FULSHEAR, Texas (Covering Katy News)—City officials and corporate developers celebrated the groundbreaking Friday for Fulshear Central, a 125,000-square-foot mixed-use development on the south side of FM 1093 between Bois D'Arc Lane and the Texas Heritage Parkway.
Janapriya Upscale USA, the project developer, expects to build a connector road from FM 1093 to McKinnon Road on the project's south side to improve access.
Friday's groundbreaking, which drew about 100 people, was festive despite a threat of rain and an occasional light sprinkle. Fulshear Mayor Don McCoy joked that, as president and CEO of the Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce, part of his job was to keep the rain away.
CEO Calls Fulshear Central a "Dream Project" Years in the Making
Janapriya Upscale USA CEO Satya Guduru said the company has been working with the city since 2022 on this project.
"This project has been our dream project," Guduru said. "The City of Fulshear has given us a lot of support in developing this project."
1 of 4
Covering Katy News
Janapriya Upscale USA CEO Satya Guduru speaking at the Fulshear Central groundbreaking ceremony.
2 of 4
Covering Katy News
About 100 people attended the groundbreaking for Fulshear Centeral.
3 of 4
Covering Katy News
Radio personality Michael Garfield, The High Tech Texan, served as the master of ceremonies for the groundbreaking of Fulshear Central.
4 of 4
Covering Katy
About 100 people attended the Fulshear groundbreaking ceremony.
23-Acre Development Features Retail, Dining, and Entertainment Beyond Traditional Shopping
The development, which will be 23 acres, will have 75,000 square feet of retail space. But it will also have dining and entertainment options, along with workspace and a walking trail.
"It is completely different than any other retail center," Guduru said. "It's not going to be just a retail sector. It's going to be a place where you can come and relax."
The project comes along as Fulshear continues to experience rapid growth. Guduru said companies are reaching out to learn about the potential of setting up their businesses at the center.
"The interest is there," Guduru said.
Mayor Envisions Family Gathering Place
McCoy was also enthusiastic about the development.
"This is going to be a wonderful place for families to gather, and this project, Fulshear Central, is going to be the genesis of a lot more to come down the road, a place for people to gather," McCoy said.
1 of 7
Fulshear Central
A rendering of Fulshear Central.
2 of 7
Fulshear Central
A rendering of Fulshear Central.
3 of 7
Janapriya Upscale USA
A rendering of Fulshear Central.
4 of 7
Fulshear Central
A rendering of Fulshear Central.
5 of 7
Covering Katy News
A rendering of Fulshear Central.
6 of 7
Fulshear Central
A rendering of Fulshear Central
7 of 7
Fulshear Central
A rendering of Fulshear Central
From Small Town to Booming Community: Mayor Addresses Growth Concerns
McCoy admits some residents have expressed their concerns about the rapid growth in Fulshear.
"We just had our 200th anniversary, and if you moved here before 1824, you're part of the growth."
Trees and Lake Features Planned to Address Community Aesthetics
McCoy encouraged residents to watch and see how the property would include trees and a lake.
"If some of these keyboard warriors online would just wait a minute and give us a chance to show what's coming, you're going to be impressed," McCoy said. "I don't want our residents to drive 30 minutes to Katy, or all the way over into Cinco Ranch, when they could do it all right here and have a blast and have family gatherings and do everything you can do. And that's what our city is about."
City Manager Notes Community Excitement for Fulshear's Future
City Manager Zach Goodlander said people are excited about the project, and the pomp and circumstance of Friday's groundbreaking showed that people are excited about Fulshear.
India-Based Developer Also Behind Katy Parkway Market Success
Janapriya Upscale USA is based in India and has a Katy office. The company also developed the Katy Parkway Market, home to Black Rock Coffee, at 1380 W. Grand Parkway, near Bay Hill Blvd. and the Kroger shopping plaza.