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 […]
Member Posts
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. […]
President’s Desk: March 2026
Howdy WHA Members! Recent draft maps released by FEMA for Harris County show the 100-year floodplain could grow by 40%, and while these drafts are not final or regulatory yet, they represent real shifts in how risk is understood across the region. The greater West Houston region has long approached development […]
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 […]
President’s Desk: February 2026
Howdy WHA Members! Once again, our region has been hit with a cold January, impacted by Winter Storm Fern, but this time our infrastructure was better prepared. WHA also spent January preparing with our Board Strategic Planning meeting and committees meeting to discuss our plans for the […]
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 Cafe and Reflections Event Hall and Terrace. Our Sustainable Infrastructure Committee was fortunate enough to tour […]
New Leadership on the West Houston Association Board
As the West Houston Association begins a new year of programming, advocacy, and collaboration, we are pleased to announce new leadership for our Board of Directors and welcome a new member whose experience and perspective will further strengthen our organization’s […]
President’s Desk: January 2026
Howdy WHA Members! As the new year begins, the political landscape continues to take shape at the local level, with several transitions worth noting across Houston. In the At-Large Position 4 runoff, voters selected new leadership as Alejandra Salinas defeated Dwight […]