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35-497: The Kinder Foundation supports transformational urban park projects in the Houston area, as well as quality of life and education initiatives. The Discovery Green park project grew from an idea by Maconda Brown O’Connor and Nancy Kinder to create an urban park in downtown Houston. Several philanthropic foundations joined the public-private partnership with the City of Houston in 2004 to create

70-649: A 29-story office building. On 2016, the Marriott Marquis convention hotel was built north of the park. A hotel that holds over 1,000 rooms. The park earned LEED certification in October 2009. The Kinder Foundation provided $ 10 million to help fund the $ 125 million project. In 2020, the chain opened a new location within the Katy/Fulshear district. Hargreaves Associates and their team of architects, engineers, and artists took thirteen months to design and finalize

105-645: A more natural and self-sustaining state, reintroduce native landscapes, and add amenities to enhance safety and convenience for visitors. The project was completed in 2015 and has received numerous accolades, including Urban Land Institute's Global Award for Excellence. On April 25, 2018, the Kinder Foundation pledged $ 70 million to the Memorial Park Conservancy to accelerate the Memorial Park Master Plan. Highlights include completion of

140-519: A playground, and multiple recreational lawns. In the early 2000s, a public–private partnership between the City of Houston and a group of local philanthropic organizations, including the Kinder Foundation , was formed with the goal of constructing a new public green space in Downtown. This partnership financed the purchase of a series of surface parking lots on the east side of Downtown. Following

175-510: A portion of the land in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center in 2002. When the rest of the property went up for sale, a group of philanthropists led by Maconda Brown O’Connor of the Brown Foundation, and Nancy G. Kinder of the Kinder Foundation approached then- Mayor Bill White with their idea of turning the space into an urban park. The Mayor agreed and became a strong advocate of

210-556: A public-private partnership was developed for the $ 125 million project. Several other philanthropic foundations joined the effort, including the Wortham Foundation and the Houston Endowment, Inc . The City of Houston purchased the remainder of the land in 2004 and created the framework for the park’s construction and operations, including the role of the new organization, Discovery Green Conservancy, incorporated in 2004. When

245-505: A variety of Gulf Coast and Central Texas sounds. The Healthy Living in the Park series offers a weekly urban market and exercise classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Parkour and Zumba as well as a Hip2BFit exercise class just for kids. The Families & Children Series offers hands-on workshops and activities suitable for children and their parents. On weekends, families can visit the park, put their pets in one of two dog runs and watch their kids play on

280-404: A year, and as of 2018, has spurred $ 1.4 billion in development around the park. The Buffalo Bayou Park is a 160-acre, 2.3 mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou's parkland inside Houston. In 2010, the foundation provided a catalyst gift of $ 30 million to Buffalo Bayou Partnership who, in conjunction with the City of Houston and Harris County Flood Control District, led the efforts to restore the area to

315-445: Is a 160-acre, 2.3 mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou's parkland inside Houston. In 2010, the foundation provided a catalyst gift of $ 30 million to Buffalo Bayou Partnership who, in conjunction with the City of Houston and Harris County Flood Control District, led the efforts to restore the area to a more natural and self-sustaining state, reintroduce native landscapes, and add amenities to enhance safety and convenience for visitors. The project

350-587: Is a Houston-based 501c3 nonprofit organization. It was established in 1997 by Richard Kinder and Nancy Kinder. Since its establishment, the Kinder Foundation has committed more than $ 410 million in grants and transformation gifts to Houston projects. The Kinder Foundation supports transformational urban park projects in the Houston area, as well as quality of life and education initiatives. The Discovery Green park project grew from an idea by Maconda Brown O’Connor and Nancy Kinder to create an urban park in downtown Houston. Several philanthropic foundations joined

385-534: Is an 11.78-acre (47,700 m ) public urban park in Downtown Houston , Texas , bounded by La Branch Street to the west, McKinney Street to the north, Avenida de las Americas to the east, and Lamar Street to the south. The park is adjacent to the George R. Brown Convention Center and Avenida Houston entertainment district. Discovery Green features a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, two dog runs,

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420-462: Is dedicated to resolving issues that face some of the country's largest urban centers, including Houston. In 2010, the Kinder Foundation provided a $ 15 million grant to support expanded research in Houston and in major cities around the world, and the institute was renamed in their honor. In January 2015, the Kinder Foundation committed a principal gift of $ 50 million to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for

455-573: The Giving Pledge in 2011, asserting their desire to donate 95 percent of their worth to charity at the time of their deaths. Rich and Nancy were 40th on Forbes’ Top 50 Givers list in 2018 and 33rd on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's "Philanthropy 50", a chronicle of the nation's biggest contributors to charitable organizations, in 2016. The Kinders also placed 28th on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Philanthropy 50. Discovery Green Discovery Green

490-696: The Houston City Council approved the contracts to provide partial funding and support to the park, it also mandated that the “public at large” be engaged in the design and development of the park. With the guidance of Project for Public Spaces , the Conservancy mounted the large public meetings and smaller focus groups to solicit public feedback. This feedback became the basis for the park’s programming. Hargreaves Associates, an internationally renowned landscape architecture firm based in San Francisco, oversaw

525-531: The Kinder Foundation obtained perpetual naming rights to Houston's High School For the Performing and Visual Arts for $ 7.5 million. The contract was approved by the school board after the Kinder Foundation said it would withdraw the funds if the board did not vote, six days after the public announcement of the deal. In April 2017, in response to a petition asking the Kinders to give the name back, Richard Kinder to wrote to

560-459: The Museum's collections of modern and contemporary art. The Kinder Foundation has provided grants for Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston ; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ; The Bush Center at Southern Methodist University ; The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ; and The Texas Heart Institute's Center for Coronary Artery Anomalies. In October 2016 the Kinder Foundation obtained perpetual naming rights to Houston's High School For

595-515: The Performing and Visual Arts for $ 7.5 million. The contract was approved by the school board after the Kinder Foundation said it would withdraw the funds if the board did not vote, six days after the public announcement of the deal. In April 2017, in response to a petition asking the Kinders to give the name back, Richard Kinder to wrote to the Superintendent of Houston Independent School District. Citing negative controversy, he offered to release

630-441: The Superintendent of Houston Independent School District. Citing negative controversy, he offered to release the naming rights but did not request or suggest that the original name be restored. The issue is unresolved. The name change will be effective when the new downtown school building is occupied, expected to be January 2019. Richard Kinder is the executive chairman of Kinder Morgan , Inc. He and his wife Nancy Kinder signed

665-577: The bayous. In 2014, the Kinder Foundation made possible the Kinder Forum on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri, a new program to support excellence in the teaching and study of American constitutional and democratic traditions. In 2015, the foundation made a new, endowed gift of $ 25 million to MU to provide permanent support for the renamed Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. Rice University ’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research

700-493: The completion of land purchases in 2004, the Discovery Green Conservancy and the City jointly raised $ 125 million to construct the park. The design of the park, led by landscape architecture firm Hargreaves Associates , began in 2005. Discovery Green's public opening occurred on April 13, 2008; during the first two months of operation, an estimated 250,000 people visited the park. The City of Houston acquired

735-513: The core design team. Elmore Public Relations was contracted for marketing and public relations. Ever since the opening in 2008, the park has added upon. An estimate of $ 1 billion worth of buildings, offices, hotels, and housing projects were added to the park's surroundings. In 2009 the One Park Place opened. A high-end residential tower that houses 346 units. On 2011, the Hess Tower was built,

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770-422: The country. When complete in 2020, the $ 220 million project which will create 1,500 acres of new parkland within Houston and connect 150 miles of trails along the bayous. In 2014, the Kinder Foundation made possible the Kinder Forum on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri, a new program to support excellence in the teaching and study of American constitutional and democratic traditions. In 2015,

805-592: The creators of Cafe Annie, operates two restaurants on site. The Grove serves lunch and dinner in a "signature restaurant" setting, while The Lake House offers casual fare. On occasions Discovery Green has an ice skating rink. Discovery Green offers a variety of programming throughout the year. All events at the park are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Discovery Green presents Houston's performing, literary and visual art in its Art Series. Discovery Green's Entertainment Series offers movies, Extreme Wii competitions, and concerts by musicians that present

840-413: The design effort. Page [formerly PageSoutherlandPage] designed the park's architecture and Larry Speck was their lead architect. Lauren Griffith Associates. provided landscape and horticultural design services. Artists Margo Sawyer and Doug Hollis were integral members of the design team and produced three works of art for the park. A large team of local and international engineers and specialists supported

875-445: The foundation made a new, endowed gift of $ 25 million to MU to provide permanent support for the renamed Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. Rice University ’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is dedicated to resolving issues that face some of the country's largest urban centers, including Houston. In 2010, the Kinder Foundation provided a $ 15 million grant to support expanded research in Houston and in major cities around

910-435: The naming rights but did not request or suggest that the original name be restored. The issue is unresolved. The name change will be effective when the new downtown school building is occupied, expected to be January 2019. Richard Kinder is the executive chairman of Kinder Morgan , Inc. He and his wife Nancy Kinder signed the Giving Pledge in 2011, asserting their desire to donate 95 percent of their worth to charity at

945-434: The park which was completed in 2008. As the first board chair for the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy, Nancy Kinder led the $ 54 million private fundraising campaign, contributing $ 10 million from the Kinder Foundation, for the overall $ 125 million project. Discovery Green opened in 2008, hosts more than 400 free events a year, and as of 2018, has spurred $ 1.4 billion in development around the park. The Buffalo Bayou Park

980-519: The park's Eastern Glades, improve connectivity to regional existing trails and create new trails within the park, relocate ball fields, build a running track at the running center, and develop a Memorial Grove. In October 2013, it was announced that the foundation would give $ 50 million to the Houston Parks Board for the Bayou Greenways 2020 Project, one of the most ambitious park projects in

1015-453: The park, relocate ball fields, build a running track at the running center, and develop a Memorial Grove. In October 2013, it was announced that the foundation would give $ 50 million to the Houston Parks Board for the Bayou Greenways 2020 Project, one of the most ambitious park projects in the country. When complete in 2020, the $ 220 million project which will create 1,500 acres of new parkland within Houston and connect 150 miles of trails along

1050-453: The park. Notable challenges would be the dense intersection and the intricate design of implementing the garage with the surface park. The park is placed in the center of two juxtaposing cross axes. The linear plaza is lined by a multitude Mexican Sycamore trees and uniquely designed pavement. Due to the straight nature of the path, it supports farmers markets, art fairs and parades. The Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group, best known as

1085-502: The playground while they discard their newspapers and cans into recycling bins. The park has additionally hosted major seasonal theme events, including outdoor exploration, kid-friendly entertainment, and charity donations. See also: List of companies in Houston See: List of colleges and universities in Houston [REDACTED] Category [REDACTED] Texas portal Nancy Kinder The Kinder Foundation

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1120-401: The public-private partnership with the City of Houston in 2004 to create the park which was completed in 2008. As the first board chair for the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy, Nancy Kinder led the $ 54 million private fundraising campaign, contributing $ 10 million from the Kinder Foundation, for the overall $ 125 million project. Discovery Green opened in 2008, hosts more than 400 free events

1155-650: The redevelopment of its 14-acre campus. In recognition of the gift, a new 164,000 square-foot building will be named the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building and will house 54,000 square feet of gallery space for exhibitions and for the Museum's collections of modern and contemporary art. The Kinder Foundation has provided grants for Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston ; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ; The Bush Center at Southern Methodist University ; The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ; and The Texas Heart Institute's Center for Coronary Artery Anomalies. In October 2016

1190-409: The world, and the institute was renamed in their honor. In January 2015, the Kinder Foundation committed a principal gift of $ 50 million to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for the redevelopment of its 14-acre campus. In recognition of the gift, a new 164,000 square-foot building will be named the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building and will house 54,000 square feet of gallery space for exhibitions and for

1225-399: Was completed in 2015 and has received numerous accolades, including Urban Land Institute's Global Award for Excellence. On April 25, 2018, the Kinder Foundation pledged $ 70 million to the Memorial Park Conservancy to accelerate the Memorial Park Master Plan. Highlights include completion of the park's Eastern Glades, improve connectivity to regional existing trails and create new trails within

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