Blogs

How Houston "Got It Right"

Submitted by Al on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 15:00.

For online access we have put together a compilation of news reports and research that reflects the work of HRG. Scholars and journalist the world over have declared Houston as the city that has "got it right."

Video from Perserving the American Dream Conference

Submitted by Al on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 22:19.

The American Dream Coalition held the "Preserving the American Dream Conference" May 16-18 at the Omni Houston Hotel. HRG President Kendall Miller and City Councilman Peter Brown participated in a forum where each presented different views on Houston’s land use policies and methods for growth.

Greater Houston Partnership Article on HRG Land Use Forum

Submitted by Josh on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 22:10.

HRG,

Below is a link to a great article that was published in the recent Great Houston Partnership newsletter, highlighting HRG's recently held Public Land Use Forum. Please share this with those who were not able to attend. Let's keep educating Houston on the advantages of our market driven system of planning!

http://www.houston.org/atwork/200804/ashoustongrows.asp

Joshua Sanders
Executive Director, Houstonians for Responsible Growth

Preserving the American Dream Conference comes to Houston

Submitted by Al on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 16:20.

We want to invite you to a very exciting conference being held here in Houston, May 16-18 at the Omni Hotel on Woodway Drive.

Would you be surprised to hear that experts from across the nation—and around the globe—believe that Houston has a lot to teach the nation and the world?

That’s right. Our Houston is a model for the world.

HRG Land Use Forum / Policy Committee

Submitted by Josh on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 17:01.

Houstonians for Responsible Growth,

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make our Land Use Public Forum held on February 26th a complete success! You, the members of HRG, were responsible for the attendance of over 500 of your colleagues and friends. A broad base of support behind our city’s continued affordability and economic success was represented including builders, developers, architects, bankers, community leaders, rental property professionals, construction excutives and many more. Special thanks to our speakers: Tory Gattis, Bob Eury, Arthur C. Nelson, Wendell Cox, David Crossley, and the Honorable Bob Lanier. Video presentations and slides from the forum are available online at:
www.houstongrowth.org/forum-videos