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PCD Closes on 120-Acre Site for The Orchard in Pearland

October 7, 2026

Pearland City Council unanimously approves development; CBRE and JLL named leasing partners HOUSTON (October 7, 2026) – Planned Community Developers (PCD) has closed on the 120-acre site for The Orchard, a mixed-use destination at Highway 288 and Beltway 8 in Pearland. Occupying one of the last remaining undeveloped super-regional sites in the corridor, The Orchard will bring together retail, dining, entertainment, office and residential uses in a highly visible, accessible location near major employers, healthcare campuses and established neighborhoods. The

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PCD Closes on 120-Acre Site for The Orchard in Pearland

October 7, 2026

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