Great Places in Texas
Texas is Great, Y'all
We all have places in Texas dear to our heart. That's why we have created the Great Places in Texas Program, our state's own rendition of the American Planning Association's Great Places in America program.
Great Places in Texas recognizes the Lone Star’s Great Places – neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces – and celebrates how planning has played a vital role where we live, work, and play. The program promotes and recognizes great places while celebrating stories of exemplary planning that have resulted in stronger and healthier communities.
The Call for Applications for the 2023 Great Places is OPEN through July 10th! Great Places recipients will be recognized during the Texas Planning Awards ceremony at the APATX23 Conference in Corpus Christi!
Announcing your 2022 Great Places in Texas!
GREAT STREET
CM Allen Parkway - San Marcos
GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
Downtown Abilene
Downtown Denton
Downtown Waxahachie
GREAT PUBLIC SPACES
Longview Arboretum and Nature Center
Sugar Land Town Square
Official Spokesperson for Great Places in Texas
Telling Your Story
The Chapter is excited to announce the partnership with Chet Garner, creator, executive producer, writer, editor and host of “The Daytripper” to assist in increasing the exposure of Great Places in Texas - and to tell the planning story. The Daytripper is a 7-time Lone Star Emmy Award winning travel show airing on PBS and highlights the culture, outdoors and food of a single tourist destination or area. Chet was a keynote speaker fo the Texas Chapter Conference in 2017. CLICK HERE to watch Chet's presentation at the Chapter conference.