“HOUSTON’S DEMOGRAPHICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT” ON FEBRUARY 28

On Thursday, February 28, Vincent L. Sanders, a transportation systems planner for METRO, will present “Houston’s Demographics and the Environment.” Sanders joined METRO in 1998. He is the man behind many of METRO’s patronage estimates for proposed transit service options and facilities. He has BS in Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit and a MS in Transportation Planning and Management from TSU. He is a member of the board of the Texas Economics and Demographers Association, Houston Chapter, and president of his homeowners association. Sanders will talk about the uses of demography in planning programs and services. The event is from 11:30 am to 1 pm at 3015 Richmond, in the first floor conference room. The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Please RSVP to ella@cechouston.org. Special diets can be accommodated.On March 26, Robin Blut, executive director of Keep Houston Beautiful, will be part of a panel about recruiting and keeping volunteers.