When Levy Park reopened in 2017, it quickly became clear that it was more than just a new green space. Families gathered under the shade trees, office workers spilled out during lunch hours, and weekend events began to fill the calendar. What had once […]
WHA Developments
Low Impact Development: A Practical Tool for Resilient Growth
Low Impact Development (LID), a tossed-around term with more whispered stories than the haunted bars of downtown Houston. While there are no haunted elevators, spooky vaults, or Prohibition-era trap doors, LID is still discussed in hushed tones across Harris County. […]
How Water Reuse Is Reshaping Long-Term Supply Planning in Greater Houston
Our Municipal Water Reuse Forum brought together engineers, municipal leaders, legal experts, and development professionals to explore how water reuse is evolving from an optional sustainability feature into a core component of long-term water supply planning. Opening the session, Alan […]
The Infrastructure Doctors – Engineers and Their Role in Houston’s Future
Across the Houston region, citizens rely on infrastructure that effectively and safely functions. Our roads carry millions of us to our destinations and home again. Our water systems deliver water to our homes, schools, business and industry. Our wastewater systems […]
Meeting Growth with Innovation: Water Reuse in Fast-Growing Communities
Water reuse has become one of the most practical and impactful strategies for communities across the Houston region as they work to manage rapid population growth, reduce groundwater reliance, and build long-term resilience into local water systems. At its core, […]
New Sustainable Dining and Event Space in Houston Zoo’s Jack’s Cafe and Reflections Event Hall and Terrace
As you walk through the gates into Houston Zoo, you’re almost immediately embraced by their latest commitment to conservation and sustainability, the new Jack’s Café and Reflections Event Hall and Terrace. Our Sustainable Infrastructure Committee was fortunate enough to tour […]
Rice Students Advancing Smarter Water Use and Sustainable Land Management
One of the West Houston Association’s greatest strengths is its ability to bring together research, policy, and practice in ways that lead to better outcomes on the ground. That strength was clearly demonstrated this fall through two Rice University School […]
Future of Mobility: The 290 Corridor
On December 4, stakeholders from across Greater West Houston gathered for a focused conversation on the future of mobility along the US290 and Hempstead Road corridor. Hosted by the West Houston Association’s Regional Mobility Committee and moderated by Jim Webb, […]
Management Districts: Houston’s Tool for Local Services, Character, and Growth
Management Districts are one of Houston’s most versatile tools for shaping the look, feel, and function of its neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Created by the Texas Legislature, these locally driven organizations fill gaps in service, fund improvements, and carry out […]
Building Safer, Stronger Connections: A Forward-Looking Case for Grade Separation Along the 290 Corridor
West Houston is changing quickly. Following the 290 corridor from Beltway 8 through Waller County, new communities and major employment centers are taking shape in areas that, not long ago, were mostly quiet and rural. Roads that once carried light […]