Flood risk does not stop at a county line. Neither should the planning, modeling and infrastructure investments used to manage it. That is the message that guided our August 20 forum, Understanding the Impacts of MAAPNext. The discussion brought together […]
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A West Houston Trail System: Connecting Growth, Nature, and Communities
Across the Greater West Houston region, growth continues to move steadily westward. New neighborhoods, schools, and commercial centers are emerging across western Harris County and into Waller and Fort Bend Counties. As this growth unfolds, the region has an opportunity […]
Use of Native Plants for Sustainable and Resilient Urban Growth
In the rapidly urbanizing Houston landscape, the conventional approach to growth often comes at a high cost to natural infrastructure. As concrete replaces our coastal prairies and piney woods, natural drainage patterns are altered, increasing stormwater runoff and pollutant loads […]
President’s Desk: August 2026
Howdy WHA Members! Across Greater Houston, new flood-risk information is beginning to reshape conversations about development, infrastructure, insurance, and long-term resilience. The still in progress and under review MAPPNext data and related maps represent the county’s first comprehensive update since […]
Grand Parkway Segment C Moves Closer to Reality in Fort Bend County
For decades, the Grand Parkway has represented the Houston region’s commitment to planning transportation infrastructure ahead of growth. Recent action by Fort Bend County could help advance one of the most important remaining pieces of that vision: Segment C, connecting […]
Beyond the Maps: How Updated Flood Data Is Shaping Growth and Resilience
The landscape of flood risk management across the Greater Houston region is evolving rapidly. Updated modeling through the Harris County Flood Control District’s Modeling, Assessment and Awareness Project, commonly known as MAAPNext, along with anticipated revisions to Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps, is […]
Purple Pipe Payoff: How Water Reuse Delivers Long-Term Value
Corpus Christi practically running out of water has highlighted just how scare a resource drinking water can be and how we should look to conserve it wherever we can. Key issues with this include water conservation and water reuse. There […]
Greenhouse Road Underpass: Connecting Growth, Mobility, and Regional Infrastructure Partnerships
Approximately 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles cross US 290 between Barker Cypress and Fry Roads each day, making it one of the most congested areas in northwest Harris County. By creating another grade separated connection across US 290 and the railroad, the Greenhouse […]
Planning for Tomorrow: Tools, Partnerships, and Lessons for Managing Growth
The third panel at our 2026 QPD Symposium shifted the conversation from housing diversity and attainability to the broader question of preparedness. As Greater West Houston continues to grow, the issue is no longer whether growth will come, but whether communities, infrastructure […]
President’s Desk: July 2026
Howdy WHA Members! This July, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it is worth reflecting not only on our nation’s history, but on the responsibility each generation has to build for the future. In Greater West Houston, that responsibility is especially visible. […]