Leasing is now underway at The Millennium Waterway Ave, a new 393-unit luxury urban apartment community in The Waterway Square District of The Woodlands Town Center. The apartments are being developed by a partnership of The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) and The Dinerstein Companies of Houston.

The Millennium Waterway Ave is Houston’s first LEED Certified Silver multifamily property, and one of the first in the country. Many green features and amenities have been incorporated into the design such as an on-site renewable energy source through solar panels on the roof; preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles; water use reduction; optimized energy performance; reduced light pollution and improved indoor air quality.

“Green” education for staff and residents, as well as “green friendly” maintenance procedures and on-site recycling programs will enhance the benefits of living green at The Millennium Waterway Ave. The location in The Waterway Square District also affords residents the opportunity to take advantage of public transportation including trolleys and water taxis that operate along The Woodlands Waterway®.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are available for lease, featuring a modern stylistic feel with 10 – 11-foot ceilings; art deco lighting; stained concrete, wood and carpet flooring options; and stunning, modern kitchens. Kitchens feature CleanSteel™ side-by-side refrigerators, black pearl countertops, contemporary blonde cabinets, under cabinet lighting and gas ranges. Each apartment includes a washer and dryer, ceiling fans in every bedroom, patios and balconies, and European inspired bathrooms. Several plans include studies. Rents range from $1,145 – $2,400 without premiums. Introductory specials are being offered. Some apartments will be ready for occupancy in early June, and the project should be completed by the end of September.

Amenities, including The Urban Oasis, featuring a pool, spa and summer kitchen for entertaining; a two-story, 24-hour fitness center with spinning bikes; and a clubhouse for social gatherings, should be completed by mid-May. The pool will be enhanced with a unique tile treatment created by renowned Houston artist, Dixie Friend Gay.

The apartments are wrapped around a parking structure, providing 613 parking spaces for residents, in addition to 21 surface parking spaces. A pet park is also located on the property.

The 348,344-square-foot project is bordered by Timberloch Place to the north, Woodlands Parkway to the south, Six Pines Drive to the west and Waterway Avenue to the east. A temporary leasing office is now open on the east (Waterway Avenue) side. The hours are 9 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 1 -5 pm on Sunday. For more information, call 281-363-1363 and visit www.themillennium.com to view photos and floorplans.
Source: TWDC

Arts in the Park, offered by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department, brings local artists and their wares to residents at Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park. Arts in the Park will be held Saturdays, May 8, 15 and 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Vendors will be selling everything from photography to jewelry to paintings.

Local artists and vendors interested in participating in the Arts in the Park program, or for more information, please contact Angel Nicks at 281-210-3900 or anicks@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

This free event, which includes face-painting for the kids, allows the public to sit back, enjoy a variety of entertainment and shop to help promote local arts. Concessions will be available.

The summer Arts in the Park entertainment schedule is:

May 8, 2010 For the Win (2010 winner, In the Spotlight Teen Talent Show) and Rendezvous (Jazz)

May 15, 2010 McTeggert Irish Dancers and CYT (Christian Youth Theater)

May 22 , 2010 Kathryn Halberg and The Buck Yeager Band (Country)
Source: TWT

Lucia’s Oaks, a custom homebuilder in Carlton Woods in The Woodlands and in Houston, has begun a homebuilding program in East Shore, the “Garden District” of The Woodlands Town Center. Lucia’s Oaks is offering nine single-family homes in the enclave of Southern Coast in East Shore, featuring panoramic views of 200-acre Lake Woodlands. These authentic designs feature Southern Coastal architecture with a choice of 10 elevations and five floor plans that are interchangeable.

Encompassing 2,200-3,000 square feet with detached “carriage house-style” garages that are set back from the street, the homes have unique curb appeal that enhances the lakeside setting. Other features include spacious porches, open balconies and backyards; second-floor master suites that maximize views of the lake; traditional pier-and-beam construction with double-paned wood windows; granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms; and stainless steel Thermador appliances. The homes are priced from the $460’s – $650’s.

“We are very pleased to welcome Lucia’s Oaks to East Shore, where their unique home designs can be truly showcased,” said Buck Driggers, Vice President of Residential Sales & Development for The Woodlands Development Company. “The classic Southern Coastal architecture complements this incomparable setting on Lake Woodlands. The talented team at Lucia’s Oaks has created single-family residences that include a host of custom features and authentic details, yet are easy to maintain.”

Lucia’s Oaks is also offering homes in the Mid-Lake neighborhood of East Shore, with prices ranging from the $700’s – $900’s, and custom homes on several homesites in East Shore. The first of these is located at 11 East Shore Drive, a 7,266-square-foot residence priced at $2,295,000
Source: TWDC