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 Located just 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Sugar Land is a strong, vibrant
and diverse city of approximately 65,000 with a trade area population of 775,000. This emerging metropolis is the fastest-growing
city in Texas. In fact, Sugar Land has grown more than 158 percent in the last decade.
Sugar Land boasts the highest growth among Texas' largest cities, and greater Fort
Bend County claims the highest percentage of citizens with graduate degrees, bachelor
degrees and some college education. The population is diverse, prosperous and highly
educated. The economy is strong. The city's businesses are flourishing.
 Sugar Land has a distinct and undeniable character that is shaped by its citizens
and economic viability. The development of Sugar Land Town Square began in 1996 when Planned
Community Developers, developers of First Colony, partnered with the City of Sugar
Land in creating a new "downtown" for Sugar Land.
Sugar Land Town Square was created so Sugar Land residents would have a place to
work, live, shop and gather. The goal was simply to create a sense of place and
a source of community pride. And, so far, this is exactly what has happened—Town Square
has helped reshape the landscape of the city.
 Town Square is projected to have a direct positive impact to
the City of Sugar Land of approximately $2 million per
year in new tax revenues over the first 25 years. Upscale retailers and smaller
shops driven by unique concepts will find successful locations. Town Square employers
will attract and retain employees thanks to a pleasant and functional office location.
Visitors will be brought into Town Square for business, pleasure or a mix of both.
Nearly a half-million people will shop, work, dine, rest and attend events at this
new, appealing destination—a relaxed but thriving lifestyle center where history
and tradition meet modern development.
History of Fort Bend County
Recognition and Acknowledgements:
Sugar Land Town Square is a public/private partnership between the City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District Number 2 and Planned Community Developers, Ltd.
Planners and Landscape Architects:
SLA Studio Land
Architests:
Ambrose, McEnany and House
Sculptor:
Bob Pack
Historical Sources:
History of Sugar Land, Texas and the Imperial Sugar Company, written by R. M Armstrong
Stephen F. Austin, Empresario of Texas, written by Gregg Cantrell
Texas’ Forgotten Ports, written by Keith Guthrie
Fort Bend County Texas: A Pictorial History, written by Sharon Wallingford and edited by Sue Cruver
The Handbook of Texas Online
Reminiscences of Dilue Rose Harris
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