Study for science museum, arts center continues in The Woodlands

“[HMNS sees] that this is an important market for them to reach,” Webb said. “They see this as a satellite facility out here that ultimately helps the larger institution.”

For the arts center, Webb proposed partnering with local colleges to help with fundraising and operations.

“Colleges are experienced facility developers,” Webb said. “They know how to run buildings, they know how to build buildings, they bring significant ... use to those facilities that improve their viability.”

Township Chairman Gordy Bunch said the center could also become a new source of sales tax revenue, something the township will need as it approaches residential build-out, which could slow property tax revenue.

“We know there’s going to have to be some new things that need to occur within the community to move the needle on our long-term sales tax revenue and attractiveness within the community,” Bunch said.

Proposed locations for both buildings have not yet been announced, but the presentation indicated the buildings could require 4-8 acres of land each.