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More Than Just Property Builders
THF Realty is much more than just a property builder. We are committed to helping communities thrive by giving back to the communities in which we do business. These stories share a different side of THF Realty.
Red Oak Plaza Plans Beautification Project for Stephens Lake Park
THF Realty is planning a new development in Columbia, MO, and is taking great measures to protect Stephens Lake Park. THF is also planning many environmental improvements for Hinkson Creek. THF proposed a project focusing on a 4.4 acre portion of Stephens Lake Park. This project will beautify and stabilize a section of the bank of Hinkson Creek. It will involve rock stabilization along a bend in the creek, the planting of native trees, shrubs and grasses and monitoring the plantings.
"There are a lot of environmental groups that have complained bitterly about Hinkson Creek not being environmentally protected," Red Oak representative Craig Van Matre said. "Hinkson Creek has been neglected for years. This will probably be the first project of many that will restore it to ecological health."
THF Realty will contract and pay for the project with no cost to the city, and it will complete by June 30, 2006. The project will cost about $250,000.
The plan calls for the planting of about 1,000 mature trees, 4,000 younger trees and 1,500 native shrubs. Tree selections will include common species such as red oaks, white oaks, shagbark hickory, dogwood and Eastern redbud. Shrubs to be planted include witch hazel, American holly, smooth sumac and arrowwood.
THF Realty Leads the Way on Futuristic New Playground at Maplewood-Richmond Heights Elementary School
THF Realty is giving back to the younger generation of Maplewood-Richmond Heights Elementary School. The city of Maplewood is home to THF Realty's $110 million dollar Maplewood Commons Center.
THF played a significant role in making the "one of a kind" futuristic playground a reality by chairing the business fundraising committee. THF donated money to fund the "playground project."
What makes this playground so different? For starters, there are no swings, slides or anything you have seen in your local park. This playground features an array of spinning, balancing and climbing equipment that provides a "dynamic, imaginative environment where kids can climb, spin, balance and most importantly, have a lot of fun", said Linda Hencke, Superintendent of the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District.
"This project could not have become a reality without the help of our wonderful new business neighbors", said Hencke. "We are part of the Maplewood community with our Maplewood Commons shopping center and when we heard the school needed money to add a playground, we did what any good neighbor would do, we pitched in", said Michael Staenberg.