Restoring a Legacy: How the Fifth Ward CRC Transformed a Historic Black-Owned Hospital

Описание: Join us for a very special "Neighborhood Tour" in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward! In today’s video, we are attending the grand opening of Saint Elizabeth’s Place, a monumental historic restoration of one of the first Black-owned hospital systems in the South.

Originally built in the 1940s, this building has a rich history and a personal connection—I actually tried to acquire this property back in 2013! Now, thanks to the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (CRC) and historic preservation tax credits, it has been transformed into 85 units of mixed-income housing.

We’ll take you inside to see how the developers maintained the integrity of the historic structure, resulting in unique floor plans where no two units are exactly alike.

00:00 – Introduction: A Special Tour in Houston’s Fifth Ward
00:16 – My 10-Year History with Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital
00:39 – The Legacy: One of the South’s First Black-Owned Hospitals
01:03 – Restoration Overview: From Vacant Hospital to Mixed-Income Housing
01:32 – Grand Opening Ceremony & Community Leaders
04:39 – Interior Design & Unit Stats (85 Units of Mixed-Income)
05:13 – Unit Tour: Modern Amenities & ADA Accessibility
05:52 – Tech Talk: HVAC Fire Dampeners in Multi-Family Buildings
07:45 – Studio Apartment Deep Dive: Unique Historic Layouts
09:03 – Exterior Architecture: The U-Shaped Design & Former ER
10:26 – The Reality of Historic Preservation Tax Credits
11:45 – Final Thoughts: Preserving Landmarks for the Future