Plans & Studies

Strategic blueprints guide the International Management District forward.

International Management District planning map

Service Plan

Master Plan That Guides Our Community

A well-planned, high-quality place to live, work, learn, play, and invest. In creating a management district, property owners seek to:

Organize themselves to pursue a common vision.

Attract necessary government and private capital investment, services, and improvements—and supplement them where needed.

Render continuous, focused, professional management of the area’s needs.

Provide a funding mechanism that allows all property owners to share costs equitably.

Maintain the District and surrounding areas as a premier place to work, live, and invest.

Programs

Strategic Priorities Driving District Growth

Each focus area runs its own programs and partnerships across the District.

Mobility & Beautification

Street redesigns, landscaping, and transit improvements that connect neighborhoods and enhance walkability.

Public Safety

Enhanced lighting, patrols, and community policing that keep residents and businesses secure.

Environmental & Urban Design

Green space, streetscapes, and thoughtful urban design that make the District healthier and more beautiful.

Business & Economic Development

Grants, resources, and investment that help local businesses and the District grow.

Impact

A Track Record of Strategic Planning

Since 2007, the International Management District has a Service Plan organized around four focus areas—with audited fiscal reports published every year since 2008.

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19

Years of strategic planning

~95K

Residents

2010 Census

4

Focus areas in the Service Plan

16+

Audited fiscal years

Mobility & Beautification

Environmental Master Plan

The District’s environmental design master plan guides how we enhance the visual appeal of our international community—raising property values, attracting investment, and making the District a more attractive place to live, work, shop, and invest. It maps opportunities to strengthen the District’s identity and connectivity across its major corridors.

Study Area

The plan focuses on the District’s primary corridors:

BellaireBrays Bayou to S.H. 6
BeechnutSam Houston Tollway to S.H. 6
BissonnetSam Houston Tollway to S.H. 6
WilcrestBrays Bayou to W. Bellfort
KirkwoodDashwood to W. Bellfort
Dairy AshfordRodeo Square to Bissonnet
EldridgeClarewood to Bissonnet
Howell SugarlandBissonnet to Westpark Toll Road
SynottRodeo Square to Bissonnet

What the Plan Covers

A Blueprint for a More Connected District

Six study objectives shape how the District invests in mobility, design, and beautification.

Documents

Plans & Reports

Download the underlying mobility and environmental planning documents.

PDFMobility Projects PresentationA visual overview of mobility and beautification projects across the District’s corridors.Download
PDFEnvironmental Master PlanThe full environmental design master plan, including study area, objectives, and recommendations.Download
PDFBellaire Traffic StudyA corridor traffic study supporting mobility planning along Bellaire Boulevard.Download

Public Art

Mini-Murals in the District

Beautification in action—community mini-murals add color and identity along District corridors.

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Reports and Studies

Service Plan, Capital Projects strategy, economic studies, and other District planning documents.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Have questions about permits, grants, or resources for your business? Our team is ready to listen and help you navigate what’s next. Reach out anytime—we’re here to support your vision for the International District.

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