History & Overview
The Creation of the District
The Texas State Legislature created the Near Northwest Management District (the District) in 2001 to address concerns about public safety and economic decline by promoting and coordinating the economic growth, cultural activities, and public welfare of the property within its boundaries.
The District boundaries include territory contained in the sixteen square mile area bounded by T.C. Jester Boulevard on the east, Pinemont Drive on the south, Hollister Drive on the west, and State Highway 249/Tomball Parkway on the north. Near Northwest Management District was modeled after other existing management districts in the city that have been successful in addressing the service needs of the commercial property owners within their boundaries, such as the Greenspoint District (now the North Houston District), the Westchase District and the Greater East End Management District.
In 2010, the Board of Directors of the District approved a fifteen-year Service, Improvement and Assessment Plan that will serve as a guide in developing and administering services and programs for commercial property owners in the following areas:
There is now a firm foundation of real accomplishments. Today, the area is safer and cleaner than in 2001 when the District first began operations. NNMD is making real progress in changing the public perception of the Near Northwest Area from unappealing for businesses into a destination. Safety is a top priority for the Near Northwest District.
NNMD is committed to maintaining a robust public safety program that addresses these emerging public safety problems with Harris County Constables Pct. 1, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s office and the District Attorney’s office.
