Green, green, green, Texans often associate the City of Austin with being the “greenest city” in the state of Texas. While Austin certainly has an impressive portfolio of green project types, it does not hold a monopoly on Green Infrastructure […]
WHA Developments
Planning That Holds Up: Housing, Infrastructure, and the Real Cost of Getting It Wrong
Housing conversations in the Houston region tend to start with price. That makes sense; cost pressures are real and widespread. However, price is a symptom. The deeper question is whether we are building communities that hold up — physically, financially, […]
The Future of Wastewater: Innovation Driving the Next Generation of Infrastructure
Water infrastructure has always been central to growth in the Greater West Houston region. While much of the conversation has historically focused on supply, drainage, and flood control, wastewater is quickly emerging as one of the most dynamic and innovative […]
WHA’s 2026 Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament
On May 7, the West Houston Association hosted its 6th Annual Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament – an event that soared to new heights and left participants buzzing with excitement! Organized by Rising Leaders Class 10, the sell-out event attracted over […]
Next-Generation Thinking for Texas Communities
Good ideas matter, but what makes them truly valuable is the ability to move them toward implementation. That was the spirit behind our half day event, “Connecting Ideas to Implementation: A Texas A&M Capstone Showcase” on May 1, which brought […]
Sustainable Infrastructure as a Business Strategy
Our recent Sustainability Committee event, Sustainable Solutions: Resilient Infrastructure and Commercial Development, brought together public and private sector leaders to focus on a question that continues to gain urgency across the region: how do we build in a way that is […]
Aligning Growth and Mobility: A Path Forward for Transit-Oriented Development in Houston
Houston’s growth is not slowing down, but the systems that support that growth are under increasing strain. Mobility challenges, infrastructure demands, and development pressures are converging in ways that require a more coordinated approach. Transit-oriented development offers one path forward, not […]
A Major Thoroughfare Plan for Drainage Through Public-Private Partnerships
In Texas, long-term mobility is not left to chance. Through Major Thoroughfare Plans (MTPs), cities and counties identify and preserve the right-of-way (ROW) needed to support future growth. These plans are implemented through the development process, where developers dedicate land […]
What Levy Park Tells Us About the Power of Strategic Investment
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 […]
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. […]