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Walkable,
mixed-use centers at all scales surrounded by affordable,
accessible,
diverse neighborhoods with parks near all homes |
Citizens’
Vision for Houston’s Future |
A
diverse city of opportunity where we live in harmony in
a healthy environment.
Choices for home, work, and play in healthy and beautiful
neighborhoods with self-determination.
Sustainable prosperity and development that balances economy,
community, and environment.
Coordinated land use and transportation plans to create
andmaintain a high level of access for all.
A government that is wise, efficient, accountable, and
creative.
An educated and skilled workforce, with lifelong educatonal
opportunities.
A vibrant, internationally recognized center of artistic
and cultural excellence.
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| PRINCIPLES
FOR A GENERAL PLAN
This document outlines a vision and
a set of principles and goals based on ci.zen values
in the City of Houston. It was developed over a period
of eight years as the basis for a General Plan for Houston’s
Future. It was dis.lled from several years of public
visioning processes and a scien.fic survey of likely
voters.
The need for a true General Plan is clear. It would
serve as a management tool that city government, city
departments, developers, business leaders, and ci.zens
could use as they make infrastructure and other investment
decisions.
A General Plan for the City’s future is consistently
supported by 83% of respondents in the Houston Area
Survey, which was last conducted in February 2009 by
Dr. Stephen Klineberg of the Rice University Sociology
Department. It is also required by law in Chapter 33
of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
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Houston
Tomorrow, formerly the Gulf Coast Institute, and
Blueprint Houston are 501(c)(3) exempt organizations
eligible to receive deductible contributions.
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