2009 Great Places Celebrations and CoverageGreat Places in America Shine Throughout the Country Magazine Lauds APA's Outreach with Great Places in America"[W]hat these places have in common is the potential to serve as examples to other cities and towns of how their own streets and neighborhoods should look and feel. They’re also valuable case studies in how to accomplish such revitalization." Read the article from Next American City Media Coverage 2009Great NeighborhoodsSee what the media had to say about the 2009 Great Neighborhoods Great Public SpacesSee what the media had to say about the 2009 Great Public Spaces Great Places Announced in Houston's Montrose NeighborhoodOn October 7, 2009, APA Executive Director Paul Farmer, FAICP, recognized the Montrose neighborhood in southwest Houston as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods and officially announced the 30 Great Places in America for 2009. With the iconic Menil Collection museum as a backdrop, Mayor Pro Tem Sue Lovell and Council Member Wanda Adams accepted the honor on behalf of the City of Houston. Representing the APA Texas Chapter, Jeff Taebel, FAICP, presented Neartown Association President David Robinson with the designation certification for the community's strong civic engagement.
Council Member Wanda Adams and Mayor Pro Tem Sue Lovell accept the Great Places honor for Montrose on behalf of the City of Houston from APA Executive Director Paul Farmer, FAICP. Montrose Media CoverageCharacter Makes the Montrose Montrose Named Top Neighborhood National Honor for Montrose Montrose, One of the Country's Best Houston Neighborhood Honored Montrose Among 10 'Great Neighborhoods' Montrose's Renovation Future Unclear Houston Enclave Awarded "Great Neighborhood" Status Montrose ranked among America's 'Top 10 Great Neighborhoods'
APA Executive Director Paul Farmer, FAICP, is interviewed by Univision news-network about the significance of the Great Places in America program.
Jeff Taebel, FAICP, describes the importance of Montrose's diverse character, historic preservation, and walkability as a one-time resident of the neighborhood. Previous Years of Media Coverage | ||
