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    Discover how Houston Heights began in 1891 as a planned community 23 feet above downtown, designed to escape yellow fever and floods. From independent city to historic neighborhood, it's a fascinating story of urban vision and revival.

    Houston Heights: Utopia on Higher Ground

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    The Heights proves that people still want what was being sold in 1891—walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing options, local businesses, and community gathering spaces. These aren't old-fashioned ideas; they're timeless urban design principles.

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