General Manager’s Note — December 2006

General Manager’s Note — December 2006

Written by Claire Love Thursday, 07 December 2006

Wave of commerical development floods Cypress Creek Road

For those readers who have lived in this area for a while, you know firsthand the metamorphosis Cypress Creek Road has made during the past 10 years. For those who are new to the area, you might think the change is just now happening.

A little more than 20 years ago, the only reason my parents used Cypress Creek Road was to take my sister and me to school at Faubion Elementary. Not only was Faubion the only school on the road at that time, it was practically the only building.

Faubion Elementary is still there, but a middle school, a high school and a community college have been added to the mix. The intersection at Lakeline Boulevard was the catalyst for an explosion in commercial development, and residential growth has continued to flourish with the addition of high-end housing in neighborhoods like Red Oaks and Twin Creeks.

The transition Cypress Creek Road has made during the past 20 years isn’t what put it on the front page of this month’s issue. What made Cypress Creek Road top story material is the new wave of commercial development currently in-progress or anticipated to break ground within the next year.

In our story, developers explain what makes Cypress Creek Road such an attractive area for investment. You will also find descriptions and artist renderings of each of the major developments to let you know what to expect.

In February, those desiring to run for City Council can begin applying for the May 12 elections. We have provided information on the city councils, what they do for the city and how you can get involved. We also introduce you to Cynthia Long, the new County Commissioner for Precinct 2. We have provided what I like to call Commissioners Court 101 to explain what the commissioners do and when and where they meet.

In our Year-in-Review feature, we update some of the stories we have published since our inaugural issue in April. If you would like to look back at any of the previous 2006 issues, visit the archive section of our Web site, www.impactnews.com.

On a final note, remember to support your local businesses this holiday season. Keeping your disposable income in the local economy makes the season “merry and bright” for the small business owners and ensures us all a prosperous New Year!

Claire M. Love, General Manager