Honoring a neighborhood shaped by and intertwined with a Historic Rail-to-Trail

The Heights MKT Partnership is a community-led initiative dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad while enhancing the modern-day Heights Hike & Bike Trail that follows a leafy path all the way to Downtown Houston.

Our Values

We work to improve walkability, support local businesses, and create inviting public spaces that honor the area’s rich history and dynamic future.

A More Walkable Heights

Trail Enhancements

Supporting Local Businesses

Public Spaces & Culture

Why now?

We speak for the trail and our neighborhood

1

Community Values

The Heights Hike & Bike Trail is more than a path—it’s a shared space that brings our community together. We believe in preserving and enhancing its role as a neighborhood asset.

2

Organizating for Action

We work with local businesses, residents, and city leaders to identify improvements and advocate for positive change. If you have a project idea, we’ll help connect the dots.

3

Making Meaningful Improvements

From better sidewalks to more shade and seating, we turn ideas into action by securing funding, providing guidance, and ensuring projects get completed.

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Shaping our Future

Small changes make a big impact. By working together, we can influence development, improve public spaces, and ensure the Heights remains a walkable, vibrant place for everyone.

Trail Oriented Development Patterns

The Heights Hike & Bike Trail isn’t just a path—it’s a catalyst for smart, people-first growth. Trail-Oriented Development (TrOD) prioritizes walkability, small businesses, and vibrant public spaces, ensuring that new developments enhance the trail experience rather than disrupt it.

Incremental Density

Small Business Friendly

Community Oriented

Development in the area not only respects the trail but has shaped the trail.

More about us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Heights MKT Partneship?

We are a community-led initiative focused on enhancing the Heights Hike & Bike Trail and the surrounding neighborhood. We work with residents, businesses, and city leaders to improve walkability, support local businesses, and create vibrant public spaces.

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to participate! You can join as a member, volunteer for projects, attend community meetings, or support our initiatives through donations.

What kind of projects do you work on?

Our focus includes trail enhancements, pedestrian safety improvements, business-friendly upgrades (like patios and wayfinding), and community-driven placemaking efforts.

Who can join the Partnership?

Anyone who cares about improving the Heights can join! We welcome residents, business owners, urban planners, and anyone interested in making the neighborhood more walkable and connected.

Testimonials

What neighbors are saying

The Heights Hike & Bike Trail has become more than just a path—it’s a part of our daily lives. The partnership’s efforts to improve walkability and create public gathering spaces make a real difference for those of us who use it every day.

Emmanuel N.

Neighbor

As a small business owner near the trail, I’ve seen firsthand how better sidewalks, outdoor seating, and bike-friendly improvements bring more customers. The partnership is doing great work in making this a more connected, welcoming space.

Gilbert P.

Neighbor