TIRZ 17 Memorial City Area Detention Basin
Project Overview
Council District: G
Project Number: M-430296-0017
Estimated Budget: $75,000,000
Start: Winter 2027
Completion: Summer 2028
Project Impact Area
Community Feedback
Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.
Project Overview
Council District: G
Project Number: M-430296-0017
Estimated Budget: $75,000,000
Start: Winter 2027
Completion: Summer 2028
Project Impact Area
Community Feedback
Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.
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Share Retention ponds have traditional issues from algae which forms long thick arms which combined with sediment reduces flow through pipes Plus all things structural or mechanical break This puts Fonn villas and memorial meadows at new risk for flooding We do not want this at all No one wants this here No one even heard about it until recently. on Facebook Share Retention ponds have traditional issues from algae which forms long thick arms which combined with sediment reduces flow through pipes Plus all things structural or mechanical break This puts Fonn villas and memorial meadows at new risk for flooding We do not want this at all No one wants this here No one even heard about it until recently. on Twitter Share Retention ponds have traditional issues from algae which forms long thick arms which combined with sediment reduces flow through pipes Plus all things structural or mechanical break This puts Fonn villas and memorial meadows at new risk for flooding We do not want this at all No one wants this here No one even heard about it until recently. on Linkedin Email Retention ponds have traditional issues from algae which forms long thick arms which combined with sediment reduces flow through pipes Plus all things structural or mechanical break This puts Fonn villas and memorial meadows at new risk for flooding We do not want this at all No one wants this here No one even heard about it until recently. link
Retention ponds have traditional issues from algae which forms long thick arms which combined with sediment reduces flow through pipes Plus all things structural or mechanical break This puts Fonn villas and memorial meadows at new risk for flooding We do not want this at all No one wants this here No one even heard about it until recently.
Donna asked 7 days agoReady...Set...ENGAGE!
Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the TIRZ 17 Memorial City Area Detention Basin Project. Protecting surrounding neighborhoods, including Fonn Villas and Memorial Meadows, is a top priority, and this project is specifically designed to help reduce flood risk in the area.
The proposed detention basin will be located underground and includes several features to help prevent sediment buildup and maintenance issues. A pretreatment chamber will capture and trap dirt and debris before stormwater enters the main storage area, helping the system operate efficiently. The facility will also include an access lid so maintenance crews and equipment can safely perform routine inspections and cleanout.
The City of Houston will conduct regular maintenance at appropriate intervals, including the use of vacuum trucks to remove accumulated sediment and ensure the system continues to function as designed.
The basin is engineered to temporarily store stormwater runoff and release it gradually, reducing peak flows during heavy rainfall events and lowering the risk of flooding for nearby communities.
We appreciate community feedback and remain committed to keeping residents informed as the project progresses.
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Share Please change this to under mms as this would severely disrupt our neighborhood and widening of Vinson st would help the neighborhood rather than widening a dead end st Kingsride on Facebook Share Please change this to under mms as this would severely disrupt our neighborhood and widening of Vinson st would help the neighborhood rather than widening a dead end st Kingsride on Twitter Share Please change this to under mms as this would severely disrupt our neighborhood and widening of Vinson st would help the neighborhood rather than widening a dead end st Kingsride on Linkedin Email Please change this to under mms as this would severely disrupt our neighborhood and widening of Vinson st would help the neighborhood rather than widening a dead end st Kingsride link
Please change this to under mms as this would severely disrupt our neighborhood and widening of Vinson st would help the neighborhood rather than widening a dead end st Kingsride
Donna W asked 21 days agoReady…Set…ENGAGE!
Thank you for staying engaged regarding the TIRZ 17 Memorial City Area Detention Basin project. Residents have requested that work impacting Kingsride be reconsidered. Widening Bidin or Vinson Street would provide greater benefit to neighborhood traffic flow than widening a dead-end street such as Kingsride.
- The Engage Houston Team
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Share We have 3 heritage trees on Kingsride that should not be disturbed Kingsride should not be widened as it is a dead end and is not subject to high traffic flow on Facebook Share We have 3 heritage trees on Kingsride that should not be disturbed Kingsride should not be widened as it is a dead end and is not subject to high traffic flow on Twitter Share We have 3 heritage trees on Kingsride that should not be disturbed Kingsride should not be widened as it is a dead end and is not subject to high traffic flow on Linkedin Email We have 3 heritage trees on Kingsride that should not be disturbed Kingsride should not be widened as it is a dead end and is not subject to high traffic flow link
We have 3 heritage trees on Kingsride that should not be disturbed Kingsride should not be widened as it is a dead end and is not subject to high traffic flow
Donna W asked 21 days agoReady…Set…ENGAGE!
Thank you for staying engaged regarding the TIRZ 17 Memorial City Area Detention Basin project. The project is seeking to limit impacts to trees within the work limits, and the current design does not include tree removal on Kingsride, except near the dead-end side by the school.
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Share Will the city of houston be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair as everything mechanical structural eventually breaks on Facebook Share Will the city of houston be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair as everything mechanical structural eventually breaks on Twitter Share Will the city of houston be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair as everything mechanical structural eventually breaks on Linkedin Email Will the city of houston be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair as everything mechanical structural eventually breaks link
Will the city of houston be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair as everything mechanical structural eventually breaks
Donna W asked 21 days agoReady…Set…ENGAGE!
Thank you for your question regarding the TIRZ 17 Memorial City Area Detention Basin project. The proposed underground detention basin will be maintained by the City of Houston.
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Share I would like to know if there is ongoing coordination with MetroNational as their mall rebuild will be going on at the same time and traffic will be severely impacted by both of these projects. on Facebook Share I would like to know if there is ongoing coordination with MetroNational as their mall rebuild will be going on at the same time and traffic will be severely impacted by both of these projects. on Twitter Share I would like to know if there is ongoing coordination with MetroNational as their mall rebuild will be going on at the same time and traffic will be severely impacted by both of these projects. on Linkedin Email I would like to know if there is ongoing coordination with MetroNational as their mall rebuild will be going on at the same time and traffic will be severely impacted by both of these projects. link
I would like to know if there is ongoing coordination with MetroNational as their mall rebuild will be going on at the same time and traffic will be severely impacted by both of these projects.
22 days agoReady...Set...ENGAGE!
The City has had contact with MetroNational for this project. The City’s designer will consider nearby construction projects for their design including any temporary traffic control detours.
- Engage Houston Team
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Share If we're going to suffer torn up streets, business access disrupted for whoever knows how long, we need to know the area will be better than we found it. We should improve walking and biking after the road has been resurfaced. I would like to see shared use paths instead of bare minimum sidewalks. on Facebook Share If we're going to suffer torn up streets, business access disrupted for whoever knows how long, we need to know the area will be better than we found it. We should improve walking and biking after the road has been resurfaced. I would like to see shared use paths instead of bare minimum sidewalks. on Twitter Share If we're going to suffer torn up streets, business access disrupted for whoever knows how long, we need to know the area will be better than we found it. We should improve walking and biking after the road has been resurfaced. I would like to see shared use paths instead of bare minimum sidewalks. on Linkedin Email If we're going to suffer torn up streets, business access disrupted for whoever knows how long, we need to know the area will be better than we found it. We should improve walking and biking after the road has been resurfaced. I would like to see shared use paths instead of bare minimum sidewalks. link
If we're going to suffer torn up streets, business access disrupted for whoever knows how long, we need to know the area will be better than we found it. We should improve walking and biking after the road has been resurfaced. I would like to see shared use paths instead of bare minimum sidewalks.
22 days agoReady...Set...ENGAGE!
Roadway reconstruction has been designed to maximize the safety and comfort for sidewalk users. This is being accomplished by offsetting the sidewalk from the roadway curb line per the City’s safety buffer requirements and includes replacement tree plantings, audible pedestrian signals and wheel chair ramps to current standards.
- Engage Houston Team
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I missed this meeting. Please send me meeting notes.
22 days agoReady...Set...ENGAGE!
The City will post the January 7, 2026 public meeting presentation slides on the project’s webpage: https://www.engagehouston.org/tirz-17-memorial-area-detention-basin
- Engage Houston Team
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Why wasn't everyone affected by this project notified of the meeting?
22 days agoReady...Set...ENGAGE!
The City sought to notify vicinity Superneighborhoods points of contact (https://www.houstontx.gov/superneighborhoods/) which in turn can reach a larger audience, vicinity residents and agency partners
- Engage Houston Team
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Why This Project Matters
Reduces neighborhood flooding in the Memorial area
The TIRZ 17 Memorial Area Detention Basin is designed to hold a large volume of stormwater during heavy rains, then slowly release it back into the system. That extra storage helps lower water levels in nearby storm sewers and channels, reducing the risk of homes, businesses, schools, and medical facilities flooding in and around Memorial City.Protects a major regional hub, not just one street
Memorial City is a dense corridor of hospitals, shopping, offices, and neighborhoods right along I-10. This detention basin is a regional project—engineered to take pressure off multiple drainage systems feeding into the area, not just fix one localized problem spot.Uses hard-won hazard mitigation dollars wisely
After Hurricane Harvey, FEMA hazard mitigation funds were awarded to only a handful of major Houston flood-reduction projects. The TIRZ 17 basin is one of them, meaning federal dollars are being leveraged with local TIRZ funds to deliver long-term protection that would have taken many more years to build otherwise.Builds long-term resilience into the drainage system
By pairing a large sub-surface detention basin with upstream conveyance improvements, this project helps the system handle more intense storms that are becoming more common in Houston—supporting safer streets, drier homes, and a stronger tax base for the long run.
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