The vacant land is located west of Addicks Dam<\/h4>\n
By Jen Rice, Houston Public Media<\/em><\/a>, May 24, 2019<\/p>\n Houston City Council approved a new municipal utility district<\/a> in the 100-year floodplain, despite opposition from some members who say additional development could make flooding worse.<\/p>\n More than 600 acres of vacant land in the Katy area will be developed for single family residential and commercial use. The land is located west of the Addicks dam, which flooded surrounding neighborhoods during Hurricane Harvey<\/a>. The nearest major drainage facility is South Mayde Creek, which flows into Buffalo Bayou, then the Houston Ship Channel.<\/p>\n Councilmember Brenda Stardig, who represents parts of West Houston, voted against the measure based on guidance from flooding experts.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen someone that\u2019s in the know about that dam tells me the development west of that dam has contributed to the issues, then I have to hesitate,\u201d Stardig said. \u201cMy district would probably not appreciate me supporting this at this time because of the fact, like I said, that it\u2019s outlined that it\u2019s in the floodplain.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the rest of this report at Houston Public Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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