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Business Upturn
21 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
RCLCO Mid-Year Report Ranks Summerlin® and Bridgeland® Among Nation's Top-Selling Master Planned Communities
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summerlin® and Bridgeland®, two of the award-winning communities in the Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) portfolio, have been ranked among the country's top-selling master planned communities (MPCs), according to the mid-year 2025 report released by national real estate consultant RCLCO. The Summerlin community in Las Vegas ranked #7 on the RCLCO list with 515 new homes sold during the first half of 2025, and Bridgeland, in the Greater Houston area, ranked #14 nationwide with 438 new homes sold by mid-year. 'The impressive mid-year RCLCO rankings for Summerlin and Bridgeland underscore our commitment to building high-quality communities that stand out as premier destinations for residents and businesses across the country,' said David O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes. 'Howard Hughes communities have sustained strong home sales across our national portfolio, and we continue to build on our strong sales momentum as the year continues.' SUMMERLIN Now in its 35th year, Summerlin continues to be one of the most in-demand and best-selling communities in the country. Spanning 22,500 acres, Summerlin is ideally situated within the Las Vegas Valley—adjacent to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and 12 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It offers a unique balance between the natural environment and a modern, amenity-rich living experience. According to Jose Bustamante, President of the Nevada Region for Howard Hughes, Summerlin's long-term success is due, in large part, to its thoughtful master plan and design guidelines that have stood the test of time—and continue to foster the residential, commercial, and cultural growth that underpin the community's high-quality lifestyle. Summerlin's schools, shopping centers, cultural centers, and office buildings—along with the many parks, trails, golf courses, outdoor play areas, and the extensive amenities are the cornerstone of what makes Summerlin such a highly sought-after community. The vibrant environment of Downtown Summerlin®, the community's 400-acre, mixed-use walkable urban core, continues to thrive as a regional destination. Home to over 125 retail brands and restaurants, Downtown Summerlin features best-in-class brands including Whole Foods Market, Pop Mart, CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty, and LEGO, as well as major sports venues, Class A office buildings, and a growing number of living opportunities at luxury apartment communities. 'Thanks to our roster of the nation's premier homebuilders, homes in Summerlin are available in a range of modern styles and elevations to meet the ever-changing needs and preferences of families and consumers—from single-family homes of all sizes to townhomes and condominiums offering a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle,' said Bustamante. 'Today, we have more than 100 actively selling floorplans in 20 neighborhoods located throughout the community—offering homeowners a broad range of home options, all with a highly desirable Summerlin address. As we continue to build out the community, we are confident that Summerlin will remain on its remarkable trajectory and further grow its reputation as the best place to live in Las Vegas.' BRIDGELAND Bridgeland, located just 30 miles from downtown Houston, continues to transform the greater Northwest Houston region, offering more than 3,000 acres of dedicated open space, 500 acres of lakes and waterways, top-rated schools, expanding job opportunities, and high-quality retail and office space. Bridgeland is currently home to over 26,000 residents; at full buildout, the community is projected to include approximately 23,000 homes for over 70,000 residents. Bridgeland Central®, the 925-acre urban district in the heart of Bridgeland, exemplifies the tremendous progress that the community is making in 2025. Village Green at Bridgeland Central introduces the community's first H-E-B grocery store, 28,000 square feet of mixed-use space, and Greater Houston's first mass timber office development, One Bridgeland Green®, which is expected to open this fall. The nearly 50,000-square-foot, Class A office building reached 80% leased shortly after breaking ground, a strong indicator of the community's growing commercial momentum. 'Our vision as the master plan developer of each Howard Hughes community—including Bridgeland, The Woodlands, and The Woodlands Hills in the Houston region—remains laser focused on creating today's most sought-after places to live , ' said Jim Carman, President of the Houston Region for Howard Hughes. 'Bridgeland is on an exciting trajectory of growth and will continue to serve and attract residents seeking a community that meets their evolving needs at every phase of life, for generations to come.' About Summerlin® Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has ranked in the country's top 10 best-selling master planned communities for nearly two decades. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with approximately 5,000 gross acres remaining to accommodate future growth, including infrastructure, open space and common areas, all within the master plan. The community is currently home to nearly 127,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled list of amenities. These include more than 300 neighborhood and village parks, more than 200 completed miles of trails, 26 public and private schools, 14 houses of worship, ten golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks and dozens of actively selling floor plans. Homes are available in a variety of styles—from single-family homes to townhomes—with offerings in a wide price range, including custom homesites in The Ridges. Summerlin is a Howard Hughes community, recognized as one of the country's premier locations to raise a family and to operate a business, named MPC of the Year for 2020 by the National Home Builders Association. For more information, visit About Bridgeland® Bridgeland is an 11,500-acre master planned community located in Cypress, Texas, and is ranked among the top-selling master planned communities in the country. The National Association of Home Builders' 2024 Master Planned Community of the Year opened in 2006 and offers a wide variety of housing options and extensive outdoor amenities, with a strong emphasis on conserving and enhancing the natural environment. Bridgeland, a LEED Pre-certified community, has over 3,000 acres dedicated to lakes, trails, and parks, and offers resort-style pools, 77 current parks, stocked lakes and complimentary use of kayaks, paddleboats, and other recreational opportunities for residents to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Bridgeland Central®, the community's emerging 925-acre urban district is now underway with 70-acre Village Green at Bridgeland Central and will help propel future commercial growth. Bridgeland is a Howard Hughes community and supports over 180 local causes and charitable organizations in the Houston region through the company's HHCares program. For more information, visit About Howard Hughes Holdings Howard Hughes Holdings owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC). Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Merriweather District in Columbia, Maryland. HHC's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, HHC is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH. For additional information visit Safe Harbor Statement Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements accompanied by words such as 'will,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'enables,' 'realize,' 'plan,' 'intend,' 'assume,' 'transform' and other words of similar expression, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth as risk factors in Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly and Annual Reports. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. cautions you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Media Relations: Cristina CarlsonHoward Hughes [email protected] 646-822-6910
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Little Shop of Horrors opens for business in Dublin
With Little Shop of Horrors set to open at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin this weekend, Evelyn O'Rourke headed there to meet the creative team behind the theatre's first in-house production. In 1986 a movie called Little Shop of Horrors burst on to cinema screens, telling the story of a hapless florist called Seymour who stumbles upon a mysterious plant that grows into a monster. The American horror comedy musical film, directed by Frank Oz, was a big hit with cinema audiences at the time, subsequently transferring to stage version which has been a popular show for both amateur and professional productions over the years. This weekend sees a new stage production opening at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin and the excitement is building as the team there is producing its own in-house production for the first time. "The aim is to give Irish musical creative teams, both on and off stage, an opportunity to work on a home grown level production on a major scale," explained Stephen Faloon, General Manager of the theatre. The cast and creative team behind Little Shop of Horrors. Photo by Brian McEvoy Claire Tighe, director and choreographer for the show in Dublin, describes this production as a "statement of intent by investing in a fully Irish cast and creative team" and explained how it started with an open casting call where over 2,000 hopefuls auditioned. "The idea is to demonstrate the breadth of musical theatre talent, not just only on stage but also in supportive, and the off stage, creative side of things." She went on to explain how "most talented people, the people who want to work within the industry, have to go abroad to work elsewhere, because that is where the action is, so to bring it to Ireland is special." Musical director David Hayes also teaches at the School of Music in Cork and he said that young students are very interested in developing music related careers here. "There are a number of under graduate third level courses in Ireland, and now with the Leaving Cert rolling out the new theatre, drama, and film studies course too this year, it shows the on-going interest," he said. David O'Reilly as Seymour Krelborn. Photo by Cían O'Riain He is enthusiastic about this production, noting that "this is an important moment for musical theatre, it takes a step forward, that we don't have to go to the UK all the time anymore, or it isn't our default, that you have to go, to the UK, we can do it here." He added, "there's an opportunity, there is space, there's facility, there are resources and now there's a will which was the missing bit I guess." David O'Reilly, who is playing Seymour Krelborn in the show, said that he and his friends have always had to focus on the UK as a base for work explaining that "certainly when I went over in 2007, if you wanted to work in musicals, you had to go over and live in London and train in London and kind of carve out a career there, so think its going to really change the landscape of musical theatre in Ireland and I'm very proud to be part of it." Little Shop of Horrors is set to open in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 25 July. Photo by Brian McEvoy Faloon said they have been building towards this production for many years, explaining that they are usually host touring West End productions and that "for 16 years I have watched, Irish talent come on and off stage as part of a tour of a brilliant West End or Broadway show, even like Kinky Boots last week, that we had two Irish stars in it, but they can't get work in Ireland." He added "they have to go to London and beyond in order to get work, and this is the chance to bring them back home." We need your consent to load this rte-player content We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Manage Preferences Little Shop of Horrors opens at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 25 July and runs until 9 August 2025.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Don't mind the 12-year wait — ex Rockstar dev suggests GTA 6 production really started in 2018
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've all been waiting on GTA 6 for over a decade now, with GTA 5 being just under 12 years old now (and it will be almost 13 by the time the game releases thanks to the new delay). However, despite how good the new GTA 6 trailer looks, being packed full of impressive visual details like realistic beer bottles and cloth animations, the game hasn't been in active development for that whole time. Environment artist David O'Reilly – who worked at Rockstar during the development of GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA 6 before leaving in 2023 – has posted a video on his YouTube channel, Game World Art, reacting to the new GTA reveals. However, during the start of the video "Ex-Rockstar Artist Reacts to GTA6 Trailer 2 Screenshots" he said, "I worked on GTA 6 from 2018 to 2023, [I] went on to it after we wrapped on RDR2." Considering every single one of Rockstar's teams pulled together to work on the Red Dead Redemption sequel, it's pretty much a confirmation that GTA 6 didn't actually go into full development until 2018. That being said, that doesn't mean nothing was being done with the game until then; preliminary work on Red Dead Redemption 2 was being done before GTA 5 was released. It's safe to assume that it's probably the same case for GTA 6 – with pre-production reportedly starting in 2014. However, this gives us a good idea of when things really got put into motion. Even though he only left a couple of years ago, O'Reilly was still wowed by the trailer, saying, "everything looks so different than when I last saw it" before adding, "I think it's going to be pretty indicative of what we're going to see on the release." Assassin's Creed Shadows devs "just couldn't wait" to sneakily add some parkour improvements ahead of a bigger Title Update with some much smoother freerunning
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ex-Rockstar dev confirms GTA 6 started development in 2018; fans say 'It's been worth the wait'
The most-awaited second trailer of GTA 6, a.k.a. Grand Theft Auto VI, has finally been launched by Rockstar Games after months of maintaining silence over any update. Amid this, a new thread on Reddit has garnered the massive attention of users on the platform, which claims that an ex-Rockstar developer has confirmed that GTA 6 started its development in 2018. The former Rockstar Games 3d environment artist who worked on Grand Theft Auto 6 has confirmed it's been in development since at least 2018 while reacting to the game's second trailer. GTA 6 has been working on the game for about seven years now Since when Rockstar has been working on the game was also a question in fans' minds, but it seems all the rumours and speculations are clear now. If we look around at the theories and delirium about when we might finally receive a second trailer for the game, we'll have to agree that how wrong it was all, and it is way bigger than it may look. Additionally, a Twitter user pointed out that former Rockstar North environment artist David O'Reilly, whose YouTube name is 'Game World Art', was on the project up until 2023. He also noted that the development started "after we wrapped up on RDR2", reported The Gamer. "I worked on GTA 6 from 2018 to 2023. Went onto it after we wrapped up on RDR2. It's fascinating having a look at all this stuff. - David O'Reilly," he quoted. Fans react to the 2018 development of GTA 6 As soon as this update surfaced on Reddit, fans quickly started discussing it. One wrote, "People like to fantasise that the game has been in development since 2013. Yes, the concepts and writing, but full-scale actual development would've started around the time RDR2 was coming out." "I was not bothered by the first trailer but after 2 it's all I can think about. I can not believe there's another year to go.😭" "They still delivered some pretty fire online dlcs like cayo perico before they dropped the ball in 2022."
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Creative Coalition Hosts First National Arts Advocacy Summit
Las Vegas(KLAS)-The Creative Coalition is the nation's premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the arts as a fundamental pillar of American society. The organization hosted the first National Arts Advocacy Summit in Summerlin. Guests in attendance included: Tom Daly, Howard Hughes CEO David O'Reilly, LeVar Burton, Zibby Allen, Iain Armitage, Dulé Hill, Peri Gilpin, Richard Kind and more. The National Arts Summit is designed to generate real-world solutions, culminating in a policy roadmap that will be presented on Capitol Hill and to the White House during The Creative Coalition's Annual #RightToBearArts Day this spring. To learn more visit: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
