The feedback period comes after the city officially acquired the 40-acre district, located north of Hwy. 90A and east of Ulrich Street, earlier in June, Community Impact reported.
What residents need to know
After a week of presentations and open studios, TPUDC Founding Principal Brian Wright said city residents have established a desire to hold onto the district’s historic elements.
“That will be sort of a foundational thing, because that's the thing currently that makes you uniquely Sugar Land,” Wright said. “If we don't feature that, we've kind of missed an opportunity to distinguish you all from every place else.”
Wright said a market and feasibility analysis conducted in May 2025 found many near-term options for the district with the most feasible options including:
- Medium-scale residential such as townhomes, low-density multifamily and mid-density multifamily
- Small-scale or neighborhood-serving retail
Wright also presented several art-related options for the district, including the creation of historic art, street art, sculptures and local artisan features.
What’s next
TPUDC will present a plan for the district to city officials by the end of the year, Wright said.
From there, the city will select a developer, which Wright said he hopes TPUDC can work in tandem with. If selected, the firm would work with the developer, helping identify and create the layout of the plan.
