Hermann Park Takeover

Evidence-Based Civic Analysis | March 19, 2026 Hearing

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100-Year Floodplain100-Year FloodplainHermann ParkBen Taub HospitalHouston Area MapProposed Park Expansion & Alternatives

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Hermann Park (445 acres)
Proposed Pocket Parks (100-150)
Ben Taub Hospital
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Pocket Parks by Neighborhood

Third Ward:8 parks
Fifth Ward:6 parks
East End:5 parks
Sunnyside:4 parks
Total:23 parks

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What is Being Proposed?
Key facts about Harris Health's plan

Location

8.9 acres of Hermann Park in Houston's Museum District

Cost

$50M-$100M+ land acquisition; $410M total project

Expansion

100 additional beds for Ben Taub Hospital

Decision Date

March 19, 2026 - Harris County Commissioners hearing

Key Issues Raised by Opposition

  • • Viable alternatives exist (vertical expansion, satellite model) that cost less
  • • Proposed site is in 100-year floodplain ($30M-$50M mitigation costs)
  • • Warneke heirs have not been formally notified (legal vulnerability)
  • • Expansion costs $4.1M per bed vs. $1.5M-$2.8M for comparable projects
  • • Loss of public green space in well-served area; equity concerns
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Protect Hermann Park | Evidence-Based Civic Analysis

March 19, 2026 Harris County Commissioners Court Hearing

Hermann Park Takeover

A Civic Data Analysis for the March 19, 2026 Hearing

What's This About?

Harris Health has proposed taking 8.9 acres of Hermann Park to expand Ben Taub Hospital. This dashboard presents evidence-based analysis of the proposal, including viable alternatives, cost comparisons, and equity impacts.

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