A third-generation Houstonian, Council Member Peter Brown is a prominent architect and urban planner with a distinguished career in public service and civic leadership. He knows and loves this city, and has a vision for its future. With his unique background and wealth of experience, Peter is working to Build a Better Houston. Peter is a:
Nationally recognized architect and urban planner, who has worked on projects in 38 Houston neighborhoods, and in 25 other U.S. cities.
Co-founder of Houston Proud, the Main Street Coalition, Blueprint Houston.
Adjunct professor of Urban Planning in the graduate program at TSU.
Successful businessman, investor, and advocate for economic growth.
United States Army veteran.
Long-time civic leader, serving on over 30 charitable boards and civic organizations.
A dedicated family man with 5 children and 12 grandchildren, committed to strong family and neighborhood values.
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, the profession's highest honor.
Peter serves on the boards of Inprint, Trees for Houston, The Main Street Coalition, Blueprint Houston, The Park People, Endeavors Foundation, The Gulf Coast Institute, and The Houston Grand Opera.
His work for the City includes planning, parking, and landscape ordinances; establishment of Tax-Increment Districts, amendments to Chapter 42 - the Development Ordinance, the beautification of Buffalo Bayou, fire stations, and the renovation of the Riverside Health Clinic.
As a volunteer for civic groups, he has worked for various communities on neighborhood stability, flooding, blight, cleaning the air, beautification, affordable housing, and traffic.
