Livability News - Houston

Sysco uses ARRA funds for fuel cells

Materials fleet all hydrogen

David Crossley, Jun 28, 10.

“Sysco Corp. is using $1.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade 98 vehicles at its 585,000-square-foot…

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Houston tops in population gains in last 5 years

2010 Census Preview

Elizabeth Campbell, Jun 28, 10.

Houston strongest, but all Texas cities are estimated to see particularly strong growth rates in the 2010 Census results.

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UH gets wind power grant

will built test facility

David Crossley, Jun 28, 10.

The University of Houston has been awarded a $2.3 million research grant from the US Department of Energy to build a testing facility for offshore wind turbine

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Galveston County votes for transit district

The City of Dickinson opts in

Jon Boyd, Jun 23, 10.

Galveston County Commissioners Court and the City of Dickinson approved resolutions to establish a Chapter 458 Urban-Rural Transit District, according…

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Harris County may drop Hempstead funding

2010 Capital Improvement Plan

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jun 21, 10.

On June 22, Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY2010 Capital Improvement Plan, which is not expected to include funding for the Hempstead Toll Road.

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Houston named best city for young professionals

Forbes list

Vilas Bhuchar, Jun 21, 10.

Forbes ranked Houston as the best American city for young professionals due its concentration of large companies, high average incomes, and educated population.

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Can Houston reduce car dependence?

Experts shed light

Vilas Bhuchar, Jun 21, 10.

Houston-based transportation and land use experts shed light on Houston's potential to become less dependent on cars.

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Pelican Island Port?

"Will eventually happen"

Elizabeth Campbell, Jun 17, 10.

The Ports of Houston and Galveston held a community input meeting on June 14th regarding the Pelican Island Container Terminal Conceptual Planning Study.

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Denser development reduces watershed impact

Benefits of smart growth

Elizabeth Campbell, Jun 15, 10.

Houston research findings ask water quality officials to encourage walkable and transit-supportive community densities.

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Washington Ave. rail “quiet zone” is in effect

Residents sleeping better

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jun 14, 10.

The Washington Avenue corridor's "quiet zone" is in effect, allowing freight rail trains to not use loud horns in neighborhoods, following safety improvements.

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