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Founded as a railroad junction and hub of trade in the late 1800s, the Rosenberg of today enjoysthe best of both worlds – historic architecture, homes, businesses, and industries mixed with newretail, commercial, and residential development near major arteries such as Interstate 69, US 90A,and SH 36. The community enjoys ample green space, including Seabourne Creek Nature Parkand Seabourne Creek Regional Sports Complex, along with numerous neighborhood parks. Thecommunity holds tight to individual property rights and fiscal conservatism.Although the City is by no means a young municipality, tremendous growth has been experienced in recent years. With downtown Houston only 35 minutes away, it's no surprise that more and more people are discovering that they can still experience the benefits of that booming economy, culture, and connection without sacrificing the sense of community and relaxation of home. With a growing population of approximately 36,000, Rosenberg is part of Fort Bend County, consistentlyone of the nation's top ranking for population and job growth. The City and extra territorial jurisdiction(ETJ) encompass approximately 108 square miles, 37of which are in the City limits. Approximately 63% of the land is undeveloped, providing enormous growth potential for the expanding city.The City is in good financial standing, due to growth in the property tax base attributable to commercialdevelopment and increasing sales tax revenue. Total taxable assessed value for the City has more thandoubled in the last ten years to $1.89 billion in 2014,comprised of 43% residential and 57% commercial.The vibrancy and rejuvenation of Rosenberg's historic downtown exemplifies the community's strong entrepreneurial spirit.