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Houston creates tax incentives for green stormwater elements

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The City of Houston recently approved tax incentives for businesses that install green stormwater infrastructure. A facility would be eligible for a tax abatement if the project valuation is at least $3 million, with at least $200,000 of that for green stormwater infrastructure.

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$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays

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The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.

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7 airport expansions to watch

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Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Greater Houston: Greater Growth On The Texas Gulf Coast

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Port Houston’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #84) is one of the busiest in the nation. Read: Greater Houston: Greater Growth On The Texas Gulf Coast at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Planning for the Future: The Northeast Transmission Line

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Planning for the Future: The Northeast Transmission Line ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 17:47 In just two years, 60% of the drinking water supply in the Houston, Texas, area — more than 500 million gallons per day (mgd) — will come from surface water. By 2034, the percentage is required to rise to 80%.

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Natural solutions would be most effective flood resilience policies for Houston

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Several articles with recommendations about what Houston can do to become more flood-resilient have emerged since Hurricane Harvey struck. The keys, say experts, are better land use planning and more green infrastructure. Above all, the city should acknowledge that more floods are likely and plan accordingly.

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Cedar Port: Largest U.S. Industrial Park, With The Best Infrastructure

Business Facilities

Industrial Park, With The Best Infrastructure appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park is the largest master-planned, rail-and-barge-served industrial park in the U.S., The post Cedar Port: Largest U.S.