In the wake of increasingly frequent and severe weather events, Greater Houston’s future depends on how effectively we prepare, respond, and adapt. From Hurricane Harvey to more localized but still damaging storms, the cumulative impact of flooding is not just […]
WHA Developments
The Right Size: Rethinking Density in Master Planned Communities
The final panel of our 2025 QPD Symposium tackled one of the most loaded concepts in modern land development — Density. “We don’t say the Z-word,” Chris Browne of EHRA Engineering joked at the start, referring to zoning, and “the […]
Integrating Key Elements: Building Robust and Equitable Communities for the Future
The second panel of our 2025 Quality Planned Development (QPD) Symposium brought together leaders from healthcare, education, and land planning to explore a core question for the region’s continued success: How do we build communities that are not just livable, […]
Responding to Growth: Proactive Strategies for Planning, Infrastructure, and Community Engagement
The opening panel of our 2025 QPD Symposium tackled one of the most pressing challenges facing communities across the region: how to respond to rapid growth. The session provided a comparative look at how different cities have approached the demands […]
Growth in Greater Houston: A Look at What’s Driving It and Where It’s Headed
At our 2025 Quality Planned Development (QPD) Symposium, Brian Gates set the tone with a powerful introduction on the importance of not just managing growth, but shaping it intentionally. Following that, Lawrence Dean of Community Builders Advisory Services took the […]
Thriving Together: A Regional Blueprint for Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure
As Greater Houston experiences rapid population growth, managing infrastructure demands and guiding sustainable development are essential to ensuring long-term resilience and a high quality of life. Addressing challenges like flooding, housing affordability, and mobility requires coordinated planning that links economic […]
WHA’s 2025 Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament
On May 8, the West Houston Association hosted its 5th Annual Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament – an event that soared to new heights and left participants buzzing with excitement! Organized by Rising Leaders Class 9, the sell-out event attracted over […]
Sustainability and Resilience – Two Sides of the Same Coin
On April 26th, the West Houston Association hosted a forum on Building Resilience Through Sustainable Infrastructure to explore how we can build a stronger, more adaptive future. The event emphasized that resilience and sustainability are not competing priorities but two […]
US 290 Corridor Continues Strong Growth Trajectory
The U.S. 290 Corridor continues to surge as Houston’s next major growth market with significant residential and commercial projects and transactions. Due to the business-friendly climate, strong school district, and enhanced mobility, Waller County is primed for expansion for years […]
Planning for Houston’s Future: Growth, Efficiency, and Regional Coordination
Houston’s rapid growth presents both challenges and opportunities, and as development expands across the region, leaders are working to ensure that infrastructure, mobility, and land use planning keep pace. The Planning for Houston’s Future forum featuring City of Houston Planning […]