Houston area's Oak Forrest neighborhood is the planned site for modern housing.
Darla Guillen of The Houston Chronicle writes that the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston has big plans for a number of modern and sustainable Acre Homes. While new developments in an already gentrifying neighborhood is hardly surprising, Gullien comments "What's striking about the residential development is the homes' ultra-modern design. They look nothing like the cookie-cutter, manufactured new houses cropping up in many other parts of Greater Houston."
FULL STORY: Ultra-contemporary community rises in rapidly gentrifying neighborhood
Houston Leaders Debate Merits of ‘Conservation Districts’ Proposal
A proposal by the city’s mayor would create a new type of preservation district designed to protect historic structures and slow gentrification.
Proposed ‘Conservation Districts’ Could Change Preservation in Houston
The proposed model could be a new tool for preserving historic neighborhoods with more flexibility and with a focus on reducing displacement and addressing community concerns.
Gentrification in Houston’s Rapidly Changing East End
Two approaches to redevelopment reveal the nuances of gentrification and neighborhood change.
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The state-sanctioned urbicide of Austin
People don’t kill cities. Freeways do.
US to reduce Colorado River water deliveries to Mexico
A new Colorado Treaty amendment reduces Mexico’s Colorado River water allocation by 250,000 acre feet.
5 New England states march closer to 800 megawatt wind energy project
Securing federal approval for the project may be complicated under the Trump administration, which has historically been hostile towards domestic wind power.
Baltimore to break ground on $50 million Transit Priority Project
The project will bring faster bus trips, safer streets and better bike connections to Baltimore.
Airbnb launches $250 million 'last-dollar financing' housing accelerator, makes first investment in Austin
The company will put $6.4 million towards affordable housing development in Texas’ capital.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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