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Meridiana community reaches 1,200+ homes in Manville; developer reports parks, schools and 3,300+ residents
Summary
EHRA presented the Meridiana annual PUD progress report: more than 1,200 homes built, major infrastructure completed, three school sites open, and ongoing commercial development; roughly two‑thirds of planned Manville lots have recorded plats.
Manville — Representatives for Meridiana presented the project’s first annual PUD progress report Aug. 4, outlining continued rapid residential growth, park and school construction, and commercial development within the larger master‑planned community.
Brad Switzer of EHRA, the community’s planner, told council Meridiana (which spans Manville and portions of Iowa Colony) has delivered more than 1,200 homes and an estimated 3,300 residents as of January 2025. EHRA said roughly two‑thirds (about 2,300) of the 3,489 planned Manville lots have recorded plats and that more than 21 miles of roads and 1,300 acre‑feet of stormwater detention are now in place within the project.
Public amenities and schools: The presentation highlighted recently completed public elements including Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High and Barbara Bennett Elementary (both in Manville), completed parks, 35 miles of internal sidewalks and a 20‑acre Buddy Williams Park dedication to the city. EHRA also noted dedicated drainage easements along Chocolate Bayou and the C12 ditch, which staff said will help regional conveyance and maintenance.
Commercial and next phases: The developer noted retail additions, urgent‑care and dentist offices, a small entertainment golf facility, and a new daycare adjacent to Barbara Bennett Elementary. EHRA said there are 659 lots currently in final plat stage with active civil construction, and that additional ponds and recreation parcels are permitted or in permitting.
Why it matters: Meridiana remains the largest single planned growth engine for the northern part of the city and is a significant contributor to assessed value; fiscal planning and infrastructure maintenance will need to match growth as city responsibilities for roads, sidewalks and utilities expand.
Ending: Council members praised the progress and asked staff to continue tracking the developer’s asset turnover and the city’s longer‑term maintenance obligations. No council action was required; the presentation served as the required annual progress report to the council under the PUD terms.
