bachanon Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Community Associations earn national award for communications planThe Community Associations of The Woodlands were recently recognized by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) for their Strategic Communications Plan. The plan earned an Award of Excellence in the national 3CMA Savvy Award competition in the category of jurisdictional and departmental communication plans for cities and counties with populations of 70,000 to 925,000. Competition judges described the plan as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 The Woodlands finishes second in international competitionThe Woodlands has placed second in the prestigious Nations in Bloom competition, the world's only competition for local communities that focuses on good environmental management and the creation of livable communities. Endorsed by the United Nations, the objective of Nations in Bloom is to encourage best practice, innovation and leadership in providing a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community that improves the quality of life."This is a significant award for The Woodlands," said Woodlands Community Association President Bruce Tough. "It is very rare for a community to win an award in the competition on the first try, and to come in second with a Gold award for environmental practices is almost unheard of. A lot of credit goes to the Community Associations of The Woodlands staff who coordinated the application and presentation. "We competed against 274 cities," Mr. Tough continued, "and were the only community in the U.S. to make it to the finals in our category. We competed against cities that have hundreds and some thousands of years of heritage and planning, and it was a great privilege to represent The Woodlands and receive this honor." Involvement in Nations in Bloom will result in an increased international profile for the community and an opportunity to learn from communities, from around the world, of best practice in environmental and landscape management, heritage management, community empowerment and forward planning.The award was announced today in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, following several days of competition. The delegation from The Woodlands is expected back on Wednesday.For more information about the competition, please visit http://www.nationsinbloom.com and http://www.thewoodlandsassociations.org/pr...ress.php?id=907.A press release issued by Nations in Bloom follows.Nations in BloomThe International Awards for Liveable CommunitiesNations in Bloom was launched in 1997 and is endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme and is the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 What an honor for the Woodlands! The only city in the United States to win this award! I wonder what other U.S. cities competed for the award... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I always love the woodlands. Matter in fact, I'm going to the woodlands tomorrow to have some fun, and browse around take some pictures. Houston is glad to have the woodlands has one of their communites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 my wish is that the associations/gov-neighborhood efforts being created here could be replicated for existing urban neighborhoods. laws would have to be changed. a government approved format would have to be made acceptable to all parties. then the majority of landowners in a particular geographical area could more easily establish associations with the authority of one granted by a developer, hopefully creating by-laws that increase property values and define the character of a limited mixed use urban "zone"; in some cases "preserving" character rather than redefining it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 Waterway Marriott Receives First AAA Four Diamond Rating The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, which opened just over two years ago, has received its first AAA Four Diamond rating. The hotel is the only new addition to the list of Houston-area AAA Four Diamond hotels, which also includes The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa; The Westin Galleria Houston; The Westin Oaks Houston; and the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center's rating, officially announced today by AAA, will appear in the hotel's listing in the 2005 AAA Texas TourBook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I always speak highly of the Woodlands, and I will remain speaking highly of this sparkling diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner&RiceGrad Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Just an awesome doorway to Houston! Too bad Houston can't return the favor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzseattle Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I always speak highly of the Woodlands, and I will remain speaking highly of this sparkling diamond.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>This is kind of bitter-sweet. I would love too see this kind of development happening at Woodlands but apparently this is happening at the expense of downtown Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 i think that corporations determining to focus operations in closer proximity to high density, mixed-use environments is good news for everyone. there will be new companies move to houston (or expanding local corporations) who are too large to be based in places like the woodlands or sugarland and the figures of this last year may turn out to be an anomaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 (note to moderater: not copywritten material)Development Co. Recognized For Community Partnershipby The Woodlands Development Company The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) has recently been named the Humanitarian of the Year for its Good Neighbors Community Partnership Program, according to Debra Staley, director of public affairs for TWDC. The Greater Houston Builder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 The idealist in me thinks, "How nice that the woodlands employees contribute their time so selflessly to these obviously worthy causes."The cynic in me thinks, "The GHBA gives the woodlands a humanitarian of the year award, how totally apropos, since a majority of homes build in the last few years were certainly built in the woodlands area by these builders." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 same thoughts crossed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcampbell Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 The idealist in me thinks, "How nice that the woodlands employees contribute their time so selflessly to these obviously worthy causes."The cynic in me thinks, "The GHBA gives the woodlands a humanitarian of the year award, how totally apropos, since a majority of homes build in the last few years were certainly built in the woodlands area by these builders."<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wonder though, because the vast majority of those GHBA members aren't allowed to build in The Woodlands. I would think that if anything, there would be some animosity towards The Woodlands by those left out of the process. I think there are only 5 or 6 companies that build (Emerald, D. Weekly, Village, and Life Forms are the main ones). Even custom homes are limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Its a bidding process for the lots the become available. In the Woodlands the builders are not involved with the developments. The Woodlands Operating Company is in charge of all road layouts and lot sizing. Essentially the Woodlands controls everyting to akin zoning. They decided when and where commercial property will develop and what type of housing gets built.The builders just purchase sections from the Woodlands to place houses.To me, the highest bidders are the ones that get to build there. Also, the Woodlands can choose who get the lots. It may not always be the highest bidder if they don't like the builder.The large custom lots are typically left to the lot buyer. Sometimes the Woodlands will give them a choice of sever custom builders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Woodlands EDP considered leader in greater HoustonBy: TIFFANY WILLIAMS, Villager staff12/14/2006The South Montgomery County Woodlands Economic Development Partnership is now recognized as a leader in the Houston-area business community after receiving the Greater Houston Partnership's 2006 Economic Development Ally Award.This is the first time the GHP has given the award, which the economic development partnership's CEO Ron Bourbeau accepted during a November dinner at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in the Galleria area.During the dinner, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP, headquartered in The Woodlands, was also recognized as one of Houston's greatest and won the People's Choice Award for companies with more than 250 employees.The South Montgomery County Woodlands EDP is an extension of the South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce. Its goal is to promote the business climate and work with companies looking to locate to the community through its partnerships, staff and a 19-person board of directors."This is the result of the hard work of numerous EDP partners and staff over the past nine years," the partnership's chairman Shelley Waters said. "Our EDP works diligently in the community to retain and gain business in South Montgomery County in order to maintain the quality of life and work that we all enjoy each day."full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Three Projects In The Woodlands Garner Awards From The American Society Of Landscape ArchitectsThree projects in The Woodlands were selected for Honor Awards by the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) at the 2007 Texas ASLA Awards Banquet held April 20, 2007, according to Joel Deretchin, vice president of community development for The Woodlands Development Company.full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdude Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 woodlands should annex houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 NICKLAUS COURSE AT CARLTON WOODS RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE - The Club at Carlton Woods-Nicklaus Course has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" by Audubon International . The Nicklaus Course was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2003 and is one of 637 courses in the world to receive this honor. Courses go through a recertification process every two years.The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses is an education and certification program that promotes ecologically-sound land management and the conservation of natural resources on established golf courses. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement, and document a comprehensive environmental management program and receive recognition for their efforts. To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas including Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Market Street has bested four finalists in being honored with the Urban Land Institute Houston's Development of Distinction Award.This is the third time the retail outlet, which opened in 2004, has received the honor.Market Street was in competition with The Rice Loft, Minute Maid Park, Christ Church Cathedral and Sabine Promenade for the recently-announced 2008 award.Market Street also has received the 2006 International Design and Development Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers. In 2005, the outlet was named a Houston Business Journal Landmark Award winner.link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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