About the Plan
Welcome to the Pearland Old Town Revitalization Plan project website.
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The Old Town Revitalization Plan, a pioneering planning effort for Old Town Pearland, is set to create a strategic vision for growth and development. The Plan will be a strategic document that outlines the goals, actions, timeline, and cost of improving the Old Town area. It will be developed through a public visioning process, a survey of existing conditions, and an economic assessment.
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This vision is not just about a better future for Old Town and its users but also about enhanced connections to the rest of the city, a quality public realm, and an improved quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors.
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The project, funded by the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) and done in collaboration with the City of Pearland, is a nine-month-long planning effort that will create strategic goals and actions around topics such as development and urban design, streets and mobility, infrastructure and transportation, and parks and open space. The planning effort study is being led by Olsson Studio, a national planning and urban design firm, in partnership with Baxter & Woodman and Community Development Strategies (CDS).
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Now is the time to create a bold, visionary future for Old Town Pearland! Learn more about the plan and share your thoughts and ideas!
Old Townsite History
In 1892, William Zychlinski bought 2,560 prime acres of land surrounding the Mark Belt outpost along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe rail line. Zychlinski platted out the original town site in 1894, and named east-west streets Walnut, Pear, Broadway, Jasmine, Plum, and Orange. The north-south streets were named Austin, Pearland, San Antonio, Washington, Texas, Sacramento, Main, Houston, Grand, Park, and Galveston. Early on, a business district formed at the intersection of what is now Main and Broadway. Basic businesses such as a hardware store, general store, lumber yard, printing office, and a hotel served the needs of the community.
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How can we preserve this rich history as we revitalize Old Town?
The Study Area
Expanded from the previous Old Townside Development District Plan, the study area for this planning effort includes area outside of the designated Old Townsite district boundaries. These areas include north of Orange Street from the railroad to N Galveston Avenue; east of Galveston Avenue from Broadway Street to Lockheed Street; south of Walnut Street along Telephone Road and Lockheed Street (excluding Baker's landing and properties west of the railroad); and west of Austin Avenue to Mykawa Road. The western boundary also includes the iconic roadway split and district gateway at Broadway Street and Walnut Street.
Our Approach
For the Old Town Revitalization Plan, our approach is centered around community engagement, thoughtful analysis, and actionable recommendations. We work closely with local stakeholders, citizens, and business owners to ensure that the planning process respects the area's history and character while bringing innovative solutions for a thriving future.
Discover
Understand and evaluate Old Town’s current state and composition and Identify its biggest challenges and assets.
Engage
Host discussions and work together to identify Pearland’s vision for Old Town
Plan & Refine
Determine opportunities for land uses, infrastructure improvements, and aesthetic enhancements.
We are here!
Implement
Provide recommendations, strategies, and action items that equip Pearland to achieve the vision for Old Town in the immediate, short-, mid- and long-term future.
Opportunities to Share Your Thoughts
Public Open House #2
March 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church | 2314 N Grand Blvd
Virtual Open House #2 - CLOSED APRIL 2, 2025
Thank You for Your Participation!
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Online Community Survey
The survey was closed on October 4th.
Over 2,800 individuals took the survey and provided their input
via multiple-choice and short answer questions.​​
Thank You for Your Participation!
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​Public Open House #1
October 2, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church | 2314 N Grand Blvd
Virtual Open House #1 - CLOSED DECEMBER 31, 2024
Thank You for Your Participation!
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​Pop-Up Events ​
Pearland Grand Arts and Eats
April 26, 2025
Zychlinski Park | 2314 N Grand Blvd
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Hometown Christmas Parade
December 7, 2024
FM 518/Broadway, from Old Alvin Rd to Pearland Pkwy
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Hometown Christmas Festival
December 6, 2024
Independence Park | 3449 Pearland Pkwy
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Outdoors for All
November 2, 2024
Independence Park | 3449 Pearland Pkwy
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Tunk or Treat
October 24, 2024
Texas First Bank | 2343 N Main St
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Fall Festival
October 19, 2024
Independence Park | 3449 Pearland Pkwy
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Pearland Public Library
August 30, 2024
Pearland Public Library | 3522 Liberty Dr
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Old Pearland Farmer's Market
August 17 | September 21 | November 16, 2024
Independence Park | 3449 Pearland Pkwy
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