WESTCHASE DISTRICT
WESTHEIMER ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY
April 2, 2015
PROJECT BOUNDARIES
1. Westheimer Road
(S. Kirkwood Road to
Westerland Drive)
2. Meadowglen Lane
(Woodland Park Drive to
S. Gessner Lane)
3. Walnut Bend Lane
(Westheimer Road to
Westpark Drive)
PROJECT BOUNDARIES
PROJECT TIMELINE
EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY
Positive
1. Amenities (such as retail, restaurants,
grocery stores) along Westheimer Road
2. Major connector to Houston destinations
Negative
1. Broken, cluttered sidewalks
2. Inconsistent physical character
3. Inconsistent lighting levels
4. Lack of landscaping along sidewalk
5. Poor mobility and accessibility
6. High noise level
7. +70,000 Vehicle trips per day
8. Outdated bus stops (with a lack of
seating)
9. Poor pedestrian safety
10. Poor tree coverage
V I S I O N W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
Held on January 14, 2015
1. Explored opportunities and challenges
2. Articulated community’s vision and goals
3. Reviewed Westheimer Framework
V I S I O N W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
1. Enhance Identity of Westchase
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Utilize materials and design that reflect
the local character
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Create a sense of consistency and clarity
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Establish uniform street lighting Scheme
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Update traffic and pedestrian signals
Improve and expand landscaped areas
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Create a gateway to the district at the
Beltway 8 intersection
V I S I O N W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
2. Increase Human Comfort
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Improve mobility and accessibility
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Update transit facilities
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Reduce unnecessary curb cuts
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Improve pedestrian safety
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Increase tree canopy coverage
V I S I O N W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
3. Catalyze Economic Development
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Improve streetscape to catalyze future
investment on Westheimer Road
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Capitalize on the high traffic volumes
on Westheimer Road
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : I M A G E P R E F E R E N C E S U R V E Y
• Stakeholders placed Green Dots
on preferred alternatives they
agreed with
• Stakeholders placed Red Dots on
alternatives they disagreed with
C AT E G O R I E S :
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Planting
Planters
Paving / Pavers
Signage / Wayfinding
Benches
Walls, Fencing and Bollards
Bus Shelters
Tree Grates / Tree Pits
Median Treatment
Public Art
Bike Racks
Lighting / Trash Receptacles
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : F A M I LY O F E L E M E N T S
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : F A M I LY O F E L E M E N T S
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : K E Y C O N S I D E R AT I O N S F O R P L A N T I N G
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : P L A N T I N G
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : P L A N T I N G
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : P L A N T I N G
LIVE OAK
BALD CYPRESS
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : P L A N T I N G
SWAMP RED MAPLE
WESTHEIMER FRAMEWORK
WESTHEIMER FRAMEWORK
WESTHEIMER ROAD – TYPICAL CONDITION*
8’ Back of Curb Right-of-Way
Vehicular Zone
Existing Back of Curb Conditions
* Back of curb width varies between approx. 7’ and 9.5’
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
WESTHEIMER ROAD - BASELINE OPTIONS
Option A
TREE PLANTING 30’ O.C.
TURF PLANTING
REPLACED SIDEWALK
IMPROVED BUS STOP
WESTHEIMER ROAD - BASELINE OPTIONS
Option A
IMPROVED BUS STOP
TURF PLANTING
REPLACED SIDEWALK
TREE PLANTING 30’ O.C.
“Too many
varying
types of
plants may
look
unkempt and
overgrown.
Also, harder
to keep
maintained”.
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : O N T H E G R O U N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
Baseline – Option A
LEGEND:
EXISTING UTILITIES
EXISTING BUS SHELTERS
EXISTING/FUTURE TREES
WESTHEIMER at HAYES RD
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
WESTHEIMER ROAD – TRANSITIONAL ZONE OPTIONS
Option A
REPLACED SIDEWALK
GROUNDCOVER PLANTING
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
IMPROVED BUS STOP
IMPROVED LIGHTING
WESTHEIMER ROAD – TRANSITIONAL ZONE OPTIONS
Option A
IMPROVED BUS STOP
IMPROVED LIGHTING
GROUNDCOVER PLANTING
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
REPLACED SIDEWALK
“I like the buffer of trees
and grass between the
pedestrian sidewalk and
roadway.”
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : O N T H E G R O U N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
Transition – Option A
LEGEND:
EXISTING UTILITIES
EXISTING BUS SHELTERS
EXISTING/FUTURE TREES
WESTHEIMER at LAKESIDE ESTATE RD
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE III OPTIONS
Option A
REPLACED SIDEWALK
SHRUB PLANTING
ILLUMINATED SITE FURNITURE
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
TRASH RECEPTACLE
IMPROVED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE III OPTIONS
Option A
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
ILLUMINATED SITE FURNITURE
TRASH RECEPTACLE
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
“All trees and shrubs should
be Texas natives as
demonstration for all Texas
Landscaping.
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : O N T H E G R O U N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
Core III – Option A
WESTHEIMER at BRIARPARK DR
LEGEND:
EXISTING UTILITIES
EXISTING BUS SHELTERS
EXISTING/FUTURE TREES
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE II OPTIONS
Option 2B
Option
IMPROVED PLANTING
REPLACED SIDEWALK
ICONIC WESTCHASE BUS SHELTER
ILLUMINATED SITE FURNITURE
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
PEDESTRIAN-LEVEL LIGHTING
ART PIECE
TRASH RECEPTACLE
IMPROVED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE II OPTIONS
Option B
TREE PLANTING 25’ O.C.
ART PIECE
TRASH RECEPTACLE
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
PEDESTRIAN-LEVEL LIGHTING
ILLUMINATED SITE FURNITURE
ICONIC WESTCHASE BUS STOP
“…I hope we can have some permanent and some revolving art… Having art is wonderful…”
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : O N T H E G R O U N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
Core II – Option B
WESTHEIMER at WILCREST DR
LEGEND:
EXISTING UTILITIES
EXISTING BUS SHELTERS
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : O N T H E G R O U N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
Core II – Option B
WESTHEIMER at WILCREST DR
LEGEND:
EXISTING UTILITIES
EXISTING BUS SHELTERS
EXISTING/FUTURE TREES
A LT E R N AT I V E S W O R K S H O P : R E S U LT S
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE I OPTIONS
Option B
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE I OPTIONS
Option B
TREE UPLIGHTS
TREE PLANTING 25’ OC
SHRUB PLANTING
ORNAMENTAL TREE PLANTING 15’ OC
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
WESTHEIMER ROAD – CORE I OPTIONS
Option B
ORNAMENTAL TREE PLANTING 15’ OC
IMPROVED HARDSCAPE
TREE PLANTING 25’ OC
IMPROVED PLANTING
“I want our area to be branded as “classy” … “worth it”! Traditional landscaping (full,
lush, blooming) says that all to me.”
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : U N D E R PA S S L I G H T I N G
Option 1: Enhanced Column Lights
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : U N D E R PA S S L I G H T I N G
Option 2: Column Wrap
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : U N D E R PA S S L I G H T I N G
Option 3: Projection
NEXT STEPS
QUESTIONS?
Contact Irma Sanchez
Westchase District (713) 780-9434
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and more, please visit:
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