The West Houston Association started working with Rice University’s Social Science Consulting Practicum in August of 2020. Since this time, WHA has engaged over a two-dozen Rice University students across eight real-world projects. Students in the program interact with WHA […]
WHA Developments
2022 Awards Celebration Honors Jim Murphy and Recognizes Work of WHA Members
On December 1st, the West Houston Association held its Annual Awards Celebration at the Hyatt Regency Houston West. This year, we recognized our Rising Leaders Class 7, bestowed two Compass Awards, awarded a Sustainability Stars project, presented the Star of […]
“No channel, no port; no port, no cargo; no cargo, no commerce; no commerce, no jobs.”
On November 1st, the West Houston Association hosted Ric Campo, Chairman of the Port of Houston Authority and Chairman/CEO of Camden Property Trust, to speak about the relationship between PortHouston and the greater West Houston region. The event was kicked […]
West Houston Corporate Relos, Office, Mixed-Use On The Rise
With approximately 1.8 million people now living in West Houston, the submarket has evolved from a bedroom community into a metro area in its own right. Residents enjoy robust employment, world-class medical facilities, in-demand educational institutions in Katy ISD and […]
“West Side is the BEST side!”
On October 6th, the West Houston Association hosted City of Houston Councilmembers Amy Peck, District A, Tiffany Thomas, District F, and Mary Nan Huffman, District G, at our Westside City Council Forum. Led by our distinguished moderator, WHA Board Chair […]
Public and Elected Officials Reception coincides with release of the 2022 Economic and Demographic Profile
On September 8th, the West Houston Association held our Annual Public & Elected Officials Reception at the Hyatt Regency West Houston. WHA holds this annual event to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who serve the Greater West Houston […]
Flood Control Projects Moving Forward but More Funding is Needed
On August 4th, the West Houston Association held our 7th Annual Flood Control Forum with keynote speaker, Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of Harris County Flood Control District. This was yet another sold-out event with over 150 people in attendance. […]
What is the Future of Mass Transit in West Houston?
On July 14th the West Houston Association hosted a sold-out forum which focused on a discussion between METRO Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran and WHA Regional Mobility Committee Chair Jim Webb (The Goodman Corporation) regarding the question, “What is the Future of […]
Experts Address Water Infrastructure Across the Region
On June 14, the West Houston Association held a Water Infrastructure Forum, featuring speakers Mike Turco, General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Don Ripley, Executive Director of the Coastal Water Authority, Bob Mitchell, Vice President of the newly formed […]
Nature as a Factor in Quality Development
“If man is not to live by bread alone, what is better worth doing well than the planting of trees?” – Frederick Law Olmstead On May 20th, journalist and author of The Nature Fix, Florence Williams took a group of […]