Pearland lined up for Major Mixed-Use Project

In Houston, Planned Community Developers has closed on the purchase of 120 acres for The Orchard, a multi-use development coming to the southwest corner of Highway 288 and Beltway 8 in Pearland.

Located 13 miles south of downtown and 10 miles from the Texas Medical Center, The Orchard will bring together retail, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses at a key intersection near major employers, healthcare campuses, and established neighborhoods.

PCD closed on the land following Pearland City Council’s approval of the development, which is planned to include 250,000 sq ft of retail, dining and entertainment, 150,000 to 300,000 sq ft of office, approximately 1,100 multifamily units, and 100 upscale high-density homes in Lower Kirby. Envisioned as a destination for Pearland and Greater Houston, the development is set to feature “an elevated coastal aesthetic” with tree-lined streets, green spaces, and gathering areas.

“This represents an important milestone following an extensive, collaborative process focused on ensuring The Orchard aligns with Pearland’s long-term vision,” said Don Janssen, President of Planned Community Developers. “We are pleased that Pearland City Council has unanimously approved The Orchard and excited to have completed the purchase of the property. We see The Orchard as a very positive opportunity to complement the city’s continued growth while creating a place with enduring value for the community.”

Over the decades, Planned Community Developers has worked on several high-profile developments in Fort Bend County, including First Colony, Lake Pointe Town Center, and Sugar Land Town Square.

The company has tapped Jazz Hamilton and Rusty Lilley of CBRE to lead retail leasing at The Orchard. Opportunities is set to include waterfront restaurant locations, plaza-facing storefronts, retail pads, traditional inline space and anchor spaces.

“The Orchard has the potential to play an outsized role in helping to shape Pearland’s next great destination,” said Jazz Hamilton, Senior Vice President at CBRE. “We’re excited to bring retailers, restaurants and entertainment concepts that support the project’s goal of creating a place where families, friends and visitors can gather, connect and spend time together.”

The site is just north of the Ivy District, a 42-acre multi-use development by America Modern Green with apartments and build-to-rent homes.

JLL’s Jon Dutton and Andrew Elliott will work alongside PCD on the office leasing at The Orchard.

“The Orchard represents an exciting opportunity to introduce a first-of-its-kind multi-use destination to this area of Pearland,” said Jon Dutton, JLL’s Executive Vice President. “We’re excited to work alongside PCD to bring high-quality office tenants to the project and help create a dynamic environment that seamlessly blends daily life and leisure. We believe The Orchard will be transformational not only for Pearland, but for the greater Houston region.”