The Community and Environmental Planning Department improves the quality of life in the H-GAC region by providing for orderly growth, encouraging economic development, and guiding local and regional planning to maintain and enhance the region's natural environment.
Community & Economic Development oversees federal and state grant programs in rural communities and small cities, supports regional workforce initiatives, and downtown revitalization and community beautification projects.
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With a goal to provide assistance in helping local governments secure qualified planning services in an efficient manner, the Community and Environmental Planning Department has launched a new program called PlanSource. More...
H-GAC is the State designated planning agency for solid waste management issues in the region. The H-GAC Solid Waste Program reviews applications for landfill permits and solid waste grants. H-GAC provides technical assistance to local governments on solid waste issues, as well as continuing education opportunities for local governments and solid waste professionals.
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H-GAC is taking steps toward applying for funding for regional sustainability planning that is expected to be made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency. More...
Explore and discover the 13 county H-GAC region through our maps More...
View committee rosters from the Community & Environmental Department, divided by program areas. More...
Community enhancement grants are used to create livable centers, improve pedestrian and bicyclist transportation, improve regional urban forests, and expand regional parks and natural areas. More...
We are an information and research hub in the Department. We develop, analyze, and disseminate information on land use, economy, and population of our region.
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H-GAC developed a Subregional Planning Initiative (SPI) that is intended to help achieve regional and community goals through the integration of transportation and land use planning and its incorporation into local plans, projects, and development strategies. More...
H-GAC runs several Water Resources programs and initiatives in cooperation with local communities state and federal agencies. Activities range from identifying and resolving water quality issues, providing data and technical assistance, to public outreach activities and volunteer opportunities. More...
These GIS applications are intended for general reference and planning purposes only. Mapping may not reflect on the ground conditions. The Houston-Galveston Area Council makes no further claims as to the accuracy or reliability of the data, and neither assumes, nor will accept liability for their use. More...
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