This month the West Houston Association wrapped up two more projects with Rice University students as part of the Social Science Consulting Practicum. Since the collaboration started in August of 2020, WHA has worked with over 60 students across 19 […]
WHA Developments
Advocating for Changes to the Flood Infrastructure Fund Intended Use Plan
West Houston Association, as a founding member of Houston Stronger, a regional coalition dedicated to reducing flood risk and enhancing resilience, is calling on the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to make key refinements to the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) […]
Citywide Vision: Insights from New Houston At-Large Council Members
On October 21st, the West Houston Association (WHA) hosted Citywide Vision: Conversations with New Houston At-Large Council Members, featuring Council Members Julian Ramirez and Twila Carter. Moderated by WHA Board Member Harry Masterson of EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development, […]
Transforming Regional Planning: Introducing the WHA Map App
The West Houston Association (WHA) Map App, developed by BGE, is a cutting-edge tool designed to improve understanding of the Greater West Houston region’s growth, infrastructure, and development opportunities. Building on the history of WHA’s Development Maps, which dates back […]
West Houston Association Honors Public Service, Development, and Innovation at 2024 Public Officials and Awards Reception
On October 9th, the West Houston Association (WHA) hosted its annual Public Officials and Awards Reception at the Junior League of Houston. The signature event celebrates the contributions of public officials and WHA members who are driving progress across the Greater West […]
Driving Progress: Honoring West Houston’s Leading Mobility Projects
The West Houston Association is proud to announce the first two projects being acknowledged through our Mobility Recognition Program. The Mobility Recognition Program started this year as an initiative of the WHA Regional Mobility Committee to recognize essential and influential […]
Connecting Communities: The Impact of Toll Road & TxDOT Expansions in Fort Bend
The expansion of toll roads and highways in Fort Bend County is driving development, improving connectivity, and boosting economic growth. Key projects like the Grand Parkway Segment C, Missouri City Park and Ride, widening of US-90 and IH-10, extension of […]
Partnerships in Flood Risk Mitigation
The “Partnership in Flood Risk Mitigation Forum” underscored the critical role of collaboration among all levels of government and the private sector in the successful execution of flood mitigation projects. Two case studies were presented to illustrate this point, and […]
Fort Bend County’s Transportation Transformation: Strategic Planning for Growth and Connectivity
The expansion of toll roads and highways in Fort Bend County stands as a strategic initiative which is delivering substantial regional benefits in terms of development, connectivity, and economic growth. As one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, Fort Bend […]
Tapped In: Innovation and Infrastructure Funding
This is the third in a three-part series to summarize takeaways from the West Houston Association’s Quality Planned Development symposium entitled “Building Tomorrow Together” that took place on June 21, 2024. The “Tapped In” panel explored funding for […]