NEWS and EVENTS
NEIGHBORHOODS
The Eastwood Civic Association proudly serves the neighborhoods of Eastwood, Broadmoor, Lawndale, Lawnview, W.A. Kirby, Jackson Court, Woodleigh, Eastlawn, Eastwood Oaks, East Bell Place, Dissen Heights, Houston City Street Railroad, Suburban, L. Moore, L.B. Moody, Beverly Park, Pastoriza, W.L. Edmundson, Anderson, W.J. Taylor, S.M. Williams, Wilson Place, East View, Oak Lawn Annex, Hauser, Dor Ruth Court, Muller, Dixie, Georgia, Meadowlawn and Young Mens.
NEWS
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – National Night OutA national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships October 1, 20246:30 PM — 8:30 PM On the Park Drive esplanade (Park Drive and Woodside Street)Free to attend! Plus free tacos, ice cream and face painting In lieu of our October General Membership meeting, residents from all ECA-represented neighborhoods are invited to join us for a FREE! block […]
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Eastwood Voice – Issue 1, 2024
The Eastwood Civic Association works together to bring you the latest news about the neighborhood! Click on the image of the Eastwood Voice to be directed to the online version.
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Eastwood Voice – 2023 Issue 2The Eastwood Civic Association board has come together to bring you the Eastwood Voice which contains the latest update on topics concerning the neighborhood. Read More.
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METRO Board Approves Route AlignmentApril 6, 2023 – Yesterday, the METRO Board voted to approve the locally preferred alternative along Lockwood. The vote was not unanimous, and came with a lot of critical discussion from METRO Board members as they grappled with the community’s concerns around outreach, loss of trees and alternative routes. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia made impassioned remarks, urging METRO to further delay the vote […]
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METRO to explore overpass alternativesMarch 29, 2023 – Dear Neighbors, We know you are all anxiously awaiting updates surrounding the METRORapid University Corridor Project. Yesterday, members of the Eastwood Civic Association (ECA) Board met with a large team of METRO leadership, project staff and consultants. It was a productive meeting, and we are encouraged by the conversations. We clearly […]
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HISTORY
Eastwood is one of Houston’s first master-planned subdivisions. It was designed and developed in 1913 by William A. Wilson, who also developed Woodland Heights. The first residents were young entrepreneurs in the city, business owners, and managers.
The first lots went on sale in June 1912 and Eastwood was officially opened in September 1913. The development was planned with paved streets, cement curbs and sidewalks, city water, gas, electricity, telephones, and sanitary sewerage. The lots were terraced and designed for natural drainage, with landscaped esplanades and the planned placement of trees.
By October 1913, Eastwood was hailed by The Houston Daily Post as a “model suburb, one of the most convenient, attractive and beautiful homesite additions in the city of Houston.” The homes built in Eastwood were custom homes reflecting the early 20th century fondness for Craftsman, Arts & Crafts, Foursquare, and Mission architecture. Today, Eastwood has one of Houston’s largest intact collections of these architectural styles.
Learn more about Eastwood and its historical homes in resident Billie Mercer’s book, Eastwood Today. Or, use this for a self-guided walking or driving tour of Eastwood.
ECA
Monthly Meetings
The Eastwood Civic Association meets at 6:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (no January, April, July or October meetings). Meetings are held in person at the E.B Cape Center on Leeland St. Virtual participation is also provided via Zoom. Please join us!
More InformationEASTWOOD CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
The Eastwood Civic Association serves our area by building a strong sense of community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our residents; protect the value and beauty of our homes and neighborhood assets; and work with local government officials and law enforcement to protect and serve our citizens.
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