Security is more than maintaining an area free of crime, although that is a significant component. It also means the ability to invest comfortably. Whether the issue is personal or financial security, the level of comfort plays a direct role in the sense of area’s quality of life. The District will focus on improving communication and cooperation among property owners, tenants, and public safety departments to maintain and enhance the District’s current level of public safety. This will provide an improved sense of personal security and ensure that the residential and business community is allowed to grow economically and become a more vibrant place for employers, employees, and residents alike.
MISSION
To improve both personal and financial security within the District by creating and maintaining a safe environment in both perception and reality with focused public safety programs.
PROGRAMS and PROJECTS
- Partner with local law enforcement agencies to provide additional funding and focused attention on the area’s safety needs, specifically to control and limit criminal activity, which may include direct District funding for enhanced services.
- Build positive relationships between property owners and public safety agencies through sponsorship of safety awareness programs and activities.
- On behalf of property owners, advocate for regional security needs with county, city, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Develop a plan in conjunction with CenterPoint Energy, the City of Houston, retail electric providers, and others to increase and maintain consistent street lighting in public areas.
- Develop a plan to address removal of graffiti to reduce gang activity.
- Enhance amenities for pedestrians and cyclists by coordinating with regional, county, and city agencies on capital improvement plans, street and sidewalk standards, bikeways, and facilities.
- Improve signage in the District to provide a highly visible, creative way-finding system.
- Increase visual presence of law enforcement officers and reduce response times to add sense of comfort for residents and guests.
- Address design issues that will reduce crime using Crime Prevention through Environmental Design standards.
- Develop plan and work in cooperation with the city to remove visual blight including the removal of deteriorating structures.
