STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CONNECTING PARTNERS, PLACES & PEOPLE

In addition to maintaining over 1,600 miles of roads and over 14,000 acres of green space , Precinct 4 worked to preserve and create infrastructure to support and connect communities. Major infrastructure accomplishments in 2023 included:

$170 MILLION IN COMBINED INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS THROUGH PLACES 4 PEOPLE

Places 4 People leverages $88 million in Precinct 4 funding and $82 million in partner funding to deliver a $170 million investment in sustainable infrastructure projects.

● 32 capital projects and 20 project partners

One project that is emblematic of the effort to connect places is the Buffalo Bayou Greenway Connector. Commissioner Briones partnered with the Houston Parks Board to connect Memorial Park to Buffalo Bayou Park to join the west end to the east end of town and two of the most used greenspaces in the region. This $13 million project will have an $8 million investment from Precinct 4.

MOVING FORWARD WITH OVER $1 BILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) directed a $750 million grant to Harris County for flood mitigation and over $300 million for disaster recovery in 2022 and 2023.

Commissioner Briones and her colleagues approved a ten-project list worth $140 million to get started on improving flood resilience directly in their precincts. Precinct 4 will leverage $37.5 million for several key projects.

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO RE-ENVISION WESTPARK TOLLWAY

More than half a million people live within a mile of the 22-mile stretch of the Westpark Tollway, and the demand is growing.

In this regional partnership with HCTRA, METRO, Fort Bend County, and others, Precinct 4 is working to re-imagine the tollway corridor with multimodal infrastructure to keep pace with rapid urbanization out west and to provide more transit options into the major business districts in Precinct 4 such as the Energy Corridor, Westchase, Uptown, Greenway Plaza, as well as reconnecting communities previously severed by transportation infrastructure.

Progress On Flood Mitigation Efforts

Through partnerships with Harris County Engineering, the Flood Control District, and the Texas GLO, Precinct 4 has broken ground on major flood resilience projects to protect communities from future storms.

● $20.2 million project in Bear Creek Village

● $6.1 million project in Westfield Pines and Village Subdivision

FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY: PRECINCT 4 LAUNCHES PLANS TO TRANSFORM PARKS & NEIGHBORHOODS

Precinct 4 is empowering communities to shape the future of their parks, green spaces, and infrastructure. Through its first-ever planning division, Precinct 4 is bringing together infrastructure experts and residents to develop plans that will revitalize signature green spaces, increase mobility and connectivity, and enhance the quality of life in its communities.

I grew up by a park, and so many of my best childhood memories were created there. Everyone deserves to live within walking distance of quality green space.

THE PRECINCT 4 HEALTHY PARKS PLAN is a comprehensive, precinctwide park and trails master plan to create a healthier and more connected parks and green space system. The planning process began in October 2023 and will be a 14-month effort.

BURNETT BAYLAND PARK MASTER PLAN will reimagine the sole green space for the Gulfton community in Southwest Houston, as well as bring amenities and resources to invigorate the community within a 15-minute walk.

• Master Plan Timeline: Summer 2023-Spring 2024

• Final Design: Spring 2024

• Permitting and Construction: 2024-2027

BAYLAND PARK MASTER PLAN will provide recommendations for creating an inclusive park with improved facilities, programming, and connectivity to better serve the active and passive recreational and open space needs of the community in Southwest Houston.

• Master Plan Timeline: Summer 2023-Spring 2024

• Final Design: Spring 2024

• Permitting and Construction: 2024-2027

KATY EAST COMMUNITY PLAN AND MOBILITY STUDY will focus on examining existing land use, mobility, infrastructure, and economic development challenges and opportunities in unincorporated Katy, culminating in a list of projects, policies, and program recommendations.

EAST SPRING BRANCH COMMUNITY PLAN will foster economic growth and educational opportunities, ensure access to healthcare, improve transportation and mobility options, prioritize safety, provide well-maintained parks and recreational spaces. Precinct 4 will engage in robust community outreach and will capture the unique character of the east Spring Branch area in the Plan.