DEAR FRIENDS, History-making transformation is taking place along Houston’s historic waterway. If you walked, hiked or just drove by Buffalo Bayou Park in 2013, you undoubtedly noticed new pedestrian bridges, expansive tree plantings, and other amenities under construction. In Downtown and the East End respectively, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) finalized plans for the long-awaited Sunset Coffee Building’s renovation at Allen’s Landing and Buffalo Bend Nature Park near the Port of Houston Turning Basin. BBP-sponsored events such as the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, KBR Kids Day and Buffalo Bayou Ball broke all-time fundraising and attendance records while the organization’s Buffalo Bayou Park capital campaign came one step closer to its $58 million goal. BBP’s board and staff take great pride in our 2013 accomplishments. But equally, if not more gratifying, has been seeing the increasing number of people using the bayou. Whether biking, hiking, canoeing or kayaking, Houstonians of all ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds are enjoying Buffalo Bayou’s trails and parks. Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s 28 years of progress would not have been possible without the unwavering support from our public sector partners and private donors. We sincerely thank you for your commitment to Houston’s historic waterway and to our organization. As we continue our transformational work in the year ahead, we ask that you join us in creating Buffalo Bayou’s “green spaces and people places.” Thank you!! Sincerely,
Sis Johnson Anne Olson Board Chair President
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