This is the second 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. In the Clear Solutions panel, Lauren Morales, […]
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Prosperous Partnerships: Successful Public-Private Collaboration in Land Development
This is the first 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 panel Prosperous Partnerships explored success stories […]
The Cornerstones of Sustainable Parks: A Blueprint for Future Generations
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a critical ethos shaping the future of urban development. As leaders in quality growth, we are at the forefront of this transformative movement. Sustainable parks are a tangible manifestation of our commitment to […]
One Water: Restructuring Urban Water Management
The City of Houston, along with communities throughout the United States are actively preparing to combat the impacts of population growth and climate change on public water resources, and One Water is emerging as their primary strategy. Despite over two […]
WHA’s 2024 Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament
On May 23, the West Houston Association hosted its 4th Annual Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament – an event that soared to new heights and left participants buzzing with excitement! Organized by Rising Leaders Class 8, the tournament attracted over 200 professionals […]
WHA Launches New Mobility Recognition Program
Recognizing a need to acknowledge influential transportation projects that significantly contribute to the improvement of mobility across the greater Houston region, WHA’s Regional Mobility Committee has established a means to do so. The Mobility Recognition Program provides an opportunity to […]
Spring 2024 Rice Consulting Projects Wrap Up
This month the West Houston Association wrapped up three 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 50 students across 17 […]
The First 100 Days & the Years Ahead: A Chat with Mayor Whitmire
On Thursday, March 28th, 2024, the West Houston Association held a fireside chat with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, titled the First 100 Days & the Years Ahead. The talk was moderated by Lisa Clark (W Land Development) and covered the […]
Harnessing Rainwater: A Blueprint for Sustainable Infrastructure
In a world where water scarcity looms large on the horizon and environmental sustainability is paramount, developers, owners, MUDs and local governments are seeking different sources of water supply. Locally, as the cost of water increases and concerns about subsidence […]
Cities Must Earn the Ability to Retain Their Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction
Texas municipal annexation reform has steadily progressed since Houston’s unpopular annexation of Kingwood in 1996. As suburban populations grew, so did frustrations with the far afield city halls that governed them. In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed SB 6. With […]