Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced a $33.5 million investment in infrastructure projects aimed at improving public safety, mobility and flood protection across Alief, Sharpstown, Westchase and surrounding neighborhoods.
Places 4 People Initiative
The funding is part of Briones’ third annual Places 4 People initiative and combines $10.9 million from Precinct 4 with $22.6 million from partners including the City of Houston, Houston Parks Board, the Westchase District and Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 20.
Key Projects
Major projects include a $25.6 million overhaul of the flood-prone Alief Forest South neighborhood, street and drainage improvements in Lakeside Estates, new shared-use trails and pedestrian crossings in Alief and Shadowlake, roadway redesigns in Westchase, and a new mobility trail connecting Sharpstown to the Bayou Greenway.
Long-Term Impact
Since 2023, Places 4 People has delivered more than $250 million in investments across 59 projects. The newly announced funds are expected to be available in fiscal years 2027–2028.
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