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.
In 2007 the H-GAC Board of Directors established the "Foresight Panel on Environmental Effects" from experts in climate change and local infrastructure planning. These experts were tasked with developing recommendations for local governments to adapt to potential changes in the region's climate and associated environmental effects. Please read about the expert panel members and access the full report. More...
Livable Centers are walkable, mixed-use places that provide multimodal transportation options, improve environmental quality and promote economic development More...
Successful pedestrian and bicyclist facilities must consider people's mobility and safety needs, access to destinations, clearly marked and visible roadway markings and signage, properly designed and maintained, with a minimum of barriers to mobility. More...
Publications and resources for the Livable Communities programs. More...
Green Schools are those that are designed to be healthier for students, teachers, and the environment. They provide a healthy learning atmosphere with measureable results. More...
H-GAC facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between interested parties, and to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the Region.
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It is the goal of H-GAC's Regional Urban Forestry Program to improve the health and diversity of the region's urban forests and increase public awareness about the environmental benefits of trees in the urban setting.
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