Anyone shopping for a home in or around Houston will often hear the phrase “master-planned community”. Developers launched this con- cept in the late 1960s and it has been extremely successful. Homes in these communities have strict regulations and deed restrictions.They fea- ture amenities such as plentiful trees and greenbelts,community centers, educational facilities and recreation areas such as pools, ballparks and golf courses.These communities are found in the areas surrounding Hous- ton and include C...