THE HUNT IS ON—'THE GREAT HOUSE HUNT 2005' TO YIELD HIDDEN TREASURES THROUGHOUT FORT BEND COUNTY
—Richmond's newest community, River's Edge, to open February 26 & 27 with community treasure hunt—
Richmond, TX – February 11, 2005 – Planned Community Developers, developers of the 9,700 acre First Colony master planned community in Sugar Land, Texas, is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest community, River's Edge, in Richmond. Grand opening festivities are scheduled for February 26 and 27.
The local community is invited to come out and visit Fort Bend 's newest master-planned community and experience the wealth of riches that lie at River's Edge. During the River's Edge grand opening weekend, visitors will take part in the " River's Edge Great House Hunt 2005", whereby visitors will receive a clue to discover a River' Edge treasure, hidden somewhere in Fort Bend County . Slated as a weekly event, clues for the "Great House Hunt 2005" are available beginning February 26.
Every person who visits the eight new model homes in River's Edge on February 26 and 27 will receive a clue to discover $500 in treasures, hidden somewhere in Fort Bend County. A new clue will be provided each week until the treasure is found. The treasure is not hidden in remote places, but rather in Fort Bend locations that are accessible to everyone. All hidden treasures will be out in the open and not located on private property or buried. Home tour guests will also be eligible to win tickets to the Gold exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
"The real "treasure" lies at River's Edge," said Glenn Howard, senior vice-president of Planned Community Developers. "Great schools, family activities, close accessibility to US 90A, Grand Parkway , HWY 59 and an abundance of shopping and restaurants make River's Edge the perfect place for families to grow, live and play."
Situated along the Brazos River , River's Edge will be comprised of 930 single-family, Energy Star homes and 17 acres of commercial property. The first phase of River's Edge is nearing completion and features approximately four subdivisions: River Bluff, River Bend, River Falls and Lake Bridge Estates. River's Edge will showcase homes from four of Houston 's premier builders: David Weekly Homes, Perry Homes , Newmark Homes and Plantation Homes.
In addition to quality homes, River's Edge amenities include recreational centers with adult and kiddy pools, a sports center that includes a baseball field, a volleyball field, playground and party barn. Additional elements include a nature walk in a forested park along the Brazos River , and three man-made lakes spanning a total of 28 acres. Home prices will range from $140,000 to the $500,000s.
River's Edge will officially open to the public on Saturday, February 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, with a community open house featuring eight model homes from each builder. For more information, please contact Nora at 713.523.7900 or visit www.riversedgetexas.com
Houston-based Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, Inc. developed the master plan for the development, and Costello, Inc. of Houston is project engineer. SLA Studio Land, Inc. is providing landscape architecture consulting services for River's Edge and is designing the main entry, neighborhood entries, recreation center, party barn and sports fields.
Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (“PCD”), which also serves as the management entity for the assets of Sugarland Properties, has guided development of the 9,700-acre First Colony master-planned community in Sugar Land , Texas , southwest of Houston for many years. In addition to completing Kingwood Commons, a 200,000 square-foot lifestyle retail center at the entry to Kingwood in far Northeast Houston and Lake Pointe , a 190 acre mixed-use lifestyle development at the intersection of U.S. 59 and Highway 6. PCD continues to oversee the phased development of the 32-acre Sugar Land Town Square located at the intersection of U.S. 59 and Highway 6. Phase One of Town Square is near completion and includes a 300-room full-service Marriott hotel and conference center, a new 82,000 square-foot City Hall for Sugar Land , 167 mid-rise residential units, 150,000 square feet of office space, upscale Main Street retail and restaurants and a 1.4-acre pedestrian plaza. The next phases of development will include 500,000 square feet of Class A office space and 120,000 square feet of retail and is projected to be completed in 3 to 5 years.