Baytown Economic Development

The City of Baytown in recent years, has experienced more than over $210 million in new commercial development and more than $205 million in new residential building activity has occurred. This residential trend started with $12 million of the new construction occurring in the first six months of calendar year 2006 but it still continues today. Commercial renovation and expansion are also strong with $63 million in activity in the past five years.

City and Community Initiatives

• On May 13, 2006 the citizens voted to create the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District dedicated to crime reduction programs and the adoption of a proposed local sales and use tax at a rate of one-eighth of one percent (1/8%).
• With the support of the community, numerous amenities continue to be developed including (1) the Goose Creek Greenbelt Project, which creates a linear park through the heart of the community; (2) The Baytown Nature Center, a 450 acre preserve within the city limits developed from what was known as the Brownwood subdivision that was destroyed by subsidence and Hurricane Alicia. The Nature Center is on the The Great Texas Birding Trail and is host to over 300 different species of birds along with numerous varieties of flora and fauna and (3) The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, a cooperative effort of the School District, Lee College and the City to provide an opportunity for young and old to learn more about fisheries, wildlife, ecology, etc.
• Quality of life continues to be a focus for City departments. Projects such as the new walking trail, renovated parking facilities and a new Sprayground at Roseland Park are examples of efforts to make Baytown a better place
  
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