce that he came on board as our Vice President of Planning and Infrastructure effective August of 2022.
Robert has more than 20 years of experience in project management, public finance and economic development. He has a keen business sense and deep knowledge of what it takes to implement successful projects. He looks at plans from every angle – environmental, finance, legal, contract and administrative. He leverages earned relationships and achieves positive outcomes for all parties involved. He has a heart for equitable housing, he’s a huge Houston sports fan, avid Texas history buff, kayaker, and half-marathon man!
In addition to finalizing ongoing District initiatives, Robert will focus on implementing recommendations from the 2020 Livable Centers Study and 2021 Public Art & Placemaking Report. He serves as a liaison on the METRO Boost Network, which will provide customer enhancements to high-frequency bus routes and improve multimodal transportation to and from North Houston District.
Does the name sound familiar? It might - because Robert worked for the District in 2016 and 2017. We’re thrilled to have him back, and excited to share a few other staffing updates. Read more at northhouston.org/news
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North Houston District sponsored NHA’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament at Gleannloch Pines Golf Course on October 17.
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The North Houston District is a management district that advocates for projects and services that attract the best in commercial and residential life to the area.
It’s a special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature and provides enhanced services in public safety, planning and development, beautification and maintenance of public rights of way, and development of parks and trails.
The District’s service area includes four quadrants that span across the intersection of I-45 North and Beltway 8.
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The potato sack races at National Night Out are always a huge hit as area youth make memories with officers local law enforcement.
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