 What is Development Excellence?
To prepare for the road ahead, the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Strategic Plan for 1999-2003 called for the creation of the Center of Development Excellence. The Center is envisioned as a comprehensive effort to bring together public- and private-sector experts in the environmental, transportation, development, and information analysis fields to address the regional issues and infrastructure concerns of the future.
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2011 CLIDE Awards
Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) awards. Begun in 2003, the CLIDE Awards recognize projects, developments, and private or public programs that exemplify the region's Principles of Development Excellence. During the 2011 CLIDE Awards Cycle 16 recipients from among 40 applicants were honored at the North Central Texas Council of Governments' General Assembly on June 17, 2011 at the Arlington Hilton Hotel.
Applications for the CLIDE Awards are generally accepted every two years. A select jury of nationally recognizd experts reviews and choses the awardees. These awardees will be recognized throughout the year and beyond. We invite you to learn more about CLIDE and previous CLIDE recipients.
2011 Public Works Roundup
The 2011 Public Works Roundup was held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the LaQuinta in Arlington. Low Impact Development (L.I.D.) & Sustainability were the themes of the day. Electronic presentations from the event have been posted.
Sustainable North Texas
Helping North Texas meet the needs of today while planning sensibly to meet future needs. Give us your ideas of Best Practices.
Other Programs
Texas Community Development Block Grant Program
The Texas CDBG plays a critical role in helping smaller communities in our region meet infrastructure needs in low to moderate income areas. For more information>>>.
integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM)™
iSWM™ Design Manual for Site Development is designed to assist the Community in meeting water quality protection, streambank protection and flood control goals by managing stormwater on a site-by-site basis throughout all phases of development. 2009 will bring changes to the region’s integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM) program. A yearlong project to revise and update the iSWM manuals for site development and for construction and design is currently underway. For more information>>>.
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Programs associated with Development Excellence
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