Houstonians for Responsible Growth is sponsoring a free public forum about land use decisions being considered by City Hall. The event will be held on February 26th from 5:30 - 7:00pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For More information, see a complete invitation below. Please RSVP by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.

Land Use in Houston: Two Different Approaches

There has been much controversy recently about how to best use land within Houston. Decisions being considered within City Hall now may very well determine the direction and character of Houston’s growth in the future.

Local and National Experts and Leaders Discuss Houston’s Future

On the one hand, some neighborhood groups and others have strongly expressed reservations about greater population density and the development that accompanies it within the City limits. There have been calls for greater land use restrictions to preserve the character and quality of life within existing neighborhoods. Elected officials and planning staff have suggested growth and development ordinances that are now under consideration at City Hall.

On the other hand, some researchers warn that land use restrictions have backfired on cities across the nation and that ill-considered regulation may undermine the economic vitality of the City. Many believe that Houston has prospered because of a free market sensibility and argue that restrictions unfairly infringe on landowner rights without due compensation, increase housing costs and make all development decisions subject to unpredictable judgments at City Hall.

Listen, Learn and Help Decide Houston’s Future