• The Battle for Polk Street: City Leaders vs. East End

  • Apr 29 2025
  • Duración: 35 m
  • Podcast

The Battle for Polk Street: City Leaders vs. East End

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  • When Houston officials unveiled a massive $2 billion expansion for the George R. Brown Convention Center, the project quickly faced pushback from residents in the East End. Their concern: it would shut down part of Polk Street, a busy street in downtown and their key access into downtown. Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Ryan Nickerson, quality of life reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Amy Erickson, organizer with People for Polk, about why East End residents are so concerned, how Houston decides when to abandon a public street, and what else is at stake. Stories we talked about on today’s episode: How Houston decides when to abandon public streets and alleys Houston’s East End residents concerned about closure of Polk Street for convention center expansion Why this busy downtown Houston street is being abandoned by the city Houston's GRB South will feature the largest ballroom in Texas, but not everyone is excited What impacts your quality of life the most in Houston? Learn more about People of Polk Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: Cozy Earth - Use code HOUSTON for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Visit Port Aransas Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo: Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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