06.20.08

Transportation, Thurs. June 26, 7pm United Way offices

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 8:38 pm by M Beauregard

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Events Scott Bernstein to kick off Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series Flying blind? Or fully aware?:  How smarter use of scarce resources can fuel economic success Free - open to the public Thursday, June 26, 7 pm United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Dr parking is free A pre-lecture reception will begin at 6 pm ($50 suggested donation to attend the reception). RSVP and please indicate if you plan to attend the reception. Click here to download a pdf of the original announcement. H-GAC announces public meetings on transportation Part of sub-regional planning for future Regional Transportation Plan. July 21 and 22 in Pearland, League City, and Baytown. WELCOME Welcome to our new email newsletter running on Mailchimp, which allows users to subscribe or unsubscribe with the click of a button, and allows us to use HTML formatting and better list management. To create this list we added together our existing email newsletter list as well as email addresses from our other databases. If you are receiving this for the first time, then you probably signed up at an event, were a donor who was not on our email list, or in some other way ended up in one of our databases.  If you do not wish to receive our weekly email newsletter, please accept our apology. You can unsubscribe by clicking right here or with the link at the bottom of all future emails. NOTABLE QUOTES "Suburbs are not going to be cheap places to live any more. Instead of preparing for that, we have wasted the last 20 years…We need to start now. We’ve been very good at talking, but now’s the time to develop a sense of urgency."  - Eric Miller, Director, University of Toronto Cities Centre, quoted in the Toronto Star, May 31, 2008 (see article “Densification and mass transit,” below) MEGAREGIONAL NOTES TRANSPORTATION TxDOT scraps new I-69 corridor, moves it to US 59 State won’t build the road through rural areas ‘Distrust and frustration’ with TxDOT set the scene for Sunset review process Commission report says many are concerned that Department is ‘out of control.’ Texas Transportation Commission Reaffirms Toll Road Principles TxDOT expresses commitment to ”meet or exceed” state law requirements. PLANNING Redevelopment plans around DART stations taking shape Dallas suburbs move quickly on transit-oriented development. REGIONAL NOTES TRANSPORTATION Citizens’ Transportation Coalition issues “case against Segment E” of the Grand Parkway Harris County Commissioners vote to authorize negotiations between County and TxDOT. PLANNING Bellaire considers land use options along new METRO rail Plans for mixed-use development being drawn up. NOTES FROM OTHER PLACES TRANSPORTATION Transit agencies struggle to keep up with demand as fuel prices rise Even with fare hikes and standing room only, ridership is increasing. Rail freight lines are congested too Demand is expected to double in 25 years. URBANISM Densification and mass transit, suburbia’s best hope for a future Toronto Star says resistance only slowing necessary change. _____________________ Prepared by Wendy Natt Gulf Coast Growth News is a publication of the Gulf Coast Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Houston and supported by a variety of foundations, corporations, and the citizens of the Houston region. Click here to make a donation and join 1000 Friends of Houston. Thank you for all you do to improve the quality of life in the Houston region. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up in person at an event to receive occasional email newsletters from the Gulf Coast Institute. Unsubscribe maxbeauregard@comcast.net from this list. Our mailing address is: Gulf Coast Institute 3015 Richmond Ave., Ste 201 Houston, TX 77098 Our telephone: 713-523-5757 Copyright (C) 2008 Gulf Coast Institute All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend Update your profile

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06.15.08

Grassroots Organizing, Tues. June 17, 11:45 free lunch

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 8:34 pm by M Beauregard

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Presentation at noon sharp FREE PARKING Fairness advocates discuss collaborative efforts and grassroots organizing in Houston. Houston Area Table Presentation Hosted at Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 Panel: Jack Valinski, Community Activist Annise Parker, Houston City Controller Ray Hill, Community Activist Each panelist will give a brief (10 - 15 minute) presentation related to organizing and building community. Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 RSVP include name and organization/affiliation

What is the Houston Area Table? The Houston Area Table (HAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501c(3) organization dedicated to fostering communication and cooperation among Houston area progressive organizations. Why attend Houston Area Table Meetings? HAT brings community leaders together to build trust and share information about your organization HAT helps organizations explore opportunities for collaboration and coalition building HAT provides monthly speakers/panels that inform, educate, and train leaders in critical organizing and leadership skills HAT builds and strengthens a progressive coalition in the Houston area

to be removed from the HAT list

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“What Can Demography Do for YOU?”, Thurs. June 19, 1pm-6pm

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 8:14 pm by M Beauregard

			TEDA/Houston The Houston Chapter of the Texas Economic & Demographic Association

What Can Today’s Demography Do for You?

Symposium & Reception

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Houston Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

1801 Allen Parkway

enter the FREE parking garage from Gillette St.
 on the east side of the building

1:00 – 1:30             REGISTRATION

1:30 – 1:45             INTRODUCTION

Dudley L. Poston, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology,

Texas A&M University

1:45 – 2:30             DEMOGRAPHY OF SAME-SEX PARTNERING

Amanda K. Baumle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology,

 University of Houston

2:30 – 3:15             SPATIAL DEMOGRAPHY AND RACIAL SEGREGATION

Mark Fossett, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology,

Texas A&M University

3:15 – 3:30             BREAK

3:30 – 4:15             DEMOGRAPHY OF RACE AND ETHNICITY

Rogelio Saenz, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology,

 Texas A&M University

4:15 – 5:00             DEMOGRAPHY OF AGE-SEX STRUCTURE

Dudley L. Poston, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology,

 Texas A&M University

5:00 – 6:00                    WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION

Registration Fees:

TEDA Members & their guests: $25 per person

Students: $15

Non-Members: $35

Register at teda@houston.org

In­clude your name, firm or organi­zation, mailing address, & phone.

No can­cellations after noon June 18.   No-shows will be invoiced.

For directions to the Fed’s free parking, visit http://www.dallasfed.org/fed/direct_hou.pdf

For more information, call Rita Ricard at 713-844-3620.

Visit TEDA/Houston at www.teda.org

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06.01.08

Regular Meeting, Speaker: Bill Kelly, 2008 Campaign Mgr, HCDP Coord Campaign and David Mincberg, Candidate for County Judge

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 9:02 am by M Beauregard

BILL KELLY has been named General Campaign Manager for the Harris County Democratic Party 2008 Coordinated Campaign. Bill’s campaign experience includes his having served as Campaign Manger for State Representative Ellen Cohen’s successful campaign for Texas Legislature in 2006, resulting in the unseating of the Republican incumbent in a district which had voted heavily for Republican candidates in the past, Campaign Manager for Council Member Peter Brown’s successful citywide campaign for city council at large position 1 in 2005, Field Director for State Representative Hubert Vo’s historic and victorious campaign for the Texas Legislature against an entrenched Republican incumbent House committee chair in 2004, and Deputy Field Director for Houston Mayor Bill White’s campaign for mayor of the City of Houston in 2003.

In his new role as General Campaign Manager for the HCDP coordinated campaign, Kelly will be responsible for organizing and implementing the party’s countywide effort to elect Democrats in every position on the ballot in November 2008 in Harris County. Bill’s past endeavors have produced monumental and historic victories in every campaign with which he has been associated throughout his career as a political organizer/field director/campaign manager in this community. A graduate of The Honors College at the University of Houston, Bill serves of the Houston Chapter of Planned Parenthood Young Leaders board and the Houston Alumni Board for Sigma Phi Epsilon, and is the outgoing Vice President of Finance for the Texas Young Democrats.

The Harris County Democratic Party is proud and excited about having BILL KELLY as its general manager for the 2008 coordinated campaign and its effort to Turn Harris County Blue!

David Mincberg, Candidate for County Judge

Democrats attack Emmett over ethics reform

The Democratic candidate for chief of Harris County government criticized the Republican incumbent’s approach to ethics reform Friday in a demonstration of how Democrats plan to wage campaigns from multiple angles well ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

Greater Heights Democrats

Agenda

6/14/2008

 *           Recognize Elected/ Representatives/ Candidates/ and New members

 *           Treasurers Report and Minutes of Last Meeting

·                  Speaker(s)  

                        David Mincberg Candidate for Harris County Judge

Bill Kelly,General Campaign Manager, Harris County Democratic Party

Coordinated Campaign

*           Updates:

1.               State Convention 2008

 

*           Announcements & Upcoming Events:

 

1.                 Statement by Heights Tribune owner, Sharon Lauder on censorship by the City regarding design standards for boxes.

2.                 Presentation by Jewel of “Pampered Chef” on fundraising opportunities she can offer the Club.

3.                 Houston’s 30^th Annual Gay Pride Parade

The 2008 Houston Pride Parade is the largest in the southwest, and the only one held at night, starting promptly at 8:45 PM. At night, the Parade takes on a new dimension. A spectacular fusion of light and sound, the resonant excitement of thousands of energized celebrants fills the air.

 

No other parade entry embodies the theme of "Family" as precisely as does the Harris County Democratic Party.  Indeed HCDP is the ultimate Family because it is the umbrella organization for all local Democrats.   Our group includes elected officials, reform minded candidates running for office, numerous neighborhood Democratic clubs, individual activists, but most importantly, VOLUNTEER citizens, just as yourselves!!    The Democratic Party has always and proudly supported the GLBT agenda; and several of our candidates on the November ballot are openly gay. 

 

4.                 July 4^th Parade with Lindale Park Civic Club

Date:	Friday July 4, 2008
Time:	9:15 am - 1:15 pm
Location:	Lindale Park–Irvington Blvd at Eleanor Street

 

Directions: Right next to 610 and Irving, at Irvington Blvd. and Eleanor St. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. and line-up starts at 9:15 a.m. If you plan on attending please email kjhman12002@yahoo.com or call (713) 305-5468. Come together and show your appreciation to our wonderful country and most of all, show your Patriotism! Sponsored by Greater Heights Democratic Club.

 

3.         July 4^th GHDC party             

Date:	Friday July 4, 2008
Time:	4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:	1520 Tulane, home of Leta Parks and Randall Douglas

 4.         National Convention 2008 – Aug 25^th – 29^th Denver CO

 5.         Other Announcements

 
·               No GHDC meeting in July   

·               Next meeting August 9, 2008

           

 

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05.30.08

Economic Truth Behind Rising Prices: Gas & Food ~ Heights Library, 1-4pm Sat. May 31

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 12:01 pm by M Beauregard

How has the US been so caught off guard and with its pants down on the supply of critical commodities?

Larouche Speaker Harley Schlanger:
will give us insight into the speculation and corporate selfishness that has triggered rising prices of all commodities.  

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05.28.08

Heights Assoc FUN RUN, June 7 7am

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:31 pm by M Beauregard

The 23rd Annual Heights Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008.  Start time for runners participating in the sanctioned race will begin at 7:30 AM.  Walkers will start at 7:35 AM and the Kids 1K follows at 8:30 AM.  The course starts at Heights Blvd. @ 18th. Street heading South, turning around at 5th Street and heading north on Heights Blvd.  Stopping point for all participants is Marmion Park where the post race party will begin.  Plan to celebrate with food, juice and music while awards are announced and door prizes are given! 
Entry fee schedule:

The Heights Fun Run is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field and the Gulf Coast Association USA Track & Field.  The 5K course is certified TX07042ETM.  Race Director – Howie Ryan  -  Ryan Race Management
Awards:
Overall Open, Master Male and Master Female receive a $50 Finish Strong gift certificate.
Awards go to the top three male and female in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.  All 1K participants receive an award.
To register online go to www.signmeupsports.com (available shortly) or send checks payable to: Houston Heights Association to:  (No refunds will be made.)
                            Mail to:  Heights Fun Run
                                         P.O. Box 70735
                                         Houston, TX  77270 
Credit cards accepted at packet pick-up and registration. 
Packet pick-up:  Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Ave., Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 10 AM– 7 PM.  Marmion Park,  Saturday , June 7 (Race Day) from 6:15  – 7:15 am.
Thanks to the following contributors:
          Finish Strong Sports                         Silver Eagle Distributors
          Jake’s Fine Foods                             Texas Tamale Factory
          Katz Coffee                                      The Hot Bagel Shop
          Watermill Express                             Clif Bar & Co.

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05.27.08

Historic Houston Lecture, June 14 10am-Noon

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 5:46 am by M Beauregard

HISTORIC HOUSTON Sustainability Lecture Series Historic Houston Hosts New Living         SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH FROM 10AM - 12PM   FREE to Historic Houston Members $5 for Non-Members   Join New Living’s Jeff Kaplan and Southwest Building Products’ Brian Egan to learn about and discuss a wide range of emerging residential green products. From paints to cleaning and garden supplies, come discover a variety of environmentally friendly products for your home.   "…Our mission at New Living is to help our customers make responsible, healthy, eco-friendly decisions when selecting everyday home essentials. Our products help create cleaner homes, healthier neighborhoods, and greener communities."      Members RSVP with Beckie at Historic Houston at 713-522-0542 or by e-mailing Beckie@historichouston.org.  Non-members can purchase tickets similarly or by stopping by Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse at 1307 W. Clay on Wednesday and Saturday 10am-4pm. Historic Houston accepts cash, check, Visa and MasterCard. All proceeds benefit Historic Houston’s Education Program.   Space is limited to 30 people…so reserve your spot today!!!
Historic Houston’s Education Center                         Phone: 713-522-0542            1214 Joe Annie St.                                                      Fax: 713-522-1430               Houston, TX 77019                                                www.historichouston.org Beckie Hutchinson Education Program Director

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05.14.08

Assessing the Quality & Sustainability of the Houston Food System ( AS IF price is no object, right?)

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:56 pm by M Beauregard

Houston Area Table meetings will now be every 3rd Tuesday. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 FREE Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Presentation at noon sharp    FREE PARKING Food Security & Sustainable Prosperity Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 "Assessing the Sustainability of the Houston Food System" Panel: Jay Blazek Crossley, Gulf Coast Institute Gary Edmonson, Texas A&M Sea Grant Chuck Wemple, Houston-Galveston Area Council David Roberts,Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston Each panelist will give a brief (10 - 15 minute) presentation related to the local food market, followed by a question and answer session. Crossley will discuss the overall picture of food security and raise a series of questions that we must face in the region to ensure the sustainability of our metropolitan region. Roberts will present the work of Meals of Wheels for Greater Houston which includes delivering over 3,000 hot, nutritious meals to homebound senior citizens every day, the largest home delivery program in the City of Houston. Edmonson will present a description of the geological and ecological fabric we have to work with in the Houston region, such as the variety of soils around the region and the different food items that are appropriate for different areas. Wemple will discuss the current state of farming across the region, with maps of farming operations as well as potential for future operations. He will also present a series of ideas and initiatives to improve the local food economy and provide economic development for rural counties. Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 park FREE in the lot on Rosine across from Stages Theater RSVP include name and organization/affiliation

What is the Houston Area Table? The Houston Area Table (HAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501c(3) organization dedicated to fostering communication and cooperation among Houston area progressive organizations. Why attend Houston Area Table Meetings? HAT brings community leaders together to build trust and share information about your organization HAT helps organizations explore opportunities for collaboration and coalition building HAT provides monthly speakers/panels that inform, educate, and train leaders in critical organizing and leadership skills HAT builds and strengthens a progressive coalition in the Houston area

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HCDP Volunteer clerical assistance needed; Heights Dems to benefit

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 4:50 pm by M Beauregard

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05.04.08

Big Donor Breakfast: “How Do You Like Your Eggs?”

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 5:31 pm by M Beauregard

Third Annual Breakthrough Breakfast: The Political Scene in Texas

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