Texas
Real Test Of Houston's Metro Rail Begins
Houston new light rail begins operations with regular service and fares. The article also has a nice Flash tour that explains aspects of the light rail system.
Private Toll Road A Flop
The $90 million Camino Colombia Toll Road, the only private toll road in Texas, was sold auction-style for $12.1 million to one of its bondholders.
A Review Of Houston's New Light Rail
Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman rides the new Houston light rail on opening day.
Big-box Ban Opposed
A real estate group says banning big-box stores would cause economic pain.
Zoning Without Zoning
Houston, Texas is the only large American city with no formal zoning code. Does it matter?
Single Family Garages Getting Bigger
The ubiquitous 2-car garage is growing to accomodate the needs of multiple-SUV families creating new design challenges for architects.
'Crack Sold Here'
A disgruntled resident resorts to unconventional signage to protest the lack of police protection in his drug-ridden neighborhood.
Voters Approve Houston Transit Plan By Slim Margin
Houston, known for its auto domination, has turned the corner with voters approving an ambitious $7.5 billion transit proposal.
Rediscovering The Riverfront
Inspired by San Antonio's successful riverfront, Texas cities are planning to turn their riverfronts into parklands, entertainment venues and commercial corridors.
Best Walking Neighborhoods in Nation's 'Fattest City'
It may be one of the "fattest" cities in the nation but it does has a few walking neighborhoods.
Walking The Tightrope Between Revitalization And Gentrification
Planners and residents try to reach an agreement on the future of Fort Worth’s Near South Side.
Wal-Mart Cancels Plans To Build 'Supercenter' Over Aquifer
Wal-Mart cites environmental concerns for abandoning plans to build a "supercenter" over an aquifer but the retail giant also faced strong community opposition.
Increased Homeownership Opportunities
The Houston Chronicle reports that a combination of factors are making homeownership opportunities more accessible to low and moderate income households and minorities.
Houston Grapples With Mass Transit -- And Its Ego
As residents face a looming vote, city is tugged between its car culture and the realities of rising population and sprawl.
Should Houston Astrodome Be Saved?
The Houston Astrodome has not aged well. Houston is deciding whether or not to save the Astrodome.
Can Houston Turn Itself Around In Time For The Super Bowl?
Houston hopes to recast itself for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl, but major renovations across the city are far from complete.
Small Town Goes Into A Hippo Frenzy
An enthusiastic mayor and embarrassed city officials are at odds over the presence of dressed-up concrete hippos in Hutto, TX.
Building A Beautiful Parking Garage
"No matter how utilitarian it is, a building can have beauty." Even a parking garage.
Job Fair Addresses Employment Challenges Faced By The Homeless
Local employers in Austin, TX participate in a job fair for the homeless.
Retail Projects Barred For Community and Economic Development
A change in a Texas law precludes the ability of development boards to fund retail projects.
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.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
