Mayor Sylvester Turner signed an executive order in August to adopt Vision Zero Houston,
a plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries caused by crashes on Houston roads by 2030. Vision Zero Houston is a comprehensive and holistic planning approach to safer streets that enhances the quality of life for all Houstonians.
The plan will transform how the city designs roads and sidewalks and will prioritize engineering, education, enforcement, equity, and evaluation. For more information, see the Mayor's Officepress release or visit Houston’s Vision Zero page.
A Bright Spot in My Day
Last month, I had the opportunity to join Mayor Turner as he signed an Executive Order instructing the Planning & Development Department to lead an effort to eliminate deaths and serious injuries due to traffic crashes by 2030. Eliminate. Not reduce, eliminate.Read more
Program Updates
Complete Communities:Five new neighborhoods are gearing up to develop action plans. The first kick-off meeting is in Kashmere Gardens on September 10, 5:30 pm, at Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center.
Houston Bike Plan
The work to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians is an active priority for the City of Houston. The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) offers condolences to the families and communities of the...Read more
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation has a new and improved look! You will find all the tools you need at your fingertips. View here
Map of the Month
The North Houston Highway Improvement Project, more commonly known as the I-45 project, is a Texas Department of Transportation project that will reconstruct I-45 North, from Beltway 8 to downtown. Read more
Team Spotlight
The Planning & Development Department presented employee service awards and recognized staff members for their years of service
at the annual department meeting in August. Read more
Development Reports
Stay up to date on Houston platting and permitting activity with these P&D publications: Plat ReportandPermit Report. View here
