Planning & Projects

Infrastructure Improvements

The North Houston District strives to encourage growth using planning strategies that create a sense of place, improve mobility, enhance resiliency, and encourage community revitalization across our service area. Since its inception in 1991, the District has dedicated resources to creating a visually appealing, green, and accessible environment, and projects that support that work are managed by our Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

Four people are standing outside in a park during a tree planting event. In the foreground, a man wearing a straw hat and sunglasses is smiling at the camera. To his left are two men, both smiling, one in a gray polo and the other in a teal shirt with glasses. A woman in sunglasses and a navy shirt stands on the far right. In the background, there are other people working on planting trees in the park under a partly cloudy sky.

Planning and Infrastructure Department areas of emphasis:

Park and Trails Development
Transportation and Mobility
Gateways and Wayfinding
Flood Mitigation Advocacy
Public Art and Placemaking

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Graphic shows $2.5 million for sidewalks over a background of workers pouring concrete for a sidewalk project.

02/06/25

North Houston District Secures $2.5M Grant for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

A rendering shows a protected midblock crosswalk with pedestrian refuge islands and bold white stripes between landscaped medians.

29/05/25

Coming Soon: Mid-Block Crossings Offer A Safer Way to Cross Busy Intersections

A site plan shows a landscaped traffic median with curved paths, trees, seating, and labeled design zones.

13/05/25

Latest Monument in North Houston District’s Gateway Program Set for August Completion

Color-coded site map showing planned improvements at Wussow Park, including soccer fields, trails, pavilion, and playground.

28/04/25

VIDEO UPDATE: North Houston District Begins $1M Wussow Park Expansion Project

Photos

An orange safety fence surrounds a construction zone at Wussow Park, where a CASE excavator and workers are preparing a dirt-covered area for renovation. Trees and grassy areas frame the scene under a clear blue sky.

Wussow Park Renovation Project 2025

Newly poured concrete sidewalk stretches along a parking lot with a retaining wall and a red-painted curb.

Airline Drive Sidewalks

A large group of volunteers from the previous photo raises their hands and tools, such as shovels and gloves, in a celebratory pose. The scene includes a bright sky and grassy surroundings.

GBC Tree Planting 2024

A curved sidewalk runs alongside a road with orange construction barriers lined up on its left side. On the right, a black chain-link fence borders a grassy area. A fire hydrant and utility equipment are visible next to the sidewalk. Traffic warning signs can be seen in the background near the curve in the road. The sky is clear, and the area appears to be under construction or improvement.

Road Construction

Construction team and project leaders standing in front of a newly-constructed North Houston District gateway sign. The five white and hispanic men are smiling proudly and they are all wearing bright colored clothing for safety.

NHD Gateways

Real Greens Soccer Club kids in red uniforms standing on an orange surface

Wussow Park Mini Pitch First Kick Ceremony