New Houston ordinance allows property owners to opt out of building sidewalk, but must pay a fee instead, preventing “sidewalks to nowhere” and helping to repair existing sidewalks. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infra… #houston #sidewalks #walkability #civilengineering #landdevelopment

Transforming the East End into a walkable district would feature mixed income apartments and retail space where visitors and residents can connect to shopping and business on foot. We like the idea. ecs.page.link/uTvjc #EastEnd #Houston #civilengineering #walkablecity

Check out Memorial Park's 'Biggest Picnic in Texas' tomorrow to celebrate the land bridge grand opening: ecs.page.link/521Y2 #Houston #MemorialPark #civilengineering #HTX

The 2022 ranking of "green" buildings shows Texas in 9th place, demonstrating a commitment to LEED certification, according to USGBC. ecs.page.link/CUu4j #civilenigneering #greenbuilding #sustainability #LEED

Houston's former Exxon, now vacant, 45-story skyscraper located in downtown Houston is set to soon be transformed into a residential building. The renovation could bring new life to the downtown area ecs.page.link/b15hf #civilengineering #skyscraper #DowntownHouston #Houston

Parking minimums are strange, out-dated and an unscientific law that is present in many city's zoning code. Great Strong Towns article about what can be done about them: ecs.page.link/JDwR4 #civilengineering #citycodes #parking #urbanplanning

How two Houston developments show two approaches to gentrification: ecs.page.link/zgvHb #civilengineering #Houston #EastEnd

Congrats to @ilbraccopostoak for being nominated in 2023 CultureMap Houston Tastemaker Awards for Best New Restaurant. Love seeing the accolades continue for our projects! ecs.page.link/3Wa14 #ilbracco #postoak #cmtastemakers #civilengineering #restaurantdesign #Houston

Congrats to gin design group and our whole design team of PUCCI Café for being named a finalist in the retail category for the Houston Business Journals Landmark Awards! ecs.page.link/GA2KF #civilengineering #retaildesign #LandmarkAwards #Houston

The actions we take – no matter how small – make a difference. Designing sustainable stormwater solutions is how Sandlot Engineering is helping to solve the water crisis. #WorldWaterDay #WaterAction #civilengineeering #stormwaterdesign

The Clint and Mary Frances Morse Field Station designed for @HoustonAudubon had their grand opening last month. Learn more about the project: ecs.page.link/Z7cDJ #HoustonAudubon #civilengineering

Our neighbors in Austin voted to move forward with the process that would remove parking requirements city-wide for all new developments. Austin is another big city to realize the tragedy of parking minimums: ecs.page.link/6g2M8 #civilengineering #urbanplanning #parking

Construction has begun on a new 240-unit apartment complex designed for CiviCap Partners located inside the City of Houston.  #civilengineering #multifamily #Houston #dronevideo

Construction recently completed on COOP Waterworks, a 124-unit apartment complex in the Houston Heights area that we designed for Urban Genesis. #civilengineering #multifamily #HoustonHeights

On Tuesday the Homes for People Not Cars Act of 2023 was introduced. The bill would give property owners "sole discretion" to determine how many parking spaces to include in new or substantially renovated buildings within 0.5 mile of a major transit stop. ecs.page.link/Us8rm

Walking is a great way to stay active and maintain good health, but it's not just about exercise. Walkable neighborhoods offer a wide range of benefits to residents and the community at large. ecs.page.link/sHKVp #civilengineering #walkablecities #urbanplanning

The 15-Minute City idea has gained attention in recent year. If you've been wondering what it is, we explain how this concept makes cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient: ecs.page.link/Qe4ZH #15minutecity #civilengineering #urbanplanning #sustainability

We are thrilled to partner with MLB Capital Partners on their new Spring Branch project that includes two Underbelly Hospitality restaurants and a new bar. Read more about the project: ecs.page.link/JjsQH #civilengineering #SpringBranch #HBJ

Happy Holidays from all of us at Sandlot Engineering. We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones and have a wonderful winter season!

We are thankful for a busy 2023 and look forward to continued success with our clients and partners. From all of us at Sandlot Engineering, have a safe and Happy New Year!