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Houston Needs Plan To Soak It Up

Posted by: Nate Berg

14 January 2008 - 10:00am

With a patchwork of building regulations, development can be difficult in Houston. This op-ed argues that what the city needs to guide itself to a more organized development pattern is a highly-defined plan to improve the city's permeability.

"Why do we persist in adding more patches to the patches on this regulatory crazy quilt? Why can't Houston act like a grown-up city and do something comprehensive, decisive and future-oriented?

It can. A perfect place to begin is permeability.

That's right: Permeability, as in the land's ability to absorb water. Water, where it goes and how it flows, is an issue that is at the core of Houston's future.

If the city could immediately help preserve neighborhoods, manage flooding, clean the air, protect the bayous, expand green space and enhance the quality of life (and do it all without spending more money) wouldn't you be an advocate?"

Full Story: Patchwork of building rules not working for Houston
Source: The Houston Chronicle, January 12, 2008
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