The HIR program was formed to add value by providing a health lens to a drafted plan, policy or project to ensure that decisions have neutral or beneficial impacts on the health of Harris County communities.
In order to create a healthy community, the use of the HIR program encourages collaborative efforts with partners across multiple disciplines such as architecture, transportation, and urban planning and can be adapted to multiple needs and timeframes ranging from a month to a year.
Resources are available to conduct appropriate research and access to additional services, such as subject matter experts, which will require additional funding. The HIR team can work with partners to decide what timeframe is most appropriate for the specific plan, policy or project.