A proposed historic district in Houston’s Third Ward has roiled the usually quiet...
Homes in the Riverside Terrace neighborhood on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Third Ward. Homeowners of Riverside Terrace are denouncing the the city’s proposed Riverside Terrace Historic District, saying it would be difficult for longtime owners to meet the historic specifications for repairs and upkeep and will force families who have been in the area for generations to live in homes they cannot afford to repair or sell all.
The issue has roiled the usually quiet Third Ward neighborhood, prompting widespread opposition among residents — most of them Black, many of them with deep roots in Riverside Terrace — who say the proposed historic district isn’t necessary and would drive up expenses and property values. They fear the move could oust longtime residents.
Had he not petitioned to make Riverside Terrace a historic district, his acquisition of these properties may not have attracted attention. In December, three homeowners — led by Mahmood — asked the city to consider 51 homes as historic landmarks. The designation comes with tax benefits but requires homeowners to receive permission for projects that would alter the exterior appearance of their properties. In a February vote, too few homeowners approved the designation. The city redrew the boundaries of the district to include just 18 homes in order to achieve a majority, as is permitted by city bylaws.
Neighborhood opponents worry it will restrict their ability to alter or sell their homes and raise the costs of routine repairs to windows, roofs and exteriors.
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