Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

225 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 RIVER OAKS , TE XAS said Darren Houk, President of the Economic Development Cooperation, and newly elected Mayor. Describing the plan which includes wider sidewalks, bike trails, benches, and beautification efforts, he acknowledges, “Part of what we’re promoting right now is for businesses to get in before the real estate values shoot through the ceiling after they have redone everything.” As for the expected completion date of this project, Mayor Houk believes it is still a few years away. There are some other major thoroughfares first in line for upgrades within the city. The park master plan and this master plan will be an investment of $68 million into River Oaks, at the state level. Mr. Gregory highlighted other infrastructure improvements taking place in the community, including the renovation of the water and sewer systems. Of these improvements, he says 80% have been completed since 2017. Currently, a $3.3 million construction bond is being used for street reconstruction throughout the city, along with an ongoing renovation of the water treatment plant.