Colony Ridge Buying Up Floodplain Land in Huffman
Colony Ridge Buying Up Floodplain Land in Huffman
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 08/04/2023 4:37pm
Article Summary:
"Colony Ridge Purchasing Floodplain Land in Huffman Despite Serious Flood Risks"
Colony Ridge Land, LLC is purchasing properties in the floodplain of the East Fork San Jacinto in Huffman, Texas. The land is heavily wooded and undeveloped, with outdated floodplain maps that may not accurately depict the flood risk. The area has experienced serious flooding multiple times in the past, and updated flood maps are being developed by the Harris County Flood Control District and FEMA. It is unclear what Colony Ridge plans to build on the property, but building homes on stilts may be necessary due to the flood risk, which could make them unaffordable for their target market.
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Date: 08/04/2023 4:37pm
Article Summary:
"Colony Ridge Purchasing Floodplain Land in Huffman Despite Serious Flood Risks"
Colony Ridge Land, LLC is purchasing properties in the floodplain of the East Fork San Jacinto in Huffman, Texas. The land is heavily wooded and undeveloped, with outdated floodplain maps that may not accurately depict the flood risk. The area has experienced serious flooding multiple times in the past, and updated flood maps are being developed by the Harris County Flood Control District and FEMA. It is unclear what Colony Ridge plans to build on the property, but building homes on stilts may be necessary due to the flood risk, which could make them unaffordable for their target market.
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