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Braeburn residents: Join us at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Bayland Community Center to share your resiliency concerns and ideas on how to prepare for, withstand, and recover from drought, flooding, excessive heat/cold and more. We'll review project ideas, identify partners & connect you to resources. https://letstalkhouston.org/braeburn
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Yesterday, we held our annual Spooktacular to raise money for the Combined Municipal Campaign, our citywide employee giving drive.
Happy Halloween! Use your braaaaaaiinnnnsss while driving tonight.
Stay safe out there and watch closely for all creatures, creeps, characters and costumes crossing the road.
Vision Zero Houston wishes you all a SAFE and happy Halloween tonight. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Halloween is consistently one of the top three days of the year for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. We urge drivers to slow down, watch and wait for trick-or-treaters and all pedestrians and bike riders. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/vision-zero
The Planning Department had a visitor earlier this week. This beauty, who appears to be a red-tailed hawk, got an up-close view of city planning in action! Drop in any time! We're hoping for regular visits! Thank you to Geoff Butler who captured this moment from his sixth-floor office.
Greater Inwood residents: Please take a few moments to complete this Neighborhood Resilience Survey by November 17, 2023. Your feedback will help shape the projects for Inwood’s Resilience Plan by providing critical experience and insight from neighborhood residents. Don’t forget to share the survey link with you neighbors and community friends! https://bit.ly/NRP-inwood-survey-102023
Congratulations to our Development Services team who presented at the Houston Platting Workshop for the Professional Surveyors Education Foundation. Topics included platting basics, shared driveway detention, MTFP, Vision Zero and Livable Places Chapter 42 changes. Proceeds from the conference benefit educational programs at University of Houston.
Join us for the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 25. We meet in person at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St. or join us online. Visit http://houstonbikeplan.org/bac for virtual meeting links.
Are you concerned about the impact of natural disasters on your community? Interested in finding solutions and tools to build a stronger Braeburn? Join us at the resilience workshop on Nov. 9 to review project ideas, identify partners, connect with community resources and get information from City of Houston departments. Food and drinks will be available for attendees. Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/braeburn
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On Oct. 18, Director Margaret Wallace Brown presented "Livable Places: Next Steps" to the Congress of New Urbanism Happy Hour hosted by the Houston CNU Latino group. Our own Abraham Zorrilla organized the event.
Don't forget! Tomorrow's the day to pick up your pre-ordered rain barrel and/or compost bin at Houston Permitting Center . 🗓️📌 Put a reminder on your calendar now. See you all tomorrow!
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: Effective October 27, 2023, all Multi-Family site plans will have to be submitted online along with your building plans through the Houston Permitting Center ProjectDox System. If you have any questions, contact the Planner of the Day at 832.394.8849.
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Help shape the future of Main Street! 💡
Tomorrow, Join us at Little Dipper for a public workshop around More Space: Main Street 2.0 where we'll envision the next chapter of Downtown's iconic street. Your input is invaluable in defining Main Street's future, so come share your ideas and aspirations for this vibrant corridor.
Drop in anytime to participate in the workshop and complete fun work stations for a reward!
Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-space-main-street-20-public-workshop-tickets-731850684097?aff=oddtdtcreator
📍 Little Dipper | 304 Main
⏰ 3-7pm.
Your city passed a great bike/walk/active transport plan. Now the real work begins. Join David Fields, Houston’s Chief Transportation Planner on a panel on IMPLEMENTATION at ’s Vision Zero Cities conference Oct. 20th.
Sponsor October 18 – 20, 2023 Location: New York University Kimmel Center Vision Zero is not just a policy goal — it’s an imperative.Vision Zero Cities brings together leading industry and policy experts, advocates, and elected officials from across the nation. Explore the challenges and op...
Mayor Turner today confirmed the appointment of one new Planning Commission member, Sami Khaleeq, and reappointed 9 existing Commissioners: Martha L. "Marty" Stein, Zafar "Zaf" Tahir, Randy Jones, Ian Rosenberg, Lisa M. Clark, Kevin Robins, Rodney R. Heisch, Bill Baldwin, Linda Porras-Pirtle and Medardo E. "Sonny" Garza. We welcome Mr. Khaleeq and thank our returning Commissioners for their continued service!
One more day until our Oct. 19 Greater Inwood resilience workshop. We need your feedback about strengthening Greater Inwood’s ability to prepare for, withstand and recover from flooding, excessive heat and freezing conditions. https://letstalkhouston.org/inwood
The Eastwood Home Tour on Oct. 21-22 offers a peek into one of the city's most...
One of Houston’s most historic (and haunted👻) buildings constructed in the late 1800s, La Carafe, is a cash-only wine bar located downtown 🍷👀 Unexplained footsteps, glass breaking, flickering lights, and a ghostly bartender named “Carl” have been reported in this bar. Tap the link for a list of more haunted experiences in 😱 https://bit.ly/3PX4vdB
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Help keep our roads safe! All intersections are crosswalks so be sure to look out for others at all intersections, especially people crossing the street.
Last month, the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center was designated a Protected Landmark by the City Council in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Formally known as Robert E. Lee Elementary, the Near Northside building was designed by Alfred C. Finn. In the 1970s, the site was converted into a huelga school—a “strike” school of 3,000-4,500 Mexican students led by Leonel J. Castillo who fought against HISD’s plans to segregate minority students from Whites. The school closed in 2002 and was bought by Harris County Precinct 2 in 2011. Today, the school still serves as a reminder of Castillo’s commitment to community and education.
Whether you're driving, walking or biking, stay safe using the road during the eclipse today!
Are you concerned about the impact of natural disasters on your community? Interested in finding solutions and tools to build a stronger Inwood? Join us at the workshop to review project ideas, identify partners, connect with community resources and get information from City of Houston departments. Food and drinks will be available for attendees. For more information: visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/inwood Subscribe to receive updates: bit.ly/planning_signup
Join us for a More Space: Main Street 2.0 public workshop from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Little Dipper, 304 Main St. We will discuss how More Space: Main Street has progressed and we want to hear your feedback!
Effective October 27, 2023, all Multi-Family site plans will have to be submitted online along with your building plans through the Houston Permitting Center ProjectDox System. If you have any questions, contact the Planner of the Day at 832.394.8849.
For more information, visit: bit.ly/3F1RSJp
October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Remember to pay attention to traffic signs and others on the road. Houston lost 323 people to traffic crashes in 2022, 36% of which were pedestrians. Everyone has the right to arrive at their destinations safely. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/vision-zero
The Vision Zero team attended the 40th annual National Night Out community celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Gulfton's Burnett Bayland Park. Vision Zero staff provided tips to keep residents safe on our roads. Thanks to the generosity of TxDOT's helmet donation, we were able to provide 50 kids bicycle helmets and copies of our Vision Zero Coloring and Activity Book.
Attention bikers: The Lamar Street/Allen Parkway bike lane will be closed for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure through 5 p.m. Oct. 7. To detour, please walk your bicycles along the Allen Parkway sidewalk or through Sam Houston Park. They will not be affected by the race.
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Join CNU Houston in a happy hour of urbanism! Open to all urban enthusiasts, community leaders, and anyone interested in shaping the future of Houston. October 18 at 6pm CT in the Ion Building.
Margaret Wallace-Brown, Planning Director at the City of Houston Planning & Development Department will be the guest speaker.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX1C7T0iOQqtSxJMGP--aqQxbTn9f5D9Uk3MQgBtG23f-jwQ/viewform
In just one week, LINK Houston's Transit and the City fundraiser will take place! We want to express our gratitude to our sponsors: Asakura Robinson, TEI Planning + Design, The Goodman Corporation, Cruise, Michael Skelly and Anne Whitlock. Your support is invaluable to us and we can't wait to make a difference together.
At “Transit and the City,” we’re weaving a future where everyone can access opportunity through a robust and equitable transportation system. Join us for a night of community, conversation, and celebration.
Get your tickets at: https://bit.ly/LINKgala
📣 WIN PRIZES JUST FOR RIDING YOUR BIKE!
Now we’ve got your attention, join Biketober for FREE and win prizes for riding your bike and encouraging others. 🥳 What’s the catch? There isn’t one! This October, it’s all about getting more people riding, smiling, and winning prizes. Simply sign up at lovetoride.net/bikethegulf
Congratulations to Alejandra Garcia, a Financial Analyst IV who works in our Planning Finance team. Alex was among the 35 city employees who were recognized yesterday during Mayor Turner's State of the City address yesterday. He called out these outstanding municipal workers who have demonstrated dedication and passion for serving the public.
“Livable Places will make a transformational difference in the City of Houston. The changes approved today will expand the variety of homes at a variety of residential price points to meet the needs of all Houstonians into the future, while still protecting the character of neighborhoods,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
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Congratulations to our Development Services team who presented to a full house at the Professional Surveyors Education Foundation 2022 Houston Platting Workshop. Topics included platting basics, research tools, Sidewalk Ordinance, shared driveway detention, Chapter 42 & Livable Places. Proceeds will benefit University of Houston education programs.
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The revised, proposed maps are in. You can see the newly revised maps on the LetsTalkHouston website: https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting.
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The City of Houston has extended the public comment period to give Houstonians additional time to review the Proposed Redistricting Plan. Submit any comments, suggestions and alternate redistricting plans by Friday July 29 at 4:45 p.m. Reminder: A public hearing will be held Wednesday, July 20 at 9 a.m. in City Hall. https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting
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Reminder: Houston City Council will hold two Proposed Redistricting Plan public hearings tomorrow, July 13 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at City Hall. Visit https://letstalkhouston.org/redistricting for speaker sign-up instructions & to view the proposed plan. Watch the hearings live on https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/
Well this is one way to get excited about Redistricting! 🕺 https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting
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