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Farmers Market, Wednesdays in front of City Hall
The 2012 City Hall Farmers Market dates are every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., downtown at City Hall, February 22 to June 27 and September 12 to December 19! More ...
Walk for the Woods
May 6 ... Walk for the Woods is 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. Many stops will be made along the route, highlighting the unique history of the community .... More ...
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. At the Green Building Resource Center, 1002 Washington Avenue, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ... More ...
Fresh Air Friday
May 11 ... Join H-GAC in celebrating the 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. Fresh Air Friday gets Houstonians out of their offices .... More ...
Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Half-Price Houston Truckload Sale
Scheduled for October 2012 at Minute Maid Park, More ...
The most recent issue of Environmental Standard (.pdf) is up now. More ...
Green Power Leadership Awards
The City of Houston has received a 2008 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Climate Protection Award
In 2008, former Mayor Bill White was honored at this year's U.S. Conference of Mayors by receiving their prestigious Climate Protection Award.
East End Green Job Training Meets Growing Need
June 22, 2011 -- The Greater East End may be Houston's oldest neighborhood, but a program to train green construction workers there is putting it at the forefront of building trends and helping spur employment options for East End residents.
City Initiative Brings Fresh Produce to Houston's 'Food Deserts'
March 7, 2011 -- According to a recent study, Texas has fewer supermarkets per capita than any other state in the U.S. the shortage is most prevalent in low-income areas, making it hard for people to find fresh fruits and vegetables.
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. The bike share program, known as Houston B-cycle, is perfect for trips that are too far to walk, but too short to drive ...
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 has been converted into the City of Houston's new Houston Permitting Center ...
Mayor Annise Parker Announces Green Office Challenge Awards
April 26, 2012 --
... “The Green Office Challenge has been a success because of community commitment,” said Mayor Annise Parker. “More than 375 buildings and tenants participated representing approximately 75 million square feet ...
City of Houston DIAL Report (.pdf)
July 22, 2011 --
Measurement and Analysis of Benzene and VOC Emissions in the Houston Ship Channel Area and Selected Surrounding Major Stationary Sources Using DIAL (Differential Absorption Light Detection and Ranging) Technology to Support Ambient HAP Concentrations Reductions in the Community (DIAL Project).
Ozone Report Card (.pdf)
April 28, 2010 --
Clean air is essential to the health and prosperity of all Houstonians and reducing air pollution from ozone, particulate matter and air toxics continues to be a top priority for the City of Houston. Moreover, Houston’s air quality has improved in recent years, and an explanation is in order regarding the American Lung Association’s (ALA) “F” report card grade for ozone in Harris County, which was announced today.
