West Houston Association | Issues & Projects

Infrastructure

Infrastructure Projects & Issues

DRAINAGE & FLOOD CONTROL

Wetlands

WATER SUPPLY & WASTEWATER REGIONALIZATION

REBUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Conservation & Open space

GREATER WEST HOUSTON'S INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS GROWTH AND ADDS TO A FIRST CLASS LIVING & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The West Houston Association advocates aggressively for  first class new and rebuilt drainage, water and wastewater systems that meets the needs of a growing Greater West Houston

GWH area flood control systems are becoming a model for addressing growing suburban locations. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has implemented the “Frontier Channel” flood control program on Langham Creek, with the best characteristics of quality growth meeting a critical public need in a cost-effective manner. South Mayde and Little Cypress Creek are the next watersheds to be addressed. The concept institutes “linear”, “on-line” detention as opposed to traditional “off-line” systems and will be financed through development impact fees. The system will include active open space and park land in addition to performing their drainage function.

City System Rebuilding: City of Houston drainage systems are recognized as old and in need of updating. A proposal for a City Charter Amendment has been advanced as a ballot measure in November, 2010 that would establish a dedicated fund for drainage and roadway improvements. If passed, this fund would include a drainage fee on existing residential and commercial properties in the City of Houston and an impact fee on new development in the City of Houston in addition to capturing a portion of the City’s ad valorem tax currently servicing debt on bonds for these improvements after existing bonds are paid off.

2011 Quality Growth Partners

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