Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Marks 100 Years with Structural Upgrades and New Public Installation
Historic Infrastructure and Adaptive Reuse Landmark Enters Milestone Year in Houston HOUSTON, Texas — One of Houston’s most distinctive examples of historic infrastructure repurposed for public use, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern , is entering its 100th year with newly completed structural improvements and a new interactive art installation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) recently completed a $200,000 repair and reinforcement project designed to preserve the 87,500-square-foot underground structure while supporting its continued use as a civic and cultural destination. The work represents the first significant structural investment in this space since it opened to the public in 2016. Houston-based Epoxy Design Systems , a concrete repair and restoration firm, was responsible for the initiative, which included addressing minor leaks and reinforcing several of the Cistern’s signature concrete columns....