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A model worth emulating: Houston - GrittySam - 09-27-2007
For long lasting sustainable development, proper management of natural resources is a must. Economic prosperity will not last and will decline if people do not have access to a clean environment and unpolluted water and air. The state of Texas, home to the second largest population in the U.S is one such city, which would have fallen into an intractable urban mess, if likeminded people hadnât stepped in to affect a change.
The Houston as we see today has gone much forward and is now a teeming city full of contented people from all walks of life. The vast open spaces, parks and other recreational facilities have made life much better. The trees planted on the sides of the roads not only provide cool atmosphere to those walking on the footpaths, but also has helped to keep the carbon dioxide levels down.
An umbrella group of various organizations came together under a visionary several years ago to improve the quality of life in the Houston area. One of the other areas that they decided to work was to keep the city clean from billboards and signposts, which has become an eyesore and a health hazard if not removed on time. The real beauty of the city actually got hidden under the numerous signposts and other advertisement graffiti.
Consistent efforts by Dick Weekley, who was not only the founder of a leading real estate brokerage firm but also associated with a leading watchdog, the Texans for Public Justice (TPJ), helped to focus public opinion on this key issue. Even though there have been discordant voices in the beginning, the message got effectively conveyed to the masses. People became much interested in the issue and the vigilant public and the civic authorities brought about a sea change in the scenery in the city. hilarious
A model worth emulating: Houston - ImustStudy - 09-27-2007
Is no place sacred. Even on the instantcert blog, there are still spammers who sneak in.
Is there a moderator that can get this guy out of here please.
Thanks,:mad:
A model worth emulating: Houston - sgloer - 09-27-2007
Grittysam--could you please clarify that this is not spam, like Imuststudy is claiming?
It's in the Offtopic section, so I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt, but it's a strange first post by a new user...
A model worth emulating: Houston - Basket Weaver - 09-27-2007
I have several family members who live in Houston and I KNOW they would disagree with the rosy picture you paint of Houston. Between the smog, crime, and traffic... it's far from paradise!
A model worth emulating: Houston - Kiwi Lover - 09-29-2007
cinderly Wrote:Houston has a lot of potential, but it's not there, yet.You got that right! And I HATE driving in Houston, because hardly anyone signals, they drive VERY fast, and they tailgate like crazy, all of which I find very unnerving!! :eek: It was easier driving on the crowded Los Angeles freeways than driving here in the Houston area.
What a nice way to start your new job Cindy!
JoAnne