With nearly 6 million residents, Houston is the largest city in Texas and is an industrial and economic powerhouse along the Gulf Coast. The city’s exponential population growth and urban sprawl over recent decades has also increased pressure on city services and the environment. Extreme heat and flood events have become more dangerous as nature is being replaced with concrete.
After Hurricane Harvey left much of the city flooded and without electricity, the city took the next step in its resilience journey, releasing its Resilient Houston strategy for a future where all Houstonians can thrive in the face of challenges.
