Meet Alan C Clark
METRO Chief Strategy Officer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Alan C. Clark is METRO’s Chief Strategy Officer.
In this role, Alan is responsible for developing partnership opportunities which support both the investment priorities of METRO and those of partner local governments and agencies. The Strategy Group has primary responsibility for the development of coordination with the Metropolitan Planning Organization transit project programming, federal formula and discretionary grant applications, annual National Transit Database reporting, and FTA triennial reviews.
Prior to joining METRO in March 2021, Mr. Clark was the Director of Transportation and Air Quality Planning for over 30 years at the Houston-Galveston Area Council. There he was the Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and responsible for development of the region’s multimodal transportation plans.
When Alan moved to Houston in 1981, he worked as a transportation planner for METRO and was an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University. Following his graduate work at the Ohio State University in 1978, he worked as a transit and traffic engineering consultant for a private consulting firm.
We’ve Simplified the Application for Home Repair Assistance
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has simplified the application for the Single-Family Home Repair Program, making it shorter, faster, and easier for homeowners impacted by Winter Storm Uri to apply for recovery assistance.
Eligible Homeowners Could Receive:
*Up to $10,000 reimbursement for out-of-pocket storm repairs
*Up to $100,000 for home repairs (rehabilitation)
*Up to $300,000 for full reconstruction
Take the First Step
View the simplified application, learn more about eligibility, and review the list of required documents by visiting: houstontx.gov/hcdrecovery/dr21
Need Help Along the Way?
Our HCD team is here to make the process simple, supportive, and stress-free. We can pick up or drop off paperwork at your convenience
Have Questions?
Call: 832-394-6200
Email: [email protected]
Weekly Assistance Hours:
Every Wednesday, 1 – 4 PM
Call: (832)-394-6912 | (832)-394-6227
Take a look at our HCD Calendar of Events to learn more about upcoming community engagement events, all designed to provide hands-on help with your application.