Topic – Planning
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Public meetings to begin for Regional Sustainable Development plan
Several ways to be involved
Public meetings for the 13-county Regional Plan for Sustainable Development will begin this month.
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Agricultural urbanism developing in Wisconsin
Mixed use addresses sprawl
An 800-acre development in the suburbs of Madison, Wis., will combine new homes with working farm land.
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HUD sends $3.7 million for planning in 5 Central Texas cities
Urban rail and TOD in Austin
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development gave $3.7 million to CAPCOG to work on planning for 5 cities in central Texas, including on rail in Austin.
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H-GAC publishes ‘Vision for Tomorrow’
Regional comprehensive plan
H-GAC published "Vision for Tomorrow," a regional comprehensive plan.
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Coastal forums seek to unite 12m residents to plan for healthy Gulf of Mexico
America's WETLAND Foundation
Residents, public officials, businesses, and nonprofits of the Texas Gulf Coast met in Galveston to plan for the health of the entire Gulf and its communities.
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Ordinance to deal with Ashby type situations will head to Houston City Council
Could restrict density
The proposed ordinance to encourage development in Major Activity Centers and restrict high rise buildings in residential areas is being sent to City Council.
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Austin moving forward with Downtown plan
Preserve music & add people
Austin CIty Council gave initial approval for a new Downtown plan to preserve live music, while encouraging mixed development and increased density.
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Community U: Lessons in Neighborhood Organizing Conference
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Austin unveils new vision for growth
Condemns sprawl development
Austin officials have unveiled a broad vision for growth that condemns traditional suburban development - and is garnering both praise and skepticism.
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EPA issues livability measurability guidelines
Guide to concrete improvements
The US EPA has released guidance for communities seeking to measure livability to allow plans for improving quality of life to be effectively implemented.
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