Houston

Houston Thinks About Changing Lifestyles to Fight Congestion

This segment from NPR features a discussion with Houston Mayor Bill White about the city's increasing congestion, the limits of zoning, and the population's reaction to rising gas prices.

22 June 2008 - 5:00am

NPR

New Lines Approved For Houston Light Rail

A five-line extension of Houston's light rail system was just approved by the city council.

20 June 2008 - 10:00am

The Houston Chronicle

It's Not 'Zoning', But It's Zoning

This commentary argues that, though it may not be called "zoning", Houston has plenty of land use restrictions and guidelines.

6 May 2008 - 10:00am

The Houston Chronicle

Earth To Houston: Wake Up And Smell The Greenhouse Gas Emissions

While the American Dream Coalition celebrates the 'freedom and affordability' of Houston -- Robert Steuteville wonders why the group ignores the environmental and financial consequences of such an auto-dependent city.

29 April 2008 - 8:00am

New Urban News

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Looking at Houston from Vancouver

A Canadian's perspective on the "planner-free" city of Houston, America's fourth most populous city.

6 April 2008 - 1:00pm

The Globe and Mail

James S. Russell

City of the Future: Houston?

Thu, 06/28/2007 - 11:44

Thanks to Planetizen, I found “Opportunity Urbanism,” a report that posits Houston as “an emerging paradigm for the 21st century.” (There's a related op-ed here.) The report, regrettably, is a manifesto as empty as the title -- which Kotkin clearly hopes will become a catchphrase. So why is it important?

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