Brays Bayou Master Plan: Engineering Urban Resilience (Source: Stormwater Solutions)
As one of the most flood-prone cities in the United States, Houston knows the stakes of inadequate stormwater infrastructure. In response to increasing climate volatility, aging drainage systems, and rapid urban growth, the City of Houston commissioned a city-wide Stormwater Master Plan. Part of this effort included the Brays Bayou Watershed which was led by LAN. The Master Plan and Model is a forward-looking project designed to transform how the city prepares for and mitigates flood risk.
Spanning approximately 128 square miles, the Brays Bayou watershed includes more than 1,000 miles of storm sewer within the city limits and encompasses some of Houston’s most critical infrastructure, including the Texas Medical Center, NRG Stadium and the University of Houston. Developed by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), the Brays Bayou Master Model Drainage Plan provides a new foundation for stormwater management in a complex, densely urbanized environment.
