Business View Civil & Municipal Apr-2023

70 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 communities that we still do have around town.” Elaborating on the master plan communities that have been the stepping-stone for Iowa Colony’s expansion, City Engineer, Dinh Ho describes, “The one that really set the stage for the city was Sterling Lakes, a community that was developed with gated lots and guard-manned security access very private.” Developed by Land Tejas, a company with a long history of creating vibrant communities in the Houston area, Sterling Lakes put the city on the map as a place of opportunity. Next came the Meridiana Development, as Ho continues, “Rise Communities created this beautiful master plan community that stretches over two cities. The first part of the development is in Iowa Colony, and it has established a significant amount of open space, recreational areas, hike, and bike trails that stand out beyond most of the communities in this area. In addition, they donated a 100-acre public park to the city.” In 2021, Real Estate Meridiana is a master-planned community minutes south of Pearland is ranked #38 among the nation’s top communities in 2022. With an abundance of move-in ready homes, construction of a new onsite elementary underway and a waterpark-like amenity village opening this summer, it’s easy to see why families continue to flock to the award-winning community. Residents enjoy unlimited use of the community’s waterfront, resort-style Oasis Village featuring Cafe Sol, family pool with cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier, outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. Plus, the community offers 100+ acres of parks and more than 50 miles of paved trails, Meanwhile, workers are nearing completion on Adventure Cove, Meridiana’s second amenity village. Opening this summer, this unrivaled community setting will feature a spacious wave pool, winding tidal river, recreation pool, fitness center, central lawn, outdoor fitness space, large pavilion, and food truck park. Meridiana’s new model home park features 19 showcase models, all fully furnished and expertly decorated, featuring top-selling plans by Houston’s leading builders. The collection presents the finest in new home architecture and design for homesites from 40-100’ in width, including those in exclusive gated sections. For more information visit, www.meridianatexas.com