A new initiative is transforming downtown Houston into a bustling area with up to $750,000 available in grant money for eligible businesses to expand their outdoor presence with patios, greenery or facade improvements. Houston Business Journal  khou.com/article/money/…

West Houston Association hosted a panel discussion with Director Vonn Tran, Planning Commission Chair Lisa Clark, and Midway Executive Vice President David Hightower. The panel addressed the City's efforts to enhance customer service, collaboration & streamline processes.

Look out for a comprehensive relaunch of the PlatTracker system on Monday, April 14. It will improve efficiency for land planners, civil engineers and surveyors, and enhance search functions for the public. More details: conta.cc/44aNfu3

A new version of Historic Preservation Tracker will launch on Monday, June 2, improving efficiency, search capabilities & now accepting online payments. During the transition, access will be temporarily suspended at 8 a.m. Friday, May 30. conta.cc/43sxH3b

The new Houston Preservation Tracker is now online! The Preservation Tracker will improve efficiency, search capabilities and accept online payments. For more details, click here. conta.cc/3SyKL1P

Starting Monday, we’re launching the 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program. It is a major step toward making it faster & easier to build in our city. This pilot, led by the Houston Permitting Center, will test a more efficient and transparent process to issue residential 🧵

permits in 30 business days or less. This is part of a broader effort to: •Streamline development •Eliminate costly delays •Modernize City operations •Restore confidence in local government Learn more: houstonpermittingcenter.org

This morning, Mayor Whitmire toured the Houston Permitting Center to officially kick off the 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program, a key step toward fulfilling his commitment to make it easier to build in Houston.

The 611 Walker building has closed due to a significant water line burst. We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers. For assistance, please contact us by email at [email protected] or visit our website at houstontx.gov/planning.

The water leak has been repaired. Business operations at 611 Walker will resume on Monday, July 14. Have a great weekend!

Fifth Ward Residents: Join us Thursday, 7/31, 6:30pm, at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, to learn about the Lyons Avenue National Register of Historic Places Project and help identify places to protect and preserve. facebook.com/share/p/1NQfca…

Wood Rot Repair Workshop for Windows, Doors, and More! This 2-day workshop is an opportunity for individuals to gain hands-on preservation skills focused on repairing wood rot with traditional practices. Limited to 16 participants. architecturehouston.org/event/wood-rot…

See what we've been up to in the JULY MONTHLY PLANNER! From super neighborhood workshops, the annual MTFP process, and summer internships, we do it all! conta.cc/45w79z2

The City of Houston's Planning and Development department is hiring for various roles. If you know someone great for this roles, tag them or share this post. Application link ➡️ bit.ly/4mpkMHu

REMINDER: TEST ALERT COMING 🚨 On Fri, Sep 5, at 11 a.m. Houston OEM will send a Wireless Emergency Alert test to phones in the Houston area. Make sure emergency alerts are turned ON—they can save your life in a real emergency. Learn more at houstonoem.org/respond/

RECORDATORIO: PRUEBA DE ALERTA 🚨 El 5 de Septiembre a las 11 a.m., Houston OEM enviará una prueba de Alerta Inalámbrica a los teléfonos en el área de Houston. Active las alertas de emergencia—pueden salvarle la vida. Más info: HoustonOEM.org/respond/

City of Houston offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day 🇺🇸 Next week, there will be a consolidated City Council public session and agenda meeting on Wednesday, September 3 starting at 9 a.m. Have a safe and happy Labor Day! #LaborDayWeekend