PROPOSED STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Chapter 7
Infill and Redevelopment
Mobility and Infrastructure
Pearland Prosperity Community Strategic Plan In February 2024, and update to the Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan was adopted by City Council, the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) Board of Directors. At the center of the Pearland Prosperity Update framework, the core goal is: Î Pearland will be the community of choice for PEOPLE and BUSINESS in our region. Partners in Pearland can pursue this Core Goal by advancing 11 Key Initiatives that correspond to specific programs and/or investments. 1 PLACES TO GATHER A-1 Cultivate relationships with key private-sector partners for creating gathering spaces A-2 Actively pursue a vibrant mixed-use entertainment district in the Lower Kirby District A-3 Work with Pearland Town Center stakeholders to ensure the area’s long-term success and vibrancy A-4 Position additional sites around Pearland as potential locations for new quality of place amenities 2 OLD TOWN REVITALIZATION B-1 Continue to implement infrastructure improvements in the Old Town and SH 35 Corridor areas B-2 Pursue near-term opportunities to leverage new residential development in Old Town B-3 Identify a design solution for the Broadway Corridor that is conducive to walkable development B-4 Create and advance a master plan for the Old Town area B-5 Ensure that tools, resources, and staff capacity are available to support Old Town revitalization
PROPOSED STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Economic Development Economic development focuses on activities that maintain existing business and support growth of future employers. For a municipality like Pearland, economic growth is often measured by job growth, a sustainable property and sales tax base, and diversity of employers. The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) includes arrangement of place types to support clustering of businesses. This clustering creates a more attractive environment for business investment in Pearland. The rapid population growth that Pearland has experienced in the last two decades can be partially attributed to the City’s strong economy and its fiscal relation to the Greater Houston area and Brazoria County. Individual residents and families are attracted to Pearland as it is centrally located and has access to major employers outside and around the city. Within the city, there are strategic initiatives that enable local businesses to thrive and provide commercial opportunities for Pearland residents.
Old Town Revitalization
Parks and Recreation
COMMUNITY GOAL Pearland will be the community of choice for PEOPLE and BUSINESS in our region
Places to Gather
Cultural Arts
Business Development
Site Development
Pearland Innovation Hub
Diverse Talent
Workforce Development
3 INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT C-1 Leverage and promote software tool to improve the transparency of the development process C-2 Create additional technical assistance to ease the development process C-3 Ensure that Pearland’s commercial properties are well-maintained and in compliance with codes C-4 Encourage multifamily and compact residential uses on infill and redevelopment sites C-5 Actively recruit residential developments and supportive amenities that will allow Pearland’s residents to “age in place”
4 MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE D-1 Continue to support the long-term maintenance of Pearland’s infrastructure D-2 Ensure the successful activation of the Broadway / FM 518 widening and reconstruction project
D-3 Advance the planning, design, and construction of priority road projects
D-4 Continue to seek state and federal funding and other resources for transportation projects D-5 Seek to accelerate activation of the Multi-Modal Master Plan and Clear Creek Trail Master Plan D-6 Advance the development and activation of the Pearland Transit Needs Assessment and Plan D-7 Continue to advance infrastructure projects that improve drainage and stormwater management
PEARLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040
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