Planning & Development Services

We’ve all seen it during a heavy Texas downpour. You look outside, and the street looks more like a shallow river than a road. It can be frustrating when your travels are delayed, and it’s normal to wonder why the drainage system isn’t keeping up. But the truth is, the system is working just as it was designed.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Principal Planner Heather Wade discusses the upcoming Harvey Road District Plan, which focuses on revitalizing and reinvesting in a key commercial gateway with aging infrastructure and disconnected pedestrian paths.

The City of College Station invites residents, business owners and property owners to help create a shared vision for the Harvey District through interactive community visioning workshops in August. You can share ideas about what makes the area unique and what opportunities should guide its future.

The City of College Station is launching the Harvey Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan, a long-range planning initiative that focuses on shaping the future of one of the community’s most vital commercial corridors, guiding future growth and investment to align with community priorities.

Throughout May, the City of College Station has celebrated National Bike Month, shining a spotlight on the immense personal, health, and community benefits of life on two wheels. National Bike Month was established in 1956 to promote cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. In College Station, that mission has deep roots.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Jesse Dimeolo and Carl Ahrens from Planning and Development Services discuss the City’s ambitious Active Transportation Master Plan and break down how the City is balancing the needs of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

In case you missed it: At its Jan. 22 meeting, the College Station City Council reviewed the Traffic Congestion and Mobility Analysis Study, which assessed 50 intersections based on existing traffic conditions and 2035 projections. The study included 25 TxDOT roadways and 25 City streets.

At first, a single pile of pet waste may not seem like a big deal – until you consider that more than 32,000 dogs live in College Station. Our furry friends produce a staggering 24,000 pounds of waste daily. That’s not just a nuisance – it’s a serious environmental and public health concern.

The City of College Station invites residents to share their ideas and help guide the future of the Midtown area at a community workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. This isn’t just another meeting; it’s a chance to roll up your sleeves and help determine how this part of the city develops.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Staff Planner Ashley Klein discusses the City’s long-range planning efforts, community engagement, nerding out, and the merits of largemouth bass.