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Introduction The Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort super-community in southeast Houston was once a robust and thriving community with a rich history and a bustling night life. Although the community has fallen on hard times over the past 40 years, adversity has afforded the community with many unique characteristics.

Bisected in half by Sims Bayou and bordered by Interstate 610 to the north, Interstate 45 to the west, Hobby Airport to the south, and industry to the east, the community is disconnected from the rest of Houston by these physical barriers. There also exists many gaps within the community itself that prevent it from operating as a collective community. While viewed on a more positive light, these conditions can be seen more as potential for growth rather than as disadvantages.

This document explores these existing conditions and analyzes them within the context of Houston itself. By comparison, we will identify what makes this community unique and what needs to be improved upon, while providing potential solutions in order to restore the once vibrant community as a viable place to live, work, and play.

Golfcrest Reveille

Bellfort Garden Glenbrook Valley

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The area that comprises the Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort super-community was once the site of the Allen Ranch. Sam E. Allen acquired the land through marriage to the niece of one of the original colonists of Texas. The land was used for ranching by three generations of the Allen family, until it was subdivided into neighborhoods in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The first of these neighborhoods was Park Place, which seemed to flourish as a result of being located as a stop on the Galveston-Houston Interurban Train Line.

From 1911 to 1936, the electric Interurban Train provided hourly service from downtown Houston to the beaches of Galveston Island. In 1927, it was announced Houston’s first airport was to be built, which led to the growth of Garden Villas on the northwest side of the airport. The construction of I-610 and I-45 in the 1950’s established the northern and western borders of this super community with subsequent neighborhoods springing up along Telephone Road and just outside of Park Place and Garden Villas, to fill out the negative space.

The period between the 1940’s to present day saw the rise and fall of Telephone Road. Once a bustling hub for both business and entertainment, the stretch of Telephone Road located within Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort has hosted historical figures such as Howard Hughes, President John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. An appropriate metaphor for Telephone Road, and perhaps Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort , would be the sad tale of the Santa Rosa Theatre. In the hay-day of development in the area during the 1940’s, the Santa Rosa Theatre was a classy family movie theater, which later decayed into an adult film theater in the 1980’s, and was finally closed and demolished in 2005.

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Historic Maps

1915 - Topographic Map

William P. Hobby Airport Built in 1937

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Development of highway creates a physical divide

Airport expansion reshapes community

1955 - Topographic Map

Pedestrian bridge used to connect Gulfgate Shopping City with GRB

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The demographic information compiled mainly through comparison of the statistics of Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort with that of Houston over time (1990, 2000, and 2009), has yielded some interesting results. At first glance, the area is showing a steady rise in population which mirrors that of Houston, but the similarities in population end there. The current racial composition of the Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort population differs radically from that of Houston with an overwhelming 66% of its population being Hispanic, compared to only 37% in Houston. The White population still holds a razor thin majority in Houston, but in Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort , they are a minority.

Breaking down the census tract data in Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort by race shows a geographical division among the races. There are pockets of Asian, African-American and White communities dispersed throughout the largely Hispanic super-community. Garden Villas is predominantly White, Overbrook/Bayou Oaks is predominantly African-American, and Glenbrook Valley is predominantly Asian.

An analysis of age groups demonstrates a dramatic rise in the percentage of high school age teenagers in the Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort population over the years. In 2009, 8.7% of the population is high school ready, compared to just 7.2% in Houston. This statistic is alarming since there is not a single high school located within bounds of Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort.

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Racial/Ethnic Composition Distribution of Racial & Ethnic Group

By New York Times

Tract 3329 Est. Pop. 6,011

Map Key one dot = 50 people White Black Hispanic Asian Other

Tract 3330 Est. Pop. 3,554 Tract 3331 Est. Pop. 3,359

Tract 3332 Est. Pop. 10,855 Tract 3335 Est. Pop. 7,131

Tract 3328 Est. Pop. 5,118 Tract 3327 Est. Pop. 2,955 Tract 3326 Est. Pop. 6,021 Tract 3325 Est. Pop. 3,685 Tract 3336 Est. Pop. 3,027

Racial Trends in Houston

Racial Trends in G | R | B

By Census

By Census

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40,000

1,600,000

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By Census

By Census

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2000

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2009

1999

2000

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Household Language Spoken by Linguistic Isolation

3% chao/other

48,000

By Census 2000 46,000

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rent: 17% own: 83% rent: 19% own: 81%

Poverty IN inGOLFCREST G | R | B | REVEILLE | BELLFORT POVERTY

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Income : Below Poverty Level

1990 2000

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Household Median Home Value in Houston

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Education High School Graduates in Greater Houston

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Houston Independent School District

2008-2009 Graduate Rate 70.0% Drop Out Rate 15.8% Completion Rate 83.2% Economic Disadvantage 60.1% Chavez High School Graduate Rate 72.7% Drop Out Rate 17.6% Completion Rate 82.2% Economic Disadvantage 77.5% Jones High School Graduate Rate 66.1% Drop Out Rate 25.0% Completion Rate 74.6% Economic Disadvantage 66.5% Sterling High School Graduate Rate Drop Out Rate Completion Rate Economic Disadvantage Map Key Less than 20% 20-30% 40-60% 60-80% 80-100%

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By Census

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Educational Attainment: Less 9th Grade Educational Attainment: Less thanthan 9th Grade in G | Bin| RG | R | B 1990, 2000, 2009 census

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The areas with the high “minority populations� (ref.pg.16), high population densities, and high percentages of households primarily speaking Spanish occur in the areas with the highest concentrations of education attainment below 9th grade. Typically these % are much higher than Houston in the same category. One can assume by the demographics that children living in tract 3325 and 3336 (Bellfort Gardens and Garden Villas respectively) are in a situation allowing students to attend school outside of HISD. The assumption corresponds to residents higher graduation rates (census) vs. Sterling H.S. graduation rate (population resides in Sterling H.S. school zone), which may contribute to higher education levels attained.

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The street layouts seem to denote a high degree of disconnection between subdivisions within Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort, with many splits and dead ends. As a result, several informal districts have been inadvertently established within the super-community. There is the entertainment district along Telephone Road, with many liquor establishments concentrated along this street. The apartment district is located along Broadway Street and the industrial district can be found in the northwest along Long Drive and Dixie Drive. By analyzing the average travel time to work in the demographics section, the majority of the population works somewhere in the vicinity, most likely in the industrial district. This is supported by the fact that employment within the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors in Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort are at a much higher percentage than that of Houston. A concentration of vacant lots are also located within the industrial district.

Parks are small, isolated and discontinuous, although there are two large parks located just outside the boundaries of the community, Glenbrook Park and Law Park. Parks along Sims Bayou could be problematic due to the fact that the bayou is prone to flooding.

The majority of crime in Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort is theft, however the crime rate in this super-community is no greater than the rate of crime in Houston. The illusion of an amplified crime rate could be a result of the many bars, night clubs, and liquor stores located in the area. There is also a cluster of strip clubs just outside the community to the southeast.

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There are a high number of vacant buildings concentrated on the northwestern corner of Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille.

The majority of these buildings are abandoned office buildings, storefronts, and reception halls that seem out of context in the industrial district. The area along Long Drive and Dixie Drive consists mainly of fully functioning manufacturing plants, machine shops and auto repair shops, although there were many abandoned warehouses in the vicinity.

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Metro Bus Routes Houston

Routes into G | R | B 5 Kashmere Gardens/Southmore 36 Kempwood 40 Pecore/Telephone 50 Harrisburg/Heights 73 Bellfort Crosstown 88 Hobby Airport

Acres Homes Transit Center Kashmere Transit Center

Kingswood

Galleria

Downtown

Texas Medical Center

University of Houston

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Hobby Transit Center 50, 73, 88

Transportation Means of Transportation to Work

By Census

Travel Time to Work

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Observations Density of Strip Club in Houston

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By Texas Department of Public Safety

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3,986 Incidents Crime in Houston 2008 crime in 2008 crime inHouston Houston 2008

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By City of Houston Police Department

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0% 0%

10% 10% 10%

22% 22%

43% 43%

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135, 539 Incidents

Crime in G | R | B 2008

auto theft auto theft auto theft theft theft theft

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0% 0% 0%

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burglary burglary burglary aggravated aggravated asa aggravated ass

7% 7% 7%

auto autotheft theft 61% 61% 61% theft theft

0% 0%

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10% 10% 17% 17%

4,335 Incidents

17% 17% 17%

9% 9% 9%

2,944 Incidents

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Parks Parks in Houston

The US Army Corps of Engineers has an, “updated plan currently being considered includes 14 miles of new multipurpose trails along the banks of the improved Sims Bayou channel. The trails would connect to six existing or proposed park sites along the bayou at Townwood Park, Scottcrest Park, the Hill at Sims Greenway, Law Park, Stewart Park and Reveille Park.”

“The Bayou Partnership Association shows a Paddle Trail on Sims Bayou from Reveille Park on the west to Milby Park on the east with Glenwood Park, Charlton Park and Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center as an intermediate stop.

Additionally, The Houston Parks Board is in the planning stages to develop a 9 mile trail from Law Park on the west to Milby Park on the east.”

14 mile Proposed Multipurpose Trial along Sim Bayou

US Army Gorps of Engineers Galveston District Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Houston, Texas 2007

School Participating in the SPARK Program

Park Location Cullinan, JS & LH

SPARK is a non-profit organization used to develop public school grounds into neighborhood parks.

Cornelius Elementary Garden Villas Elementary Gregg Elementary Gulfcrest Elementary Lewis Elementary Ortiz Middle School

Glenbrook Park Robert C. Stuart Park

Law Park

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Reveille Park

Floodplains FIRMs in Houston

There are twenty-two watersheds in Harris County of which exist 1,500 channels totaling 2,500 miles. In the last century, over 30 thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes have caused flooding in Harris County.

In the United States floods are the #1 natural disaster Harris County Public Infrastructure Department

Map Key 100 Year Floodplain 500 Year Floodplain

Sims Bayou

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The vision to create a neighborhood that is a model of: safety, comfort, cleanliness, community comradery, pride, attractiveness, place of destination, walkability, public spaces, well performing retail and commercial, high value housing, education‌

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Gulfgate Transit Center Texas Speciality Hospital Barnett Stadium

Total Care Medical Clinic

Park Place Regional Library

Neighborhood Center

Mancuso Library

Garden Villas Community Center

Houston Police Department

William P. Hobby Airport Flea Market

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Vein 01 Pavers used as a distinct transition from street to parking lot to provide accessibility for to navigate Telephone Rd. 02 Vegetated medians and curbs can be used to decrease the expanse along Telephone Rd. slowing traffic, as well as, increasing accessibility across Telephone Rd.

07 Smaller neighborhood block parties/festivals would occur along Telephone Rd. linking other festival areas throughout G | R | B. 08 Any number of cultural events can be celebrated such as an event tent sale.

03 Bus stops are a means of identification in the transit system. Having similar bus stops throughout G | R | B unique in appearance to Houston bus stops could strengthen the “tissue” as a “stop” along a passengers destination.

04 Water fountains and other public amenities can be available.

05 Shopping Cart Corrals could be used for people who shop at the Kroger and Fiesta and live a distance from the store with inadequate transportation.

The customer could use the stores’ cart returning the cart to the corral. events closing 06 Special sections of Telephone Rd. for temporary performances.

Tissue 01 The presence of street vendors indicates mobile transactions of goods. Vendors increased presence could encourage increased pedestrian use on Telephone Rd. enriching the atmosphere while providing stability with mobile infill to a disconnected retail area. mobile labor station 02 A for anyone unemployed could provide employment assistance. The station could have multiples, including restroom and food stand facilities.

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North Telephone Vision

Strategies The street in north Telephone need to be pedestrian friendly and walkable. In addition to creating the infrastructure for walking, landscaping has also been proposed to provide shading for the walkers and to add a more visually appealing touch.

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08 Water fountains and other public amenities can be available.

02 Gardening plants could be located in areas where the “vein” widens to break the monotony.

03 Native wildflowers that are lowmaintenance will seasonally bloom continually altering the appearance of the area.

04 Impromptu flea markets or even residents “yard” sales could be located along a stretch of space.

Tissue 01 Gardens and plants used as instructional spaces for adults and children.

05 Benches are strategically located as rest areas.

02 Many sporting activities are possible such as ultimate Frisbee.

06 Public rock gardens where residents can express their creativity and offer another visual stimulant.

03 Smaller neighborhood block parties/festivals would occur along the Electrical R.o.W. linking other festival areas throughout G | R | B.

07 Public gardens cared for by residents bordering the right of way.

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02 Many sporting activities are possible such as ultimate Frisbee.

opportunities 10 Educational can arise from examining the bayou insects.

03 Areas where children can play several games incorporating activity and creativity are use of chalk such as hopscotch.

11 Bird watching is a popular activity possible in Sims Bayou.

04 Public amenities such as water fountains and restrooms could be placed along the bayou near the rental center and pavilions.

12 Kayaking is one activity of many that could be provided with a rental center on the bayou.

05 Varieties of activities along points of the bayou sprawl from the main festivities of the park.

markets where 13 Produce residents can sell their harvest to their community.

06 Gardening plants could be located in areas where the “artery� widens to break the monotony.

14 Murals depicting inspiring cultural events of the region.

07 Native wildflowers that are lowmaintenance will seasonally bloom continually altering the appearance of the area.

15 Vendors encourage longer stays on bayou providing residents with food options.

08 Chess, checkers, and card game tables could also be in the scope of activities to allow elderly to use the park for low intensity activities.

16 Murals painted on banal aspects of the bayou making a new interesting area under an otherwise unused space.

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Tissue - Community Center 07 Water fountains allow small children to play in water that may not be able to use the pool facilities at Reveille Park.

02 The Park would concentrate festivities on its grounds.

08 Chess, checkers, and card game tables could also be in the scope of activities to allow elderly to use the park for low intensity activities.

flea-markets or 03 Monthly neighborhood sales will draw the residents to the Park.

09 Soccer is a popular sport for people in G | R | B and would be beneficial to locate areas near other community activities.

04 Stuart Park’s use of interesting sculpture would attract outside guests.

can provide an 10 Books educational resource for the community to increase understanding of English and Spanish.

05 Play areas allow all age groups to have an interest in the Park and the bayou.

11 Spaces for lectures, group meetings, and conferences for residents to learn about events in G | R | B.

06 Amenities such as grilling invite the residents and guests to spend a full day on Sims Bayou.

labs provide 12 Computer instant information acquisition ,as well as, education and communication for residents without computers.

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Additionally, the City has plans to create bikeway and pedestrian friendly trails along the Bayou at the end of 2009.

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The super-community of Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort presents many challenges which are directly tied to the unique diversity and disconnection that exists within the community. Although there are many elementary schools and high schools in the area, there is not a single high school in the area.

High school students need to be bussed to one of the three high schools outside of Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort, further dividing the community.

A high school located within the community could improve solidarity and create jobs for teachers in the area, since the majority of employment for females in the community is in education and social services.

There is also the ever-present danger that the community might continue its downward slide and develop into a slum. The number of “undesirable� locations along Telephone Road can continue to proliferate the area and blight can ensue. Industry has attracted a number of working class families to the area, however, without any diversity, as far as quality businesses go, what binds this community together might one day pull it apart. The establishment of quality businesses in the area would improve the local economy and stimulate the falling property values in the community.

Along with the many challenges facing the community, there also exists a number of assets that the community can build upon. Within the Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort, there exists strong community leadership that is both eager and capable of bringing about change.

There are many areas in the community that can be improved upon. Although there are several small parks along Sims Bayou in Golfcrest / Reveille / Bellfort, none of them seem to maximize the potential of the location. For the most part, they remain unused and do little to incorporate the Sims Bayou. As disconnected as this community is, a large centralized park could improve neighborhood connectedness and partner with local businesses to improve the local economy.

In the industrial district, there are many vacant buildings that could be renovated and re-used to bolster the local economy and create jobs. A trade school can also be established in this area, where young adults can be taught the skills needed to perform their particular trade, and for older workers to be kept up to speed with new technology and equipment.

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• To assess existing conditions and determine future requirements for detention and conveyance • Coordinated effort with other agencies such as City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control District, FEMA and FAA

Hobby Airports vision of Broadway street as a major corridor of entry.

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• Significantly increases overall capacity for the Airport, beyond the 20 year expectations for passenger activity and aircraft operations • Planned to be 7,315 feet in length with non-precision approaches

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• Provides access to the approach end of Runways 17 and 12R from the south side of the airfield with minimum runway crossings

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• Accommodates scheduled overnight air carrier parking, charter flights or aircraft delayed due to weather diversions 2

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• Removes ramps and overpasses along Airport Boulevard to allow clear view from Broadway Street, in accordance with the Image Plan

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• Centralizes helicopter operations to one general location

• Shifts the runway to the south to prove a safer taxi environment around the northwest corner of the airfield

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• Accommodates those rental car facilities that are displaced due to terminal and airfield expansion

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• Acquisition of property on the east side of the Airport beyond Monroe Road out to the Berry Creek area; allows for tenant growth and relocation • Some facilities (Raytheon, Enterprise Jet Center, Houston Police Department, Southwest Airlines Maintenance, and other corporate aviation tenants) will be displaced due to airfield expansion, and will be provided an opportunity for relocating facilities at the Airport

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438 homes, mobile hones and apartment units

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intersection improvements along Airport Blvd.

Relocation of Braniff Road to connecct to Aameda- Genoa Rd. rather than Telephone Rd.

Relocation of Monroe Rd to Berry Creek and closure of East and West Monroe

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Glossary Aggravated Assault An attack with intent to injure seriously Burglary The act of breaking into and entering the house of another with intent to steal.

Completion Rate The rate at which the students graduate, receive GED, or continue with school

Robbery The taking of the property of another from his or her person or in his or her immediate presence, against his or her will, by violence or intimidation.

Theft The wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another.

TIRZs Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones are special Drop Out Rate zones created by City Council to attract new The rate at which a student who is enrolled in investment opportunities to an area and help 2008-09 in a Texas public school in grades 7-12, finance the cost of redevelopment. Taxes but did not return to a Texas public school the attributable to new improvements are set-aside following fall semester. in a fund to finance public improvements within the area.

FIRMs “Flood Insurance Rate Maps� also referred to as Flood hazard maps One Hundred Year Flood Plain The flood elevation that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded each year.

However, this does not mean that the flood will occur every 100 years.

Police Beat A geographic area of the city broken down for patrol and statistical purposes.

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