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PARK(ing) Day Brings Out Houstonians’ Creativity as They Imagine New Uses for Urban Spaces

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 21, 2018 · The Houston event was part of a worldwide effort that illustrates the amount of space used for vehicles.

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People Come First on Houston’s PARK(ing) Day

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 16, 2016 · A series of tiny parks popped up around Houston as part of a worldwide event that reimagines parking spaces. Those spots are turned into gardens and playgrounds where people can gather.

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Tiny house being built in parking space in downtown Houston.

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Tiny Parks Spur Conversation About Cars And Urban Land Use

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 18, 2015 · PARK(ing) Day is an event held in cities around the world.

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TxDOT gets the OK to continue limited work on a controversial I-45 expansion

Paul DeBenedetto / Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 30, 2021 · The expansion was put on hold by the Federal Highway Administration in March over possible violations under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Thousands Of Texas Restaurants Closed During The Pandemic. Some Houston Favorites Are Ready For A Comeback

Florian Martin

Posted on July 22, 2021 · COVID-19 had an unprecedented effect on the food scene and forced thousands of Texas restaurants to close.

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Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

Marc Ray, HPM Intern

Posted on June 2, 2021 · Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.

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Mayor Turner’s Proposal For Firefighter Raises (May 20, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 20, 2021 · On Thursday's show: A closer look at Mayor Turner’s proposal for raising firefighter pay, how autonomous vehicle technology is progressing, plans to renovate Jones Plaza and drive more visitors to downtown, and reflecting on the spectacle that was professional wrestling in Houston in the 1970s.

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