Houston
Houston, Texas
Energy Transformation & Climate-Resilient Development
Pioneering renewable energy integration and industry transformation through climate-resilient urban development and energy workforce transition in the Energy Capital.
40%
Renewable Energy Goal
3,500
Workers Retrained
125
Facilities Upgraded
$180M
Investment Mobilized
Strategic Focus Areas
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Renewable Energy Integration
Accelerating Houston's transition to renewable energy sources through strategic infrastructure development and policy initiatives that leverage the city's energy expertise.
- Solar and wind deployment
- Grid modernization
- Energy storage solutions
2
Industry Transformation Planning
Guiding Houston's traditional energy sector through strategic evolution to new technologies and business models while maintaining economic competitiveness.
- Petrochemical innovation
- Carbon capture initiatives
- Green hydrogen development
3
Climate-Resilient Development
Implementing comprehensive climate adaptation strategies to protect Houston's infrastructure and communities from extreme weather events.
- Flood mitigation systems
- Heat island reduction
- Resilient infrastructure
4
Energy Workforce Transition
Developing programs to upskill and transition Houston's energy workforce to meet the demands of the evolving energy landscape.
- Skills training programs
- Career pathway development
- Industry partnerships
How CityUp! is Helping Houston
CityUp! is the community revitalization arm of DDP, transforming industrial and underutilized properties into renewable energy facilities, climate-resilient developments, and workforce training centers.
Renewable Energy Facility Development
Transforming brownfield sites and industrial properties into solar farms, wind energy facilities, and green hydrogen production centers that power Houston's energy transition.
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Developing flood-resistant buildings, green stormwater infrastructure, and heat-mitigation projects that protect Houston communities from extreme weather events.
Energy Workforce Training Centers
Creating state-of-the-art training facilities where Houston's traditional energy workforce can learn new skills in renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable technology.
Client Opportunity: Be Part of Houston's Energy Transformation
Through the Donation Benefit Services Program, clients who participate in deconstruction and donation can receive ownership in the redevelopment of their donated properties.
CityUp! takes strategically located industrial properties in Houston and transforms them into renewable energy facilities, climate-resilient developments, and workforce training centers that address both the energy transition and climate adaptation challenges.
This innovative model creates sustainable tax benefits while simultaneously building the infrastructure and workforce needed for Houston to remain the Energy Capital of the World in a sustainable future.
10%
Ownership in Redevelopment
Energy Industry Transformation Hub
Houston serves as the Energy Industry Transformation Hub for CityUp!, leveraging its position as the Energy Capital of the World to lead the global transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Through strategic partnerships with energy companies, research institutions, and workforce development organizations, we're creating a model for energy cities worldwide to follow in balancing economic prosperity with environmental responsibility.
5,000
Energy Companies
#1
U.S. Energy City
Planning Phase Progress
Houston is currently in the Planning Phase of the CityUp! program, developing comprehensive strategies for energy transformation and climate resilience.
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Stakeholder Engagement
2
Strategy Development
3
Resource Planning
4
Implementation
Join Houston's Energy Revolution
Partner with us in transforming Houston's energy landscape and building a climate-resilient future for the Energy Capital of the World.
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