On October 29 Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced $80.2 million in resilient infrastructure projects spanning Alief, Cypress, Gulfton, Katy, Lazybrook/Timbergrove, Sharpstown, Uptown, and surrounding neighborhoods as part of her fourth annual Places 4 People initiative.

“As costs continue to rise, we are leveraging the power of partnership to deliver for our families. By coming together across jurisdictions, we are stretching every taxpayer dollar further and getting projects done that otherwise wouldn’t happen. These are so much more than numbers: they are safer streets, homes at lower risk of flooding, and neighborhoods people are proud to call home. In unity, we can keep delivering the progress our families deserve,” said Briones.

The initiative leverages $61.8 million invested by partner organizations and $18.4 million invested by Precinct 4 totaling $80.2 million in infrastructure projects. Partners include MUD 105 and Cinco MUD No. 9 in the greater Katy area, as well as the City of Houston, Houston Parks Board, TIRZ 5 - Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority, TIRZ 12 - City Park Redevelopment Authority, TIRZ 20 - Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority, and TIRZ 16 - Uptown District.

Municipal utility district (MUD) partnership projects

Cinco MUD No. 9 street drainage improvements: This $120,200 partnership with Cinco MUD No. 9 funds the repair and replacement of 42 storm drains and manholes in Cinco Ranch. These structures are the entry and access points of the neighborhood’s storm drainage system, and when they are damaged or failing, rainwater can back up onto streets. The upgrades will help mitigate flooding for more than 1,400 residents by improving drainage, reducing ponding, and keeping streets safer and easier to travel during heavy rain.

“Aging infrastructure is one of Commissioner Briones’ top priorities, and this funding helps us act on it. The 42 storm drains and manholes in this project are about 40 years old and have deteriorated. Rehabilitating them will let us direct our own dollars to other needs in the community,” said Harvey Nelson, Vice President of Cinco MUD No. 9.

MUD 105 Westgreen Boulevard and West Little York roadway improvements: This $34.2 million partnership funds the design and construction of new roadway extensions along West Little York Road and Westgreen Boulevard. The project connects the Lantana, Jasmine Heights, and Settlers Village subdivisions to FM 529, the Grand Parkway, and Hemmenway and Walker Elementary Schools.

“With Precinct 4’s $10 million investment, we will finish Westgreen Boulevard and West Little York Road and build a new bridge over Bear Creek. For the first time, these neighborhoods will connect directly to FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, with a crossing that stays open when the water rises. It completes a missing link in the regional grid and makes every Precinct 4 dollar go a long way,” said Taylor Goodall, Attorney for Harris County MUD 105.

City of Houston partnership project

Safe crossings: This $1.02 million investment funds new High-intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossings, along with ramps, sidewalks, and crosswalks at five intersections in Alief, Gulfton, and Sharpstown: Bellaire Blvd. and Atwell Drive, Richmond Avenue and Ocee Street. (HAWK), Briar Forest Drive and Terry Hershey Park (RRFB), Wilcrest Drive and Boone Loop Road (RRFB), and Renwick Drive and Elm Street (RRFB).

Houston Parks Board partnership projects

Alief connectivity improvements: This $900,000 partnership funds the construction of a 0.35-mile shared-use path linking Alief and Meadows Place to the Alief Connector Trail and Keegans Bayou trails, with new ramps, crosswalks, and an RRFB crossing at West Bellfort Avenue. The project serves a high-needs community.

Keegans Bayou connectivity project: This $900,000 partnership funds the design of a 1.33-mile shared-use path connecting to the Alief trail, with planned ramps, crosswalks, and RRFB crossings at Dairy Ashford Road, Keegan Road, and Huntington Estates Drive. The project serves a high-needs community.

Langham Creek connectivity study: This $300,000 planning partnership will study the feasibility of a 16-mile regional trail linking communities to Bear Creek Park, Weekley Park, and John Paul Landing Park. It will also connect to newly built sidewalks in from Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 effort at Barker Cypress, West Little York, Greenhouse, Clay, and Fry Roads.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) partnership projects

TIRZ 5, White Oak Bayou Safety and Access Improvements: This $2.2 million partnership funds the construction of nine new crossings along West TC Jester Boulevard with crosswalk striping, ADA ramps, sidewalk improvements, eight RRFBs, and one HAWK signal.

TIRZ 12, Seamist Drive roadway improvements: This $3.48 million partnership will fully reconstruct Seamist Drive with new pavement, improved drainage, wider sidewalks, lighting, and trees.

TIRZ 16, Memorial Park connectivity improvements: This $33.8 million partnership funds the construction of a 2.5-mile shared-use path connecting Uptown across Loop 610 to Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum, and the Northwest Transit Center. The project also adds stormwater storage and repairs Buffalo Bayou's banks.

TIRZ 20, safe routes to school: This $3.26 million partnership funds safety improvements at three High Injury Network intersections near six schools in Alief and Greater Sharpstown. The project serves a high-needs community.

Since 2023, Commissioner Briones has secured over $332.6 million in infrastructure investments across 69 projects. Of that total, 61% ($203.5 million) has been contributed by external partners, with Precinct 4 investing $129.1 million.

For more information about the Places 4 People initiative and upcoming projects, visit: cp4.harriscountytx.gov/Infrastructure/Places-4-People/2026-Projects.