As we start the 2024 year, we are excited to introduce a dynamic lineup of five accomplished individuals joining our esteemed Board of Directors: Lisa Clark – Sr. Vice President, W Land Development Melanie Folkert – Partner/Director of Acquisitions, Rooted […]
Member Posts
President’s Desk: January 2024
Happy New Year WHA Members! As we wrap up 2023 and enter 2024 there is a lot to celebrate. We have a new Development Map available on the website. We recognized Bill Callegari with the WHA IMPACT Award, last given […]
Shaping Communities: Rice Students Collaborate with WHA on Sustainable Infrastructure & Amenities
For the last three years, the West Houston Association has been partnering with Rice University through their Social Science Consulting Practicum by providing the experiential learning opportunity for undergraduate students to apply their social science skills to real-world projects and […]
President’s Desk: December 2023
Howdy WHA Members! If you haven’t voted in the City of Houston run-off election, here are a list of locations. Your last chance to vote is this Saturday, December 9th from 7am to 7pm. If you are undecided, here are […]
Houston Zoo – Saving Animals Through Sustainability
While the Houston Zoo is well known for its animals, it considers the management of its buildings and site a critical part of its conservation mission. The Zoo is located on 55 acres in Heman Park near the Texas Medical […]
President’s Desk: November 2023
Howdy WHA Members! Election day is next week, November 7th! At the state and county level there are a number of important ballot initiatives going on, and of course the City of Houston elections. Speaking of elections, it looks […]
President’s Desk: October 2023
Howdy WHA Members! At the federal level the legislature has been battling over the budget. Meanwhile, here in Texas the issues at hand are education and immigration. The Governor will be calling a third special session of the legislature next […]
2023 Ballot Initiatives
This November there are a number of important statewide and county specific propositions and bonds that are in alignment with the West Houston 2060 Plan. These initiatives provide the funding necessary to address critical issues, from infrastructure improvements to healthcare […]
Mass Timber – A sustainable option for buildings
Mass Timber construction has a longstanding presence, yet it has often remained somewhat enigmatic. During my civil structural engineering studies, we received lectures on Mass Timber and its potential applications, but it was consistently presented as an unconventional choice. Nowadays, […]
President’s Desk: September 2023
Howdy WHA Members! Despite this summer continuing to be a scorcher and we have been facing drought conditions across the region, it’s actually hurricane season. So, while flooding might not be on the mind of most people these days, it […]