Big Blue Swim School

Big Blue Swim School is undergoing an interior build-out at Katy Lakes Shopping Center, located at 24909 FM-529 Suite 300 in Katy, Texas. The project involves the renovation of an existing tenant space to create a children's swim school, with construction work scheduled to begin in August 2026 and completion targeted for January 2027.

The scope of work includes carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines within a 1,350 sq ft area. The estimated cost of the renovation is $1,900,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $1,407. This project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use within Harris County.

Project Details and Stakeholders

PDC 9 Katy Lakes, LP is the owner and developer of record for this project. DxU Architects serves as the design firm, while Robert Ronson is the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and the status is listed as Project Registered.

The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is relevant for construction planning and insurance considerations. The project is part of a broader development activity by PDC 9 Katy Lakes, LP, which has three other TDLR-registered projects in the area totaling $3,785,000. These include other retail spaces at Katy Lakes Shopping Center and the Shops at Katy Lakes.

Local Context and Market Position

Compared to 39,077 other renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, this project’s estimated cost is above the county median. The median estimated cost for similar projects is $250,000, while the median size is 4,000 sq ft. This project’s scheduled build window of 171 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot of $1,407 is significantly above the county median of $80, reflecting the specialized nature of the interior build-out for a swim school.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 77493, has a population of about 62,264 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $113,388, and the median owner-occupied home value is $321,900. Housing in this region is predominantly owner-occupied, indicating a stable residential base for the new facility.