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Fear of Density in Houston

Posted by: Tim Halbur

5 July 2009 - 9:00am

As Houston considers extending its urban boundaries, planners and locals struggle with the proper techniques for ensuring good development without zoning.

Under the new plan, 81 percent of Houston would be considered urban (with a density cap of 27 units per acre) and the rest would be suburban.

"Other provisions, however, would allow for narrower lots that could enable builders to squeeze more single-family homes onto a block. Critics said this would lead to more density with no assurance of adequate streets, drainage or parking to support it."

"Developers and other real estate interests generally support the amendments."

Full Story: How urban can Houston become?
Source: Houston Chronicle, June 28, 2009
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