The Woodlands Township’s Development Standards Committee on Nov. 5 had turned down applications presented for a Goodwill store at Cochran’s Crossing Village Center after determining the site, as proposed, would be a warehouse use, which is prohibited at the center.
"We appreciate that Regency Centers took the time to listen to and consider the concerns raised by our community regarding the proposed Goodwill store at Cochran's Crossing," said Brad Bailey, chair of The Woodlands Township board of directors. "Our village shopping centers play an important role in the daily life and long-term health of our community. As we look ahead, we believe it is important for Regency Centers to work collaboratively with the township board of directors and community leaders to thoughtfully revitalize these aging centers with retail that aligns with the needs and expectations of our residents."
The backstory
Goodwill and Regency proposed an 8,640-square-foot location at 4747 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 450, The Woodlands, that would include a donation center entrance in the back and space inside the facility for sorting. The site was a former CVS location.
Dozens of residents attended the Nov. 5 DSC meeting to express opposition to the plan, citing concerns about safety as well as the impact a store could have on other charitable group locations in the area.
A filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicated that work on a Goodwill was underway in 2025.
Bottonari said no further prospects for the site were available to share.
At the Nov. 5 meeting, she said it had been a challenging location to lease because of the size of the space, among other factors.
“In my opinion, we’ve exhausted all options for this space,” Bottonari said at the November meeting.
