The "New" Mandell Park in all its revitalized glory - urban recreational green-space with veggie garden in Montrose

The New Mandell Park 

Wide tree-lined gravel-covered walkway with pairs of benches
on the wall lining what may become a true alley when the trees grow bigger and taller.

Children's tile art installed on concrete wall
Adjoining Mi Pueblito patio in background

Bicycle parking
Bike rack on wide gravel walking paths 

Skip's garden shed with grass planted on roof.
The shed is named for one of the locals who played a key role
 in the community park's development.

Flock of birds aloft over the newly rebuild urban park 

Mandell Park name sign on corner of Richmond and Mandell St.

Veggies in urban garden.

Pair of park benches facing each other inviting
small group discourse and communal park enjoyment 

Adopt a Park sign - Friends of Mandell Park sponsors recognized 

Close-up of Skip's Shed with live green roof 

High-resolution photo of children's art wall below:

(click to enlarge)

Children's communal mosaic art wall with contributions by many 

Also see 2012 blog post on Mandell Park before it was redone 

History of Mandell Park - Successful model of creative conversion of
abandoned overgrown lot in urban area by neighborhood initiative 

Buffalo Bayou riverwalk trails and green spaces on both sides in the Downtown Houston area

Buffalo Bayou access point with metal art work overhead 

Buffalo Bayou with Kayak port - Houston Ballet buildings
in background 

A major landmark overlooking Buffalo Bayou Downtown Houston: UHD aka
University of Houston Downtown, formerly M & M Building

Looking across Buffalo Bayou from the West near
Aquarium and Franklin Street Post Office

Descent to lower bayou bank with artistic boat-theme design

Preston Ave Bayou Bridge with artistic metal structures
at The Wortham Center 

Downtown Houston Greens (grassy spots and landscaped areas)

Market Square Park 

Flowerbeds on walking path with stair adjoining the dog runs
on the West side of Market Square Park 

Courtyard and garden at Julia Ideson Library Building

Urban clover field

Single clover close-up of bloom  (ball-like cluster)

Macro shot of white blooming clover in profile (Hermann Park)

Clover field at Memorial Park

City Hall Annex

City Hall Annex on Bagby with greenery

Reflection of City Hall Annex building in glass front of Houston Public Library

City herb and veggie gardens at Public Works Building

Green trees on roof tops in the city

Facade of South Texas College of Law facing East - Trees on roof

Hogg Palace Building with tree on top of the roof

Example of 21st century urban greenspace and park design - Discovery Green and Kinder Lake

Urban landscaping with grasses

Close-up of arching ornamental grasses with Hilton Americas behind

Kinder Lake with partial view of front of GRB Convention Center

Ornamental grasses at the water - Kinder Lake (backlit by the sun)

Landscaping with grasses on North edge of Discovery Green
Inn at the Ballpark and Annunciation Catholic Church in the Distance