Some development is delayed because of the economy
By HELEN ERIKSEN CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT
Dec. 10, 2008, 8:14AM

Earlier this year, WoodCreek Development purchased 85 acres near Katy Mills mall to build a retail and office development dubbed Katy Main Street.

Given that the economic slump has affected other projects, developers say they are moving forward cautiously with plans to build the mixed-use center on the southwest corner of Interstate 10 at Pin Oak Road.

“I’d be remiss in saying the economic downturn didn’t affect the entire country,” said Robert Anthony, the firm’s director of land acquisitions, speaking to members of the Katy Area Economic Development Council during a Dec. 9 general assembly meeting.

“But as a partnership and as a company, we are as well-positioned as possible to move forward,” he said. (more…)

By KIMBERLY PIÑA CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT
Nov. 30, 2008, 3:59PM

As Katy grows with more commercial and residential development, two City Council members are working to preserve the small town’s heritage and protect historic landmarks through a new ordinance.

City Council members Carol Adams and Fabol Hughes are proposing a new historic landmark and historic district ordinance that would help protect historic buildings, promote economic development and preserve Katy’s history. (more…)

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