Washington, DC - Congressman Al Green (TX-9) secured $300,000 to fund the rehabilitation of Alief Park in the recently passed House Transportation, Treasury, HUD, Judiciary, and the District of Columbia Appropriations Conference Report.

Congressman Green worked with Mayor Bill White and Councilman M.J. Khan to identify funding needs throughout the Alief area.  “Working together, we have not only brought our tax dollars back to our community but also set in motion a plan that will enhance the quality of life for those who live in the Alief area of the 9th Congressional District,” Green said.

Alief area residents have expressed concern over the lack of parkland and the poor conditions of the current parks. Green’s funding will provide for a new walking trail, improved drainage, a new park access road and a parking area with security lighting.

"This is a real boost to the Alief area neighborhoods and our efforts to improve the quality of life there," said Mayor Bill White. "Congressman Al Green is in tune with that goal and we appreciated it very much."

Councilmember M.J. Khan added, “On behalf of the residents of Alief, I want to thank Congressman Green for his efforts to answer the call for improved community parks. This is just one of many successful joint endeavors that will continue to have a lasting impact on our community.”

The Alief Community Park Recreation Rehabilitation Project will improve the park located at 11093 Bellaire Blvd. Alief Park lies in southwest Houston and provides 37.3 acres of parkland to approximately 98,000 residents in what is also known as Alief Super Neighborhood #25.

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