- To articulate the benefits of establishing better connectivity, linked greenways, and improved river health along the watershed of Little White Oak Bayou (historically known as Hollywood Bayou )
- To demonstrate broad support across relevant communities for projects such as a Hollywood Bayou Trail now and in the future, including the potential establishment of a Hollywood Trail coalition or alliance; and to articulate foundational principles for such an effort.
Reconnection
Reconnecting the communities along Little White Oak /Hollywood Bayou, including more / improved parks and greenspaces, would be of great benefit to those communities. Learn more!
Natural Gem
Hollywood Bayou and its green spaces represent a valuable ecological gem that deserves to be protected and enhanced, with remarkable biodiversity including 170+ species of birds and beautiful riparian scenery. Learn more!
Historical Value
Little White Oak/Hollywood Bayou has a distinctive history within the city of Houston that is worth preserving, acknowledging and honoring. Learn more!
Diversity and equity
Better connection and greenways along Hollywood Trail would be particularly beneficial because they would provide greater connectivity, exercise, and outdoor recreation for communities representing an especially diverse range of neighborhoods in terms of race, ethnicity, income,
and language. Learn more!
Flood mitigation
A cohesive greenway, created in tandem with thoughtful hydrological study and design, should and will better protect adjacent neighborhoods from flooding. Learn more!
Anti-displacement
Any Hollywood Trail greenway should be explicitly designed and developed in such a way that it helps maintain affordability and preservation of local character in adjoining communities. Learn more!
Houston at Large
Better connectivity and extensive greenways along Hollywood Bayou would be of great benefit to Houston at large, making it more livable, more attractive, more resilient, and a greater draw to companies, jobs, and talent from across America and the globe. Learn more!
Note and Acknowledgment: This vision builds on the Woodland-Moody Connectivity Trail Study completed by SWA for The Friends of Woodland Park and the Houston Parks Board, as well as recent thinking by Ardurra and Will Kuehne.