Planning & Development

About the Director

Vonn Tran, Director of Planning & Development, City of Houston

Tran has a wealth of experience, with over 20 years in the commercial real estate industry. Her highly-regarded leadership skills have a proven track record of bringing opposing parties together to reach a consensus and respond to customers. Tran's background includes knowledge of Special Districts, such as Management Districts, TIRZs, and MUDs, and how they aid development and redevelopment. She also has expertise in the impact regulations have on development and neighborhoods.

As Planning Director, Tran oversees the implementation of ordinances that affect development, neighborhoods and preservation. She also leads Transportation Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Community Outreach. Additionally, she supports the Planning Commission, Houston Archeological and Historical Commission, and Tower Commission. Tran is customer centric facing and believes in streamlining operations to create efficiencies that help customers and staff.

Tran holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and an MBA from Bauer College of Business with a focus in finance at the University of Houston. She is a Leadership Houston Class XXI graduate, a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker, and a Certified Commercial Investment Member.