Business
Is Houston’s Downtown Development Saturated?
Posted on · A new report shows Houston’s central business district trails many other large cities in development potential
Tag: development
News
Redeveloped Jones Plaza To ‘Capture Spirit’ Of Houston’s Theater District
Posted on · The new plaza design is meant to attract more Theater District visitors
Hurricane Harvey
Fill Use For Flood Resilience Scrutinized Post-Harvey
Posted on · A post-Harvey analysis found most of the flooded homes from Harvey were built on land raised using fill
News
Census Estimates Show Another Year Of Rapid Growth For Texas Suburbs
Posted on · New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau underscored the extent to which the explosive growth of the state's suburban areas relies on attracting residents from other areas of the state and country.
News
Houston Real Estate Icon Turns 90
Posted on · Welcome Wilson Sr. has been a Houston area developer for 60 years
Houston Matters
Houston’s East End Continues To Grow And Change, Despite Harvey
Posted on · How has Houston's East End grown and changed in the past year, and did Harvey slow that down any?
Energy & Environment
Housing Development At Houston Superfund Site Moving Forward
Posted on · The EPA is putting new resources into encouraging redevelopment of Superfund sites across the U.S.
Houston Matters
The Man Who Built Houston’s Skyline: Gerald D. Hines Reflects On His Career
Posted on · From the Galleria, to Williams Tower, to One Shell Plaza, Hines discusses the role he played in creating so many iconic Houston structures.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Water Rights Battle, And The Man Behind Houston’s Skyline (Jan. 8, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We look at a water rights battle between Texas and New Mexico. Real estate developer Gerald D. Hines talks about his role in the creation of Houston's skyline. Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about your beloved dogs and cats. And Jeff Balke discusses the latest Houston sports news.
Energy & Environment
Government Report Says FEMA Flood Mapping Program Needs Improvement
Posted on · The internal audit found that as of late 2016, only 42% of FEMA's flood maps were up to date.
Energy & Environment
As Harvey Repairs Continue, Bayou Partnership Considers The Future Of Houston Greenspaces
Posted on · The Buffalo Bayou Partnership says Harvey shows the need for more flood-smart green spaces.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Commissioners Approve Funding For New Stormwater Basins
Posted on · Much of the money will help build new ponds to hold stormwater along Houston-area bayous.
Business
Major Development In Katy Aimed To Attract Growing Asian Population
Posted on · Construction is underway for “Katy Asian Town” on Grand Parkway.
Transportation
Houston’s Energy Corridor Commuters Have A New Travel Option
Posted on · West Houston’s “Missing Mile” is now complete. The Energy Corridor has just opened a new roadway that can help commuters avoid the Katy Freeway.
Houston Matters
How Could Downtown Houston Be Improved for Living and Working?
Posted on · (Photo: Derek Stokely, Houston Public Media) The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) is creating a new plan for the short- and long-term future of downtown. Plan Downtown looks as far as 20 years into the future to recommend development and design improvements for downtown Houston. What kinds of things will the plan be looking […]