Location
Webster, Texas, 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston
Size
535 acres
Project Type
Mixed-use revitalization of former power plant and surrounding area

Project Background
Cherokee’s project in Webster, TX, is a 535-acre site located 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston and adjacent to major retail and recreational centers. The site is Webster’s largest undeveloped track of land. It includes 7,100 feet of frontage on Clear Creek, which connects to Clear Lake, one of Houston’s largest recreational centers and a desirable residential location. Texas Genco operated the power generating facility for more than 30 years. The Genco plant was decommissioned in 2002 and acquired by Cherokee in 2006.

The Cherokee Solution
Cherokee was able to offer Texas Genco and the city of Webster an attractive solution to an otherwise ongoing liability. Cherokee has partnered with Houston-based Johnson Development Corporation to transform this former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use community that would maximize the use of the underdeveloped area. Environmental remediation work includes: asbestos removal, the decommissioning of equipment, demolition of the electric generating station and the decontamination of soil, which had been polluted by past spills and hazardous wastes. Cherokee worked hand-in-hand with the city of Webster to create a redevelopment strategy that supported their goals for sustainable growth in the area. In recognition of their successful working relationship, Cherokee and the city of Webster received the International Economic Development Council’s Partnership Award in September 2006.

Redevelopment Plans
The proposed plan takes advantage of the site’s unique water access by providing single family lots with water frontage and a communityoriented marina with dense retail opportunities. In addition to waterfront views, residents will benefit from the close proximity to Houston and to local employment centers. The current development plan includes 1,000 residential units, nine acres of office space, 15 acres of commercial/retail properties and six acres for the marina district to comprise commercial and retail businesses. The development team will complete a habitat restoration program to ensure that the environment is preserved during reconstruction.

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