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Shopping at Hughes Landing includes Starbucks, Cups Frozen Yogurt, KB Kasuals, Macaron by Patisse, Willa Boutique, Venetian Nail Spa, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Pier 1 Imports, 188 Fine Men’s Salons, Norton Ditto and Whole Foods Market. In addition, Pure Barre has opened its second Woodland’s location at Hughes Landing. Pure Barre offers intense workouts and a stylish line of workout - yoga gear to shop.

Hughes Landing also provides public docs, water sports rental, and a boardwalk, Dog Park, Wetlands Park and Overlook Park.

Benders Landing Times

Issue 1 2016

The Howard Hughes Corporation, branded for its glitzy, posh-spot developments across the country, has taken pride in a small but gem size location on the northeastern shore of The Woodlands.

Hughes Landing, situated on the water, is a 66-acre mixed-use development comfortably tucked between Grogan’s Mill Rd. and Lake Woodlands Drive. Aside from the old, traditional styled, master-planned community, Hughes Landing cracks the door open to architectural freedom for The Woodlands - combining the luxuries of retail, commercial and residential space to one shared location. The feel is a lot like City Centre in Houston - Although on a smaller scale, Hughes Landing pouts high-end retail shops, elegant dining, upscale residences and office buildings.

This is the first community in The Woodlands where you can actually live, eat, shop and work - all within a few feet commute.

Unlike Market Street and The Woodlands Waterway, this development breaks the standard for The Woodlands’ philosophical architectural planning, even though still high-rise deprived – at least not yet in this community.

“Restaurant Row,” an area with a line-up of restaurants in a designated area, is not uncommon to cities across the country—and now, The Woodlands has its own at Hughes Landing. Situated along the water, each restaurant provides lakeside dining, an engaging view and cozy lounge areas for relaxation. California Pizza Kitchen, Del Frisco’s Grille, Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila and Local Pour are just some of the local hot spots that are currently open. Fogo de Chão, The Blue Fish and Truluck’s will be opening soon, along with The E’Terie at the new Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton.

Adjacent to and overlooking restaurant row is One Lakes Edge, although a penthouse is not an option, this luxury midrise apartment community does accommodate one, two and three bedroom residences starting at roughly $1500 for 679 sq. ft., extending beyond $3000 for two and three bedroom units. The many amenities offered here include a lakeside lounge, an "expansive pool area,” a "sophisticated fitness center with a yoga studio”, indoor and outdoor gourmet kitchens, a dog park, conference center, internet café and a car charging station—in case you own a Tesla.

Hughes Landing— by Michele Marano

A New and Inviting Posh Spot in The Woodlands

“Wind Wave” by Yvonne Domenge The sculpture is meant to exhibit the contrast, flow and movement of both wind and water—located in the Hughes Landing waterfront.

Candlelight Centerpiece Grab a rectangular plate, 3 of your favorite scented candles (1 large and 2 small) and color-complementing pebbles. Place large candle at the center of the plate, then place the other two small candles on opposite sides and finalize by spreading pebbles throughout the plate making sure to evenly distribute. Utilize this centerpiece at your next dinner table setting, and you’ll be sure to please!

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Recent Home Sales 1. Bayless Retreat – Benders Landing Estates, Sec 02

Sq.Ft. 4,734; Sales Price $525,248

Closed November 2015

2. Harvest Oaks Landing Drive- Benders Landing Estates, Sec 03



3. W Balsam Fir Circle – Benders Landing Estates, Sec 07



4. Blue Cedar Lane - Benders Landing Estates, Sec 02


Closed December 2015

5. Waterbend Cove – Benders Landing, Sec 01



6. White Birch Run - Benders Landing Estates, Sec 04



( Average Sales Price / Average Sq.Ft. ) : ( $590,939 / 4,279 ) = $138.10

Meet the Editors

www.MicheleMarano.com

Garage Attire

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Michele Marano Texas Licensed Realtor with Realty Associates, Founder/CEO Real Estate for the Energy Professional and Consultant. Michele provides market commentary to CNBC, Bloomberg Business and The Wall Street Journal. Published writer with Texas Oil & Gas Magazine, OilPro, Breaking Energy, EnergyWire and featured with The Hufffington Post: Women in Business, Rigzone, Houstonia Magazine and KPRC Houston Newsmakers. Website: www.MicheleMarano.com Contact: [email protected]

Carlos Villa Writer, Blogger and Communications Consultant. Carlos provides advice to local organizations and individuals with strategic communications plans that fit their criteria and budget. Carlos is also founder and editor-in-chief of the “Be Who You Want, Do What You Like” blog—a food, travel, lifestyle and men’s fashion/style blog. Blog: officialcarlosv.tumblr.com Contact: [email protected]

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