College Station Council Approves Savannah Oaks Zoning
The 1,266-acre development project will bring thousands of homes and mixed-use space to the south side.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Remote Work
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College Station City Council recently approved a zoning framework for the Savannah Oaks development, a massive residential and mixed-use project. The plan authorizes construction on a 1,266-acre site located along Highway 6.
Why it matters
The approval paves the way for a long-term infrastructure project that is expected to significantly increase the city's tax base. Officials project the completed development will generate between $1.6 billion and $2.05 billion in taxable value.
The development plan includes 2,688 single-family homesites and 160 acres of mixed-use space. The site also features 285 acres of parks, nearly 20 miles of trails, and an 18-acre lake.
The players
College Station City Council
This is the governing body for the city of College Station, responsible for approving zoning ordinances and urban development plans.
Silverfin Land Development
This is the private firm that acquired the property in March 2025 and is managing the site planning and infrastructure build-out.
College Station ISD
This local school district is tasked with managing educational facilities and will coordinate with developers regarding the reserved school site.
The details
Silverfin Land Development, which acquired the property in March 2025, plans to fund all road construction and infrastructure extensions. The site plan reserves 11.59 acres specifically for a potential future school.
Timeline
The developer purchased the land in March 2025.
City Council approved the zoning framework on October 22, 2026.
Infrastructure work is expected to begin in early 2027.
Full project completion is estimated for 2038-2041.
Market Landscape
The approval of Savannah Oaks signals a major step in the ongoing expansion of south College Station. The project positions the area to capture significant regional growth by balancing large-scale residential housing with commercial and mixed-use capabilities.
Residents can anticipate significant road construction and infrastructure development along the Highway 6 corridor starting in 2027. The project will eventually provide thousands of new housing options and expanded mixed-use amenities in the southern part of the city.
The takeaway
Large-scale developments like Savannah Oaks typically transform local tax landscapes and housing inventory over multi-decade periods. Readers should monitor future City Council updates regarding infrastructure phases to track potential traffic and construction impacts in the area.
What happens next
Infrastructure construction for the Savannah Oaks site is scheduled to begin in early 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local development trends in the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kbtx.
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