Nature

With all the diversity in The Woodlands – people, homes, businesses, religions, things to do – there is one central idea that holds the fabric of community tightly woven together, and that is a love of nature. When residents are asked about their favorite things in their community, the answer is inevitably "the trees" or "the forest." What began as a vision of The Woodlands' founder, George P. Mitchell, is now an enduring testament to designing with nature. After 36 years of growth, The Woodlands remains true to its name with over 6,000 acres preserved as green space, and a plan for 8,000 acres to be "green" when the community is completed.