In accordance with Section 41-22 of the Code of Ordinances, the University of Houston initiated an application to rename Calhoun Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard. The street runs north of Wheeler Street and south of TX- 5 SPUR. The proposed name change will affect street numbering and follows the City's street name change procedures and standards.
The application includes written evidence of support from at least 75% of property owners abutting the street. The Planning and Development Department mailed notifications to all property owners indicating that the Street Name Change application had been submitted. The notification further stated that written protest must be filed with the Planning and Development Department within thirty days of mailing. One written protest was filed.
The Planning and Development Department notified HPD, HFD, CenterPoint Energy, AT&T, Greater Harris County 911, Houston Emergency Center and USPS for comments and none of the agencies voiced objections.
The Planning and Development Department recommends City Council approve an ordinance to change the name of Calhoun Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Margaret Wallace Brown
Director
Planning and Development Department