HOUmanitarian Blotter: Stories Between the Cracks

Houston is North America’s Placemaking Capital

Citing such new local enclaves as Discovery Green, Market Square Park, and the Baker-Neighborhood Center complex, The Project for Public Places named Houston as an outstanding example of smart planning coming from the bottom-up and involving stakeholders to create places people want to congregate.  See full story at The Project for Public Places

Other links of interest…

Defying Recession, Indian Culture Center is Thriving: India-Fest Celebrates Independence Anniversary (Houston Chronicle)

Local Susan G Komen Foundation Affiliate to Host Grants Workshop, Aug 23rd. (Woodlands Online)

Breast Cancer Charity The Rose to Benefit from Houston Concert (Deer Park News.com)

Friendswood to host Community Endowment Town Hall Meeting, Aug 31st. (Your Friendswood News.com)

Donate 4 Life Founders Promote Organ Donation in Honor of Son (Your Ranch News.com)