Sugar Land officials will host several community planning sessions for the Imperial Redevelopment Project, allowing residents the opportunity to shape the future of the city’s historic district.

The district, located north of Hwy. 90A and east of Ulrich Street, was acquired by the city this summer for $31.5 million, Community Impact reported. The area was initially home to Imperial Sugar, founded in 1843 by Samuel, Nathaniel and Matthew Williams.



Zooming in

Input gathered at the sessions will establish a vision for the project and inform the selection of a private development partner, city officials said in an Oct. 7 news release. Sessions from Nov. 3-6 will include workshops, topical discussions and presentations where residents can share ideas.

Featured sessions include:

• An opening presentation: Nov. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the T.E. Harman Center
• Open studio dates: Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-noon at the Heritage Museum
• A closing presentation: Nov. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the T.E. Harman Center

According to the release, the city will also host three topical meetings at the Heritage Museum:

• History, culture and arts: Nov. 4, 7-8 p.m.
• Walking, biking and driving: Nov. 5, noon-1 p.m.
• Housing, mixed-use and public space: Nov. 5, 7-8 p.m.

What’s next

The master development partner selection process is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 through a request for qualifications, followed by a request for proposals, Community Impact reported.