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Expansion of the Medical Clinic of Houston
in our Neighborhood

BOCA is opposing a planned expansion by the Medical Clinic of Houston, which includes construction of an 88 foot elevation, 130,000 sq. ft. clinic and adjoining 600 car parking garage, projected for construction on the open lot bounded by Sunset, Cherokee, and Rice.  The resulting complex will more than triple the size of the present Clinic facility, allowing it to function both as a greatly expanded clinic and as a satellite facility of the Methodist Hospital. Construction was originally slated to begin in June 2007 (Limited information on the project is posted at MCH's website at http://mchllp.com  select the "Construction Updates" tab on the left side of the screen).  The graphic illustrations presented on the MCH site present a distorted view that minimizes the visual impact of this unattractive, out of scale project.

The reasons for our opposition to this project are summarized in two documents: Why Oppose the MCH/Methodist Medical Clinic Expansion? outlines the reasons why the project will both immediately damage the neighborhood and pose worrisome long term risks for the neighborhood. The second document is a legal memorandum entitled High Risk Neighbors: Methodist Hospital and the Texas Medical Center Have Statutory Power to Condemn Property, Including Property Subject to Deed Restrictions. This document outlines the threat posed by the power of Texas Medical Center institutions to condemn land, including land covered by residential deed restrictions.

Also posted are our initial letters to the Clinic and a similar letter from Southampton Civic Club, citing our concerns and questions about this project, and the Clinic's response to our letter. Additionally, we have posted a copy of BOCA’s cover letter that was included in the packages of Boulevard Oaks residents’ protest letters recently delivered to all Medical Clinic of Houston doctors and all Methodist Board Members. Additional information about this proposed Clinic expansion is can be found in the March 2007 BOCA Newsletter, the June 2007 BOCA Newsletter, and numerous BOCA E-News sent out since January 2007.