Texas
Houston Transit's Legal Quagmire
The Houston Chronicle blasts the light rail opponents that have filed a lawsuit against the transit agency.
Dallas' New Affordable Housing Plan
The Dallas City Council schedules an intensive session to focus solely on affordable housing.
Houston's Transit Board Stunned
On the eve of its groundbreaking, the Houston MTA was ordered to halt work on it's light rail line.
Community Support Helps Neighborhood Thrive
Queen City in South Dallas has grown from a neglected and "endangered historic area" to a thriving neighborhood.
Cityplace Station Bustling In Debut
Underground light rail project is praised by commuters
How Much Is A Tree Worth?
New report calculates the economic and environmental impact of the dramatic loss of trees in the Houston area due to sprawl and development.
Survey Maps Worst Texas Traffic Jams
Over 750 miles of the region's largest, most congested traffic crunches were evaluated.
Clearing The Air In Texas
Current plans to improve Houston’s air quality rely on outdated andineffective policies.
A Sewer Runs Through it
A story of raw sewage, public health, environmental justice, and politics.
Houston's Innovative Smog Plan
Houston officials have adopted a historic pollution plan aimed at erasing pollution by 2007.
Houston's Innovative GIS Effort
A comprehensive base-mapping project in Houston has grown from modest beginnings to a huge success.
Redevelopment's Toll In Houston
In a city without zoning, redevelopment has become a popular tool for development. But is the human price to high?
Texas Growth Drains Water Supply
There is not enough water to support Texas' growth. Predictions are so severe El Paso in considering bannng lawns.
Houston Light Rail Approved
The Houston City Council approved a controversial, 7.5-mile, $300 million light rail line that would run on city streets.
Growth Is Houston's Top Problem
An economist warns that Houston will be choked if it doesn't deal with its growth.
Developers Hit The Trail Out Of San Antonio
Developers blame drawn-out negotiations over incentives and tax abatements with the city and county.
Downtown El Paso's Destiny
Stanton Street features an interview with Chris Leinberger, who will lead the effort to jump start revitilzation in this border city.
Houston's Transit Chief's Resume Under Fire
Transit Chief with 25 years experience and a reputation for accomplishment does not hold degrees listed résumé.
Houston's Light Rail Forges Ahead
Houston Metropolitan Tranit Authority will build light rail with or without federal funds.
Cities Should Lead Smart Growth
The Dallas News argues that cities should take the lead in 'humanizing' growth.
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.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
