The walkable city trend is getting another new development in the Greater Houston area. Kirksey Architecture, a Texas-based firm with 38 million square feet of LEED projects in its portfolio, broke ground on a 23-acre housing development located in Fulshear on July 25 in a ceremony that included Don McCoy, Mayor of the City of Fulshear.
“We are beyond excited for this incredible development in the City of Fulshear and can’t wait for our residents to enjoy all that’s to come,” said McCoy. “It has been a joy working with both Janapriya Upscale and Kirksey Architecture.”
The new development is located between F.M. 1093 and McKinnon Road, and will be managed by Janapriya Upscale, a real estate firm based in India. It is slated for completion by Alpha Bravo Construction in early 2026. Fulshear was recently named one of the fastest growing wealthy suburbs in America.
Walkable or "15-minute" cities have become a new buzzword and trend in development. The idea is to reduce the isolation and cost of modern life by making it easier for residents to walk to necessary businesses instead of being beholden to cars for all travel. The concept has been slow to catch on in Texas, though at least one walkable neighborhood has opened in Houston's East End. Despite the name, all walkable neighborhoods remain accessible to automobiles.
The design of the new neighborhood involves one-story retail spaces along F.M. 1093 and another set of one- and two-story commercial/office condominium spaces arranged around a central town square with coffee shops and ice cream shops anchoring the corners. Residents will also have access to a lake for strolls, hopefully encouraging chance meetings and a greater sense of community.
“We’re proud to be part of the exciting momentum taking shape in Fulshear,” said Paul Newsoroff, Commercial Practice Director of Kirksey. “The goal of this mixed-use development is to give Fulshear residents a functional lifestyle center in their growing community, and we are thrilled to see it come to fruition.”
Courtesy of Kirksey Architecture
The proposed walkable housing development in Fulshear.
