NEW CANEY, Texas - s4story -- SPLENDORA, Texas — Continued commercial investment along the Interstate 69 corridor north of Houston is reinforcing the region's rapid growth while bringing new lifestyle destinations closer to emerging residential communities.

Plans for a new Village Green development near Valley Ranch highlight the ongoing transformation of the New Caney area into a regional hub for retail, dining, and mixed-use activity. The walkable development is expected to feature restaurants, cafés, boutiques, wellness businesses, and gathering spaces designed to serve residents across the surrounding communities.

For nearby towns such as Splendora, this continued investment adds momentum to an area that is increasingly attracting homebuyers seeking attainable housing opportunities outside of Houston's higher-priced suburbs.

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One community positioned within this growth corridor is Gemini, a new residential neighborhood developed by Ellison Development, a Texas-based developer focused on expanding access to affordable homeownership opportunities in high-growth regions surrounding Houston.

Located in Splendora and zoned to Cleveland Independent School District, Gemini offers new construction homes designed to provide an attainable path to homeownership for buyers who might otherwise face rising rental costs across the Houston region.

The community spans approximately 86 acres and includes 585 homesites along with planned amenities such as walking trails, green spaces, a playground, and a fishing pond. Homes are being built by national homebuilder D.R. Horton.

As commercial development expands throughout the Valley Ranch corridor, residents in nearby communities stand to benefit from increasing access to retail, restaurants, entertainment, and employment centers without sacrificing housing affordability.

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For buyers evaluating whether to continue renting or explore homeownership, communities like Gemini represent a growing opportunity to purchase a newly built home in an area experiencing significant regional investment.

Ellison Development continues to focus on creating thoughtfully planned communities that help expand access to attainable housing while positioning residents near emerging economic and commercial centers.

More information about the Gemini community can be found at:
https://www.ellisondev.com/blog/village-green-at-valley-ranch-a-boost-for-affordable-splendora-new-homes

Gemini was developed by Ellison Development, a Texas-based land developer led by Bill and Colleen Ellison and focused on creating thoughtfully planned communities that expand access to attainable homeownership in high-growth areas surrounding Houston.