Livable Places
What is Livable Places?
The Livable Places initiative is a continuation of the Planning Department’s effort to update portions of Houston’s development codes to enhance walkability, affordability and equity.
Following City Council's approval of the Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development ordinance amendments in August 2020, the Livable Places Action Committee will focus on updating the City’s development codes to encourage the development and preservation of affordable, quality housing for all.
The committee aims to create opportunities to:
- build housing on existing vacant lots within neighborhoods that are largely developed
- increase housing options with access to alternative transportation, such as bicycling and mass transit
- improve safety
- preserve great neighborhoods
This effort draws from community preferences identified through several previous planning initiatives including Plan Houston, Resilient Houston and others.
Use this page to provide input and feedback to the committee. Visit here often to find out about meetings, ask questions, participate in discussions and surveys, and to learn more. Your participation is important to help guide how Houston develops.
Livable Places Action Committee Meeting
- April 20, 2021, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Online Meeting Link via App: Click here to join the meeting
- Online Meeting via Web Browser: https://bit.ly/2O14yt0
- Call-In Option: +1 936-755-1521 Conference ID: 338 214 697#
- Meetings will be streamed live on https://www.facebook.com/HoustonPlanning/
- For more information visit Livable Places webpage
- Sign up to receive information about upcoming meetings.
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 42
The Houston Planning Commission is accepting comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, the City’s standards for subdivision platting. The public hearing and comment period opens Thursday, March 18, 2021 and closes April 18, 2021. These proposed amendments will eliminate inconsistencies, clarify and/or codify some requirements and policies, to make the subdivision platting process more efficient. The Livable Places Action Committee reviewed these amendments last fall and have referred them to the Planning Commission for consideration.
Click to view the draft ordinance language.
Click to learn more.
Click to comment.
Effects of Tall Structures Near Single-family Neighborhoods
The Livable Places Action Committee is considering how we can better mitigate the negative effects of tall structures built next to or near single-family homes. We asked you to tell us about what you've experienced and why it works or doesn’t work. We're no longer accepting comments on the map; however, you can see what others said by accessing the activity under the "Map It" tab below. Read about the current Residential Buffering Ordinance.
Learn More
In the Articles Tab, you will find various reading material that can provide context and definitions to support and provide meaning to the work the Livable Places Action Committee will discuss during its monthly meetings.
Thank you for your participation!
