Towne Lake

In 2006, Caldwell Companies sought to create Towne Lake as a community where residents and services could be connected by water. Their vision included boat docks and marinas augmenting traditional walking trails to navigate a vibrant residential community. EHRA was the perfect partner to take Caldwell Companies’ vision and create this livable suburban oasis.

Jacobs Reserve Development

Engineering design and construction phase services of water, sewer, drainage and paving for four subdivision sections and off-site channel (123 acres out of a 400 acre subdivision). There was 60-feet of elevation difference on this site and wooded lots were left in their natural state which required the installation of retaining walls.

288 & CR56

The purpose of this project was to convert the existing at-grade crossing of Brazoria County Road 56 (CR 56) and State Highway 288 (SH 288) into a diamond interchange that includes a new overpass bridge. Coordination with TXDOT, area landowners, utility companies, and Brazoria County was integral in obtaining approval and acceptance of the project.

Northpark Drive Mobility Project

EHRA completed preliminary engineering, phase one environmental site assessment and schematic development for the widening of Northpark Dr. between US 59 and Woodland Hills Dr. EHRA also provided program management, drainage analysis and design, traffic engineering, environmental documentation and schematic design for the roadway, as well as grade separation at the Loop 494/UPRR railroad crossing.

EHRA conducted traffic operations and access management studies for the Northpark Dr. corridor. This corridor is approximately 2.2 miles long and has major signalized and unsignalized intersections and driveways that access various subdivisions and industrial developments. These studies laid the groundwork for the widening of Northpark Dr. from a four-lane boulevard cross-section to a six-lane boulevard complete street. The new street design includes low impact development drainage, conventional drainage, a grade separation at the UPRR crossing with mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, two at-grade crossings for bi-directional frontage access, reconstruction of two concrete bridges over a diversion channel, intersection improvements, a roadway-adjacent multiuse path and traffic signal improvements.

Drainage analysis and design included hydrologic and hydraulic studies of both existing and proposed conditions to demonstrate that proposed project components would not adversely affect the 100-year floodplain in the area. The roadway and traffic designs contained horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan and profile, sidewalk and bicycle accommodations, intersection layouts, traffic control plans and signing and pavement markings.

As the program management firm, EHRA coordinated with TxDOT, UPRR, the City of Houston Council District E, COH Planning and Development Department, COH Public Works and Engineering Department, Montgomery County, Harris County, HCFCD and area residents throughout the project.

Willowcreek Ranch Development

A 720-acre gated master planned community located off Telge Road, just north of Willow Creek. See how EHRA was involved in this project.

30 June 2025

Fresh Thinking, Smarter Solutions

Ruben J. De La Fuente, Jr., PE, CFM

As projects grow more complex, timelines are tighter and expectations are elevated to engineer to a higher level of detail. Clients are looking for teams who can anticipate challenges, adapt quickly and deliver smarter solutions without compromising quality. With advancements all around us, we must advance too.

That’s where “keeping it fresh” comes in—one of EHRA Engineering’s leading core values.

For engineers, staying fresh means staying relevant. It means not only keeping up with new technologies, but also actively seeking out ways to apply them with purpose. Whether it’s advanced modeling software, real-time data integration, drone-based surveying, AI-assisted design checks or better integration with Geospatial Information System (GIS). These tools are reshaping the way we plan and design.

But progress is not automatic. It requires intention. Technology is just a tool. And like any tool, it’s only effective if we understand it and are willing to adapt our methods to take full advantage of what is possible. This means rethinking workflows, re-skilling teams and even challenging long-standing processes. As engineers, we must challenge ourselves to:

Go explore. Set time aside to dig into new software features or run a test model with a tool that you have heard good things about.
Embrace knowledge sharing. What a fellow team member learns on one project might save hours on yours. The best way to learn is learning from others’ mistakes.
Focus on function, not flash. The best solutions solve real problems.
Invest in your future skills. Personal development pays off exponentially.
Be open to relearning. A lot of times, the biggest barrier to progress isn’t what we don’t know, it’s what we think we already do. Don’t be afraid to challenge what you already know.

The bottom line: Innovation isn’t coming—it’s already here. The question is whether we’re prepared to meet it, not just as participants, but as leaders shaping the future of our industry. That means embracing new tools, challenging old assumptions, and staying curious even when the pace of change feels overwhelming. We have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to drive progress, not just respond to it. Let’s keep our skills sharp, our minds open, and our work firmly positioned at the leading edge.

HYDROLOGY & HYDRAULICS Thought Leadership