A street, a few gray parking lots, and a little patch of unused green. Dreary. When the property in downtown Houston came up for sale, city leaders knew they could find a better use for it than yet another condo/office building or a parking garage. They proposed Discovery Green, a 12-acre, $122 million park in the heart of downtown that has reminded urban planners of the power and potential of green space. Year-round programming -- exercise classes, concerts, films, festivals, a farmers' market -- have helped Discovery Green beat attendance forecasts. "Downtown hasn't been known as a place to come on the weekends, but now you see thousands of people, families, and kids from all parts of the city," says park director Guy Hagstette. Despite a weakening real-estate market, development around Discovery Green is still strong. And, of course, the park is appropriately earth-loving, recycling its water and waste and drawing 100% of its power from renewable sources. Yes, we agree: much better than a parking garage.
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June 4, 2009 at 12:39pm by Toni Nelson
I have always thought Houston was one of the most creative cities in the world and the article in Fast Company supports it. Discovery Green is just one example of the massive creativity and ingenuity that Houstonians have been developing since its inception.
July 22, 2009 at 3:31am by Smith William
I agree with you Toni,Discovery Green is just one example of the massive creativity and ingenuity that Houstonians have been developing since its inception.
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