Manvel Municipal and Athletic Center

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Not to be confused with the nearby Manvel Town Center...

City page for project: http://cityofmanvel.com/454/Manvel-Municipal-and-Athletic-Center-MAC

Feasibility report from December 2022: http://cityofmanvel.com/DocumentCenter/View/2159/Manvel-Sports-Complex-Feasibility-Report-PDF?bidId=

https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/development/2023/04/17/city-on-the-rise-manvel-focuses-on-infrastructure-growth-as-population-soars/

"Finally, city officials highlighted a proposed future downtown area adjacent to Valencia that would feature a new city hall and main city service buildings and an expansive sports complex. The 160-acre area would feature a series of multiuse sports fields alongside retail space for hotels, an amphitheater and other community spaces, according to a Dec. 5 feasibility study for the project.

The study, conducted by The Sports Facilities Advisory for architecture design client PGAL, shows an estimated investment of $63.9 million from the city for the complex, which has no stated timeline yet.

Current council officials touted the project as an opportunity to create a sports tourism destination that will attract visitors from across the state, boosting the local economy and providing a walkable downtown space for current residents.

Davison said the project, which had its design recently approved and may see ground work start in the summer, is facing some criticism from citizens and council candidates."