Media/In The News

Here you will find articles about sustainability in our region, Our Great Region 2040 plan, press releases, videos and other links of interest.

2018
12/3/2018	Tomball targets better walkability in Old Town amid parking pressure	Communinity Impact Newspaper
10/25/2018	Buffalo Bayou Park - Developing Urban Resilience	Urban Land Institute Houston
4/27/2018	METRO’s First Driverless Vehicle Coming To Texas Southern University	Houston Public Media
1/30/2018	Sawyer Yards, The Headquarters, Avenida Houston, SEARCH/House of Tiny Treasures, and Levy Park earn top recognition by national jury	Houston Urban Land Institute
2017
1/2/2017	Urban Planners Look To Houston’s Industrial Side For Parks And Green Spaces	Houston Public Media
1/10/2017	Smaller Communities See A Growing Demand For Public Transit	Houston Public Media
2016
12/21/2016	West Houston Cyclists Are Getting Some ‘Dutch Junctions’	Houston Public Media
11/11/2016	Walkers And Cyclists Head To The Fifth Ward For Sunday Streets	Houston Public Media
10/30/2016	Unimpressed By Oil Downturn, Houston Retail Development Still Booming	Houston Public Media
10/30/2016	Woodlands Township adopts pedestrian and bike master plan	Houston Chronicle
7/29/2016	New Signs Guide The Way In Downtown Houston In Time For Super Bowl 51	Houston Public Media
7/28/2016	Expanding Affordable Housing In Houston Is A Big Objective For City’s New Housing Director	Houston Public Media
6/21/2016	HISD’s College Success Program Uncovered Inequities and Is Changing the Status Quo	Houston Press
6/9/2016	Count Confirms Trend Of Decline In Homelessness In Greater Houston	Houston Public Media
6/9/2016	Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear wins 2016 Arbor Award	Houston Chronicle
6/8/2016	Stretch Of Yale Street Closer To Becoming ‘Green Corridor’	Houston Public Media
5/27/2016	METRO Presents Transit Oriented Development Study	H-GAC Transportation Policy Council
5/23/2016	Are Houston’s Sinking Suburbs Suffering Worse Flooding?	Houston Public Media
5/23/2016	Houston Graduating Seniors Send Message: “Better Make Room”	Houston Public Media
5/22/2016	Sugar Land purchases old prison grounds	Community Impact Newspapers
3/3/2016	Regional Cities Among 50 Safest in Texas	Background Checks.org
1/13/2016	Development set to stabilize in county in 2016	Community Impact Newspapers
1/4/2016	East-end Fort Bend cities update bike infrastructure	Houston Chronicle
2015
10/27/2015	Sign campaign will brand Cypress Creek neighborhoods	Houston Chronicle
10/6/2015	Bike across Houston: City's B-cycle set to become largest bike sharing program in the Southwest	Culture Map Houston
9/1/2015	Blinn College awarded $1.35 million to expand job training	The Eagle
8/26/2015	Houston among urban areas where commuters endure most extra hours	ABC 13
8/12/2015	More details revealed for Webster's 177-acre, space-themed development	Houston Business Journal
8/6/2015	Awaiting expansion, B-Cycle continues to grow in Houston	Houston Chronicle
7/21/2015	Houston's master plan is to 'turn the city green'	Houston Chronicle
7/13/2015	Study to identity ways to create walkable Museum Park district	Houston Chronicle
6/25/2015	The new neighborhood trend — lawns made of food	TedX Innovations
5/21/2015	Woodlands bike plan to promote connectivity, alternatives to driving	Houston Chronicle
4/8/2015	Walk Score releases 2015 walkability grades for Texas cities	Houston Chronicle
3/20/2015	Will Boston be first car-free city in US?	Houston Tomorrow
3/13/2015	Sugar Land uses solar-powered waste station	Houston Chronicle
3/3/2015	In Houston, Falling Oil Prices Spark Fears Of Job Cuts Beyond Energy	NPR
2/19/2015	Houston Will Get Its First Bicycle Master Plan in 20 Years	Houston Press
1/5/2015	Greener' plastic recycling uses no water and only half the energy	New Atlas

H-GAC Presents Inaugural Our Great Region Awards - Wednesday, December 7, 2016

What is the Future of Our Region? Survey to Inform Creation of Regional Plan for Sustainable Development - Thursday, October 11, 2012

Community Trainings Set Across Region: Learn More About Engaging Your Community- Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Houston Galveston Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Launches Online Forum, Facebook Page, Online Survey - Thursday, February 16, 2012

Houston Galveston Regional Plan Kicks Off - Monday, January 16, 2012

Region Receives Grant to Plan for Sustainability - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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2017
1/1/2017	ECD and Collaborators Honored with Our Great Region Award	The Energy Source
2016
12/7/2016	Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge receives Reach Award for its work	Anahuac Progress
12/8/2016	Refuge earns Reach Award for new park boardwalks	Liberty County Vindicator
12/12/2016	Double Bayou Watershed Protection Plan Project Receives Our Great Region Diligence Award	Digital Journal
2013
11/11/2013	Transportation officials seek input on long-range plans	Houston Chronicle
11/8/2013	Open house seeks input for Our Great Region 2040 plan	Bellaire Examiner
11/6/2013	Help Shape The Future Of The Region-Draft Our Great Region 2040 Plan available for Public Comment	Liberty County Vindicator
11/6/2013	Imagine This Place in 2040 - Galveston Daily News Editorial	Galveston County Daily News
11/4/2013	HGAC looking for public input on 2040 Plan	Magnolia Potpourri
11/4/2013	HGAC looking for public input on 2040 Plan	Cypress Creek Mirror
11/3/2013	Help shape the future of the region	Bellaire Examiner
11/3/2013	Help shape the future of the region	Memorial Examiner
11/3/2013	Help shape the future of the region	The Rancher
11/2/2013	HGAC: Help shape future of region	Eastex Advocate
11/2/2013	HGAC: Help shape future of region	Cleveland Advocate
11/2/2013	HGAC: Help shape future of region	Dayton News
11/1/2013	HGAC looking for public input on 2040 Plan	Tomball Potpourri
11/1/2013	Houston-Galveston Area Council looking for public input on 2040 Plan	The Spring Observer
11/1/2013	Houston-Galveston Area Council looking for public input on 2040 Plan	Magnolia Potpourri
10/24/2013	Area Residents asked to give input on wide-ranging plan for the region's future	Houston Public Media
10/23/2013	HGAC 'Our Great Region 2040' draft plan open for public comment: Open houses begin tonight	Your SoutheastTexas.com
10/21/2013	H-GAC seeks public input on 2040 regional plan	Community Impact Newspaper
10/17/2013	Help shape the future of the region	Bellaire Examiner
10/17/2013	Help shape the future of the region	Memorial Examiner
10/17/2013	Help shape the future of the region	The Rancher
10/17/2013	H-GAC releases regional sustainability plan	Houston Tomorrow
10/17/2013	HGACs Draft Our Great Region 2040 plan available for public comment	The Pasadena Citizen
10/17/2013	HGACs Draft Our Great Region 2040 plan available for public comment	The Pearland Journal
10/17/2013	HGAC's Draft Our Great Region 2040 plan available for public comment	The Friendswood Journal
10/17/2013	HGAC's Draft Our Great Region 2040 plan available for public comment	The Bay Area Citizen
10/17/2013	HGAC's Draft Our Great Region 2040 plan available for public comment	Deer Park Broadcaster
10/7/2013	Houston Planning Department receives Award from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association	Houston Style Magazine
9/19/2013	Case study finds incentives for Cypress Creek Greenway	Community Impact Newspaper
9/18/2013	Study focuses on area along Cypress Creek	Ultimate Spring
8/30/2013	Cypress Creek Greenway project seeks community involvement	Cypress Creek Mirror
5/23/2013	City starts campaign to rebrand	Huntsville Item
4/2/2013	What do you want to see along Cypress Creek?	Ultimate Spring
3/21/2013	Groups gather feedback for Cypress Creek Greenway study	Community Impact Newspaper
3/19/2013	Public input needed on Cypress Creek parks	Ultimate Kingwood
3/14/2013	Bayou Greenway initiative gains momentum	Community Impact Newspaper
3/1/2013	Houston Parks Board seeks public input for Cypress Creek Greenway case study	Cypress Creek Mirror
1/25/2013	Houston needs comprehensive sustainability plan for its future	Houston Chronicle
2012
12/19/2012	Implementation of Cypress Creek Greenway around the bend	Community Impact Newspaper
12/2/2012	Harnessing Huntsville's potential: Community identifies areas for improvement	Huntsville Item
11/17/2012	Community feedback to guide city's growth study	Huntsville Item
10/29/2012	Help us get the word out! Houston-Galveston Area Council	Liberty County Vindicator
10/12/2012	What is the future of our region? Answer the survey, it helps	Liberty County Vindicator
10/11/2012	Survey asks: What is the future of our region?	Cleveland Advocate
10/11/2012	Survey asks: What is the future of our region?	Eastex Advocate
10/11/2012	Survey asks: What is the future of our region?	Dayton Advocate
10/11/2012	What is the Future of Our Region? Survey to inform creation of Regional Plan for Sustainable Development	Guidry News
10/2/2012	Spotlight on Sustainability: A fresh approach to regional planning in southern Texas	Smart Growth America
9/18/2012	Speak Up! Share ideas! It's Our Region	Montrose Management District
8/13/2012	Public participation program presented	Wharton Journal Spectator
7/26/2012	Houston-Galveston Area Council provides community training, Anahuac Aug. 9	Liberty County Vindicator
7/25/2012	Community Trainings Set Across Region	Anahuac Progress
7/24/2012	Community Trainings Set Across Region	Guidry News
6/8/2012	Partnership in the News: HUD officials visiting Texas witness economic development in action	Smart Growth America
5/8/2012	Houston Galveston Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Public Meeting	Plancast
4/30/2012	Area growth leads to long term planning	The Tribune
4/30/2012	Fort Bend County residents provide ideas for future of Greater Houston	Your Fort Bend News
4/22/2012	Regional Plan for Sustainable Development	Fort Bend Conservative
4/4/2012	Missouri City residents encouraged to share ideas at public meeting on April 24	Your Fort Bend News
3/20/2012	Local voices can be heard today for regional growth plan	The Facts
3/12/2012	Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks public opinion	The Pearland Journal
3/8/2012	Magnolia residents provide input for Houston-Galveston Regional Plan	Community Impact Newspaper
3/7/2012	H-GAC seeks residents’ input on sustainability	The Courier of Montgomery County
3/7/2012	Planning meeting set for Thursday	The Sealy News
3/5/2012	H-GAC seeks input on regional sustainability plan	Your Fort Bend News
3/5/2012	H-GAC seeks input on regional sustainability plan	The Rancher
3/5/2012	H-GAC seeks input on regional sustainability plan	The Cypress Mirror
2/22/2012	H-GAC looks to residents for input on growth	The Woodlands Villager
2/22/2012	H-GAC looks to residents for input on growth	The Courier of Montgomery County
2/22/2012	Planning For The Future: Local residents join regional planning effort	Wharton Journal-Spectator
2/17/2012	Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Launches Online Forum, Facebook Page, Online Survey	Guidry News
2/17/2012	Houston Galveston Regional Plan launches online forum, Facebook	The Liberty County Vindicator
2/17/2012	Localities have voice in regional growth plan	The Dayton News
2/17/2012	Localities have voice in regional growth plan	The Lake Houston Observer
2/15/2012	Meeting on area’s growth planned	Wharton Journal-Spectator
2/14/2012	H-GAC seeks input on housing, transportation, infrastructure at Feb. 16 meeting in Dayton	The Dayton News
2/10/2012	Citizens, civic leaders discuss growth in Walker County	Huntsville Item
2/9/2012	Public meeting set today in Anahuac on sustainability plan	Baytown Sun
2/2/2012	Group developing long-term plan for area growth	Galveston Daily News
1/30/2012	Residents asked for input in visioning session	Bay City Tribune
1/17/2012	H-GAC invites comments on Houston region growth plan	Houston Business Journal
1/17/2012	Houston Galveston Regional Plan Kicks Off	Guidry News
1/17/2012	Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks volunteers, ideas to shape communities	Atascocita Observer
2010
10/20/2010	Grant designed to connect jobs, affordable housing	Houston Chronicle
10/15/2010	Green Money: Houston Awarded Nearly $4 Million In Sustainable Living Grant	Culture Map Houston
10/15/2010	Houston Area Awarded $3,750,000 Grant For Community Sustainability Plan	Examiner.com