Beachtown has been selected as the best community in the nation for Coastal Living magazine's 2008 Idea House
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Birmingham, Ala. - Coastal Living magazine has chosen Galveston, TX as the site of its 2008 Idea House, announced Editor-in-Chief Kay Fuston.

Coastal Living Idea Houses celebrate the best in coastal home innovation, décor, and construction. They are built in coastal communities hand-selected by the magazine for environmental consciousness and sensitivity to shoreline preservation. The home will be open for tours beginning Fall 2008 and featured in the November 2008 issue of Coastal Living.

Beachtown is the first new development within an existing historical community selected for an Idea House in the history of the magazine.

A national magazine that celebrates life along the coast, Coastal Living (www.coastalliving.com) is the source of inspiration and information for people who live or dream of living a coastal lifestyle. Marking 10 years of publication in 2007, Coastal Living serves a total audience of 4 million.

City announces 780 acres of new East Beach Lagoon preserve to surround Beachtown
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GALVESTON, TEXAS - On Friday, September 7th Beachtown Town Founder, Tofigh Shirazi, presented Galveston Island Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas with a check for $50,000. The money is in support of the city's recently announced East Beach Lagoon Preserve project on Galveston Island.

The preserve will be developed from a master plan on property deeded to the city by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2004. The entire track of land surrounding Beachtown occupies about 790 acres (New York City's famed Central Park is about 900 acres) that together convincingly illustrates the natural beauty and ecological utility of a Texas barrier island. Preliminary ideas for the preserve include a nature center, birdwatching stations, canoeing and kayaking, a bicycle and walking trail system with exercise stations, a natural beach and dunes.

In thanking Beachtown's founder Shirazi for his generous gift in support of the East Beach Lagoon Preserve, Galveston Mayor Thomas commented "Beachtown will be to the East Beach Lagoon Preserve what 5th Ave. is to New York's Central Park, together creating a welcoming natural and man-made environment for Galvestonians and all our visitors to enjoy."

"Tofigh Shirazi's vision for the East End and Beachtown has set an exceptional standard for design and new construction on Galveston Island", said Galveston City Council Member Dianna D. Puccetti. "His announcement today and his generous gift in support of the master plan for the East End Lagoon Preserve demonstrates, once again, his passion for excellence and the importance of the total environment in achieving balance and overall quality of life."

Opening of East Village
The infrastructure for East Village is completed. Galveston Island Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas inaugrates the opening of East Village in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Beachtown Clock Tower stands at the entrance of the East Village. The Coastal Living Idea house will be built in the East Village.

Bocce
Recently, Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas took a few minutes out of her schedule to enjoy a game of bocce ball at Beachtown. The new bocce court is at Beachtown Square and Shiraz Passage.

Construction Activities
Construction of five townhomes and the Coastal Living Idea House have recently started. Five more townhomes and several single family residences are expected to start construction in the 4th quarter 2007. Also, Beachtown's Town Center is expected to begin construction in January 2008. The Town Center building is four stories and will be comprised of retail and lofts on the top floor.

Beachtown in the NEWS

 

Article in The Wall Street Journal September 2007

 

Article in The Daily News September 2007	Article in the Houston Business Journal September 2007

What People Are Saying (and E-mailing) about Beachtown

"Oh my gosh!! My husband and I have been pining away for a beach retreat of the "Seaside" variety for 15 years, but the Destin area is just too far for frequent drives. Who knew that if we waited long enough there would be a wonderful place like Beachtown right here in Texas! We have a 3-year-old boy and are needing a beach retreat that will not include 12 hours of "Are we there yet?" in the car both ways. I have read every word of your beautiful website and am hungry for more. Is there a way to receive more information by e-mail or regular mail?"
~ From Laura in Texas

"After 15 summers at Seaside FL I think we need to look at Beachtown!"
~ From Maria in Texas

"We've been looking for a place to escape to during the NE winters and Beachtown seems to offer the lifestyle we treasure. Please send us more information about Beachtown."
~ From Amy in Massachusetts

"We moved from Rockport, TX to Steamboat Springs, CO and we are in the process of looking for a second home on the Gulf in Texas- Beachtown sounds perfect!"
~ From Stacy in Colorado

"My husband and I live in Massachusetts and Palm Beach Florida. I am looking for a lifestyle change with a real sense of community that is not in Florida. I need to be directly on water. I love Texas and the people. Please send info ASAP."
~ From Cynthia in Massachusetts

"We stay at The Galvestonian, next door to Beachtown, when we're in Galveston. We make 3-4 trips to the beach each year, 2 of which are always to Galveston. We are currently looking for a beach home, not limiting ourselves to any particular area. Beachtown appears to have several things we are interested in and we would love more information."
~ Beth from Texas

"We would be very interested in seeing property availability in Beachtown; please forward us all your info. My wife and I moved to the East Coast from Houston (one of our earliest dates was in Galveston). East Coast real estate is ridiculous and we would see far more value in owning something in our beloved Texas."
~ Eric in Columbia, Maryland