Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Economic Recovery
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Local groups question Grand Parkway expenses
Commissioners to vote tomorrow
UPDATE: Several news outlets provided coverage of the event. Links are listed at the end of the article. A coalition…
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Texas House challenges TxDOT behavior
TxDOT has "lost confidence"
The Texas House of Representatives today considered a resolution chastising the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for its handling of…
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The Case for Segment E
6,983 people - 0.4% of County
As previously reported, Harris County Commissioners Court is possibly moving forward with building Segment E of the proposed 180 mile…
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President Obama declares the era of sprawl over
Improve Infrastructure
In a town hall meeting organized to push for passage of the economic stimulus package, President Barack Obama responded to…
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Bond amendment would strip transit funding
Blank check to highway lobby
Senator Kit Bond of Missouri has introduced an amendment to the economic recovery bill that would strip 7.5 billion headed…
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Upcoming Events
- Hurricane Ike: What we have learned and steps for the future
- Sep 13, 10 – An event page, where interested parties can register,…
- Eco Town Hall Meeting
- Sep 15, 10 – An event page includes the following information: Come…
Commentary
Alexis Madrigal
Mobile devices could lead to more city living.
William S. Lind
The libertarian/Republican policy of opposing public transportation, especially rail, is wrong.
Joe Romm
Responses to global warming can be measured on a continuum between real adaptation and rhetorical adaptation.
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