Gulf Coast prairie landscape

Memorial Park, an iconic urban greenspace in Houston, Texas, has long been valued for its vast trails, rich biodiversity, and serene landscapes. Recent developments led by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) have introduced two significant enhancements to this urban oasis: the Kind Land Bridge and the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie. These additions are transforming the park, reinforcing its role as a sanctuary for people and wildlife amidst the bustling cityscape.  Nick Hubbard At 1,464 acres, Memorial Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and Houston’s largest wilderness area. In 1955, the six-lane Memorial Drive was built, dissecting the park into two parts, disrupting the existing ecosy... En savoir plus