Our Work

Strategic Initiatives for the Greater Houston Region

As a nonpartisan Houston think tank, the Center for Houston’s Future brings business, government, community and academic stakeholders together to engage in planning, research, consensus building and action across the Greater Houston region.

Current Initiatives

Project Metis

Project Metis is positioning the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.

Vision 2050

Vision 2050 is a long-range strategic blueprint and vision for the Greater Houston region, built with business, community and government leaders.

Past Initiatives

Energy and Climate

Led Houston’s energy transition, from clean hydrogen hubs to decarbonizing industry.

Immigration

Research and consensus building on immigration’s economic importance to the region.

Health and Health Equity

From AI in healthcare to maternal health — research advancing a healthier region.

Latest from our initiatives

January 30, 2026

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