BeerNut Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) I'm reposting this from another thread as this probably deserves it's own thread. Houston Walkable Places Committee Page Edited April 19, 2017 by BeerNut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Future University line transit corridor identified as walkable area 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 20% parking reduction! Yaaaaasssss! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Looks like they want to enlarge parking exempt area. March meeting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) On 3/9/2018 at 6:28 PM, BeerNut said: Looks like they want to enlarge parking exempt area. March meeting So are they wanting to expand it throughout Midtown? That doesn't seem like a big change at all. I would exempt all neighborhoods in the Loop. Either way this is pretty interesting because this is literally the tipping point change cities make when they are progressing to a new level of urbanism. There seems to be a more cohesive plan to future development. Edited March 12, 2018 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 how does this deviate from the existing exemption? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Midtown's a solid first step, I wonder if there's just an assumption that it will result in the least political backlash. The other obvious option to me is to tie it to the transit corridors, though that would leave out areas that could benefit, like much of Montrose and the Washington corridor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 On 3/12/2018 at 0:28 PM, samagon said: how does this deviate from the existing exemption? forgive my ignorance; can someone tell me what this exemption means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, corbs315 said: forgive my ignorance; can someone tell me what this exemption means? Businesses won't have a required minimum parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I'm wondering why they don't extend it farther north to where the highway will be, and not where it is currently. Or am I somehow misreading the map? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADCS Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 10:09 PM, EllenOlenska said: I'm wondering why they don't extend it farther north to where the highway will be, and not where it is currently. Or am I somehow misreading the map? Red is existing, not new. The measures were taken specifically to impact Midtown and EaDo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) This would really create a nice dense central area of the city. So when would they approve and implement this? Edited October 1, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 From @HoustonPlanning on Twitter "P&D will present CBD boundary changes to Planning Commission for consideration on Oct 11 at City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, 2:30 PM. You can sign up to speak on this item at the Commission mtg. If approved, CBD will be renamed Market-Based Parking Area." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Why dont they get aggressive and make it for the entire inner loop and Galleria area? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 They probably don't want a White Oak Music Hall situation all over the city. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) What is the likelihood this gets approved? I really hope it does because over time it will create greater density in the city proper. Edited October 3, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I guess what I'm saying is while they're doing this they should anticipate the movement of the freeway and add another color at the sliver on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) I think they should include all of Montrose as well and 3rd Ward Edited October 3, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 There are quite a few density residential who probably should have input on this—- luckily next meeting Oct 17 at Trinity Episcopal in Midtown, might be able to express your VIEWZONE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, trymahjong said: There are quite a few density residential who probably should have input on this—- luckily next meeting Oct 17 at Trinity Episcopal in Midtown, might be able to express your VIEWZONE? I thought the vote was on the 11th though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Wasn’t the vote postponed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 This is the reply to the email I received... xxxxx, Thank you for your comments, I will be presenting the market based parking area to the Planning Commission for their consideration on October 11th, 900 Bagby, 2:30PM. hope to see you there. *For an expedited review for Planning and Development, please send an email request between 12-3pm to PD.expeditedreview@houstontx.gov Hector Rodriguez Administration Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) On 10/4/2018 at 7:58 AM, BeerNut said: This is the reply to the email I received... xxxxx, Thank you for your comments, I will be presenting the market based parking area to the Planning Commission for their consideration on October 11th, 900 Bagby, 2:30PM. hope to see you there. *For an expedited review for Planning and Development, please send an email request between 12-3pm to PD.expeditedreview@houstontx.gov Hector Rodriguez Administration Manager Def keeping my attention all day. Are things like this ever streamed online? Edited October 11, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: Def keeping my attention all day. Are things like this ever streamed online? I asked and it will be streamed here: http://houstontx.city.swagit.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I listened to info on the Innovation District but nothing on the Parking Minimums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) I couldn't figure out where to place this but this is great of the COH. I've expressed many times how the Spring St. Taylor crossing is dangerous to pedestrians. I've also submitted countless complaints on 311. Good to see them getting the important data to make these intersections safer for pedestrians. “We need to re-address our design standards and start thinking at a policy level,” she said. “We have to think about the support that we’re providing for people and not blame people for incidents that are happening to them.” http://swamplot.com/transportation-buffs-are-staking-out-houstons-most-dangerous-intersections-to-better-understand-whats-wrong-with-them/2019-01-31/ Edited January 31, 2019 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: I couldn't figure out where to place this but this is great of the COH. I've expressed many times how the Spring St. Taylor crossing is dangerous to pedestrians. I've also submitted countless complaints on 311. Good to see them getting the important data to make these intersections safer for pedestrians. “We need to re-address our design standards and start thinking at a policy level,” she said. “We have to think about the support that we’re providing for people and not blame people for incidents that are happening to them.” http://swamplot.com/transportation-buffs-are-staking-out-houstons-most-dangerous-intersections-to-better-understand-whats-wrong-with-them/2019-01-31/ Completely agree. That crossing needs to be completely re-done. Very difficult to cross...and Houston Ave is another one too. I've witnessed two wrecks myself there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Check it: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/walkable_places/Walkable Places _May 1st 2019 Draft.pdf This looks genuinely impressive. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Wow, finally this city is getting its act together! 😮 This is great news! Now eliminate parking mins in EaDo and Midtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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