🐿️ HoustonCivicAffairs

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Houston Municipal Governance, Policy, and Urban Development

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• Houston considers rule to keep new gas stations away from homes and apartments

  This is a report on a municipal land-use ordinance regarding the siting of gas stations in Houston neighborhoods.

• Houston considers tighter rules on where gas stations can be built

  This is an informative report on a Houston City Council proposal to amend land-use regulations for gas station placement near residential neighborhoods.

• Project Connect plans could lead to an eminent domain proceeding on parts of the Riverside property of JD’s Supermarket.

  This report examines the impact of regional transit project land acquisition on a local business property in Houston.

• Houston Water Meter Contract Reaches $43.5 Million Following Council Vote

  This report details a specific Houston City Council budgetary decision regarding municipal water infrastructure and maintenance.

• Houston tax abatement reform delayed at City Council

  This is a report on a Houston City Council decision regarding municipal tax abatement policies and fiscal oversight.

• Major road closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin next week

  This report covers the regional transit and infrastructure developments associated with the North Houston Highway Improvement Project.