The Built Environment (BE) Unit addresses health through environmental and community planning processes in Harris County. Below are links to projects and reports the BE Unit has created and contributed to since 2015.

Climate

• Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessments
• Houston Harris Heat Action Team

Community Planning

• McNair/Linus Community Plan
• Cloverleaf Livable Centers Study
• Actions for Health Equity in Settegast (In Development)
• One Health Toolkit (In Development)
• Healthy Development Guide (In Development)

Health Impact Assessments

• East Aldine HIA
• City of Pasadena HIA

Transportation/Mobility

• Safe Crossings – East Aldine
• Safe Crossings – Galena Park
• East End Bike Plan HIR

Contributions

• Greener Gulfton, Community Action Plan
• Episcopal Health Foundation, Healthy Places Toolkit
• Precinct 1 Transportation Plan
• Harris Cares
• METRO Urban Design