Why Isn't Montrose More Walkable?

Montrose has so much to offer from restaurants and bars to museums and local shops. But it’s actually hard to walk around what should be one of Houston’s most walkable neighborhoods. A project to overhaul Montrose Boulevard was supposed to help fix that — until Mayor John Whitmire stepped in. Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with Houston Public Media’s Dominic Anthony Walsh about why the project got political and what it means for folks in Montrose and other Houston neighborhoods. Stories we talked about on today’s show:  Mayor Whitmire completes overhaul of Montrose TIRZ board after disagreement on redesign Contentious Montrose Boulevard project in Houston draws protest ahead of construction Rebuilding Montrose isn’t about trees. It’s about time. (Opinion) Protesters outnumber contractors as Montrose Boulevard overhaul gets underway Learn more about the sponsors of this June 10th episode: Comicpalooza Jones Dairy Farm Visit Uvalde County A.D. Players Theater 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 [phone] with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo: Brooke Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices