 Glenbrook Valley consists of many post-World War II houses.Because an economic decline beginning with the 1980s oil bust had affected Glenbrook Valley and because the community continued to have certain deed restrictions, by 2011 developers of newer houses did not operate in Glenbrook Valley.Steve Jansen of the "Houston Press" said during that year "Though some unique homes were remodeled beyond original recognition, a passerby won't see McMansions and loftzillas.