, /PRNewswire/ -- The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority (HCFB), also known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 25), proudly announces that has received a National Recognition Award from the as part of the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. A total of 220 projects were submitted throughout the country, three of which were honored from , including the District Gateways Improvement Project. This project, completed in 2021, introduced vibrant, changeable lighting and essential safety enhancements to key intersections along US 90A/South Main.
The project has significantly transformed the area, drawing acclaim for its innovative design and community impact. "We are honored to see the Gateways Improvement project receive national recognition from the ACEC," said , HCFB Executive Director. "This award is a testament to the power of community collaboration and innovative design in transforming our public spaces.
At HCFB, we are committed to fostering projects that enhance safety and functionality for motorists and pedestrians and bring beauty and pride to our neighborhoods." The project, funded by HCFB and a tri-party agreement partner with TIRZ 9 and the 5 Corners Improvement District, has improved lighting, pavement markings, way-finding graphics, landscaping, traffic flow, and pedestrian safety at critical intersections, including Fondren Road, Hillcroft Avenue, Chimney Rock Road, South Post Oak Road, and Hiram Clarke Road. Construction and conception.
