There is an interesting development (literally) brewing in Kingwood. Romerica Investments, LLC has applied for a permit to develop wetlands, flood plain, and floodway in the area around Barrington and River Grove Park in Kingwood into a resort area.

We are just 18 months from Hurricane Harvey with the area still recovering in certain areas. There is really no need to rehash the amount of damage, but deciding to move forward with this project has to make you scratch your head.

The promotional video shows tranquil waters lapping along the banks aided by an uplifting and dramatic music bed that has the feel of total luxury. The plan is to develop a mixed use featuring a commercial and residential district along with a marina.

I guess they are hoping people won’t remember what the San Jacinto Bridge at Highway 59 looked like after some of the water receded.

Concrete barriers that were moved by Hurricane Harvey flood waters.There are also plans to expand Woodland Hills Drive to accommodate the additional traffic, but as anyone who drives in Kingwood will tell you, traffic can already be brutal and adding thousands of more people will just make it worse.

I  don’t know what the chances of this project even getting off the ground are (the Sierra Club requested a public hearing with all surrounding businesses, residential areas and other entities that may be affected by the proposal, up or downstream), but given the recent history, I would be surprised if anybody would think this is a good investment for either the community or the investors.