DON'T MISS THIS!

THE 2ND ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Energy Corridor District is excited to announce plans for the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on December 1st at the Hyatt Regency Houston West.

This year's event, sponsored by ConocoPhillips, will be bigger and better than ever! Residents, Houstonians, the Energy Corridor community and all our stakeholders are invited to join us as we light a 50-foot tree powered with renewable energy by Shell Energy.

Fun and excitement for all ages, including:

1) Kick off of the District's 12 Days of Christmas donations.

2) Kiewit-sponsored Candy Cane Lane, a nutcracker market featuring more than 20 vendors offering hand-crafted, unique gifts and goodies.

3) Three musical performances, including the Westside High School Choir, Thomas Cokinos and the Carlos Lopez Orchestra.

4) Favorite District foods, including Petit Cafe, Watson's House of Ales and Flip N' Patties.

5) Wine, beer and spirits.

6) Santa Claus photo ops

So come on out to ring in the holiday season with your District neighbors, co-workers and th community!

THE ENERGY CORRIDOR DISTRICT JOINS DENMARK'S ENERGY TRANSITION

TRADE MISSION

The Energy Corridor District Executive Director joined a Texas trade mission to Denmark in early October to learn about the Scandinavian country's energy transition and help advance Houston's own efforts to lead the global energy transition.

The trip, sponsored by the Danish Consul General in Houston's Trade Council of Denmark in North America, was designed to showcase Denmark's progress in the energy transition and green hydrogen arenas and pinpoint potential partnerships.

The Energy Corridor District has long been the heart and soul of Houston's energy industry. As the industry evolves, it is imperative that the Energy Corridor maintains its energy leadership role.

The trade mission included Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, District C, representatives from METRO, ERCOT (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas), Greentown Labs, Rice University, the Greater Houston Partnership, the City of Austin and others.

They met with leading energy companies, researchers and policymakers and attended the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP). Danish and U.S. energy stakeholders recently signed an agreement to expand the production of green hydrogen generated from renewable energies or low-carbon power.

EXCITING MIXED USE-PROJECT TO IGNITE

THE ENERGY CORRIDOR DISTRICT

MIDWAY CREATING MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT OLD CONOCOPHILLIPS CAMPUS

Midway announced plans this month to create Watermark, a dynamic, mixed-use development at the old ConocoPhillips campus on North Dairy Ashford in the Energy Corridor.

Watermark will include high-end retail, a boutique hotel, chef-run restaurants and Class A office and multi-family units.

"Watermark will enhance the experience of those who work, live and visit The Energy Corridor District by creating a thriving walkable destination that caters to all," The Energy Corridor District Executive Director Elijah J. Williams said.

ELDRIDGE PKWY. REPAIRS

The City of Houston, following a broad assessment by The Energy Corridor District of road conditions, repaired a section of Eldridge Parkway in September.

The District, after conducting its assessment of Eldridge Parkway between Memorial and Ray Miller Park, submitted a memo to City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman, District G, documenting the needed repairs. The assessment and memo followed community complaints on the deteriorating road, and Council Member Huffman and her staff assisted with the project.

The recent road work addressed pothole issues by replacing multiple concrete panels on Eldridge Parkway near the Kendall Library and Community Center.

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KENDALL LIBRARY REOPENS AFTER 5 YEARS

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined earlier this month Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman, District G, Houston Public Library officials, The Energy Corridor District Executive Director Elijah J. Williams and other dignitaries to officially reopen the Kendall Library and Community Center.

The city, using city, state and federal funds, renovated and rebuilt the library, allowing it to reopen as an improved, higher-tech facility five years after Hurricane Harvey.

The grand reopening celebration included activities for adults and children, Energy Corridor District-sponsored food, fitness activities in the new gym, story times and more.