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Third Ward: a community that keeps showing up

Food insecurity, flooding, civic power — and the neighbors making it better anyway.

By Third Ward Community Development Corporation -- via manual -- Apr 10, 2026

Third Ward: a community that keeps showing up

Overview

Third Ward is one of Houston's most historic African American communities. It's also one of the most flood-prone, food-insecure neighborhoods in the city. But the data only tells part of the story.

People are ready. The paths aren't.-- David A. Brown, The Change Lab

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About the source

We are building economic power and civic infrastructure in Third Ward — one of Houston's historic African American communities. From affordable housing development to civic engagement programming, we are committed to ensuring Third Ward residents shape the future of their own neighborhood.