From the cover
Greenlighting growth
What's happening?
Buildings Outdoor decor/seating
The Green at Katy Park site plan
KATY PARK MARKET DR.
The development aims to bring green space, retail and restaurants north of I-10 and will be completed in two phases, o cials with Read King said. Phase 1 will feature retail and restaurants, while Phase 2 is still undetermined. Retail shops will be a major attraction of The Green, with hopes that the project will become a new “third space” for the Katy community to congregate and socialize, project developer Jessica Dennis said. “A third space is a place for people to come and feel comfortable. … Let the kids run around, enjoy a nice meal and a nice conversation with their family, take care of their grocery shopping, do whatever they need to do, and do it conveniently,” she said. Katy City Council Ward B representative Gina Hicks said she supports the project because she believes it can boost the local economy and create a safe community space. “I spent a lot of time at that intersection with the sports elds and one thing we never had was a place to go grab lunch or dinner or do team events,” she said. Additionally, the project is expected to bring $4.07 million in roadway and drainage improvements for the development courtesy of funds from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. The improvements, approved by Katy City Council on Aug. 11, include a $1.91 million contract for signal modi cation, turn lanes and drainage on Morton Road, plus a $2.16 million contract for the construction of drainage and paving facilities. Read King will also have a built-in path that extends to another subdivision under development, Katy Court, which would give locals access to 3.21 miles of walkable trails.
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SOURCE: READ KING COMMUNITY IMPACT
By the numbers
175,000 square feet of retail and restaurants
20,000 square feet of green space
3.21 miles of trails
The project will include green space for visitors to take in the outdoors.
SOURCE: READ KING COMMUNITY IMPACT
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