Sustainable Growth, Committee Chair The Sustainable Growth Committee regularly meets the third Monday of every month at 3:00 P.M. The Committee considers strategies to promote environmental health, energy efficiency, and conservation of natural resources in our City. This includes activities to encourage recycling, air quality regulation, and fuel efficiency for vehicles.
As chairman of the Sustainable Growth Committee, Council Member Brown has led efforts to move Houston forward with a "green" agenda. This includes a successful program to divert significant quantities of yard waste (90,000 tons annually) to a chipper rather than discard it in increasingly scarce land fill space. This, plus a new program to recycle scrap tires, will save Houston taxpayers over $1 million annually. Other "green" initiatives include:
Parks and green space required in all new development
Funding for a series of eco-friendly urban gardens and "farms"
Better standards to control flooding and to preserve trees and green space
Adoption of energy conservation standard in our building code
Standards for a more walkable and bike-friendly City
Houston Council Member Peter Brown is pleased to announce the winners of his Automated Recycling Neighborhood Competition:
In first place, with a six-month average participation rate of 76%... PINE BROOK. In second place, with a six-month average participation rate of 68.2%... WESTBURY. And finally, in third place, with a six-month average participation rate of 68.1%... OAKBROOK.
Complete List:
Pine Brook
76%
Westbury
68.2%
Oakbrook
68.1%
Meyerland
67%
Pineloch
62%
Lindale Park
52%
Old Sixth Ward
50%
River Wood
31%
Keep Houston Beautiful will award prizes to the top three neighborhoods: $1,000 (first), $500 (second), $250 (third), which they will use for revitalization and beautification projects within the neighborhood. Council Member Peter Brown is Chairman of the City's Sustainable Growth Committee, and has worked tirelessly to help move Houston forward with a "green" agenda with projects such as the Automated Recycling Program.
REMEMBER: Though Council Member Peter Brown's competition is over, the automated recycling program will continue. Recycling reduces the amount of material going into landfills, and lessens the pollution that results from waste disposal, so encourage your neighbors to participate.
Additionally, Council Member Brown currently serves on the following committees:
Ethics, Committee Member
Considers Council regulation adopted in Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances and other matters involving ethical conduct by City officials and employees.
Flooding and Drainage,Committee Member
Considers regulatory and permitting functions affecting flooding and drainage.
Housing and Community Development, Committee Vice Chair
Considers issues relating to the development and maintenance of affordable housing, including Land Assemblage Program, and community revitalization initiatives funded by the Housing and Community Development Block Grant, HOME, HOPWA and emergency Shelter Grants.
Public Safety and Homeland Security, Committee Member
Considers public safety and law enforcement, including Police, Fire and EMS; Homeland Security and emergency preparedness, and the Houston Emergency Center.
Regulation, Development and Neighborhood Protection, Committee Member
Considers issues affecting neighborhoods, including enforcement of deed restrictions, building codes and regulations principally oriented to neighborhood protection.
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Aviation (TIA), Committee Member
Considers ground transportation and general mobility, issues regarding freight and passenger rail, management of public utilities and right-of-way infrastructure; and matters relating to the Houston Airport System.
Sustainable Growth, Committee Chair