Bridgeland, a master-planned community more than three times the size of Elyson that also obtained LOMR-F documents, did not have a single house flooded by rising water during Harvey or the Tax Day Flood in 2016, according to Heath Melton, vice president of master-planned communities for Howard Hughes Corp., the developer of Bridgeland. Bridgeland's elevated homes, which are surrounded by concrete foundations up to 10 feet high, were built on fill soil and positioned above sea level, he said. The community is located about 25 miles east of Houston. Heath Melton answered questions from members of the media after presenting the 2017 LOMR-F document to the media in advance of its public release later this month. Here are excerpts from his remarks: On whether or not there are any plans to lower the elevation of any houses in the community: "That's not something we've considered." On why the elevations of these homes are raised: "The reason they're elevated is so that if oil does come into contact with the ground, it doesn't reach the water table." On whether or not it's possible for the oil to reach the water table even with the elevated homes: "It's possible but unlikely."