Urban Planning

Without Zoning, Equity in Houston Becomes More Complicated

Houston's lack of zoning creates a two-tiered system for land-use, critics argue.

Urban Planners and Public Health Experts Rarely Work Together. That's a Problem.

Experts from the two fields are starting to collaborate -- but not nearly enough.

What If Houston Fell in Love With Planning?

Can a booming city known for laissez-faire zoning become a U.S. model for equitable urban growth?

Space City: Underutilized Lots Provide New Opportunities for Houston Neighborhoods

Empty lots and odd bits of underutilized land are hallmarks of urban life in Houston. Here are four spots that are ripe for change.

You Can Now Visit Houston's Trails Without Leaving Home (But You Probably Should)

A new partnership means more than two dozen of Houston's parks and trails are now available via Google Street View.