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         The West Houston Association, founded in 1979, is the first suburban development group to pursue public policies that enhance the quality of life and economic development in the 1,000-square mile Greater West Houston area.

         The West Houston Association’s solution for the reconstruction of Interstate 10 West leveraged the combined resources of the Harris County Toll Road Authority and TxDOT such that Interstate 10 West will be rebuilt in six years instead of the originally proposed 12 year plan. The solution follows the success of the WHA’s initiative for the West Park Toll Road, and has quickly become an admired and emulated model for future mobility projects.

            WHA was instrumental in getting the Sam Houston Toll Road and Grand Parkway designated as scenic, billboard-free thoroughfares. WHA has long advocated for scenic improvement and green space in West Houston, enhancing the quality of the area that has been the region’s prime growth factor. The association’s efforts have helped West Houston develop the nation’s largest urban park system covering more than 28,000 acres and an extensive system of walking trails.  WHA also played a leading role in bringing the University of Houston System to West Houston. Today, the University of Houston at Cinco Ranch offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.