The Superblock!

Finally!  For quite a long while now, there has been a 5 square block of empty space sitting smack dab in the middle of Midtown.  I was afraid they were going to build a massive condo project on the space.  Not that that would necessarily be horrible, but it's a fantastic place to put a park, and we need more parks.  And now, it appears that a giant park is EXACTLY what's going to happen!  And just a few blocks from our home.   Awesome!!  Midtown in Houston just keeps getting better and better!

Midtown Superblock and Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm...

Does anyone ever wonder about what the deal is with that huge lot of land right in the middle of Main Street at McGowen, right next to Camden Travis? Well we’ve got the scoop. See the concept here.


Lovingly termed “the Midtown Superblock,” this strip of land is the future home of the approximately 1.5 acre Superblock Park. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority will transform this vacant space into a desirable and necessary asset that will benefit not only Midtowners, but the entire inner loop community as well.

Programming at Superblock Park will include underground parking (more parking has to make you smile), retail space, landscaping, seating and other park furniture, pedestrian-related infrastructure, and additional site amenities. The development of Superblock Park will attract a mixed-use community centered on a rejuvenated Main Street.

Take a look and see what’s coming in the Spring 2014… Proposed Superblock Park Concept

Superblock Park
A world-class social destination in the heart of Midtown.

• Includes a balance of items that support the overall goals of the Midtown District.
• Includes over 140 underground parking spaces that support park activities, nearby retail destinations and the Main Street rail line.
• Includes over 7000 feet of restaurant and retail space.