The West Houston Association and Houston Community College are working together to connect students with local engineering firms to improve educational opportunities and workforce development in the region. Houston Community College (HCC) currently has over 3,000 declared Engineering Science majors […]
WHA Developments
Sustainability During a Pandemic and the Importance of Adoption within Infrastructure
By Jennifer Hundl, PE, CFM, ENV SP As an advocate for sustainability within our built environment, people outside the industry ask me how sustainable infrastructure is produced and graded. Often, the term ‘sustainable infrastructure’ can seem counterintuitive, but our industry […]
Rising Leaders 2021: A Unique Experience
By Jennifer A. Boggs, J.D. In a year characterized by global challenges not seen in a generation or two, the question, “what is a leader” has perhaps never been more salient. In 2004, W.C.H. Prentice, writing in the Harvard Business […]
Water Innovation Forum: The Recap
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA Water is vital to Greater Houston’s continued growth, but in a climate that seems to get hotter and dryer each year, it may become a scarce resource in coming decades. Securing the region’s long-term water reserves […]
The Tri-County Economic Development Forum: The Recap
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The West Houston Association hosted a virtual Economic Development Forum on March 25, with three area experts weighing in on issues as varied as racial equity, infrastructure, and international trade. Susan Davenport of Greater Houston Partnership […]
How HB 1410 Can Help Older Muds – MPC E3 Spring 2021
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA Final MPC E3 with MUD 23 incl discussion on HB 1410 Texas State Legislation March 30 2021 No Description On March 30, 2021, Houston Wilderness, in partnership with the West Houston Association and the Association of […]
Our 2020 Annual Report is HERE!
We have finished our 2020 Annual Report and are proud to present it to you below: Be sure to flip through and read up on current leadership, a recap of 2020, and what we are looking forward to in 2021 […]
“Continue to Advocate” – A Look Ahead in Precinct 3 with Commissioner Tom Ramsey
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA To gain insight on the plans for Harris County Precinct 3, the West Houston Association hosted a discussion with the recently elected, Commissioner Tom Ramsey on February 11. The discussion, moderated by Paul Lock, Vice Chair […]
WHA is Creating a Master Park Plan for Greater West Houston
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The West Houston Association’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Committee has started working on a Master Park Plan. This document will serve as a comprehensive framework for the classification, usage, size, and facility recommendations for parks […]
WHA Leaders Kickstart the Year with Collaborative Sessions
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA Leadership members of the West Houston Association convened virtually this month for the annual Board Retreat and Committee Leadership Meeting to discuss the direction of the organization for 2021. Alan Steinberg, president and CEO of the West Houston Association, began the […]