2. Citizens' Agenda for Houston's Future.
Goal and Action 8: Flood Management
Houston develops and adopts a flood management plan that encourages cooperation among City, County and developers in all aspects of flood management. (4.3)
Actions Proposed by Participants
- Establish a plan to better manage flooding.
- Clean ditches and bayous.
- Limit development in floodplains.
- Develop parks along bayous for flood control and recreation.
- Mitigate detention and runoff in private sector projects.
- Build ponds for flood and drainage.