Texas
Austin Will Use Virtual Reality to Attract Foreign Direct Investment
The city of Austin hopes that virtual reality can connect foreign investors and proposed development projects in need of funding.
Where Millennials are Moving To and Leaving From
Apartment List has published research showing the top destination cities for those 19 to 35 years of age based on ten years of census data from 2005-2010. Among the top 10 destinations, only three were on East and West coasts.
Preservation Comes to Houston
For the first time in its 70-year history, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its annual conference in the city of Houston.
Report Finds Rising Poverty in Greater Houston
The Kinder Institute reveals a "stunning trend" of poverty spreading around Houston.
Vacancies Define the Houston Office Market in 2016
Industries over leased and developers over built. The city of Houston's office market has gone from boom to bust in only a few years.
Waco, Texas Region Needs a New Water Plan
Communities in McClennan County, Texas, are working together to plan for a new water supply infrastructure that relies less on groundwater from the depleted Trinity Aquifer.
Plan to Link 50 Miles of Dallas Trails Seeks City Partnership to Complete Funding
Dallas' Circuit Trail Conservancy has raised $23 million dollars to fund the construction of connectors that would link 50 miles of trails, now they're looking for an additional $20 million in bond money to get the project fully funded.
U.S. Gasoline Consumption Jumps Three Percent in First Six Months of 2016
Gasoline consumption continued to increase for the first six months of the year, as it has for the last years, reports the Federal Highway Administration. What's different this year is that it was by the largest amount, ever.
Texas Flood Victims Searching for Answers
The controversy over the flooding of the Addicks Reservoir outside Houston seems to have no resolution in site. What follows is a cautionary tale about building homes where waters flood.
Plano's 'Legacy West' Mega Development Way Ahead of Schedule
The largest real estate project under construction in Texas, located in Plano, is wrapping up in about half the expected amount of time.
DART Board Splits with Dallas Council on Subway Priority
The DART Board decided to move forward with a financial plan that funds both the Cotton Belt light rail line and the D2 subway.
The Massive Growth Along the I-35 Corridor in Texas
In a Forbes piece, Joel Kotkin details the rapid growth in population and economy (especially jobs) of Austin and San Antonio and the emerging city of San Marcos between the two.
Is Texas Ready for the Clean Energy Rule?
With the EPA's proposed Clean Energy Rule on pause in the Supreme Court, the Dallas News takes a deep dive into the state's preparation for a new era of regulation.
How Far Will Houstonians Drive for Housing They Can Afford?
New research looks into how commuting times in the Houston area effect on housing prices.
New Tool for Measuring Progress of Sustainability in Austin
Austin Office of Sustainability upgrades transparency with a new online resource.
Austin Chamber of Commerce Supports Form-Based Codes Among Traffic Fixes
The Austin Chamber of Commerce is connecting the dots between land use and transportation—and voicing its support for reform of the city's land use regulations.
'Sleek' Housing Sprouts Up in Gentrifying Houston Neighborhood
Houston area's Oak Forrest neighborhood is the planned site for modern housing.
Dallas Adopts an Urban-Centric Vision for its Transit Future
The Dallas City Council picked a side with regard to the D2 line (it prefers a subway to above ground light rail) and the proposed Cotton Belt line (it can wait).
With Some Details To Be Determined, Austin's Transportation Bond Heads to the Ballot
Local groups are concerned that voting for the city of Austin's $720 million transportation bond will require a leap of faith.
Are Texans Driving Less? Depends on Who You Ask
Local and regional transportation planners responded skeptically to data from the Texas Department of Transportation showing Texans driving less.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
