Southampton Place is
a residential subdivision in Houston, Texas near Rice University, the
Museum District and the Texas Medical Center. The
neighborhood was established in 1923 as an enclave of 626 home sites
and has been an upscale, outstanding, single-family residential area
for 85 years, primarily due to the deed restrictions which continue to
be enforced today. Much of the neighborhoods’ charm is the result of an
original system of shared alleys. Rather than a typical suburban
landscape riddled with curb cuts and driveways, Southampton's system of
alleys permits more expansive front yards, green space for trees, and
more on-street parking for guests.
Southampton
Civic Club was established in 1929 to enforce the deed
restrictions and, through the years, Southampton residents have worked
together to update and renew these restrictions to ensure the beauty
and integrity of the neighborhood. The civic club has been an active
proponent for neighborhood preservation initiatives from protecting the
beautiful oak trees from damage by Public Works crews to planting over
1000 street trees. The Club has also been active in the development of
Houston’s ordinances including offstreet parking, residential permit
parking, cell towers and Chapter 42.