Tag Archives: Houston Chapter 42

Signs Everywhere: Is Houston Ready for Zoning?

First it was the infamous 'Stop Ashby Highrise' lobby... a bitter battle to defeat developers that have worked well within the bounds of Houston law, and want to build on land that they rightfully own. Sure the battle is still raging thanks to a barrage of lawsuits, but at the end of the … Continue Reading ››

Houston City Council PASSES Chapter 42

Ready or not, here we come...

After six years of vigorous debate, the Houston City Council has voted to further increase the city's density. Chapter 42 passed Council on a vote of 14 to 3. The ordinance changes development rules in the hopes of making the city more competitive … Continue Reading ››

Houston Faces Growing Pains with Chapter 42

Everyone of us can identify with the notion of growing pains... going from the small frame of a child, to one's body awkwardly adjusting into adulthood. You probably remember the weird fit of your clothes, interesting voice changes, and of course a flood unexplained (and often unreasoned) emotions.

The city of … Continue Reading ››