Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, & Katy Communities
Sugar LandFort Bend County is home to more master-planned communities than any other county in the state. Fort Bend County includes the cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City and Katy among others. The total designed development population for these 32 planned communities is almost 370,000 residents. During the past few years, Fort Bend County has experienced a new home sales surge fueled by low mortgage rates and strong job growth. Fort Bend County website: http://www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/ Also, read about Fort Bend County on the Economic Development Council's website: www.fortbendcounty.org
Sugar Land is an economically strong and culturally diverse city of about 71,000 residents. According to the 2000 census, Sugar Land ranked first in growth both in the Houston metro area and among the state's 45 largest cities. Recreational opportunities include numerous parks, athletic complexes, hike-and-bike trails, greenbelts, aquatic centers and three highly regarded golf courses (River Bend CC, Sugar Creek CC and Sweetwater CC). City of Sugar Land website: www.sugarlandtx.gov
Facts about Sugar Land: http://www.answers.com/topic/sugar-land-texas
Google map of Sugar Land: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Sugar+Land+TX&ll=29.617341,-95.546036&spn=0.070736,0.171661&t=h&om=0
Mapquest map of Sugar Land : http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=&city=Sugar%20Land&state=TX&zipcode=77479&country=US&geodiff=1
Yahoo map of Sugar Land: http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=2148+Texas+Drive&csz=Sugar+Land%2C+TX&Country=us&Get%A0Map=Get+Map
Missouri City
This city is mostly located in Fort Bend County with a small portion within Harris County. The city has a total population estimate of 62,000 plus. The communities of First Colony, Sienna Plantation and Lake Olympia make up a large portion of the population. Missouri City website: http://www.ci.mocity.tx.us/
Katy
At the intersection of three counties, the Katy area offers distinct opportunities all in one place. It has the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the advantageous atmosphere of hometown living. The community's lifestyle is defined by the many resources available.The Katy area, rich in history as a major rail center, a major center of rice farming and the early oil industry, offers a unique traditional family style atmosphere.Gracing the Katy area you will find solid neighborhoods and apartment complexes as well as master planned communities like Cinco Ranch. There is neighborhood safety and security, accessible health care, parks and recreation, shopping and a large church community.A full array of dining options and fun family events abound here. Katy is proud to be part of The Katy Independent School District considered to be among the top academic systems in Texas. Several private schools offer premier education for Katy area students as well. Houston Community College gets students off to a great start with freshman and sophomore courses leading to an associates degree and with outstanding vocational programs. The University of Houston at Cinco Ranch provides undergraduate and graduate students with a first-rate college education and degree-completion programs, as well offering the community a strong resource for growth. Katy website: http://ci.katy.tx.us/
Richmond
Rosenberg
www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us
Master Planned Communities
In Sugar Land - (Click on the links below)
In Katy area:
Weston Lakes (West Houston)
In Richmond area:
In Rosenberg area:
In Missouri City area:
