The tunnel system as with the Land Bridge and Prairie project is a part of MPC’s ten-year plan. Begun in 2018, a $70 million gift from the Kinder Foundation – then the single largest parks grant in Houston history – catalyzed the project.
After which, the partnership extended to include the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Uptown Development Authority, and the City of Houston.
The Land Bridge and Prairie is a 100-acre greenspace that features two distinct 35-foot-high hills that which creates a “natural” bridge over Memorial Drive. Its purpose is to re-unite the north and south sides of the park, promote regional biodiversity, and manage stormwater – all while creating a new community green space and giving visitors scenic views of the area.
“Explore the expansive project featuring wildlife viewing stations, trails and boardwalks, and a “Scramble” path to the top; and take in the dramatic views of the Uptown and Downtown skylines and Memorial Park itself from this new vantage point.”
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