Community Engagement Timeline: Martin & Merritt Development Project
The residents of Wedgewood Houston
Summary of Resident Engagement Opportunities
The Martin & Merritt development team has provided numerous opportunities for community engagement and feedback throughout the planning process. Below is a comprehensive chronology of all meeting dates where residents could learn about and provide input on the project:
2023
April 25, 2023: Initial community meeting hosted by SomeraRoad at Diskin Cider
December 19, 2023: SomeraRoad-hosted information session at 1300 Martin Street
2024
March 19, 2024: Wedgewood-Houston Social event featuring project updates
April 16, 2024:: SomeraRoad presentation hosted at The Malin Wedgewood-Houston
July 20, 2024: SNAP (Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan) meeting with project review
September 12, 2024: Wedgewood-Houston Social event with project discussion.
SNAP meeting addressing project concerns and revisions
December 2024: No formal meetings recorded
2025
January 14, 2025:: Wedgewood-Houston Social featuring updated project plans
February 11, 2025: SNAP meeting with presentation of revised designs
April 7, 2025: Community meeting called by Council Member Vo at Diskin Cider, preceded by "Walk and Talk" site tour
Upcoming Opportunities
April 24, 2025: Planning Commission Hearing (anticipated)
May 2025: Expected first reading at Metro Council
June 2025: Expected second/final reading at Metro Council
Engagement Methods Used
The development team has utilized multiple formats to reach residents:
Formal presentations at community organization meetings (SNAP)
Informal discussions at neighborhood social events
Dedicated project-specific information sessions
On-site tours to provide spatial context
Council-facilitated community meetings
Over the past two years, residents have had at least 10 formal opportunities to engage with the development team, review plans, and provide feedback that has contributed to the current revised proposal. Council Member Terry Vo confirmed that she has now attended 2 of the 10 community meetings.
