Extreme heat and severe weather threaten Houston’s District H due to low tree canopy, aging homes, and weak infrastructure, leading to higher heat, flooding, and damage risks.

Council Member Mario Castillo’s Resilient H initiative is tackling extreme heat and disaster risks head-on with smart, community-driven solutions. As District H and the city face rising temperatures and stronger storms, Resilient H promotes practical strategies, like planting trees, weatherizing homes, and improving infrastructure in order to build a cooler, safer, and more resilient future for all Houstonians.

Led by Council Member Mario Castillo, the Resilient H initiative utilizes 4 key components to reduce climate risks and boost disaster readiness through:

WHAT WE CAN DO MOVING FORWARD

Tree Planting | Rain Barrels | Climate-smart Design

ENHANCED GREEN SPACE + PARKS

Insulation | Roofing Upgrades | Energy Programs

HOME WEATHERIZATION

Permeable Pavement | Cool Concrete | Storm-proofing

RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

Green Building Standards

Infrastructure Investment | Policy Partnerships

IN P A R T N E R S H I P WITH T R E E S F O R H O U S T O N

10-Gallon Trees + Care (20x)

Expands canopy coverage, cools

neighborhoods, and improves air quality with

maintenance guaranteed for 2 years.

$3,500

20-Gallon Trees + Care (15x)

Larger trees for enhanced long-term

success, stronger roots, healthier growth,

and a higher survival rate.

$5,000

I N P A R T N E R S H I P WI T H S T U D E N T C O N S E R V A T I O N A S S O C I A T I O N

Student Conservation Association

Supports tree canopy analysis, job training,

and community outreach through one individual

6-month SCA internship.

$25,000

I N P A R T N E R S H I P WITH Y O U R H O U S T O N

Rain Barrels

Reduces flooding and promotes sustainable

water use while engaging residents directly

in resilience efforts.

$10,000

Tree Planting Care Package

Supports volunteers with food, water,

and supplies during tree planting events,

helping keep them energized and engaged.

$500

Shade Structure

Creates cooler, more welcoming parks

where families and seniors can gather

safely year-round.

$95,000

Air Monitors (4x)

Provides real-time air quality data,

guiding targeted environmental and public

health strategies.

$5,600