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The Woodlands: The Inside Story of Creating a Better Hometown
Author(s): James Barlow (Author), Roger Galatas (Author)
- Publisher: Urban Land Institute
- Publication Date: March 1, 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 234 pages
- ISBN-10: 087420268X
- ISBN-13: 9780874202687
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes look into the Woodlands, an innovative new town that was built from the ground up near Houston, Texas. This is the story of the people who were instrumental in developing it and the experiences and challenges they had in creating a better, “new” hometown. A book about noteworthy real estate developers and their work, this account provides insight into the lessons learned from the development of a large, successful master-planned community.
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About the Author
James Barlow is a longtime journalist who has worked in television, radio, newspapers, and with the Associated Press international wire service. He also served as the business columnist for the Houston Chronicle for 15 years. He lives in Houston, Texas. Roger Galatas is president and CEO of Roger Galatas Interests, LLC, a Woodlands, Texas-based firm that provides advisory and development services to owners, investors, and management executives of real estate ventures specializing in master-planned communities. He lives in Woodlands, Texas.
