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The Fifth Ward is a community of Houston, Texas, United States, derived from a historical political district (ward), [1] about 2 miles (3.2 km) [2] northeast of Downtown. Its boundaries are Buffalo Bayou on the south, Little White Oak Bayou on the west, Collingsworth Rd on the north, and Lockwood Drive on the east. [1]
The Fifth Ward is located east of downtown Houston and is bounded by Buffalo Bayou on the south, Lockwood Drive on the east, Liberty Road on the north, and Jensen Drive on the west. Brief History. One of Houston's original six wards, the site was sparsely inhabited before the Civil War.
Houston’s Historic 5th Ward community is one large masterpiece. It is a place where art is a way of living, from its food, music, and social sculpture; to its historic buildings and gathering spaces like the Historic Deluxe Theater. The 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is a living cultural arts district and a center of African American history ...
Fifth Ward CRC catalyzes resources to build and preserve an inclusive 5th Ward Community by developing places and opportunities to live, work and play. Explore Houston's Fifth Ward CRC.
Long-established businesses in Houston’s Fifth Ward are bracing for change as the 150-acre development, East River, attracts investment in the area. Framed commemorative golden records, such as...
Fifth Ward Jam Completed in October of 2011 by Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, this unique meshing of artistry and functional community space provides residents with a multifaceted venue for events , casual meet-ups, and a play-space for neighborhood kids.
5TH WARD CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT. Houston’s Historic 5th Ward community is one large masterpiece. It is a place where art is a way of living, from its food, music, and sculpture; to its historic buildings and gathering spaces like the Deluxe Theater; to its iconic stoops, its language and its corner jam sessions. 5th Ward's Lyons Avenue ...
The Fifth Ward has been a substantial part of shaping Houston’s cultural and social evolution. As we delve into its history, from the post-Civil War era to the present day, we uncover the story of a community defined by resilience, transformation, and an unwavering spirit.
The team formed partnerships with Houston-based environmental action groups Coalition of Community Organizations and IMPACT GFW a year before the project began. From these organizations, they recruited five Greater Fifth Ward residents who served as block captains during the study, based on a program coordinated by the Houston Health Department ...
The Greater Fifth Ward Neighborhood Resilience Plan provides the foundation for forming collaborative partnerships with local government, philanthropy, community-based groups, and other organizations.