The 2008 Preserving the American Dream conference will take place in Houston, where we will explore a city that has not seen the heavy hand of land-use planning or misguided transportation planning. Houston famously has no zoning. Houston has also built many new freeways and tollways to accommodate growing mobility. Are the results as bad as planners claim?

As a follow-up to our conference in San Jose -- one of America's most-regulated cities -- Houston presents an ideal case study. Plan to go on the optional tour to visit many of Houston's neighborhoods and see its modern transportation network. Click here for more information about the Houston conference agenda, costs, hotel accommodations, and registration.

The 2007 conference was heartily endorsed by everyone who attended. DVDs are available from every session; you can also review the final agenda and many of the speakers' presentations.

The American Dream Coalition's mission is to support citizens and organizations that promote the American Dream of freedom, mobility, and affordable homeownership. Please use our publications, data, and news services to your advantage. If we can help you directly, please do not hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you about your land-use issues!

Find out more about ADC's new report, which shows why the automobile is the greatest invention in the past two centuries.

DVDs from the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Preserving the American Dream conference are now available. Get the complete list and order the ones you need to preserve the American dream in your community.