HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – The Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) has purchased 91 waterfront acres on West Lake Houston Pkwy. to develop Patriots by the Lake, a master-planned community to serve as a living monument to America’s veterans.

The community will provide housing, employment, medical and ancillary support and recreation in and around its 44 parks and programmed open spaces.

Residences will consist of townhouses, condominiums and custom single-family homes ranging from 2,877 to 8,000 sf.

A marina district will also be developed and include a boardwalk, amphitheater, hotel, shopping and restaurants.

A “Wall of Heroes” memorial to honor fallen servicemen and women of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts will be accompanied by several monumental tributes throughout the community.