http://houstonist.com/2007/11/01/ashby_ordinance.php All comments for Ashby Ordinance en-us 2009 Brittanie Shey Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss brittanie@houstonist.com brittanie@houstonist.com 60 http://houstonist.com/2007/11/01/ashby_ordinance.php#comment-1228861 http://houstonist.com/2007/11/01/ashby_ordinance.php#comment-1228861 Comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:21:23 -0600 <p>Maybe credits for making buildings LEED certified? Is it safe to say we lag a bit environmental standards? Making architectural recognition more of priority? A Houston residence was featured in Dwell recently: http://www.dwell.com/homes/green/10016251.html Structures in many ways define the face of a city and do we want to be medi-stucco all over? </p> http://houstonist.com/2007/11/01/ashby_ordinance.php#comment-1228831 http://houstonist.com/2007/11/01/ashby_ordinance.php#comment-1228831 Comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:51:38 -0600 <p>Ned, you are right on to be opening the Ashby discussion to the larger idea of how Houston should grow as a city -- because obviously it's growing. It seems like a terrific opportunity for Houston to step up to the architectural plate. The city could showcase some stunning contemporary architecture, put environmentally-friendly ordinances in place, and make the city a nicer place to be. If Houston wants to join other major metropolitan cities in the country as a cosmopolitan place to live, here's a great way to do it.</p>