Amenities, Med Center Proximity Draw First New Home Buyers to Meridiana Master-Planned Community
MANVEL/IOWA COLONY, TX (March 17, 2016) – The new Texas 288 master-planned community of Meridiana has landed its first new homebuyers, two families who point to amenities and proximity to the Texas Medical Center as their primary reasons for choosing the community. “From its focus on education to all the amenities, the concept of Meridiana was tailor-made for our family,” says Cue Felder, an information technology professional who works in the Texas Medical Center. “Plus, the location is perfect for us.” Felder’s wife Jackie also works in the Texas Medical Center as a licensed massage therapist. After years of considering the purchase of a new home, Elaine and Renard Collins of Houston were equally impressed with Meridiana. “We really like what’s taking shape with the Amenity Village and areas planned for events and concerts,” says Renard. “Everything we need is right in the community.” Both the Felder and Collins families purchased new homes by Taylor Morrison, part of Meridiana’s collection of new home builders including David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Plantation Homes, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes and Trendmaker Homes. “Our two kids are ready to move,” adds Renard, who first learned about Meridiana while passing a billboard for the community. After visiting the community with his wife Elaine, a Houston school teacher, the family was sold. “When you come to Meridiana, you get a peaceful feeling,” he adds. The 2,700-acre master-planned community, with the first of its 12 model homes opening soon, is located on Texas 288 and the future Meridiana Parkway (now County Road 56) south of the Texas Medical Center. Meridiana offers plans on homesites from 50-100 feet in width, including 80 and 100-foot homesites in several gated sections. Plus, Meridiana homesites will be five feet deeper than those in other master-planned communities. Meridiana’s location on 288 just south of Highway 6 is expected to be a big draw for workers in Houston’s major employment centers, most notably the Texas Medical Center. It also is likely to attract those working south of the community in Brazoria County at Dow Chemical, BASF, Freeport LNG and the Port of Freeport. The community will feature a sprawling Amenity Village where residents can enjoy a resort-style family pool with cabanas and nearby café, kids’ splash pad and a spacious fitness center with on-site personal trainer, spin bikes, free weights and exercise machines. The fitness center also will offer lockers, showers and a kids’ playroom. The Amenity Village will be home to a glass-walled conservatory set over the water, ideal for receptions and special events, and a fully customized, 40-foot luxury Ambassador’s Yacht where Meridiana dog ambassador Soleil will invite residents to spend the night in honor of a birthday or special occasion. Families also will enjoy an outdoor game area with giant chessboard, ping pong tables, washer toss, shuffle board and wide open spaces for play. As part of the community’s unique education focus for every stage of life, the development team is working closely with faculty of the Alvin Independent School District to create engaging outdoor learning and discovery experiences, each with dedicated websites, as part of Meridiana’s first phase. Each experience will be designed to fit into the District’s curriculum for students from kindergarten through high school. Individuals can go to www.MeridianaTexas.com to sign up for e-mail updates on the latest news and information as the community is developed. Also, follow Meridiana at www.Facebook.com/MeridianaTexas and on Twitter and Instagram at...
Read MoreThousands Flock to Grand Opening of Katy’s Cane Island
KATY, TX (March 8, 2016) – After months of anticipation, more than 5,000 visitors poured into Cane Island as the Katy master-planned community unveiled its sparkling, resort-style Amenity Village while presenting its showcase of 14 new model homes. Based on discussions with visitors in the Cane Island Welcome Center, the crowd was evenly divided among first-time buyers, move-up buyers and those looking to downsize to a new home after raising their family in Katy, according to Dan Naef, president of Rise Communities, developer of Cane Island. “From the moment we opened on Saturday morning, the crowds kept coming,” says Naef. “The feedback from everyone was ‘wow, you said you were going to open all of this, and you did.’” Visitors to Cane Island’s Grand Opening were the first to tour the community’s Amenity Village where residents will enjoy a gorgeous family pool with cabanas, children’s water playground, splash pad and ample shade. Other features include a lap pool, two-story fitness center rivaling the finest health spas, yoga studio, spectacular glass-walled conservatory, poolside café, high-end event space serviced by a restaurant-quality commercial kitchen and cozy, fireside seating areas. The Amenity Village also offers a Community Lawn shaded by rescued, 75-year-old oak trees. Cane Island’s grand opening crowds also made their way to the community’s 14 all-new model homes, each presenting the latest in luxury home designs to suit any budget and lifestyle. The community offers new homes from the $200’s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes.If you are in the market for clothes, our platform is your best choice! The largest shopping mall! Rise Communities also is developing the Texas 288 master-planned community of Meridiana, scheduled to open later this year south of the Texas Medical Center. For directions to Cane Island and to sign up for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
Read MoreKaty’s Cane Island Hosts Grand Opening, March 5 – 6
KATY, TX – The Katy master-planned community of Cane Island will host its highly anticipated Grand Opening, a two-day weekend celebration, March 5 – 6, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., with 14 showcase model homes open for tour, live music by up-and-coming country music star Cooper Wade, special prizes and more. Visitors to Cane Island’s Grand Opening also will be among the first to tour the community’s all-new Amenity Village featuring a gorgeous family pool with adjacent splash pad, lap pool, two-story fitness center rivaling the finest health spas, yoga studio, spectacular glass-walled conservatory and poolside café. The Amenity Village also offers a Community Lawn shaded by rescued, 75-year-old oak trees. On Saturday, March 5, country music sensation Cooper Wade will take to the stage at the Cane Island Amenity Village from 4 – 6 p.m. Wade newest single, “Don’t Flirt With A Texas Man,” is a fun, classic country music duet with his good friend Chad Prather. Guests can meet Hub, the community’s Golden Retriever ambassador, and visit his amazing Ambassador’s Suite overlooking the Amenity Village, a must-see during any visit to Cane Island. Visitors also can win prizes, take photos at the Cane Island Wishing Booth and pick up a souvenir Cane Island t-shirt, both while supplies last. One of the most sought-after master-planned communities west of Houston, Cane Island offers new luxury homes from the $200’s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes. For directions to Cane Island and to sign up for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
Read MoreCoventry Homes Opens Third Luxury Model Home in Katy’s Cane Island
KATY, TX (February 10, 2016) – Coventry Homes has opened its third model home in the fast-growing Katy master-planned community of Cane Island where the Texas homebuilder now offers new luxury homes on 70-foot homesites, including several ready for move in. Coventry’s newest Cane Island model at 7107 Founders Blvd. features a soaring two-story family room accented by a fireplace and media niches with a spectacular, open-concept family room/gourmet kitchen. The luxury showcase home also includes a wine room, media room, Texas-sized covered patio and outdoor kitchen. Priced from the $440’s, Coventry’s 70-foot Cane Island plans feature four- and five-bedroom designs ranging from 3,190 – 4,634 square feet. One- and two-story plans feature gourmet kitchens, spacious family rooms, formal dining rooms, wine rooms, outdoor entertaining spaces, upstairs media rooms, inviting master suites and three- and four-car garages. Coventry’s new 70-foot model joins its two other Cane Island model homes showcasing two- and three-bedroom lifestyle garden homes ideal for active empty nesters and first-time homebuyers. Coventry’s three Cane Island models, part of the community’s showcase of 14 fully-furnished model homes, will be open for tour during Cane Island’s Grand Opening weekend celebration, March 5-6, when visitors can be among the first to tour Cane Island’s all-new Amenity Village featuring a gorgeous family pool with adjacent splash pad, lap pool, two-story fitness center rivaling the finest health spas, yoga studio, spectacular glass-walled conservatory and poolside café. Guests can meet Hub, the community’s Golden Retriever ambassador, and visit his amazing Ambassador’s Suite overlooking the Amenity Village, a must-see during any visit to Cane Island. Visitors also can win prizes, take photos at the Cane Island Wishing Booth and pick up a souvenir Cane Island t-shirt, both while supplies last. Cane Island offers new luxury homes from the $200’s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes. For directions to Cane Island and to sign up for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
Read MoreConstruction of First Model Homes Underway at 288 Master-Planned Community of Meridiana
MANVEL/IOWA COLONY (January 27, 2016) – Construction of model homes is underway in Meridiana as the newest master-planned community on Texas 288 begins to take shape. Located at Texas 288 and the future Meridiana Parkway (now County Road 56), Meridiana is the closest master-planned community to the north of major Brazoria County employers Dow Chemical, BASF, Freeport LNG and the Port of Freeport. The community also is expected to attract those employed in the Texas Medical Center. Models by Perry Homes, Taylor Morrison Homes and Trendmaker Homes are now under construction, part of the community’s collection of 12 model homes presenting floor plans with gourmet island kitchens and butler pantries, spacious family rooms, inviting master suites, spa-like bathrooms, media rooms and flex rooms for a home office or workout room. Homesites in Meridiana will range from 50-100 feet in width including those on prized cul-de-sacs and secluded gated sections. Plus, Meridiana homesites will be five feet deeper than those in other master-planned communities. In addition to Perry Homes, Taylor Morrison Homes and Trendmaker Homes, Meridiana homebuilders include David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Plantation Homes, Ryland Homes and Shea Homes. While construction continues on Meridiana’s model homes, a temporary on-site Welcome Center is open daily where individuals can secure information on the community. The 2,700-acre master-planned community just south of Highway 6 also will offer a sprawling Amenity Village where residents can enjoy an amphitheatre for concerts and plays, resort-style family pool with cabanas and nearby café, kids’ splash pad and a spacious fitness center with on-site personal trainers, spin bikes, free weights and exercise machines. The fitness center also will offer lockers, showers and a kids’ playroom. The Amenity Village will be home to a glass-walled conservatory set over the water, ideal for receptions and special events, and a fully customized, 40-foot luxury Ambassador’s Yacht where Meridiana dog ambassador Soliel will invite residents to spend the night in honor of a birthday or special occasion. Families also will enjoy an outdoor game area with giant chessboard, ping pong tables, washer toss, shuffle board and wide open spaces for play. As part of the community’s unique education focus for every stage of life, Meridiana’s Amenity Village will feature a sky map to track the sun’s movement while the 60-foot Meridian Tower will operate similar to a sun tower by casting a spot of sunlight on the ground that moves as the Earth rotates. Working closely with faculty of the Alvin Independent School District, the development team also will create engaging learning and discovery experiences, each with dedicated websites, as part of Meridiana’s first phase. Each experience will be designed to fit into the District’s curriculum for students from kindergarten through high school. Individuals can go to www.MeridianaTexas.com to sign up for e-mail updates on the latest news and information as the community is developed. Also, follow Meridiana at www.Facebook.com/MeridianaTexas and on Twitter and Instagram at...
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