Livable Centers Call for Planning Study Partners

Livable Centers Call for Planning Study Partners

The Call for Planning Study Partners is now closed.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) released the call for proposals from local governments and other eligible study sponsors to conduct Livable Centers planning studies during the fiscal years 2025-2028. These studies aim to enhance community connectivity, promote sustainable development, and expand multimodal transportation options in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties.

Upcoming Studies (FY 2025-2028)

• Fresno Livable Center Study (Fort Bend County, Precinct 2)
• St. George Place & Uptown Livable Center Study (St. George Place Redevelopment Authority)
• Magnolia Livable Centers Study (City of Magnolia)
• South Belt Livable Center Study (Harris County, Precinct 2)
• La Porte Livable Center Study (City of La Porte)
• La Marque Focused Livable Centers Study (City of La Marque)
• Park Row Livable Center Study (Harris County, Precinct 4)
• South Downtown Livable Center Study (Downtown Houston)
• The Kemah Downtown Livable Center Study (Kemah Community Development Corporation)
• Webster Livable Center Study (Harris County, Precinct 2)
• Downtown Humble Reimagination – Main Street (City of Humble)
• Kendleton Livable Centers Study (Fort Bend County, Precinct 4)
• Texas Parkway Livable Centers Study (Missouri City)

Visit the Livable Centers RFP Notification Request form to receive updates on these studies and future Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Livable Centers Study Types

Livable Center studies, which are focused on land-use and transportation, aim to reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve air quality. They encourage a complementary mix of land uses designed to facilitate walkability, connectivity, and accessibility via various transportation modes. Study types will include:

Livable Centers Studies

These studies serve as small area plans and fulfill all four Livable Centers Program goals which include creating multi-modal travel choices, resilient quality places, and equitable infrastructure investments while promoting economic generators and housing choice with complementary transportation planning at a neighborhood or district level.

Focused Livable Centers Studies

These studies target small areas such as a community-node or destination and must meet two Livable Centers Program goals to create multi-modal travel choices, resilient quality places, and one additional Livable Centers goal that best fits the needs of the study sponsor.

Livable Centers Implementation

Implementation strategies vary by community but may include:

• On-the-ground infrastructure projects
• Policy and regulatory updates
• Programs that enhance livability, mobility, and economic opportunity

Ultimately, Livable Centers are places where people can live, work, and play with less reliance on their cars.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].