My vision of Houston in 2030 is the city having an enhanced infrastructure. I work in the insurance industry and I know first hand how climate change is hurting large cities such as Houston. Since 2008, there have been conversations about the Ike Dike yet zero progress. Houston is an amazing city but for to remain livable, we need leaders who actually enhance our infrastructure and living conditions to mitigate damages from inevitable natural disasters.

Within five years, I see Houston providing more relief shelters and affordable housing options for homeless individuals and sex trafficking victims ready to reintegrate into a safer life. I envision significantly fewer homeless encampments in areas like downtown Houston and direct access to trauma-informed recovery programs for trafficking survivors, who often make up a faction of the homeless population scattered across the city. These programs would provide tangible resources and pathways for empowerment, self-sufficiency, and relief. Oftentimes, policies are created and implemented in ways that appear to reduce homelessness and illegal sex work, but in reality, these communities’ movement patterns shift rather than their actual living conditions improving. My hope is to see more community members become educated and actively engaged in these recovery and housing programs, fostering a collective approach to our shared responsibility for our neighborhoods and city.

One of my favorite things about Houston is its diversity. As one of the most diverse cities in the country, my vision for Houston in 2030 is that we move forward on the path of being a strong and proud community that celebrates this and that all sorts of different groups of Houstonians from different racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic, etc. backgrounds work together on making our city better for everyone. Part of this work includes exponentially increasing civic engagement across all groups. Members of our community deserve to have their voices heard and we need to make sure everyone has the information they need to be empowered to enact positive change.

In 2030, I envision Houston as a city at the forefront of change in Texas, thriving on its incredible diversity. It will be a place where collaboration drives progress, creating opportunities for all residents to not only live but thrive. By focusing on advancing policies that address homelessness, reduce unemployment, and promote inclusivity, Houston will be a model of respect and unity. With a deeper understanding and appreciation of our differences, crime rates will decrease as we build stronger, more connected communities. Houston will be a beacon of progress, innovation, and social equity.

Houston will continue to be the diverse city we know and love. Houston will have made changes to protect our people – like engineering the power grid for resiliency.

I see Houston in 2030 becoming one of the world’s great big cities. As we improve on issues like flood mitigation, public safety and transportation and continue to grow in the realms of food, culture and diversity we can build a city that is poised to excel in the second quarter of the 21st century.

Houston in 2030 will be the example of what a thriving society looks like when diversity is embraced, individuals are valued, and policies are built that balance morality with economic growth and stability. I envision that justice will be truly blind and Houston will be a community where every voice will hold weight in shaping our collective future. Forward thinking will have strengthened the development of policies that protect the citizens' human rights, and everyone will have access to equitable resources, including education, healthcare, affordable housing, and more. Houston will be a city whose leaders have met advocacy with action and where people of all walks of life feel adequately represented and well taken care of by its local government.

In 2030,Houston will be a city that embraces its diversity, commends innovation, and prioritizes sustainability. Houston will be a greener metropolis with a resilient infrastructure. After years of battling floods, Houston will have invested heavily in a green infrastructure. It will have rooftop gardens and vertical farms, contributing to local food production and reducing an urban heat island effect. In 2030, Houston will be a smart city with advanced technologies are integrated into daily life, from self-driving shuttles navigating the streets to smart grids optimizing energy consumption. Houston will have more affordable housing through innovative solutions and policies that ensure everyone has access to safe and stable housing. The community will thrive by investing in education and job training programs to create pathways to prosperity for all Houstonians.

I want Houston to be a place where its community members feel that they can have a positive impact on their community and feel more optimistic about the issues that they care about. I want the people to be more actively engaged in politics. I want people to feel that their involvement can help them make a difference rather than feeling apathetic towards politics. I have seen many people feel disenfranchised from politics due to how polarized our politics has become. People also feel like their actions have no impact on what happens in elections because of practices such as gerrymandering. I want people to feel like their voice truly matters and that they should get involved because policies that directly affect them are being made whether they or not. Whether it is calling their representatives to tell them they want them to change “X” policy or getting their friends and family members to go with them to vote in their local election, I want to see our community members more involved in politics in 2030.

My vision for Houston in 2030 is to be a vibrant, informed, and engaged multicultural city—one in which our rich cultures and diverse backgrounds are not only celebrated, they are represented. For that to come to fruition, the city must embrace and value every voice to help guide the decisions that shape our collective future.

In 5 years, I hope that Houston feels more accessible to people in many ways. I hope that people are able to transport themselves more easily, that people will be able to eat healthier foods that are available in close proximity to their home, and that public school teachers, parents, and students feel more secure and joyful about their school and its inner workings.

Houston: Inclusive and equitable for all.

Houston in 2030: A diverse sustainable city with smart infrastructure, strong civic engagement, and equal opportunities for all residents.

My vision for Houston in 2030 is where Houston is envisaged as a civic powerhouse, where voters are engaged and knowledgeable, leadership in this space is inclusive, and the youth feel empowered in shaping the future.

An inclusive Houston thriving with equity, innovation, and sustainability, where diverse voices shape policy and opportunity empowers all.