Sugar Land, Texas, began as a company town for the sugar industry in the mid-19th Century. Now, the city has made a move to preserve its history, acquiring what’s called the Imperial Historic District.
Devon Rodriguez, director of redevelopment for the city of Sugar Land, says acquiring the property gives the city flexibility when it comes to how the land will be redeveloped. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.
This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:…