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Wednesday Farmers Market at City Hall

The City Hall Farmers Market is back for 2012, running Feb. 22 to Jun. 27 and Sep. 12 to Dec. 19. Mark your calendar for the market every Wednesday from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Over 35 vendors offer prepared lunch items and fresh, local produce for you to enjoy sitting by the reflection pond, at your desk, or at home. Don't forget to bring a reusable bag!

Public Bike Share Program Launched

Beginning May 2, Houston will be one of only 15 U.S. cities to launch a bike share program to make getting around downtown a whole lot easier. The bike share program, known as Houston B-cycle, is perfect for trips that are too far to walk, but too short to drive.

Mayor Announces Houston Drives Electric

"This innovative technology is part of our alternative transportation future, helping the City save money by reducing gasoline costs while also reducing in-city tailpipe emissions. Due to the significant support from the City's partners, Houstonians can feel confident about charging their cars anywhere."

Houston Green Office Challenge

The Houston Green Office Challenge recently celebrated the end of a successful first year with an awards ceremony at the Green Building Resource Center. Mayor Parker was on hand to recognize the Challenge's top performers. Find out more about this friendly competition for commercial property managers and office tenants at www.houstongoc.org.

Green Building Resource Center

The City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering Green Building Resource Center was officially launched on Earth Day 2009. The center, under the Planning and Development Services Division, is located at the Houston Permitting Center Building at 1002 Washington. Go to www.codegreenhouston.org.

Green News / Press Releases

Mayor Annise Parker Launches PUBLIC Bike SHARE Program
May 2, 2012 -- Beginning May 2, Houston will be one of only 15 U.S. cities to launch a bike share program to make getting around downtown a whole lot easier ... More ...

City of Houston Receives State Grant for Solar Installation and Wind Turbines for City's New LEED Gold One-Stop Permitting Center
April 27, 2012 -- The City of Houston has received $900,000 in grant funding to add to the sustainability features of 1002 Washington Avenue, a 190,000 square-foot former warehouse built in 1924. This building ... More ...

Events

Walk for the Woods
May 6 ... A corporate and family friendly event sponsored by IberiaBank. It is approximately a 5K walk through the east end of downtown featuring the Buffalo Bayou and the developing East End. ... More (.html) ...

2012 Green Business Exchange
May 9 ... Join The Honorable Bill and Andrea White and Federico Marques for a B2B celebration of Houston's accomplishments in sustainability and efficiency ... More (.html) ...

Fresh Air Friday
May 11 ... Ninth annual Fresh Air Friday: A Picnic on the Plaza, an outdoor picnic and concert to promote clean air programs and educate Houstonians on ways to minimize their carbon footprint ... More (.html) ...

About Green Houston

Mayor Annise Parker on Sustainability

The City of Houston is working harder than ever to make Houston green. We have made a lot of progress, but more is needed. We need the help of every citizen of Houston to do their part. I would encourage everyone to take a little time and explore this web site to learn what they can do to make Houston green.

Laura Spanjian, Mayor's Sustainability Director

In April, 2010, Laura Spanjian joined the City of Houston as Mayor Annise Parker's Sustainability Director, where she is responsible for directing and coordinating projects and initiatives that improve air, land and water quality; and support and expand renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, ... more ...