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...
cspwal Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 There's parking minimums in east downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, cspwal said: There's parking minimums in east downtown? For now. They are trying to extend the no parking minimum district from downtown into east downtown and further south into Midtown, but it hasn't happened yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, wilcal said: For now. They are trying to extend the no parking minimum district from downtown into east downtown and further south into Midtown, but it hasn't happened yet. There are no parking minimums in the portion of EADO south of Texas Ave and west of Emancipation Ave. Under the city parking ordinance, that is defined as part of the Central Business District. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: There are no parking minimums in the portion of EADO south of Texas Ave and west of Emancipation Ave. Under the city parking ordinance, that is defined as part of the Central Business District. That is totally right. I forgot that it does stick several blocks into East Downtown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithiumaneurysm Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 10:15 AM, Texasota said: Check it: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/walkable_places/Walkable Places _May 1st 2019 Draft.pdf This looks genuinely impressive. These are great improvements over the current code, especially mandatory compliance near transit stops and more stringent site planning standards. However, if I'm reading slide 21 correctly, development in Walkable Place zones will still have to meet 100% of the city's minimum parking requirements. That's disappointing—excessive parking is probably the biggest issue on corridors like Lower Westheimer, but at least with this new ordinance future lots will be placed behind buildings. Requiring additional bike parking doesn't offset the impact of surface parking lots on walkability. I wish the committee would have been a bit bolder here; if we want these Walkable Places to represent something other than the Houston status quo, parking needs to be completely optional. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 16 hours ago, lithiumaneurysm said: These are great improvements over the current code, especially mandatory compliance near transit stops and more stringent site planning standards. However, if I'm reading slide 21 correctly, development in Walkable Place zones will still have to meet 100% of the city's minimum parking requirements. That's disappointing—excessive parking is probably the biggest issue on corridors like Lower Westheimer, but at least with this new ordinance future lots will be placed behind buildings. Requiring additional bike parking doesn't offset the impact of surface parking lots on walkability. I wish the committee would have been a bit bolder here; if we want these Walkable Places to represent something other than the Houston status quo, parking needs to be completely optional. But see, Slide #49 (I think), "Off-Street Parking Standards". It seems to provide for reduced (and eliminated) parking requirements at least for some streets (TOD Streets and Primary TOD Streets) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithiumaneurysm Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Houston19514 said: But see, Slide #49 (I think), "Off-Street Parking Standards". It seems to provide for reduced (and eliminated) parking requirements at least for some streets (TOD Streets and Primary TOD Streets) True, which is good. But TOD Streets are a much more limited classification than Walkable Places, which can be created anywhere if property owners support it. TOD Streets are, of course, limited to where fixed transit exists, which doesn't cover much of the city. Better than nothing, though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 20 hours ago, lithiumaneurysm said: True, which is good. But TOD Streets are a much more limited classification than Walkable Places, which can be created anywhere if property owners support it. TOD Streets are, of course, limited to where fixed transit exists, which doesn't cover much of the city. Better than nothing, though. So if 19th Street in the Heights were made a Walkable Place, new development would have to have building facades along the street, but would still have to meet minimum parking requirements behind the buildings. That's frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Unless there's a frequent bus that runs 19th St. I assume there isn't, but if there's one on 20th/Cavalcade then that might do most of the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Texasota said: Unless there's a frequent bus that runs 19th St. I assume there isn't, but if there's one on 20th/Cavalcade then that might do most of the job. Good catch. And, yes, there is a high-frequency bus route on 20th/Cavalcade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 So frequent buses count as a transit corridor, not just light rail or BRT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, cspwal said: So frequent buses count as a transit corridor, not just light rail or BRT? The slide show is not entirely clear, but I think so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/walkable_places/Walkable_Places_Presentation_May_15th_2019.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 They had a meeting today. Does anyone know what new developments may have occurred? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 New presentation: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/walkable_places/WP-Presentation-06112019-final.pdf I'm looking through it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) Ok this looks like some tweaking, maybe even improvements. Nothing to freak out about yet. Edited June 12, 2019 by Texasota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Rejoice!!! The parking min exemption has extended to Eado and Midtown!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Woo! Except not all of Midtown, correct? Not east of San Jac for some reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, Texasota said: Woo! Except not all of Midtown, correct? Not east of San Jac for some reason? Yeah which makes sense because most of that is residential anyways. Still this is great because originally it was only a small section of EaDo, now its all of the East End. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I disagree that that makes sense - parking requirements for residential properties are also a problem. That said this is definitely a great start. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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