Houston
The Unseen City Icons
7 September 2008 - 5:00am
Discover
This piece from Discover looks at the iconic "invisible" things that define cities -- like Seattle's clouds, Houston's air conditioning, and L.A.'s Botox.
The Long, Long, Long Commute
8 August 2008 - 12:00pm
The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle looks at the holes in Houston's transit grid, which force some riders into ridiculously long commutes.
Hard to Change Houston's Rep as Nation's Worst Recycler
29 July 2008 - 1:00pm
The New York Times
As the worst recycler amongst the 30 largest American cities, Houston has a lot of trash on its hands. But many obstacles stand in the way of the city closing the loop.
Sierra Club Opposes Use of HOV Lanes By Paying Customers
23 July 2008 - 1:00pm
The Houston Chronicle
Houston's MTA is planning to allow drivers to pay a toll to use the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on their freeways, and the local Sierra Club chapter is speaking out against the plan.
Houston Thinks About Changing Lifestyles to Fight Congestion
22 June 2008 - 5:00am
NPR
This segment from NPR features a discussion with Houston Mayor Bill White about the city's increasing congestion, the limits of zoning, and the population's reaction to rising gas prices.
New Lines Approved For Houston Light Rail
20 June 2008 - 10:00am
The Houston Chronicle
A five-line extension of Houston's light rail system was just approved by the city council.
It's Not 'Zoning', But It's Zoning
6 May 2008 - 10:00am
The Houston Chronicle
This commentary argues that, though it may not be called "zoning", Houston has plenty of land use restrictions and guidelines.
Earth To Houston: Wake Up And Smell The Greenhouse Gas Emissions
29 April 2008 - 8:00am
New Urban News
While the American Dream Coalition celebrates the 'freedom and affordability' of Houston -- Robert Steuteville wonders why the group ignores the environmental and financial consequences of such an auto-dependent city.
Looking at Houston from Vancouver
6 April 2008 - 1:00pm
The Globe and Mail
A Canadian's perspective on the "planner-free" city of Houston, America's fourth most populous city.
City of the Future: Houston?
28 June 2007 - 12:44pm
Thanks to Planetizen, I found “Opportunity Urbanism,” a report that posits Houston as “an emerging paradigm for the 21st century.” (There's a related op-ed here.) The report, regrettably, is a manifesto as empty as the title -- which Kotkin clearly hopes will become a catchphrase. So why is it important?
