The West Houston Association has announced a special forum focusing on the significance of planning in development.  Titled “Collaborating for Quality Growth,” the half-day event will be held on Friday, July 28^th, at the West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Road, Houston, 77082 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This forum will feature three panels each providing a unique perspective on the role of planning in development.

Byron Hebert, city administrator for the City of Katy, will participate in the initial panel.

8:45 a.m. — Panel 1: Success Stories of Quality Developments in Rural Communities
Russell Bynum, General Manager, Hillwood Communities
Dan Davis, Mayor, City of Manvel
Brett Walker, President, Parkside Capital
Byron Hebert, City Administrator, City of Katy
Moderated by: Alia Vinson, Partner, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson

9:30 a.m. — Intermission & Networking

9:45 a.m. — Panel 2: Understanding Market Share & Lot Size Ratio
Blake McGregor, Senior Vice President, EHRA Engineering
Matt Stoops, Planning Director, LJA Engineering
Elizabeth Gilbert, Managing Principle, Clark Condon
Moderated by: Rainer Ficken, EVP – MPC Development, Caldwell Companies

10:30 a.m. — Intermission & Networking

10:45 — Panel 3: Development, Growth, & The Workforce
Shaun Theriot-Smith, Senior Real Estate Manager, H-E-B
Jay Sears, Owner, NewQuest Properties
Moderated by: Loren Morales, Director of Municipal Finance, RBC Capital Markets

11:30 — Adjournment

This event is offered at no charge thanks to the year round support of the West Houston Association’s  Quality Growth Partners and through a special collaboration with Houston Community College. West Houston Association’s Quality Growth Partners (QGP) are organizations who provide an annual year-long investment commitment to support programming and advocacy by serving as sponsors for all of WHA’s educational forums throughout the year.  To register for this event or to learn more about the West Houston Association, visit the WHA website at www.westhouston.org.