On August 5, 2020, the City of Houston City Council adopted the Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance to promote walkability in the city and encourage compact, mixed-use development along the appropriate corridors. The ordinance allows City of Houston and property owners to create Walkable Places in the city by following certain procedures. Each designated Walkable Place shall create context sensitive, pedestrian friendly development rules along designated street segments within the city. For more details regarding the Walkable Place Designation Application process, please review the following documents carefully before preparing for your application(s).

Property owner(s) or representative of the property owner(s) are required to meet with the Planning and Development staff prior to submitting a Walkable Place Designation application. During the pre-submittal meeting, applicants shall present all documents/ information related to the proposed application. Staff will provide feedback, identify potential concerns, and answer specific questions regarding the process and submittal requirements for the proposed application. To request a Pre-Submittal Meeting, please call 832-393-6600 or email walkableplaces@houstontx.gov

Once property owner(s) or representative of the property owner(s) are ready to submit the application, they should fill out the following online application form and attach the required document accordingly. Staff will process the application once it’s officially submitted.