neighborhoods, Planning & Development, Public Communications

City council to consider changes to College Station’s housing options this month

The city council will consider two significant updates to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance this month – the addition of a Shared Housing use (Oct. 13) and Middle Housing zoning districts (Oct. 27). Continue reading City council to consider changes to College Station’s housing options this month

neighborhoods, Public Communications

5 simple, smart, and time-tested tips to help new residents thrive in the Heart of Aggieland

Whether you are here for school or to stay, we’re happy for you to call us home. Starting in a new city can be daunting, and we’re here to make your transition as easy as possible. Here are some helpful hints to help you thrive in College Station. Continue reading 5 simple, smart, and time-tested tips to help new residents thrive in the Heart of Aggieland

City Council, Community Development, neighborhoods, Public Communications

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meeting

The College Station City Council meets Thursday at 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Continue reading 5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meeting

City Manager, Community Services, neighborhoods, Public Communications

How to register your short-term rental housing

If you rent your home or other property for Aggie game day weekends — or for any other reason — you want to do it the right way. Starting this year, that means registering your short-term rental with the City of College Station. The ordinance goes into effect on Oct. 1. Continue reading How to register your short-term rental housing

Neighborhood Services, neighborhoods, Public Communications

8 ways you can be a good neighbor this school year

Watching the students move in and gear up for classes brings back fond memories, and it’s also a perfect opportunity to offer some friendly advice for our new residents. It’s important to be a good neighbor so you can avoid citations and enjoy your college years to the fullest. Continue reading 8 ways you can be a good neighbor this school year

Community Services, Neighborhood Services, neighborhoods, Public Communications

Volunteer to help spruce-up McCulloch on April 14

We hear a lot about neighborhood integrity these days, but that vague term means different things to different people. For a code enforcement officer such as me, it means making a neighborhood the best it can be for its residents. That’s why we came up with the idea of neighborhood integrity days, where we organize volunteers from local churches and non-profits to spruce up our community’s older neighborhoods with improved landscaping and routine maintenance. We invite you or your organization to participate in our inaugural Neighborhood Integrity Day for the McCulloch subdivision from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 14. Continue reading Volunteer to help spruce-up McCulloch on April 14