Brad Schweitzer, director of planning at EHA Engineering, presented the Meridiana Planned Unit Development (PUD) annual progress report to the commission on July 29, summarizing buildout, infrastructure and amenities completed and under construction in the master-planned community developed by RISE Communities.

Key figures and milestones
- Since construction began in 2018, Meridiana has reportedly added more than 1,200 homes and an estimated 3,300 residents in Manville and nearby Iowa Colony.
- The developer reported more than $540,000,000 in taxable value for the community as of January 2025.
- Of 3,489 lots planned in Manville, Schweitzer said 66% have been plotted; the presentation listed 1,591 recorded lots, 659 final plats approved and 52 lots at the preliminary-plat stage.
- Infrastructure completed: more than 21.5 miles of roads and approximately 1,300 acre-feet of storm-water detention. Realignment and bridge replacement work were cited, and Meridian Parkway (completed in 2021) was noted for improved connectivity to Highway 6 and Highway 288.
- Amenities and community infrastructure: three Alvin ISD school sites in Meridiana (two in Manville, including an elementary and a junior-high referenced by name in the presentation), two recreation centers with a third in permitting, Challenger Park, Buddy Williams Park dedication (20 acres) and more than 35.5 miles of sidewalks.
- Commercial growth: new retail and service businesses along Highway 6 (examples cited included urgent care, dental and other neighborhood services), a daycare near North Inspiration Way, a 4.1-acre park in permitting and the Meridian Golf entertainment venue nearing completion.

Discussion and context
Commissioners asked whether recreation centers are available to all residents and whether smaller grocery options are being pursued by the developer. Schweitzer said the recreation facilities (except some private amenity elements such as Oasis Village and Adventure Cove) are open to residents as required by state law for municipal utility district/open-amenity regulations and that retail choices are market-driven; sites remain available for potential grocers or similar tenants.

What’s next
The developer noted 659 lots in construction and multiple infrastructure sections being built; five new storm-water ponds were listed as under construction. The PUD report did not request action by the commission; it was received as informational and opened the floor to questions.

Ending
Schweitzer said Meridiana is continuing to expand and that the community’s long-term buildout will produce additional retail and amenity opportunities as more lots are completed and residents move in.