2026 Projects

2026 Call 4 Projects: Places 4 People

Places 4 People is a collaborative infrastructure program that uses partnerships to improve public safety, drainage, roadway conditions, and community connections.

Through the power of partnership, Commissioner Lesley Briones is turning an $18.4 million investment into $80.2 million in infrastructure improvements across Precinct 4. The 2026 Places 4 People program brings together eight partners who are contributing $61.8 million, more than triple the county’s own investment, to deliver 10 projects that reach over 525,000 residents.

2026 Projects

TThis $120,200 partnership, with $84,100 from Precinct 4 and $36,100 from Cinco Ranch MUD No. 9, funds the repair or replacement of 42 inlets and manholes to reduce ponding and flooding in Cinco Ranch.

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A 50/50 partnership between Precinct 4 and the city of Houston, this $1.02 million project 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. 

Location	Project Type	Estimated Costs
Bellaire Blvd. & Atwell Dr.	HAWK.	$349,000.00
Richmond Ave. & Ocee St.	HAWK.	$349,000.00
Briar Forest Dr. & Terry Hershey Park	RRFB.	$162,000.00
Wilcrest Dr. & Boone Loop Rd.	RRFB.	$81,000.00
Renwick Dr. & Elm St.	RRFB.	$81,000.00

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This $900,000 partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and Houston Parks Board, funds a 0.35-mile shared-use path linking Alief and Meadows Place to the Alief Connector Trail and Keegan’s Bayou trails, with new ramps, crosswalks, and an RRFB crossing at West Bellfort Avenue. The project serves a high-needs community.

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This $900,000 partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and the Houston Parks Board, 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, Keegan Road, and Huntington Estates Drive. The project serves a high-needs community.

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This $300,000 planning partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and Houston Parks Board, will study the feasibility of a 16-mile regional trail linking communities to Bear Creek Park, Weekley Park, and John Paul Landing Park.

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This $34.2 million partnership, with $10 million from Precinct 4 and $24.2 million from MUD 105, 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.

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This $3.48 million partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and TIRZ 12, will fully reconstruct Seamist Drive from Kury Lane to 18th Street with new pavement, improved drainage, wider sidewalks, lighting, and trees.

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This $33.8 million partnership, with $2.3 million from Precinct 4 and $31.5 million from TIRZ 16, funds 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.

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This $3.26 million partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and TIRZ 20, funds construction of safety improvements at three High Injury Network intersections near six schools in Alief and Greater Sharpstown. Supported by Mayor John Whitmire and Alief Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, the project serves a high-needs community.

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This $2.2 million partnership, split 50/50 between Precinct 4 and TIRZ 5, funds nine new crossings along West T.C. Boulevard with crosswalk striping, ADA ramps, sidewalk improvements, eight RRFBs, and one HAWK signal.

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