the woodlands texas?

Question

this is the richest community in Texas. and the person who created it is a billionaire. so many people have moved her in the past year. but it is still not a 'city'. how long do you think it will take to become a city?

I dont live in the woodlands texas.
i live in san antonio.
I meant to put 'one of the richest communities in texas'
:P

so anyway.
mine question was 'when will it become a city?'

Answer 1

http://www.texasexplorer.net/WoodlandsTexas.htm

Texas is a big state and sorry, the Woodlands is not the richest community in the state. The largest 'master planned community' with some of the biggest investors behind it, yes. Personally - I have spent time researching/driving through it and don't get why people are buying the hype. Maneuvering through all those pine trees is greatly over rated. Banks and stores all hidden behind those claustrophobic trees. Gave you the site / sight as to why it isn't totally independent of Houston. Coming from Central Texas - my greatest fascination is that none of the entire Houston area is zoned and proclaims so many 'lakes' - all look like run off water collectors with decorative sprinkler systems. Again - Texas is a big state and for the money - entire area, in my opinion, can't compete with others. For those of you that love it more power to you. Enjoy your city for what it is.

Answer 2

The woodlands just worked out a deal that will keep Houston from annexing them until the year 2011. I believe this is because of the last annex Houston did with Kingwood was such a catastrophe. Conroe to the north could annex and have recently grabbed the land south all the way up to the woodlands, but I would guess that The Woodlands will be a community until after 2011 and then, more than likely, be annexed by the city of Houston.

So I guess the answer is they will never be their own city. IMO

Answer 3

thank god for yeachicken's post.

I live in The Woodlands and it's a zillion times better than what the rest of you are saying it is. I actually moved here from the Encino Park/Stone Oak area in San Antonio, believe it or not.

-Yes, we have huge trees--that's why it's called "The Woodlands".
-Yes, there are many wealthy people that live here, but not everyone..take the time to drive through the original parts of my community and you'll understand that.
-Yes, my family is well off, but I wouldn't call us "rich" or say that I live in the richest community in Houston, much less the richest community in the state.
-The Woodlands is a great place to live and raise a family. I love the trees, I love having a grocery store, doctors, shops, restaurants, a mall, movie theaters, etc. less than 10 minutes away from me. The people are great friendly people. I moved here when I was 12 and am about to graduate and I couldn't ask for a better junior high & high school experience.
-Like some of the other posters said, The Woodlands had the opportunity to be annexed but definitely will not be until at least 2011 and I'm very happy for that. The Woodlands is unique and different..if it was part of Houston, that would be taken away from us.
-I believe The Woodlands is a city, but it also depends on what your definition of a "city" consists of. When I write my address, I write my street, then "The Woodlands, Texas 77381". When someone asks where I'm from, I say The Woodlands. We have our own police, our own culture and lifestyles, our own schools, churches, parks, entertainment, shopping, etc.

I hope all of your opinions of The Woodlands change soon, like "yeachicken" posted..you can't make your own opinions and all just from simply DRIVING through a community. I'm sure your opinions would cahnge if you would take the time to get to know Woodlands people. Most people think we're rude, stuck-up, rich, and so on, but we really aren't. We're regular people that just so happen to live in a very well planned out community. We love where we live, otherwise, we wouldn't live here.

Answer 4

For starters I want to let the first poster (Quest) know that simply driving through a city does not make you an authority on the area, the people occupying it, or any other facet of its existence. Both The Woodlands and Houston were formed like any other city with a foundation in creating a community where citizens could live happily together. Obviously both areas have money but that is the result of the hard-work and creativity of the people who occupy Houston and The Woodlands. Quite honestly I am shocked that another Texan would deride another's community so mercilessly. But, this post is not meant to focus on the negativity of a previous post so…

I am fairly sure about this but I know there other elements at play in why The Woodlands has yet to become a city. I believe they incorporated themselves during the early stages of development and also established a first-option clause with necessary parties to allow them to become a city in the event that Houston tries to annex them. I cannot remember if they are/were affiliated with Friendswood development (not the area of Houston, the developer entity behind the creation of Kingwood) and that would give an historical hint to the setup of their pending city status. Essentially Kingwood was annexed because they failed to do either of the above and when Houston wanted to grow Kingwood was not given the option to form their own city. Becoming part of Humble would have made more sense of course but Houston had more clout and (it's ok for me to say this I live in Kingwood) Humble did not really want us. Anyway, I think the reason they have not officially become a city on their own is related to taxes. I know that is why Kingwood avoided it for so long. I believe they can best be described as an area in a sort of city-status limbo because financially it is in the best interest of the community tax-wise. I must say though I hope The Woodlands does not venture towards changing anything in the near future. While becoming a city has little impact on actual day-to-day activities of the community I would rather they err on the side of preservation for what they currently are; a wonderful area that adds even more charm, culture, and enjoyment to the already spectacular city of Houston.

Answer 5

It (the parts in Harris County) can still be annexed by Houston by 2011. We'll see what happens, after all Houston annexed Kingwood. The Woodlands lies nearly completely in Houston's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Thing is, the Woodlands has a lot of wealthy people who could afford to put up legal defense against Houston's possible annexation attempt.

Answer 6

maximum human beings in the Woodlands ought to care much less what you have they have been given greater valuable issues to do than have an interest in all people else's existence. the faculties have an training tilt. The Woodlands is a super place and prefer somebody mentioned a super melting pot with somewhat of each little thing and a super sort of golfing courses.

Answer 7

Ive been there, and its not all that cracked up to be. Its not the richest community in Texas..I hate Houston...The dominion near San Antonio is a rich place. A gaited comminity with mansions.. Although San Antonio is not all that either...Dallas has alot of rich people in it. Rich and poor are scattered all over the state....

Answer 8

There is problably a reason they haven't already. May have to do with the taxing structure. That is one sweet place very nice. Just too bad it is outside of Houston.