Haviland Park Renovation

The Haviland Park Renovation in Houston is a $1,800,000 project covering 303,000 square feet of site improvements. Located at 11600 Haviland St in Harris County, the work involves the renovation of the existing park, including a roof replacement for the open-air pavilion, maintenance overlay of the asphalt trail and parking lot, new concrete sidewalks, play equipment, and site furnishings. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2027, with work starting in November 2026.

The City of Houston serves as the owner of record for this renovation and alteration project. Talley Landscape Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record, and Sharareh Abdi is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the city’s investment in local infrastructure and community spaces.

Project Scope and Scale

At 303,000 square feet, this project is significantly larger than the median size of 4,000 square feet for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The estimated cost of $1,800,000 places it in the top quarter of comparable projects in the county, where the median estimated cost is $250,000. Despite the higher total cost, the cost per square foot is $6, which is below the county median of $80 per square foot for this type of work.

The scheduled build window of 364 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. This extended timeline allows for the comprehensive scope of work, which includes structural updates to the pavilion, extensive paving, and the installation of new amenities designed to enhance the park’s functionality and accessibility.

Local Context and Registration

The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026, and plan review was completed in the same month. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. This registration ensures that the renovation meets state accessibility standards, a key consideration for public facilities serving the community in ZIP code 77035.

In the local area, Census estimates for ZIP 77035 indicate a population of about 34,849 and a median household income of $57,691. The housing stock consists of 15,662 units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $259,800. The City of Houston has several other TDLR-registered projects, including Trinity Gardens Park and Marron Park Way phases, indicating a broader pattern of investment in public spaces across the city.