Livable Places Action Committee

The Livable Places initiative was a continuation of the Planning Department’s effort to update portions of Houston’s development codes to create more opportunities for walkability, affordability and equity. Following the Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances Committee’s work, the Livable Places Action Committee focused on rules that encourage the development and preservation of affordable, quality housing for all. It also focused on creating opportunities for increased infill development that will strengthen Houston’s core, encourage use of multi-modal transportation options, improve safety, and preserve great neighborhoods. This effort reflected community preferences identified in several previous planning efforts such as Plan Houston, Resilient Houston, and others.

Beginning in September 2020, the Houston Planning Commission convened this committee comprised of industry representatives, subject matter experts, community leaders and other agencies who guided the process. Planning Commissioners Lisa Clark and Sonny Garza served as the co-chairs.

Livable Places Action Committee

This is a committee of the Houston Planning Commission comprised of industry representatives, subject matter experts, community leaders and other agencies who will guide the process. Planning Commissioners Lisa Clark and Sonny Garza serve as the co-chairs. The Committee will help staff create, analyze and propose regulatory changes to the City’s development codes by implementing the action steps identified in previous planning efforts.

Committee Members