Our Mission

The objective of Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association ("PPNA") is to promote the civic and social welfare and well-being of the neighborhood; to promote civic betterment and social well-being of all residents in the neighborhood; to encourage the prevention and suppression of crime in the community; to disseminate facts relating to the improvement and promotion of this vicinity; to preserve the residential character and integrity of the neighborhood.

What We Want to Achieve

PPNA promotes the welfare of the North Houston Historic district of Norhill. The revenue obtained through membership dues and community fundraiser's plus many hours of hard work by volunteers has enabled PPNA to play a leading role in achieving:

Protecting the integrity of the Norhill neighborhood by enforcing our Deed Restrictions

Neighborhoods to Standards (sidewalks, lighting, etc.)

Historic street lights for your safety

Citizens on Patrol for your protection

Street marker restoration and painting

A Sprint cellular tower that is in keeping with the architecture of the neighborhood

Norhill Esplanade Beautification

Historic Designation of our Neighborhood to maintain its character and integrity

Monthly neighborhood information-filled meetings

A biannual Historic Norhill Home Tour

Monthly happy hours at homes in our neighborhood

Organization of "Neighborhood Night-Out" festivities

By-Laws of the Organization

Click here to see the PPNA By-Laws

General Norhill Historic District Information

There are a total of 1,555 buildings, structures or vacant lots in the historic district. Of those, 346 are classified as "contributing" and 839 are classified as "potentially contributing" (both of which total 1,185 and are 50 years of age or older).

The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) recommended the designation of our neighborhood as the Norhill Historic District in November, 1999 and it was designated as such by a City of Houston Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Click here to see a detailed history of the Norhill Historic District...

American Bungalow 2001 magazine article about our Neighborhood

American Bungalow magazine included an article about our Neighborhood in their Number 29, Spring 2001 issue, “Norhill, Preserving a Piece of Houston’s History”. We recently obtained permission from Mr. John Luke, Executive Editor of American Bungalow, to scan this article for purposes of placing it on our website. It is four colorful pages long, contains nice pictures of some of our houses, and provides some history and comments about what it’s like to live here. Click here to see the article!

Texas Heritage 2010 magazine article about our Neighborhood

Texas Heritage magazine, published by the Texas Historical Foundation, included an article in their Volume 1, 2010 issue, "Houston's Norhill Historic District:  An Unchanging Neighborhood in Changing Times".  The Foundation granted us permission to place this article on our website.  Click here to see the article!