Texas
Dallas Needs A Big-picture Plan And Planner
In a special 5-part series, Dallas calls for more urban planning in and around its downtown.
Enron Field. Oops.
The Houston Astros want to get out of a naming rights agreement for its ballpark, saying the name is tarnished.
Texas' Big, Bold Transportation Plan
Texas Governor Perry's transportation plan would create 4,000 miles of new transportation corridors across Texas for $175 billion.
Dallas: Failure Of Visionary Planning
Dallas News charges that the city's failure to fund a new bridge is indicative of the city's lack of long-range, visionary planning.
What To Do With A Beer Can House?
A house covered in beer cans has become a folk legend in Houston. Will it now become a historic monument?
Texas Sprawl Pushes Into Smaller Towns
When the interstate came to Texas' rural Comal County, it was suddenly in communting distance of San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin.
Can Galveston's Port Become A Waterfront?
Galveston Port's proposed merger with the Houston Port Authority is rejected by voters. It's now being called a 'Waterfront.'
Planner Sets Dallas' Political Urban Agenda
A report by Dallas urban planner Antonio Di Mambro sets the agenda for an endorsement of the city's next mayor.
When A Mayor Becomes A Developer
A local mayor in Texas ramrods his beachfront home development, despite state concerns over who owns the property.
What Does Dallas Want To Become?
A Dallas News columnist suggests that it's about time Dallas decide what it wants to be when it grows up.
Galveston Rejects Port Merger
Talked about for decades, a proposal to merge Galveston's historic port with the Port of Houston fails.
Construction Threatening Downtown Businesses In Houston
Small businesses that helped revitalize downtown Houston could be threated by construction projects.
Urbanizing A Rural Lake In Dallas
Dallas' Lake Ray Hubbard has attracted thousands of new residents and millions in development. Is this progress or sprawl?
Creating A Regional Vision For Central Texas
John Fregonese and Peter Calthorpe lead an effort to develop a regional vision for Central Texas.
Dallas Light Rail Vindicated?
Dallas neighborhoods who once fought against light rail are now begging for local stations.
Houston's Top Issue: Traffic
Houston residents says that transit mobility is the top issue in the upcoming mayoral election.
Ambitious Plan To Improve Houston Air Quality Approved
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a five-year clean air plan for Houston, TX.
Chemical Foul Play Near Houston
A five-year study finds that two chemical companies near Houston have been releasing benzene into the air.
Transit Helps Rural Tourism In Texas
A nonprofit organization is hoping to rebuild a 14-mile train from Teague to Mexia to boost tourism in the area.
Downtown Retail To Be Renovated For New Use
A historic downtown retail site in Austin, TX, will be renovated for office and residential use.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
