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BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre in Houston, TX
Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St, Houston, TX, 77002
BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre is a new construction project at Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $770K across about 1 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $770K
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- 1 ft²
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- $770.00K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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125 days after the preceding date shown.
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148 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre
Segment BU04B / WBS No. F-BGBU04B-0001-4 is a 0.3-mile shared-use path connecting Austin Street to Runnels Street in downtown Houston. The project, owned by the Houston Parks Board, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. Construction is complete, and the TDLR status is recorded as Inspection Complete.
SWA Group served as the design firm for this new construction project. The estimated cost was $770,000, a figure close to the Harris County median for similar filings. The scheduled build window was 184 days, which is close to the county median of 219 days. The path runs within the City of Houston and Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way.
Location and Scope
The route follows Commerce Street between Austin Street and Elysian Street, and Elysian Street between Commerce Street and Runnels Street. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist for Segment BU04B. The filing indicates the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2025, with plan review completed in March 2026.
Construction began in March 2026, and the final inspection occurred in August 2026. The Houston Parks Board has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, including the Buffalo Bayou Greenway and Brays Bayou Greenway. SWA Group also has six other registered projects in the region, including developments in Cypress and New Waverly.
The project is located in ZIP code 77002. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 19,616 in this area. The median household income is $85,436, and the median owner-occupied home value is $286,100. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly renter-occupied, with 8,960 housing units recorded.
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BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre is a New Construction project located at Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St, Houston, TX 77002 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $770K covering 1 sq ft. Houston Parks Board is the property owner and SWA Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 12, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the shared-use path complete?
Yes, Segment BU04B passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. The TDLR status is Inspection Complete, indicating construction is finished.
Who designed this path segment?
SWA Group is the design firm of record for Segment BU04B / WBS No. F-BGBU04B-0001-4. They are responsible for the accessibility design of this 0.3-mile path.
How much did this project cost?
The estimated cost for Segment BU04B was $770,000. This figure is close to the Harris County median for similar new construction filings.
Where exactly is the path located?
The path is located on Commerce Street between Austin and Elysian Streets, and Elysian Street between Commerce and Runnels Streets in Houston, TX 77002.
What is the TDLR registration status?
The project was registered in November 2025. Plan review was completed in March 2026, and the final inspection was passed in August 2026.
What is BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre?
BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre is a new construction project at Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Implementation of a Shared-Use Path within COH and TXDOT ROW to connect Austin St to Runnels St; approx. 0.3 miles
Is BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre open in Houston?
Construction on BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre located?
BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre is located at Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St, Houston, TX, 77002, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre?
Houston Parks Board is the property owner/developer of record for BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre?
SWA Group is the design firm of record for BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre cost and how big is it?
BU04B: Buffalo Bayou Downtown Trail - East (Greenway Improvement) - Austin St to Runnels St On-Stre has an estimated construction value of $770K and approximately 1 square feet (about $770.00K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Implementation of a Shared-Use Path within COH and TXDOT ROW to connect Austin St to Runnels St; approx. 0.3 miles
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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Commerce Street between Austin St and Elysian St; Elysian Street between Commerce St and Runnels St, Houston, TX, 77002
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