Sustainability in Houston: West Ave

While not a sustainable/green development the West Ave River Oaks still provides an interesting look into the boom of urban development in Texas. Inherent in all dense mixed-use developments, there is a negligible amount of “green” built in. In theory, residents can reside and seek entertainment within walking distance thereby using their personal vehicles less and emitting less carbon emissions. Residents seeking a night on the town can simply walk to one of the 50 storefronts and multiple restaurant/bars on site without having to leave the development.

While this type of rental development is good to see in an increasingly sprawling Texas city; the lack of diversity in this up-scale project leaves much to be desired.