Opinions on Bridgeland Subdivision in Cypress

[xhevoice]

Originally Posted by curbur

And here's a link to a map of FEMA's initial flooding assessment here. As you can see looking at Cypress, virtually all the flood damage occurred north of 290, save for Hot Wells, 2 homes in Blackhorse Ranch, and 1 homes in CCL. The sensationalism of one poster going entirely off biased anecdotal information pretty much has no legs to stand on based on this latest report (and many others). Yes, Cypress Creek south of 290 will flood its banks at times like these, but Bridgeland and Towne Lake have some of the best flood detention systems out of any neighborhoods along the Cypress Creek watershed, plus are about as upstream on the creek as they could possibly be. I predict Cypress south of 290 (and north of little Cypress creek on the other side of 290 over near the SW corner of 99@249) will continue to churn out nice big homes for the foreseeable future as land that didn't flood during Harvey is going to be viewed more and more favorably over the coming decades. What's happened in parts of Katy, Sugarland, and Kingwood is truly a tragedy, but one I think more people are going to realize is avoidable by choice.

Actually Alder Trails, Riata West and Barker Lakes had major flooding. There were boats rescuing people and the national guard was there. If there are photos of any home sustaining flooding in that area, because it is adjacent to TL they may have mistaken it for TL. Also another reason why folks blame TL for flooding them. But in actuality those communities drain into Cypress Creek. You can look up the information on their MUD website, it tells you how it drains.

[xhevoice]

Originally Posted by jayguy01

I was in Alder Trails this past weekend, ended up leaving via boat after the water starting coming inside. A large majority of the houses sustained water damage and AT has a nice large lake area that itself didn't help the situation. These are mostly houses built in the last 18 months as much of the neighborhood has empty lots still available for purchase.

So sorry to hear that, and glad you are safe.

Has the developer worked with the MUD to have the tributary to Cypress Creek widened?

With Alder Trails, Riata West and Barker Lakes draining into Cypress Creek, it is a huge risk to those communities, since Cypress Creek always floods.

[xhevoice]

Originally Posted by curbur

I didn't know if Alder Trails had flooded at all but suspected it did considering there were boat recues in Hot Wells, which is adjacent, and Stonegate had some flooding as well, which is Barker-Cypress. I suspect that will unfortunately not he the first time as Bridgeland, CCL, and Towne Lake now produces massive amounts of runoff for the rest of the neighborhoods downstream on Cypress Creek, the first of which is Alder Trails, Hot Wells, Stonegate & Cole's Crossing. Bridgeland and Towne Lake will produce more runoff too once built out more, not to mention the other neighborhoods yet to be built like Dunham Pointe and whatever infill goes around it that will also produce runoff. Thanks for the additional information.

There wasn't flooding along Langham Creek near the new community center on Greenhouse, but I reread the report on FEMA's website and it said the liklihood of flooding in that area would increase once construction upstream on Langham Creek was completed. So that means when Bridgeland builds out that section along with FedEx and I think there is another community Elian or something like that. I know the flood control district will widen Langham creek along with those developments, since the developers have to pay per acre developed for the project, and they are building the upper langham creek detention to mitigate flooding, however it still makes me wonder if in 5 to 10 years whether flooding will increase along Langham creek.

[curbur]

Thank you xhevoice for clarifying what people driving around these neighborhoods during Harvey already knew. There was a lot of misinformation about Bridgeland & Towne Lake and I'm not sure why. I'm sure there wasn't an agenda, but it weirdly felt like there was one.

[Rozr1]

riata ranch east of barker cypress flooded as well, my cousin had to be rescued by boat during Harvey.
My brother in tl said during the storm tl had street flooding didnt say anything about actual homes there being flooded.

[Rozr1]

also my rent house in bear creek meadows on w little York didnt experience any flooding. Had that house for 14 years and neighborhood only has experience street flooding.

[Texconsin]

I moved here to escape the riff-raff of Katy, but ended up next to a carpet cleaning business that parks their trucks here in front of my house. "We're looking for an affordable lease to keep the trucks." After 3 months, "we've found a lease." 3 weeks later, the trucks are back. Tonight, an extended pickup with a 20' trailer in front of my house. BRIDGELAND DOES NOTHING. AVOID THIS GHETTO AT ALL COSTS!

[curbur]

Lmao “avoid this ghetto”. Ghetto getting quite uppity these days then.. I do feel like the homes are grossly overpriced per sq ft and the MUD tax rates are outrageous, but that’s the case for TL too just not as extreme as Bridgeland it would seem.

[rnd915]

Originally Posted by curbur

Lmao “avoid this ghetto”. Ghetto getting quite uppity these days then.. I do feel like the homes are grossly overpriced per sq ft and the MUD tax rates are outrageous, but that’s the case for TL too just not as extreme as Bridgeland it would seem.

The homes in bl are so overpriced that it's ridiculous. That alone makes me look the other way.

[kreeyax]

Originally Posted by Texconsin

I moved here to escape the riff-raff of Katy, but ended up next to a carpet cleaning business that parks their trucks here in front of my house. "We're looking for an affordable lease to keep the trucks." After 3 months, "we've found a lease." 3 weeks later, the trucks are back. Tonight, an extended pickup with a 20' trailer in front of my house. BRIDGELAND DOES NOTHING. AVOID THIS GHETTO AT ALL COSTS!

The bylaws probably have language that restrict running a business out of your home. If you have some way to show they are doing this, such as a business address listed there on Google or whatever, you should be able to report it to the HOA for them to take action. They were probably warned, found somewhere to park their vehicles for 3 months and moved them back. So you'll have to report them again and keep following up, presenting evidence they are running a business from the home.

Originally Posted by rnd915

The homes in bl are so overpriced that it's ridiculous. That alone makes me look the other way.

There was a time when the economy was down (around 2010) where you could buy a new home there for about $80/sq. ft. But yeah, it's pretty high now and the 3.7% property tax rate isn't easy to swallow either.