The mission of the Houston Food Policy Workgroup is to nurture the growth of a sustainable local food system, accessible to all, through education, collaboration, communication, and creation of a food policy council for the Houston region. The Houston Food Policy Workgroup is a voluntary group open to the public,…
Houston Tomorrow announces the first annual Houston Catalyst Award Ceremony for September 26
Houston Tomorrow and H-GAC co-host monthly lunch meetings to discuss urban planning, transportation, and quality of life issues.
Houston’s monthly meeting of the urban, eco, creative, and hungry minds
The staff, board, and volunteers of Houston Tomorrow work every day to improve the quality of life for all the people of Houston.
2013 Mitchell Foundation Matching Grant Campaign
Join the growing coalition asking our city officials to build road networks that are safer, more livable, and welcoming to everyone.
Houston region High School and College students are invited to submit short videos in a competition for Houston Tomorrow Catalyst Awards.
US Representative John Culberson asked residents, property owners, businesses, and employees who work along Richmond if they support or oppose rail.
The public comment opportunity closes on Friday, January 11 at midnight on the City of Houston Inner West Loop Mobility Study and we encourage you to do so.
Houston Tomorrow received a three-year, $150,000 grant from the Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation to support sustainable development in the Houston region.
Houston Tomorrow and the Citizens' Transportation Coalition's grassroots efford to vote against the Metro referendum and open the door to fair transit funding.
Register Today - $60 includes lunch at the Roof at the Westin Oaks Galleria and a serious discussion of sustainability and business
For years, one fourth of Houston's transit sales taxes have been diverted away from transit projects. We can fix this mistake this year!
Presented by Houston Tomorrow and Metro, Sponsored by Daniel P. Barnum FAIA, TSU Center for Transportation Training & Research
Houston Tomorrow hosts the Distinguished Speaker Series several times each year.
Houston Tomorrow goes over the top to meet Mitchell Challenge Grant!
Dean Steiner will discuss his latest book, Design for a Vulnerable Planet, and his ideas for a sustainable future based on new regionalism.
Houston Tomorrow is the official nonprofit of the 2011 Free Press Summerfest and we are hosting the People Powered Parade for Complete Streets
Metro's George Greanias discussed Metro's long range plan during Houston Tomorrow's May 25th Livable Houston Initiative event.
Would you spend $350 million of the Texas Mobility Fund to improve access & quality of life for Houstonians, or for a speculative development toll road?
The Houston Tomorrow Distinguished Speaker Series presents Gregg Logan on MetroCores, Wednesday, May 4
Houston Tomorrow helps make sense of the City of Houston's budget including visual representations of funds and expenses.
City Council passes the FY2011 budget after discussing the ninety-six proposed amendments.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved the Capital Improvement Plan and discussed many budgetary issues, the hiring freeze, and the Sheriff's authority.
Mayor Annise Parker and Members of the City Council met to begin a series of discussions regarding proposed amendments to the FY2011 City Budget.
Budget presentations by Fire, Legal, Parks and Recreation, General Services and City Council.
Departmental budget presentations were given by HR, Finance, ARA, the Mayor's Office, the Houston Emergency Center, and Affirmative Action.
Departmental budget presentations were given by Solid Waste Management, Health and Human Services, and the Houston Airport System.
Budget presentations from City of Houston Information Technology, Municipal Courts, and Convention & Entertainment Facilities.
Budget presentations by the Office of the City Controller and the Houston Public Library.
The Planning and Development Department, PW&E, and HPD present before City Council.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to pay $50K in dues to join the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved revised articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Gulf Coast Community and Recovery District, Inc.
Houston Tomorrow publishes notes from the Technical Advisory Committee, Transportation Policy Council, City Council, and Harris County Commissioners Court.
Harris County Commissioners Court dismissed Grand Parkway condemnation lawsuits and deferred action on a Gulf Coast recovery district until January.
Houston Tomorrow launches its Houston Neighborhoods project in January 2010 to provide tools for stronger communities to neighborhoods and civic associations
Molly Scarbrough explained how Austin is preparing for TOD, even though the city does not yet have an operational rail transit system.
The Committee discussed City of Houston parking, Houston Airport System parking, and H-GAC's Regional Transit Framework Study.
The commissioners discussed Segment E of the Grand Parkway and formed a task force to address fine particulate matter at a specific monitoring station.
John Norquist said that urban streets serve transportation, social, and economic functions, but US policies have ignored the last two with disastrous results.
The committee discussed METRO's plans to build a transit center at Palm Center, and Sue Lovell reiterated that only a portion of the property would be affected.
Scott Jones discussed how inflows maintain proper levels of sediments, nutrients, and salinity in the Galveston Bay, and how growth could threaten those flows.
The Gulf Coast Freight Rail District chairman discusses TPC, rail, alternative transportation, and the need for roadway maintenance.
The Baytown City Council member discusses TPC, sprawl, light rail expansion, and balancing maintenance and new construction.
Over the summer, Houston Tomorrow interviewed members of the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council to learn more about the council's role in shaping the region.
The Conroe Downtown Manager discusses the region's growth, the Grand Parkway, quality of life, and new urbanism and transit-oriented development.
The Missouri City Director of Public Works discusses balancing maintenance and new construction, the role of transit, and public involvement in planning.
The Commissioners Court approved local primacy for the Grand Parkway, meaning that construction must start within two years or the project reverts to TxDOT.
The City Council members approved renewing Houston's membership in the Gulf Coast Regional Mobility Partnership and discussed the Mobility Plan.
TPC INTERVIEWS The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council (TPC) is comprised of transportation leaders reflecting a variety of cities,…
The Chambers County Engineer discusses the region's growth, transportation planning, Chambers County's representation on TPC, and toll roads.
Sam Lott said cities must plan ahead and set aside land for fully-automated circulators to get pedestrians the "last mile" to their destinations.
H-GAC's Transportation Director, who assists the TPC but does not have a voting seat, addresses ARRA projects and several aspects of transportation planning.
The private-sector attorney, who represents the City of Galveston, discusses TPC's role, smart growth, and Hurricane Ike's effect on traffic in Galveston.
The commissioners authorized the county to review potential impacts of commuter rail on county projects and authorized the acquisition of land for Segment E.
Houston Area Table hosted a City of Houston Mayoral Forum on August 18 that Houston Tomorrow helped put together. Includes video.
The Houston City Council Member and Vice Mayor Pro-Tem discusses Houston's projected growth, the Grand Parkway, and proposed new federal transportation rules.
The METRO President & CEO discussed TPC representation, METRO's efficiency, and commuter rail to Galveston and Hempstead.
TxDOT's Houston District Engineer discusses the Grand Parkway, toll roads, financing, public input, and a multimodal TxDOT.
The committee discussed amendments that would grant the Gulf Coast Freight Rail District the powers to develop commuter rail along 290 and down to Galveston.
The commissioners approved a financial study for the Grand Parkway and requested $181 million in stimulus funds to begin its construction.
The Director of Seattle's Department of Neighbhorhoods spoke about the city's neighbhorhood planning process, and their ongoing work to improve it.
Uri Avin spoke at Livable Houston on July 22 about strategies some regions have employed to reduce emissions, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Tysons Corner.
The Harris County Commissioners Court expressed its support for a joint US-Canada proposal that would limit emissions from ships within 200 miles of shore.
The City Council committee discussed the upcoming light rail expansion, which will be completed in four stages to reduce traffic and business impacts.
UCLA Environmental Health Sciences Chair discusses our "built" environment.
The commissioners discussed the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program and approved ethics reforms and a burn ban in unincorporated areas.
Recording Available Now: Houston Tomorrow's David Crossley discussed the City's new transit-oriented development ordinance with Robin Holzer and Kay Warhol
September 24-25, 2009 - A conference in Houston will explore energy, transportation, water, and food nationally and in the Texas Triangle
The commissioners discusses Harris County's infrastructure.
Joe Turner presents the Parks and Recreation Department Budget to City Council
Budget presentations by Houston's Finance, Planning and Development, and Public Works and Engineering Departments
City Council discusses Veterans' Affairs, reports from the Controller and the Finance Department, and various Administrative and neighborhood concerns.
Six local panelists and 115 participants provided their comments and questions about how to reform the federal transportation process.
The commissioners responded to a resident seeking to create a drainage district for his subdivision and recognized a retiring employee for her service.
The commissioners debated a transit consultant's contract and fees, named May 24-30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, and conducted two public hearings.
Walking is a critical human function, according to Distinguished Speaker Jim Charlier, and urban streets must be designed with pedestrians in mind.
The commissioners discussed the county's toll violation policies and the fact that no single entity is overseeing the county's stimulus efforts.
The Harris County Commissioners Court authorized grants benefiting Harris County RIDES and the Low Income Repair and Assistance Program.
LIVABLE HOUSTON INITIATIVE UPDATE (8/01/09, 9:50 am): Video added below.————— In November 2007, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) assembled a…
PUBLIC MEETING NOTES Harris County Commissioners Court March 24, 2009, 10 am Download a pdf of these notes Houston Tomorrow…
PUBLIC MEETING NOTES Harris County Commissioners Court March 10, 2009, 10 am Download a pdf of these notes Houston Tomorrow…
LIVABLE HOUSTON INITIATIVE A group of around 50 planners, engineers, architects, transportation employees, community transportation activists, and others gathered at…
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