Six neighbors will open their beautiful homes to the public for the 2016 Woodland Heights Home Tour, “Reinventing for Today,” April 16 and 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. Our first home tour in five years, this is traditionally the biggest fundraiser for the neighborhood. The tour features historic homes that have been revitalized and refreshed for modern living while preserving the charm of the past.
Read MoreNeighborhood Traffic Management Program – Update /
The city's traffic engineers are developing a revised traffic plan based upon the feedback received from the neighborhood delegates. Once consensus is reached, the next phase of the process will be the installation of temporary traffic calming measures, followed by a second traffic study.
Read MoreOur Front Porch: Connecting Community /
Our Front Porch: Connecting Community captures the porches and the community spirit that together make Woodland Heights so welcoming. The 96-page book includes a brief history of the neighborhood, an evocative forward by resident and well-known writer Mimi Swartz, and beautiful photos shot by local photographers showing the neighborhood’s charm, its unique style and how our porches serve to connect us.
Read MoreCigna Sunday Streets Returning to White Oak /
On Sunday, May 22nd, the City’s popular Cigna Sunday Streets program will take place from 12 to 4 pm. White Oak from Heights Blvd. to Watson will be closed to all vehicle traffic during that time, although crossing of White Oak will be permitted at Heights, Studewood, and Watson.
Read MoreSponsor: Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing Luxury Apartments at Elan Heights /
Greystar is pleased to announce the start of pre-leasing at Elan Heights in Houston, Texas. The 326-unit apartment community is conveniently located at 825 Usener Street near the intersection of White Oak Drive and Taylor Street. The high-rise development will include seven floors of luxury apartment homes in Woodland Heights.
Elan Heights is being developed and professionally managed by Greystar. The community will feature spacious studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes ranging in size from 627 to 1,427 square feet of living space. Modern interior finishes will include quartz countertops with undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances, upgraded French-door refrigerators, built-in microwaves and ovens, custom glass-front cabinetry and hardwood flooring. Apartment homes will incorporate features such as gourmet kitchens, ten foot ceilings, Saflok® electronic locking system, custom closets, private balconies, and full size washers and dryers in every unit.
The community will provide a signature amenity package that includes an on-site fitness studio, yoga room and virtual exercise routines and classes by Fitness on DemandTM. Elan Heights will include a state-of-the-art conference center, a resident lounge and game room. Residents will be able to enjoy a sky lounge with indoor and outdoor seating areas, a resort-style swimming pool, courtyard, outdoor kitchen, grilling stations and a fire pit. The pet friendly community will offer a dog spa, dry cleaning service and on-site parking.
Construction is expected to be completed by October 2016. For more information on Elan Heights, visit www.ElanHeights.com.
Yard of the Month /
Congratulations to Janet and Henry Tallichet of 802 Woodland. What a beautiful yard!