A fee in lieu of detention? No thanks. There’s a better way.
Since May, the Super Neighborhood Alliance and the City of Houston were supposed to be discussing changes to Chapter 9 …Read the Rest
Author Archives: EdBrowne
Chapter 9 Revision Review
Update (3/29/14) CM Larry Green has put Chapter 9 on his Agenda for the TTI Committee meeting on Tuesday April …Read the Rest
Chapter 42 was passed
Chapter 42 of the City of Houston, Code of Ordinances passed as proposed by the Mayor’s administration with minor amendments …Read the Rest
A final Chapter 42 editorial
On Wednesday April 24, 2013, the Houston City Council will vote on Chapter 42. Citizens will have one last opportunity …Read the Rest
Chapter 42 and Growth
This is part of a continuation of a series of articles about Chapter 42 and its effects on the city …Read the Rest
SNA meeting April 8, 2013
Bad experiences with Chapter 42 redevelopment inside Loop 610, convinced the Super Neighborhood Alliance (SNA) to mount a sustained effort …Read the Rest
Examiner article about Jim Blackburn’s presentation
Memorial Examiner article about Jim Blackburn’s presentation. “A combination of actions by governmental entities and developers have exacerbated flooding problems …Read the Rest
Jim Blackburn’s PowerPoint March 20th
This is the link to Jim Blackburn’s PowerPoint presentation from the MCDDC Annual Meeting on March 20th. Several new slides …Read the Rest
What can I do?
During our meeting people began to realize that the increased density called for in Chapter 42 would worsen flooding. They …Read the Rest
Collusion or Incompetence–Flooding in West Houston
Collusion or Incompetence–Flooding in West Houston On March 20th, at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Memorial City District Drainage …Read the Rest