Houston Planning & Development Department

04/22/2021

Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission 4/22/21

04/22/2021

Attention Acres Home residents and faith-based leaders: Join us for one of two Complete Communities project progress report meetings on April 22 for faith-based leaders https://bit.ly/3rSRFyW
and May 6 for Acres Home residents https://bit.ly/3dyIuPj
Learn more at https://www.letstalkhouston.org/acreshome #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

04/22/2021

A bicycle ride around the world begins with a single pedal stroke, let’s begin that journey in Houston! The Houston Bike Plan map lists almost 1,800 miles of high-comfort bikeways that are existing, planned, programmed, or proposed for the City of Houston. The City of Houston and its partners completed about 13 miles of high-comfort bicycle facilities in 2020 with another 47 miles in design and construction. https:// houstonbikeplan.org.

A bicycle ride around the world begins with a single pedal stroke, let’s begin that journey in Houston! The Houston Bike Plan map lists almost 1,800 miles of high-comfort bikeways that are existing, planned, programmed, or proposed for the City of Houston. The City of Houston and its partners completed about 13 miles of high-comfort bicycle facilities in 2020 with another 47 miles in design and construction. https:// houstonbikeplan.org.

04/21/2021

Get ready for the upcoming Hurricane season by taking advantage of the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday April 24-26. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. https://www.houstonoem.org/emergency-preparation-tax-free-weekend-is-april-24-26-2021/

Get ready for the upcoming Hurricane season by taking advantage of the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday April 24-26. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. https://www.houstonoem.org/emergency-preparation-tax-free-weekend-is-april-24-26-2021/

04/20/2021

Livable Places Action Committee 4/20/21

04/20/2021

The Houston Financial Empowerment Center is helping #CompleteCommunitiesHOU residents in Acres Home, Magnolia Park- Manchester and Fort Bend Houston apply for Winter Storm financial assistance.
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04/20/2021

Join the Houston Financial Empowerment Center and RegionsBank
for their Credit Workshop, Wednesday, April 21, 10 a.m.- noon Register at http://bit.ly/HFECApril21 #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

Join the Houston Financial Empowerment Center and RegionsBank
for their Credit Workshop, Wednesday, April 21, 10 a.m.- noon Register at http://bit.ly/HFECApril21 #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

04/19/2021

Join the Livable Places Action Committee virtual meeting tomorrow, at 3 p.m. to hear about a concept for creating Conservation Districts. Meeting details: https://letstalkhouston.org/livable-places #LivablePlacesHOU

Join the Livable Places Action Committee virtual meeting tomorrow, at 3 p.m. to hear about a concept for creating Conservation Districts. Meeting details: https://letstalkhouston.org/livable-places #LivablePlacesHOU

04/16/2021

The Ion is hosting a monthly Family Tech Night to build students' awareness of and excitement for careers in technology by demystifying tech, showcasing available pathways and opportunities, and empowering students to develop their network of tech leaders. The next Family Tech Night will be virtual on Tuesday, April 27 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm CT. This event will focus on helping attendees' learn more about the professional skills needed to land your first internship and succeed in any technology career.
https://bit.ly/3e2afje #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

The Ion is hosting a monthly Family Tech Night to build students' awareness of and excitement for careers in technology by demystifying tech, showcasing available pathways and opportunities, and empowering students to develop their network of tech leaders. The next Family Tech Night will be virtual on Tuesday, April 27 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm CT. This event will focus on helping attendees' learn more about the professional skills needed to land your first internship and succeed in any technology career.
https://bit.ly/3e2afje #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

04/16/2021

The Planning and Development Department Geographic Information Systems team worked with Council Member Dave Martin, Houston Fire, Houston Police and the Office of Emergency Management to create color-coded, life-saving maps of Lake Houston that help ID users' location on the lake, report safety incidents & reduce emergency response time. https://conta.cc/2RFUXJF

The Planning and Development Department Geographic Information Systems team worked with Council Member Dave Martin, Houston Fire, Houston Police and the Office of Emergency Management to create color-coded, life-saving maps of Lake Houston that help ID users' location on the lake, report safety incidents & reduce emergency response time. https://conta.cc/2RFUXJF

04/15/2021

Planning Commision Meeting 4-15-21

04/15/2021

BikeHouston is organizing a Bike Lane Clean-Up at 9 a.m. on Earth Day, April 22. Meet at the intersection of Cavalcade St. and Edison St. For more information and to register for the event visit https://bit.ly/3dhuuKJ

04/15/2021

Join the Livable Places Action Committee virtual meeting at 3 p.m. on April 20 to hear about a concept for creating Conservation Districts. Meeting details: https://letstalkhouston.org/livable-places #LivablePlacesHOU

Join the Livable Places Action Committee virtual meeting at 3 p.m. on April 20 to hear about a concept for creating Conservation Districts. Meeting details: https://letstalkhouston.org/livable-places #LivablePlacesHOU

04/14/2021

The public hearing and comment period on proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances closes April 18, 2021. Submit comments using this form. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/livable-places/survey_tools/chapter-42-amendments

The public hearing and comment period on proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances closes April 18, 2021. Submit comments using this form. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/livable-places/survey_tools/chapter-42-amendments

04/14/2021

City of Houston Officially Breaks Ground on Hillcroft Safety Improvements

City of Houston Officially Breaks Ground on Hillcroft Safety Improvements

"This Vision Zero-aligned project will improve road safety by prioritizing the lives of people who live, work, and travel through Gulfton every day over vehicle speed. This is important all throughout our City, but especially important in Gulfton where 40% of residents walk, bike, and ride transit,....

04/13/2021

What you should know about a plan to revamp streets in the Gulfton neighborhood

What you should know about a plan to revamp streets in the Gulfton neighborhood

Houston officials held a news conference Tuesday to announce the official groundbreaking to “transform Hilcroft Avenue into a safer and more equitable road,” according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

04/13/2021

Secret to Improving a Community, Complete Communities, Canine Fitness What’s Up Tejas?! – Episode 17

Abraham Zorrilla, Community and Regional Planner III, was featured on the web show, What's Up Tejas. Zorrilla discussed the Complete Communities initiative, challenges and rewards of working within our Houston communities. Zorrilla will lead two virtual community meetings this week: for Second Ward tonight, April 13 at 6:30 and for Magnolia Park Manchester on Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting links in the comments https://youtu.be/f9zZvi6WYjE?t=116

Complete Communities is about improving neighborhoods so that all of Houston’s residents and business owners can have access to quality services and amenitie...

04/13/2021

Hillcroft Improvements Groundbreaking - 04/13/21

Hillcroft Improvements Groundbreaking - 04/13/21

04/09/2021

Attention Acres Home residents and faith-based leaders: Join us for one of two Complete Communities project progress report meetings on April 22 for faith-based leaders https://bit.ly/3rSRFyW
and May 6 for Acres Home residents https://bit.ly/3dyIuPj
Learn more at https://www.letstalkhouston.org/acreshome #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

Attention Acres Home residents and faith-based leaders: Join us for one of two Complete Communities project progress report meetings on April 22 for faith-based leaders https://bit.ly/3rSRFyW
and May 6 for Acres Home residents https://bit.ly/3dyIuPj
Learn more at https://www.letstalkhouston.org/acreshome #CompleteCommunitiesHOU

04/08/2021

YES! to the Silver Anvil 2021

Our partnership with Lopez Negrete Communications helped the City reach Houstonians and splash our sunshine yellow Yes! to Census 2020 campaign across Houston. From t-shirts, yard signs, posters, billboards, murals, videos, social media and more - the message was critical - every Houstonian counts! Congratulations on your PRSA Silver Anvil finalist recognition!

04/08/2021

Can you believe #Houston was ever this small 👀? This City plan from 1837 is almost 200 years old! 😱#ThrowbackThursday #OldSchool #NoTraffic Houston Planning & Development Department

📷credit: Houstorian

04/08/2021

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents living or working in southeast Harris County to the Southeast Harris County Subregional Study Virtual Public Meeting on April 15, 6:00 p.m. to discuss what is needed to make your community's transportation network safer, stronger, better connected, and more accessible to everyone. Register to attend at https://engage.h-gac.com/.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents living or working in southeast Harris County to the Southeast Harris County Subregional Study Virtual Public Meeting on April 15, 6:00 p.m. to discuss what is needed to make your community's transportation network safer, stronger, better connected, and more accessible to everyone. Register to attend at https://engage.h-gac.com/.

04/07/2021

Exploring the Legacy of Redlining in Houston

A data-driven dive into a complex history of injustice. How can we begin to right these wrongs? This article lists supporting the work of #CompleteCommunitiesHOU as part of the solution.

In the Houston area, there are neighborhoods fewer than 15 miles apart in which the average life expectancy differs by 21 years and future income differs by $50,000 for low-income children. The disparities may exist in the present, but their roots run deep through our region’s history.

04/06/2021

Chapter 42 Amendments

The Houston Planning Commission is accepting comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, the City’s standards for subdivision platting. The public hearing and comment period closes April 18, 2021.
These proposed amendments will eliminate inconsistencies, clarify and/or codify some requirements and policies to make the subdivision platting process more efficient. Provide your comments on the proposed amendments on this form. You can also email comments to [email protected]. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/livable-places/survey_tools/chapter-42-amendments

The Houston Planning Commission is accepting comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, the City’s standards for subdivision platting. The public hearing and comment period opens Thursday, March 18, 2021 and closes April 18, 2021. These proposed amendments will elimin...

04/05/2021

April 6 is the last day to register for the second of the three-part series: Designing for Impact: Creating Hubs and Corridors in the Complete Communities. This is an opportunity for residents and community leaders to engage with design professionals, creative individuals, stakeholders, and design students through a workshop to help bring your community ideas to life. https://bit.ly/2PDq4on

04/01/2021

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 4/1/21

04/01/2021

In her latest column, Director Wallace Brown reflects on a year of Planning after the pandemic pivot: "A year ago, like many of your organizations, the operations of the Planning & Development Department changed. Work from home, virtual meetings and telephone conference calls became the standard almost overnight. I am unapologetically proud of how we managed the transition." Read more in the Monthly Planner https://monthly-planner-march-2021.constantcontactsites.com/

In her latest column, Director Wallace Brown reflects on a year of Planning after the pandemic pivot: "A year ago, like many of your organizations, the operations of the Planning & Development Department changed. Work from home, virtual meetings and telephone conference calls became the standard almost overnight. I am unapologetically proud of how we managed the transition." Read more in the Monthly Planner https://monthly-planner-march-2021.constantcontactsites.com/

03/30/2021

Planning team members shared a few of our favorite books - from the favorite childhood stories and lifelong memorable reads to inspirational career insights. Follow along as we share our book list in the coming days.

Planning team members shared a few of our favorite books - from the favorite childhood stories and lifelong memorable reads to inspirational career insights. Follow along as we share our book list in the coming days.

03/26/2021

Check out this #ThrowbackThursday of Main Street & Texas Ave! If you look closely, you can even see an old traffic tower. 🚗🧐 🚧 #HouStreets
📷 Credit: Copyright 2008 San Jacinto Museum of History

03/25/2021

HAHC Meeting 3/25/21

03/24/2021

Timeline Photos

Houston Planning Director Margaret Wallace Brown will talk about Livable Places & Vision Zero, at Livable Houston Lunchtime Online - https://mailchi.mp/houstontomorrow.org/disruption-5671

03/23/2021

Livable Places Action Committee - 03/23/21

Livable Places Action Committee - 03/23/21

03/23/2021

The Livable Places Action Committee will meet virtually tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Get meeting details at https://www.letstalkhouston.org/livable-places

03/23/2021

Join the Complete Communities team for a virtual meeting to discuss major updates in the Near Northside area today at 6 p.m. Meeting in English: http://bit.ly/3kGfpo2 and Spanish: http://bit.ly/2PrI0Sx #CompleteCommunitiesHOU