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Pearland OKs $889K for innovation hub Pearland City Council voted May 19 to award an $888,666 contract over three years to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce to operate the Pearland Innovation Hub, which provides resources to local small businesses, through September 2028, according to agenda documents. The gist Pearland Economic Development Corpo- ration launched the PIH in 2022 to provide mentorship and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses, according to the hub’s website. Several Pearland business owners, who had used PIH services, asked City Council at the May 19 meeting to continue to fund the hub and said it had helped them start and scale their businesses.
Pearland votes down zoning change for 73-unit townhome development following pushback
A 73-unit build-for-rent townhome development in Pearland near McHard Road was struck down in a 3-4 vote at Pearland City Council’s May 19 meeting after a lengthy debate over property rights and concerns from nearby homeowners. What you need to know Those concerns dealt with traffic, noise, and how the development could impact property values and the neighborhood’s character. Ali Hasan, founder of the Brilliant Equity, the investment group that purchased the property, said they intended to transform the spot into a “moderately” dense residential community of 73-unit three-bedroom townhomes, a clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, dog park and green space. The site currently includes one single-family home and accessory structures set to be demolished. While the area was designated as “urban living”
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in the Pearland 2040 Comprehensive Plan, many residents were concerned with the zoning devia- tions the development would require. Those in favor said it would help add density to the area and provide different affordability levels for housing in Pearland.
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