BY HALEY VELASCO
Assessing the need
Looking ahead
A survey for Pearland’s Old Town Revitalization Plan launched in August and received over 7,500 responses, Kane said. Respondents were able to choose multiple answers.
The plan’s feedback process ended at the beginning of April. After city and Olsson officials review feedback for a final time, the plan will be pitched to City Council for consideration. “With this area being originally where Pearland began as a city, … I think there’s optimism and opportunity to bring some of that history back to this area,” Kane said. Cole said he believes the plan could go to City Council for a vote between the summer and the end of the year. City officials have noted it is currently too early to decide which entity pays for what within the plan, and there is no timeline yet as to when development would begin. However, if City Council approves the plan, Cole noted the city will then create a team to organize how the plan would be carried out.
What are your main reasons for visiting Old Town?
Which types of destinations are you likely to visit in Old Town?
How would you rate your overall experience in Old Town?
0%
50% 100%
0%
50%
100%
0%
50%
100%
Entertainment, dining/nightlife
Dining
Very satisfied
Shopping
Shopping
Satisfied
Recreation
Services
Services, other
Other
Neutral
Friend/family residence
Entertainment
Church/place of worship
Dissatisfied
Work
Employment
Very dissatisfied
Events
Educational center
SOURCE: OLSSON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
The cost
Projected costs of Old Town Revitalization Plan
Cole said the revitalization will be funded through the PEDC, the city, the Texas Department of Transportation and private entities. The plan, officials said, was created to help: • Develop an area that offers a lively, walkable atmosphere • Create more entertainment venues and spaces
“This isn’t a brand new green field that we’re going to go and build. When you’re talking about redevelopment [or] repurposing, … this isn’t an overnight thing. More
Broadway St. upgrades: $140.48M Roadway reconstruction along Grand Boulevard: $20.7M
Total $174.78M
than likely, this is a 20-year plan.” KEVIN COLE, PEARLAND MAYOR
• Attract unique small businesses • Bring development into the area
Welcome center and event space west of Main Street: $13.6M
The total approximate costs for each major project were not all available as of press time.
SOURCE: OLSSON/COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: TOTAL FUNDING FOR ALL PROJECTS IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MORE ESTIMATES WILL COME LATER.
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