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Discovery Green
Discovery Green is a public-private partnership initiated in mid-2004 when the sale of the privately-owned green space across from the George R. Brown Convention Center was announced. The land was acquired in late 2004.
There are three entities working together to realize the initial vision for Discovery Green.
City of Houston. Mayor Bill White initiated the public-private partnership to secure the site for a park, and City Council approved a contribution of 6.4 acres of land toward the project and $7,900,000 toward acquisition of the remaining 5.4 acres. The city also created the Corporation, and it will contribute $750,000 annually toward maintenance of the park. In early 2006, the city approved funding of $21,500,000 for a garage under a part of the park.
Houston Downtown Park Corporation. The Corporation is a public local government corporation that owns the land. Upon the park’s completion, the Corporation will dedicate Discovery Green as a public park. The Corporation has entered into agreements with the Conservancy for development of the park and underground garage and for operation of the park.
Discovery Green Conservancy. The Conservancy is a private non-profit created to develop and operate Discovery Green. It will be the first private non-profit organization in Houston to be responsible for managing all aspects of a major public park’s ongoing operations. The Conservancy contributed $16,000,000 toward initial land acquisition and is raising funds totaling $36,000,000 and managing the project’s development. The Conservancy also is under contract to build the underground garage.
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Discovery Green
P.O. Box 130646
Houston, TX 77219-1161Phone: 713-400-7336 | Official Website
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Event Name: IKEA Houston Silver Screen at Discovery Green with Mix 96.5: The Polar Express
"Haven't been yet: is it cold?"
Comment posted by: Joshua Jackson from Houston, Dec 08, 2010
Does anyone know if they have heaters or anything else to warm you up? What about tables, chairs, etc? Any suggestions welcomed
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Event Name: Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
"Cool Globe for sale?"
Comment posted by: Bob from Los Angeles, Oct 23, 2010
I'm looking for a COOL GLOBE - any of them for sale?
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Event Name: Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars
"AWESOME!!!!!"
Review posted by: supporting citizen from houston, tx, Jun 28, 2010
That was a wonderful show even in the rain. The young man from Eisenhower on the Trombone was very impressive!
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Event Name: Houston Area Youth Art Month
"March is Youth Art Mongh"
Comment posted by: Donna W. Guthrie from Colorado Springs, CO, Mar 05, 2010
March is Youth Art Month! Celebrate YOUTH ART MONTH with MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids. Our child host visits with San Diego illustrator Lori Mitchell author of DIfferent... Expand
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