Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States,is a dynamic, growing city, rich in culture and diversity. The Planning and Development Department's mission is to work to ensure that it remains a vibrant and sustainable city by partnering with decision makers and the community to balance a spectrum of needs and interests while addressing the dynamics of growth and change.

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Notice:

Deed Restriction Workshop

Learn how to modify and renew existing deed restrictions or create new ones. Learn what restrictions the City of Houston enforces and how. The workshop is from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive.

Fore more information, click here.

Houston Galveston Regional Plan
The City of Houston along with our regional partners are kicking off the public engagement piece of the Regional Plan for Sustainable Development. The Houston Galveston Regional Plan, will explore ways to protect and improve the region’s most significant resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, quality of life, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. For more information on meeting locations or to share your ideas for the plan, visit www.ourregion.org.

See Mayor Parker's message about the initiative here.

City Mobility Planning Phase 2
The Planning and Development Department, along with the Public Works and Engineering Department, has launched a transportation study, the City Mobility Planning Phase 2. One of the study areas is the Inner West Loop. For more information about the study and upcoming public meeting, click here.

New eDRC Components for Customer Use
We are pleased to announce that we have begun rolling out components to our new eDRC subdivision and addressing electronic program. While the release of the entire program is several months away the Street Name Check tool is available now. To learn more click here.