More than Alvin, soon to be not-so-tiny Manvel has had to adjust to being in the path of Houston's continued growth. Recent meetings have been held in the city to determine how residents can affect that growth so that it does not decrease their quality of life. The recent Vision Planning meeting provided such an opportunity, though it remains to be seen how much local input will affect growth.
Here's a power point presentation from 2006 outlining the anticipated projects, some of which may have a major impact on ACC.
Whether and how to managing growth is a key issue cities have to grapple with early if they want to have an impact. So much of what Manvel will become seems affected by decisions outside its borders--what types of subdivisions and shoppinig centers will be build for example. The struggle of residents to control this growth will be an important story to follow for some time.
