As Pearland’s space for residential real estate wanes, the land left in the city becomes more precious. As space for larger planned developments lessens, apartments and duplexes are all possibilities—provided they fit the look and feel of the city. “I think it depends on where the future goes, but it is all about the right product and the right development,” Community Development Director John McDonald said. The city of Pearland does not have many apartment complexes compared to surrounding cities, such as League City, as less than 16% of the city’s residential real estate is multifamily real estate. Many of the complexes it does have are in the Shadow Creek planned development and slated to be built out soon. The city does not know when it will reach complete residential buildout though. “Our focus is on single-family housing. It would have to be a very special project for multifamily,” McDonald said. For a planned development, the developer would have to go in front of City Council and the planning and zoning commission to get a development approved. “I think we just have to go back to our comprehensive plan. What do we want to go where?” McDonald said. Because the developments have to fit the city, Pearland’s multifamily developments are intentional and include developments such as senior housing or provide luxury living to the citizens.