The City of Pasadena, Texas is moving forward with a $12 million investment in neighborhood infrastructure, launching a transformative streets reconstruction program in the Red Bluff Terrace community. The project, supported by funding from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program, repurposes unused federal disaster recovery dollars to strengthen long-term community resilience following federally declared disasters, including Hurricane Harvey.
This marks another significant step in Pasadena’s ongoing effort to modernize essential infrastructure and reduce the impacts of chronic flooding in one of its most established neighborhoods. Scheduled to begin construction in April 2026 and conclude in October 2027, the effort includes the full reconstruction of six residential streets totaling 3.2 miles. The improvements will replace aging pavement, modernize stormwater systems, and enhance safety and walkability for hundreds of residents.
HR Green assisted the City in securing the GLO disaster recovery grant, which covers 80 percent of the construction cost. The City will fund the remaining 20 percent, enabling the project to remain on schedule.
“This project represents an important investment in the safety, mobility, and quality of life for our residents,” said Mark Gardemal, PE, CFM – Deputy Director-Public Works, City of Pasadena. “Red Bluff Terrace has faced repeated flooding challenges for many years, and these improvements will bring lasting benefits to families, schools, and emergency responders who rely on safe, reliable streets.”
The reconstruction includes installing a new storm sewer system sized to meet current City standards, which will eliminate chronic street and yard flooding for more than 300 homes. Crews will remove deteriorated pavement and rebuild the roadway with 8-inch reinforced concrete designed for a service life of more than 50 years. The project also calls for new 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks on both sides of every street, along with the reconstruction of 285 residential driveway approaches. Landscaping and tree plantings will be added throughout the corridor to improve neighborhood aesthetics and contribute to long-term vitality.
Once complete, the project will eliminate roadway flooding that currently occurs during relatively frequent 2- to 5-year storm events, helping residents travel safely during inclement weather. The improvements will enhance emergency response by providing more reliable access for fire, police, and medical services. Pedestrian safety and connectivity will also improve significantly, with new sidewalks supporting more than 300 homes and providing direct links to nearby schools and adjacent neighborhoods. Additionally, upgraded pavement, walkways, and landscaping will contribute to improved property values and an uplift in neighborhood appearance.
