A super neighborhood is a geographically designated area where residents, civic organizations, institutions and businesses work together to identify, plan, and set priorities to address the needs and concerns of their community. The boundaries of each super neighborhood rely on major physical features (bayous, freeways, etc.) to group together contiguous communities that share common physical characteristics, identity or infrastructure.
For information about Super Neighborhoods, see these links:
The super neighborhood elects a council comprised of area residents and stakeholders that serves as a forum to discuss issues and identify and implement priority projects for the area.
The Planning Department focuses on assisting super neighborhood councils develop greater organizational self-sufficiency which is achieved by helping each one:
Build capacity,
Build relationships,
Build resources,
and Build links to volunteers.
To learn if there is a super neighborhood council in your area or to find out how form a council call (713)837-7892.
The Super Neighborhood initiative generally encompasses the following elements:
