As new development flourishes along the bustling FM 2920 corridor in Spring, the area is experiencing a remarkable surge in growth.  According to Community Impact, from 2016-2021, the zip code 77388, which encompasses the FM 2920 corridor, saw a 21 percent increase in population. As the North Houston suburb continues to attract residents, developers have expanded their footprint in the area. A Transwestern Houston Multifamily Market report shows that the Spring/Tomball submarket ranked the third highest for total new construction within the metro with 1,329 units in Q2 of 2023.   Click to expand Among the developments along the corridor are two new apartment complexes, Territory at Falvel and Virtuo Spring. Both are slated for completion this year. City Place, a 2,000-acre mixed-use district, is also adding a 326-unit apartment complex dubbed Echo Lake.   Additionally, the Everstead at Windrose, a 194-unit single-family rental community, is nearing completion. The project will feature world-class amenities including a resort-style pool, fitness center, playground, dog park and coffee shop.   Click to expand Medical developments are also growing in the area. The Spring Medical Plaza, a 55,354-square-foot medical complex, is set to open in May, securing a local surgical center as its first tenant. Kelsey-Seybold also recently opened its 40,000-square-foot expansion of its Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center.  “Kelsey-Seybold Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center has deep roots in this community, and as the area is growing, we are growing with it,” said Cecilia Fowler, Kelsey-Seybold senior director, Ambulatory Care, North Region in a statement.  Click to expand Gosling Oaks, a 50-acre mixed-use development, is also underway in the area. The property, projected to be completed next year, will incorporate 40,000 square feet of medical and professional office space, along with 100,000 square feet dedicated to retail and restaurant use.   Growth in development has driven enrollment rates at Spring ISD (SISD) schools to skyrocket. According to Community Impact, SISD’s enrollment increased by 628 students in the 2022-23 school year, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year—the largest enrollment growth the district has had in more than a decade.  To accommodate growth, SISD is set to break ground on a new a site for Spring High School in 2025. According to a SISD news release, the school will sit on a 185-acre site and will feature state-of-the-art amenities and technologies and modern classrooms.   “We are so proud to support the campus’ future growth and the limitless possibilities this affords our students,” said school board President Justine Durant in the same news release.  Click to expand The district also recently unveiled plans for the Education, Performance and Instruction Center (EPIC), which will serve as a hub for districtwide events, including educational and performing arts showcases and high school graduation ceremonies. EPIC is expected to break ground next year with a target opening date of 2027.  Learn more about Houston’s Neighborhoods and Communities.  

Located west of Houston, the once small town of Fulshear has transformed into a bustling community, emerging as one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's population skyrocketed from 1,134 in 2010 to 16,856 in 2020, and as of July 2022, it surpassed 34,000 residents.  To accommodate growth, the city council is working to redraw the boundaries of its five districts. According to the Houston Chronicle, District 1, which contains most of the city’s current and future development, is on track to be significantly more populated than the other districts. In turn, the council hopes to begin the process to better align with the 2030 U.S. Census Bureau Report.   Meanwhile, the city has also undertaken initiatives to improve its infrastructure, supporting projects such as the expansion of FM 1093, which will later connect residents to the energy corridor, the Texas Medical Center and other areas of Houston, according to Fulshear Assistant City Manager Zach Goodlander. Additionally, work is underway to enhance walkability in Fulshear’s downtown district, including the addition of pedestrian sidewalks and the reconstruction of its main streets to alleviate traffic.  Fulshear’s rapid population growth has also sparked a surge in residential development, making it one of the most highly sought-after communities in the region. According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ Hottest Communities in the Houston Area report, the Fulshear area had the greatest percentage increase of home purchases in the fourth quarter of 2023, with transactions jumping 103.6 percent year-over-year.  Click to expand The city currently boasts a vast portfolio of master-planned communities and will soon add another one to its list with Cross Creek West. When complete, the 1,258-acre community will accommodate more than 3,000 homes. While home sales have already begun, the community’s upscale recreation complex and pool are expected to open this year.   “Fulshear is a popular and growing area that has excellent schools, abundant shopping and great access, thanks to the Westpark Tollway and Texas Heritage Parkway that opened,” said Rob Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cross Creek West, in a statement.  Click to expand As new developments breathe life into Fulshear, the city is concurrently working to enrich the quality of life of its residents. Last year, the city opened the Fulshear Branch Library, a $13.4 million upgrade offering a larger space compared to its predecessor, along with added amenities such as an outdoor patio, study rooms and a state-of-the-art computer lab.  Click to expand Additionally, construction is expected to commence this summer on Eagle Landing Park, Fulshear’s newest green space which will feature soccer fields, a playground and a walking trail and Fulshear Central, a 125,000-square-foot mixed-use center that will feature a 100-room hotel, office condos, retail, walking trails and green space for community events and gatherings.  "[In Fulshear], you have the best of both worlds," said Don McCoy, President of the Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce in a statement. "We have an old downtown district, but we also have a commercial district. There's something for everyone."  Discover more about the ongoing growth in Fort Bend County.