Houston’s Westchase District, a 4-square-mile area of west Houston, is a common destination for many commuters to the Bayou City. Home to more than 1,500 businesses, including many corporate headquarters, the district is a thriving hub for energy, engineering, and construction companies, with access to a talented, highly skilled workforce. 

Westchase has proven itself to be a highly competitive area with numerous major headquarters relocating to the district in the past year, including Mattress Firm, Apache Corp, and Bechtel Energy. 拥有近1700万平方英尺的办公空间和48个公寓社区, Westchase District is continuing to promote economic growth with long-term plans to diversify its offerings and improve quality of life to become West Houston’s Downtown as a mobile, connected urban center. 

Infrastructure 

With easy access to four major highways, Westchase is Houston’s most accessible commercial district. Its close proximity to the Westpark Tollway, West Sam Houston Tollway, I-10, and US-59 means that Houstonians who live and work in and around the district are never more than 30 minutes away from major destinations and neighborhoods in Houston, including its two major airports. 

Westchase’s Long-Range Plan 着重于提高通勤者和行人的机动性. To achieve this, the district aims to introduce new local streets that will effectively break up existing superblocks. 这个精心规划的小社区街道网络, situated along property boundaries, will alleviate traffic congestion on major thoroughfares in addition to creating more parking options and foster the growth of mixed-use developments. 

Furthermore, Westchase正在积极开展改善自行车通行的倡议, pedestrians, and mass transit users. These measures aim to create a more sustainable and efficient transportation system within the district. 

As a host to two large convention hotels, Westchase地区有能力举办中型的地区性会议. Moreover, 它是一个理想的补充空间，在乔治R. Brown Convention Center. 该地区还提供一系列长期住宿的酒店, 为商务旅行者和家庭搬迁到休斯敦地区提供灵活的选择. 

In addition to its convention facilities, Westchase拥有各种各样的餐厅，迎合各种民族美食, providing a vibrant dining scene. 该地区每周举行的农贸市场吸引着美食爱好者, 进一步提升该地区的烹饪体验. 

380 Area Agreement 

Beginning in 2014, Westchase’s 380 economic development agreement with the City of Houston – similar to a tax increment reinvestment zone – has provided the district with funds for infrastructure projects over the next ten years. To date, 这些资金已用于许多公共项目, including roads, parks and greenspaces, trails, drainage improvements, and the redevelopment of older properties. 

This funding of public infrastructure has allowed Westchase District to remain competitive with other Houston-area districts by securing long-term commitments with developers, companies, and residents. 

Westchase地区正积极参与其380地区协议的续签过程, affirming its dedication to continued progress and collaborative partnerships that will shape the district's future. 

Greenspace Developments 

作为解决其公园和绿地不足的持续努力的一部分, 韦斯特切斯区已经拨出数百万美元的资金来开发更多的公园. According to Sherry Fox, 韦斯特切斯区的通讯副总裁, the area had zero parks a couple of years ago, and it is now home to two parks, three dog parks and five miles of walking trails that connect to the Brays Bayou trail system and Art Storey Park, south of Bellaire. 

Woodchase Park, opened in 2021, is the district’s first fully-programmed park, featuring a 7,500-square-foot activity lawn, multi-purpose pavilion, dog park, community garden, exercise stations, and a play area. 最近，韦斯特切斯区(Westchase District)的坎登公园(Camden Park)项目破土动工.5-acre greenspace that will feature a 30,000-square-foot lawn space, covered sky terrace, and multi-purpose pavilion. 一旦建成，它将成为休斯顿西部迄今为止最大的公园. 

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