The Waters Pike Road, AL

THE WATERS

Where neighbors are friends and each
day feels like a vacation.

Find out why so many are
choosing to call The Waters home.

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WELCOME TO THE WATERS

A wink of sun through the trees. The far off song of a heron. This is life at The Waters, a
forever kind of place where beauty is your next-door neighbor and the lake a close friend.
And where everybody waves at everybody else – just because. Yet, you are in the heart of
modern Alabama. The anchor community for the fastest growing municipality in Alabama.
A place where business and industry are expanding and growing all around you. A place
where the state’s first true community school in decades is a reality.

The Waters is a special sort of project in the heart of all this activity. It’s where real estate in
Pike Road, Alabama, and the Montgomery area are defined by beautifully crafted homes. And
where the outdoors surround you with the most up-to-date amenities and latest features. Life
at The Waters is where the porches are deep, where children can be children and dogs can be
dogs. It’s where family dreams and new homes take on a unique character, charm and quality
of life. It’s where you need to visit and buy, and discover a better way of life.

The Waters is a community that creates a sense of place with extensive amenities and a
rewarding lifestyle filled with family and friends, recreation and relaxation, comfort and con-
venience. With the natural beauty of lakes, parks and hundreds of acres of green space, you
forget you are at the center of Alabama’s fastest growing community.

Simply, the Waters offers the best of all worlds setting a new standard for living in
central Alabama.

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THE HISTORY

The Waters began with a grand vision and today has become a
beautiful reality for hundreds of families that call the community home.
The 500 acre community is built around the 200 acre manmade Lake
Cameron, the largest lake in Montgomery County.
Work on The Waters began in the mid-2000s in an area of
Montgomery County that was, at the time, considered rural. From
a place making perspective, The Waters gets everything right. It saves
a large percentage of its total acreage for public use and boasts an
impressive list of amenities. Growth was strong in the first few years of
the development, but like many real estate projects The Waters was hit
hard during the financial housing downturn around 2008. At that time,
the original development team withdrew their interest in the property
ARK Real Estate Strategies, LLC (ARK) purchased The Waters in the
Spring of 2010. The Waters is now one of the top selling new home
communities in the region. The Waters is currently experiencing
unprecedented growth and was recently named
The Best New Home Community in the River Region.

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THE TEAM

The ARK team is made up of some of the country’s leading real estate,
development and investment professionals including Tommy Brigham,
current founder of ARC Realty and co-founder and former Chairman
and CEO RealtySouth, a HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire
Hathaway affiliate, Garrett McNeil, former President of The Sterling
Companies, where he oversaw the development of over $1.5 billion
in real estate assets and Jennifer Atkins, Vice President of Marketing
and Operations, a veteran with extensive experience in real estate
developent and management.
The Waters on-site management team is comprised of a group of
seasoned real-estate professionals with more than 100 years of
combined experience.

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“The Waters is a step back THE NEIGHBORHOODS
to a time when neighbors
shared the latest news over The Waters’ master plan was designed for community living. Here,
the back fence and children you’ll see that coming home means returning each day to a way of life
enjoyed playing in the you won’t want to leave.
streets. Just driving through
the gates of The Waters will The individual neighborhoods – Welch Cove, Lucas Point and new
drop your blood pressure ones coming online soon – all have their own character and amenities.
20 points, because you are They each offer different styles, sizes and types of homes to promote
entering a resort-style diverse lifestyles for people from all walks of life. The Waters is a place
community without having filled with family and friends, recreation and relaxation, comfort and
to leave home.” convenience.

— Jack Hawkins, Jr. Ph. D., It’s where life moves at a slower pace, but where everything you need
Chancellor, Troy University is a quick 10-15 minutes away at Eastchase/Chantilly.

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LAND PLAN

FUTURE Master Plan
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MARLER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD
ENTRANCE

COMMERCIAL to I-85

The site plan is for informational purpose only, and
is subject to change at our discretion, without notice.
While accurate based on our knowledge on the date it
was prepared, the site plan is not warranted, and we
make no representations based upon the site plan.
Site plan is subject to refinement, revisions, errors
and omissions. Marach 2015

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THE HOMES

The Waters homes are a mix of traditional architectural styles that
promote front porch living. The master plan of the community allows
for numerous lot sizes and home options. For some, a Waters home
is a quaint, small cottage. For others, it’s a large estate home set on a
lake-front lot. And still for others it’s a loft-like space set above a shop
or office. Whatever the size, shape and style, a Waters home is built
just for you – whether you rely on a pre-designed plan or custom
designed blueprint, your Waters home is your dream home.
All of our homes are crafted from the highest quality materials to the
highest specifications by one of our five preferred builders. So whether
you choose an existing home or select a lot and custom build, you can
rest assured that you will find your ideal home at The Waters.

The Builders

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THE BUILDERS

Harris Doyle Homes is the combined Exceeding customers’ expectations is the goal of
effort of two second-generation new each member of the Newcastle family. Newcastle
home builders from Birmingham, understands that buying a home is not just about
Alabama, whose families have been having a roof over your head. It is a dream of a
building new homes since 1972 and lifestyle you’ve always wanted, a place you are proud
1978, respectively. Harris Doyle Homes’ to show your friends and family, a place you plan
mission is to provide customers with a to call your home for many years. It is a reflection
top quality new home that exceeds their of who you are and how you see yourself. That is
expectations in terms of design, amenities what we think of as we design and build each of our
and customer service. You see, Harris Doyle Homes understands that homes. As a testimony to our integrity, since 1997,
purchasing a new home is more than just a financial investment - it’s an more than 800 buyers have trusted Newcastle Homes
expression of personality and a vehicle for facilitating people’s unique to build their dream home.
lifestyles. With Harris Doyle Homes, it is life well crafted. Newcastle Construction, Inc. is a proud member of The Waters Custom Collection.
Harris Doyle Homes is a proud member of The Waters Custom Collection.

Riverchase Homes does not build houses, Earl Smith Builders was formed in 1991. Every
we build homes. Homes are warm, cozy custom project is managed from start to finish
places with beautiful gathering spaces with Earl’s personal involvement which makes
for friends and family. Homes reflect the the homebuilding experience a personal and
character and personality of their owners. enjoyable process. Our company has earned a
Homes are a haven and a work of art. With reputation for building superior quality homes
more than 15 years, and hundreds of happy backed by exceptional customer service. Your
homeowners, we at Riverchase Homes home is not only a financial investment, but an investment of your time and
know what it takes to turn a house (or creativity. At Earl Smith Builders, Inc, we don’t just build homes, we build
house plans) into a home. You will find a builder who listens to your ideas, relationships.
while sharing the latest innovations and technologies with you. Earl Smith Builders is a proud member of The Waters Custom Collection.

We’ve put our distinctive mark on the The
Waters since the beginning, designing
homes and architectural elements that have
given the neighborhood its identity. In the
fall of 2004, we broke ground on the very
first home in The Waters. Over the past
ten years, we have built over 100 new homes for our clients and assisted
many other owners with renovations. We are committed to our clients
and strive to deliver the most desirable homes in the neighborhood. So
relax and enjoy The Waters.
Distinctive Homes is a proud member of The Waters Custom Collection.

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from a sketch to your dream home

ASK US ABOUT OUR
CUSTOM COLLECTION

BUILDERS.
BUILD YOUR DREAM

HOME TODAY.

Choose Your View • Choose Your Plan • Choose Your Builder

& Build Your Dream!

Build on your own timeline but gain access to the amenities today.See a full list of our Neighborhood Amenities at www.TheWatersAL.com

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GRENCAhEToWosLeGOSYRoTCuESrHAVTOiewOV&ILEWSOur spectacular home sites are perfectly situated to enjoy the breathtaking views ofTheWaters.
Build Your Dream!

Build on your own timeline but gain access to the neighborhood amenities today.

• Acres and acres of parks and green space nestled in a • 2 pool areas—Lucas Point Pool & Pavilion, a large saline water pool with
tranquil setting of towering oaks zero entry and infinity edge, pool house, pool house pavilion and beach,
and Blue Heron Pool Club in Welch Cove with zero-entry pool, mushroom
• Total access to all community lakes, including Montgomery spray fountain and a lap swim area. The Pavilion has a wonderful kitchen,
County’s largest – the 200 acre Lake Cameron bar area and outdoor fireplace plus a bocce ball court and breathtaking
views of Lake Cameron
• Located in the desirable town of Pike Road and the new
Pike Road School Zone • Five lighted tennis courts with Plexicushion surfacing and sport court
• Spacious bark park for pets, complete with obstacle course
• Fiber to the Home by WOW for fast internet service
• Marina with courtesy access to kayaks, canoes,

pontoon boat and fishing boats

See a full list of our Neighborhood Amenities at www.TheWatersAL.com

The Pike Road New Home Community 334.272.3200 Located in Pike Road, just 15 minutes from OPEN HOUSE DAILY
EastChase, take I-85 to Exit 16 to Marler Road
T h e w at e r s a l . C o m SALES OFFICE: 3 CRESCENT PARK, PIKE ROAD, AL
11 Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-6pm, or by appointment.

THE ARCHITECTURAL UTILITIES AND SERVICES
REVIEW PROCESS
Every service and utility you’d expect in a new home can be
It’s no accident that people love the look and feel of The found right here:
Waters so much. We’ve invested in — and reaped the
rewards of — the country’s most talented architects and Natural Gas: 800.660.8683
designers to achieve our timeless appeal and rich visual Southeast Alabama Gas District 888.349.4332
harmony — where buildings behave in a gracious and Electricity (Depending on your address, either): 800.245.2244
complementary way. Dixie Electric Cooperative 334.451.2166
Alabama Power 334.206.1600
Such harmony enriches our daily lives and fosters a true Cable Television/Telephone/High-Speed Internet: 888.323.3687
sense of neighborhood pride, where homes become WOW 866.252.0458
treasured family possessions passed from generation to Water Service: 334.832.4980
generation. That’s why we diligently protect it through Montgomery Water Works
the regulations of our Architectural Review Process. Sewer Service: Dial 911
Alabama Wastewater Dial 911
Under typical circumstances, your experience will begin Trash Pickup:
with the purchase of your new home or lot. At that time, Advanced Disposal
you’ll receive The Waters’ Pattern Book and Architectural Law Enforcement:
Review Guidelines, which set out the design rules that Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
govern our community in terms of exterior (but not Fire Department:
interior) design details. Pike Road Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency:
The Waters Architectural Review Board is required to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
review all architectural and site plans (including any future
changes or additions). Fees associated with such reviews
are assessed on a per-review basis.

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THE AMENITIES

The Waters’ lifestyle has an old-fashioned sensibility reminiscent of a simpler time. Here,
residents can choose from a mix of adventure and relaxation, all within walking distance of
homes, shopping and dining. These amenities didn’t just happen. They are the result of a
thoughtful and revitalizing investment made to enhance the quality of life and further the
vision of The Waters.

Lakes and Boathouses Fishing Tennis Complex The Chapel at The Waters Lucas Point Pool Firepit

Beach Restaurant at Soccer Field Bark Park Grilling Station Parks and Playgrounds
Town Center

Blue Heron Pool Club Bocce Court Fitness Center at Mail Center Welch Cove Pavilion Trail to Education
Town Center

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NEIGHBORHOOD CHECKLIST

Wouldn’t life be better if every day offered all the resort-style leisure of the perfect vacation?
At The Waters, we’ve gone to great lengths to make sure it does, providing a host of amenities
you won’t likely find elsewhere. Don’t believe us? Compare how other communities stack up.

Community
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1. Acres and acres of parks and green space nestled in a tranquil setting of rolling hills and towering oaks
2. Total access to all community lakes, including Montgomery County’s largest, 200 acre Lake Cameron.
3. Spectacular town square with picnic areas and fire pit
4. Located in new Pike Road School Zone - Walk to school via the Trail of Education
5. Ten minutes from shopping and dining at EastChase and Chantilly Parkway
6. Town Center with businesses within walking distance of homes
7. Piers with mile-long water views
8. 200 Acre Lake Cameron professionally managed for world-class fishing
9. Marina with courtesy access to kayaks, canoes, pontoon boat and fishing boats
10. Meeting house atop Chapel Hill
11. WOW Fiber Optic Direct Connect to house
12. Traditional southern architecture with all the modern accents
13. Lucas Point Pool with zero entry infinity edge
14. Lucas Point pool house and pool house pavilion
15. Blue Heron Pool Club with zero-entry pool with a mushroom spray fountain and a lap swim area
16. Blue Heron Pool Club Pool Pavilion with a kitchen, bar area and outdoor fireplace
17. Bocce Ball Court
18. Five lighted tennis courts with Plexicushion surfacing & sport court
19. Lake side white sand beach area adjacent to the sparkling Lucas Point pool
20. Located in the desirable town of Pike Road in Montgomery County
21. Outdoor grilling station
22. Wide sidewalks on both sides of the street
23. Professionally engineered raised foundations (conventional)
24. Bark park for pets complete with obstacle course
25. Home choices for all stages of life and family
26. Natural gas and underground utilities
27. Active Homeowners Association with community events
28. Trail of Education leading directly to the Pike Road School

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The Waters’ Residents celebrated the opening of the New Pike Road school on….

AUGUST 13TH

Trail to Education

Residents can walk, bike or golf cart to the new Pike Road School!

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“Life at The Waters
can feel like a vacation
with its abundance of
amenities, including
a saltwater pool,
community pavilion,
world-class fishing, and
marina with courtesy
access to kayaks, canoes
and boats.”

— Jennifer Atkins

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FISHING EASTER EGG HUNT COMMUNITY EVENTS
TOURNAMENT FALL FESTIVAL &
BACK TO
WATERS SCHOOL BASH THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
CELEBRATION
4TH OF JULY Our homeowners currently enjoy two large saltwater pools, two
MUSIC ON CELEBRATION community pavilions, work-class fishing in Montgomery County’s largest
THE SQUARE lake, marina with courtesy access to kayaks, canoes, fishing boats and
KIDS a cruise boat, five lighted tennis courts, basketball court, bocce ball
BIRTHDAY CLUB court, meeting house, beach, lake view piers, outdoor grilling station,
PARTIES ball park, playgrounds, soccer field, acres of parkland, and extra-large
sidewalks with tree lined streets. All of this makes The Waters perfect
for the special community events, performances, recreational sporting
events and impromptu gatherings.

The Waters amenities and events are coordinated and maintained by
a well-managed homeowners association. This active body ensures
the vast amenities are kept in the best condition, and plans fun events
throughout the year for all residents. The newest program is The Waters
Kids’ Club.

“Every morning when we wake up, we
thank our lucky stars to be living in a
place of such beauty as we find here at
The Waters. Here neighborhood life is

reimagined.” -The Hoffman Family

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EXPLOSIVE GROWTH

THE WATERS SALES

65

60 46 51 50
23 45
50
36 2013 2014 Homes
40 26 Lots

25 2012 2015 Projected

30

20

20
2011

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED IN PIKE ROAD

600

500 450

400

300 29 282
200 238 207
100
160
61

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Projected**

** Number of expected
residential permits in 2015
from Town of Pike Road.

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EXPLOSIVE GROWTH

REASONS TO INVEST AND LIVE IN THE WATERS

1,600% population growth in More than $150 million dollars
Pike Road, Alabama during the in real estate sales since the
first decade of the 21st century. project’s inception and it is
less than 50% complete.
40% population increase at The
Waters in just the last four years Named “Best New Home
with projected growth to exceed Community” in the Montgomery
50% by year end. Advertisers’ (regional newspaper)
Readers’ Choice contest
A $16 million school project for multiple years.
which opened August 2015
adjacent to the property Pike Road was found to be
establishing the first community a Top 12 best ZIP code in
school built in Alabama in Alabama, based on income
decades. and education, by
The Washington Post.

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AREA ACTIVITY

The Waters New Home Community is centrally located adjacent to the City of Montgomery,
Alabama with convenient access to Interstate 85 (the main Interstate corridor for Central Alabama).

Kia
Manufacturing

Hyundai  
Motor
Manufacturing The Waters
Alabama
Pike Road, AL

Opened in 2002 Currently under construction

Over 50 merchants including: Opening summer of 2014


Gap, Banana VA Medical Clinic 13-screen digital cinema complex Pike Road School Exit 16, I 85 Waugh Interchange
Republic, Books-A-Million, Rooms To Go,
Luxurious stadium seating for 2800 First campus under construction


Currently under construction Prospective retail development site
BIGD large format auditorium (3 1/2 K-8 facility opening in fall 2015
dining options Opening summer of 2015 38,000 daily traffic count
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• Over fifty (50) merchants square foot store • First Campus under • 150,000 square foot digital complex 45 minutes froSmhToropy ping / Dining

including Dillard’s, Ann Taylor, • Walmart – 115,000 Construction – Grades K-8, state-of-the-art facility • Stadium seating • 15 minutes from

Target, Kohl’s, and PetSmart square foot store led by Superintendent • Serves six (6) county for 2,800 downtown Montgomery/

• Thirty (30) eateries including • Renfroe’s Foodland Dr. Suzanne Freeman region • Only “Big D” auditorium Air Force Base

Bonefish Grill, Five Guys Grocery Store – 54,190 • PRESET Educational Plan with a four-story screen • 35 minutes from

Burgers and Fries, Starbucks, square foot store which partners with in the region. Auburn University

Panera Bread, Zoë’s Kitchen, universities for excellence • 40 minutes from

Firebirds, Chick-fil-A, Tazikis, in education Lake Martin

Chipolte and many more • New outer loop opened in
www.pikeroad.us | 9575 Vaughn Road, Pike Road, AL 36064 | 334-272-988230| [email protected] Vaughn

Road to I-85

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OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY

SPORTS MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

In 2004, Montgomery acquired a Montgomery is key to a thriving and vibrant Alabama. It is the state’s
minor league baseball team called capital and nationally known for its many historic and cultural landmarks.
the Montgomery Biscuits, Class AA
affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Historically, the city featured the country’s first electric streetcar
The Biscuits are the 2006 and 2007 system and the Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) first school for
Southern League Champions. The powered flight. Montgomery played an integral part in the state’s role in
team plays in a newly renovated the Civil Rights revolution of the 1960s. Today, Montgomery is a bustling
7,000 seat facility known as Riverwalk and vibrant hub of manufacturing and industrial growth that is leading
Stadium and is owned by the City to the long term sustainability of the River Region and the state.
of Montgomery. The stadium consists of several styles of seating:
executive box, super box, lawn and suite level. Home to the Raycom It is in the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt, where manufacturing and
Media Camellia Bowl, a partnership with ESPN and the City. The agriculture are the leading industries. That central location along
Camellia Bowl matches up the Sunbelt Conference against the interstate corridors 65 and 85, and the Alabama River, positions the
mid-American Conference. city as a major regional distribution hub for a multitude of industries.

ECONOMICS

The city has diversified its MONTGOMERY: LEADING ALABAMA FORWARD
economy in recent years with
increased employment in sectors
such as healthcare, business,
government, and manufacturing. Montgomery is the capital city The region is home to Hyundai Motor
Top employers are the Maxwell- of Alabama and home to state Manufacturing Alabama, which is the
Gunter Airforce Base, the State and regional governments. company’s first manufacturing plant
of Alabama, Montgomery Public in the United States. It is estimated
Hyundai Plant Maxwell Air Force base and the Gunter Hyundai and associated suppliers have
Annex have been in Montgomery for an impact of $3.8 billion on Alabama’s
Schools, Baptist Health, and the over a century. They house more than economy and have brought more than
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. 13,000 active-duty, reserve, civilian 34,000 full-time jobs statewide annually.
and contractor personnel providing a
Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama built a $1.4 billion significant economic and cultural The metropolitan area, comprised of
automotive plant in Montgomery in 2004. The Montgomery location impact on the Montgomery area. Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery
became the first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United counties, has a population of more
States. It employs more than 3,000 people and currently produces Montgomery is the second largest city than 375,000.
the next generation Sonata sedan and Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. in the state of Alabama.
Montgomery was named an All-
Hyundai and its suppliers contribute $4.8 billion to the state econo- Twelve colleges and universities are America City at the National Civic
my and more than 38,000 jobs. located in the area offering an expansive League’s All-America City Awards
list of educational opportunities. Their in Denver, Colorado.
Today, according to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, the diversity of offerings bring students
city’s Gross Metropolitan Product is $12.15 billion, representing 8.7% from all over the world.
of the Gross State Product of Alabama

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“We’ve listened to the people TOWN OF PIKE ROAD NAMED
from day one and stayed true FASTEST-GROWING MUNICIPALITY
to what was important to
them. Careful planning with IN ALABAMA
an emphasis on preserving
our character has been a According to data recently released by the Census Bureau, the Town
fundamental component from of Pike Road located in Montgomery County has seen a 14.5 percent
the beginning,” growth rate since 2012. This makes the municipality the fastest growing
in the state of Alabama. What began as a community with a little
— Gordon Stone, more than 300 people has now grown into a prosperous and thriving
Pike Road Mayor town of nearly 8,000. This growth continues to impact economic
development throughout the River Region.

“Pike Road is a special place. Our unique municipal model is built on
great partnerships, strong volunteers, dedicated staff, and an engaged
group of residents. We’ve listened to the people from day one and
stayed true to what was important to them. Careful planning with
an emphasis on preserving our character has been a fundamental
component from the beginning,” said Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone.

Mindful of the population growth trend, the Town of Pike Road has
always placed a heavy emphasis on planning, education and quality
of life and continues to do so. This allows both current and future
residents to have good services and opportunities to enjoy the
hometown atmosphere of Pike Road.

Pike Road is a suburb of Montgomery and has grown more than
1,600% over the past decade. This growing suburb has a population
of 7,506 and a per capita income of $38,418.

http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/richest-cities-alabama/

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SNAPSHOT OF THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD ALABAMA’S FA STEST

Residents of Pike Road, Alabama GROWING MUNICIPALITY:

fall into the Up and Coming The Town of Pike Road
Families Tapestry segment:
We’re young, affluent families -University of Alabama Center for Economic Development

with young kids. You can find us

in the suburban outskirts of mid- PIKE ROAD POPULATION

sized metro areas in the South,

West, and Midwest. Even though 10,000
8,000
we’re beginning our careers, our 6,000
4,000
above-average incomes enable 2,000

us to live in new, single-family

homes. We’re first time home-

owners, so we buy furniture and

lawn care products as well as

baby and children’s products.

Car loans and home mortgages

are major
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Median household income: $76,000 , Average age: 39.4 years

World or Disney World; and watch science fiction, comedy, andAverage persons per household: 2.83
Current estimated population of Pike Road, Alabama: 8,500 -Town of Pike Road
Montgomery County population: 229,363

Residential building permits issued in Pike Road:
Year 2009- 29
Year 2010- 61
Year 2011- 238
Year 2012- 282
Year 2013- 207

Number of expected residential permits in the next 12-24 months: 740
Percentage of population with a high school diploma: 95%

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Residents of Pike Road, Alabama Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 1-year chg. (%) 3-year chg. (%)
Pike 5,406 5,579 6,570 7,506 Projected 2012-2013 2010- 2013
family videos or DVD’s - ESRI Tapestry Segmentationfall into the Up and Coming Families Tapestry segment: Road
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$,)%$ %! Source: U.S. Census Bureau

$76,000 Median household incomePost. This designation is based on income and education.

39.4 Years Average Age

2.83 Average persons per household-­‐University of Alabama Center for Economic Development   SUPER ZIP CODE

8,500 Current Estimate Population of Pike Road Pike Road is one of top 12 zip codes in Alabama, based on analysis
conducted by The Washington Post. Recently, the paper analyzed zip
229,363 Montgomery County population codes across the United States and ranked them based on two factors,
income and education. If averaged, the zip ranked above a 95, it was
95% Percentage of Population with high school diplomas assigned a “Super” designation. Pike Road scored a 90, just missing
49% Percentage of Population with bachelor’s degree or higher the designation, but placing it at the very top of all Alabama zip codes.
Very high marks for a community that just began growing at the end
3 Years of 200+ residential building of the last decade. With the new school coming online in 2015 and the
permits issued in Pike Road (2011-2013) explosive growth in and around The Waters, we expect the next analysis
will result in a “Super” designation for Pike Road.
Number of expected residential permits in the
740 next 12-24 months.



2013 Named one of Alabama’s “Super ZIPS” by
The Washington Post. This designation is based


on income and education.

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A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE,
PIKE ROAD, AL
WINTER 2015

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THE 12 BEST ZIP CODES IN ALABAMA,
BASED ON INCOME AND EDUCATION

AL.com

By Alex Walsh | [email protected] | November 14, 2013 at 8:37 AM

How great is your ZIP code? Would you even call it “super”? A list of Alabama’s super ZIPs, placed alongside those ZIP
codes that just miss, is included below.
The Washington Post has done just that for 650 U.S. ZIP codes.
Two of those 650 are in Alabama, and another 10 Alabama ZIPs ZIP Code City Near Metro Super Score
just missed. 35223 Mountain Brook Birmingham 99
35123 Mountain Brook Birmingham 96
The Post’s “super” label is assigned based on two factors, in- 35242 Hoover Birmingham 93
come and education. The analysis looks to where the ZIP code 35244 Hoover Birmingham 91
falls in each category in terms of percentile, then average those 35763 Owens Cross Roads Huntsville 91
figures together to get a “super” score. ZIP codes that averag- 35226 Hoover Birmingham 90
es a 95 were considered “super” by the Post. 35758 Madison Huntsville 90
36064 Pike Road Montgomery 90
You can review the results of the analysis yourself, and see the 35243 Vestavie Hills Birmingham 88
distribution of “super ZIPs” across the nation fro a wide-angle 35406 Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa 86
view. Click here to access the interactive feature. 35757 Madison Huntsville 86
36527 Spanish Fort Mobile 84
ALABAMA’S SUPER ZIPS

Two Alabama ZIP codes were consider “super” by the Post’s STATEWIDE RANKS AND RICH COUNTIES
analysis. Bother were in the Birmingham area ­— specifically, in
Mountain Brook. Alabama tends to rank newar the bottom when it comes to income.
in 2012, Alabama was 42nd in per capita income, according to the
Alabama’s best ZIP code by income and education is 35223. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
There, the media household income is a staggering $133,328 ­—
roughly three times the state median income — and nearly 80 And relatively few Alabamians have college degrees. According to the
percent of adult residents have a college degree. 2012 Census, just 22 percent of Alabamians aged 25 or older had at
least a bachelor’s degree, compared to nearly 28 percent nationwide.
Mountain Brook’s 35223 ZIP code earned a 99 on WaPo’s scale, Only six state has a lower ratio.
the highest possible score.
A recent analysis of incomes at the county level showed that the
Alabama’s other super ZIP is immediately adjacent to that median household in four Alabama counties earned a higher income
one. In the 35213 ZIP code, the median house hold income is than the national median. Shelby County has the highest median
$94,302, and 76 percent of adults are college graduates. The house household, followed by Madison, Autauga, and Elmore.
35213 scored a 96.
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PIKE ROAD SCHOOL TIMELINE A SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR
THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD:
1997 October: Town of Pike Road incorporates. Mayor Rabren is quoted in Montgomery Advertiser
saying the town might decide to pursue its own school system. Years in the Making

2005 February: Citizen meeting at Pike Road Baptist Church gives direction to pursue education as one A new generation of Patriots made
of four “pillars” of town’s work. history at the Pike Road School
March: Planners identify potential locations for future school facilities, based on a “town centers” which opened in August 2015. ARK
concept. donated 40 acres adjacent to the
April: Proposal prepared for Pike Road Model School for Teacher Training. community to The Town of Pike
Road for the new school.
2006 July: Meeting of five committees formed to address educational goals: Curriculum, Faculty,
Community, Education Organizations and Finance.
August: Consultants begin work of assisting with financial analysis. Residents of The Waters have Trail to Education
October 18: Pike Road Educational System for Excellence in Teaching (PRESET) Committee is
formed.
October 26: Citizen and facility surveys are developed to gather input on direction of school
project. Pike Road school white paper is completed.
November 6: Dr. Suzanne Freeman, Superintendent of Trussville City Schools, presents to PRESET
Committee on the steps to establishing a school system.
November 15: Pre-design overview complete
November 30: Mission statement for Pike Road schools is adopted. Basic PDS curriculum is
envisioned for the future school system.

2007 January: Councilman Steindorff attends PDS conference in Nevada. access to the school by foot, bike
February: Mayor Stone and Councilman Steindorff attend national Holmes Partnership conference.
July: Town of Pike Road begins relationship with P.K. Yonge School at University of Florida. and golf cart via the Trail to Education. This collaboration between
November: First report describing financial requirements for a school system is completed.
December: Presentation on PRESET plan is delivered at graduation of Leadership Pike Road class. real estate development and education makes The Pike Road School

2008 March: Future school location at The Waters is announced. a true community school, and the first of its kind to be built in decades
March 21: Education Summit is held at The Waters and is open to the public.
June: Kettering Foundation study of plans conducted by Auburn University College of Education. in Alabama. This “Neighborhood School” approach where education

2009 January: Town of Pike Road delivers presentation on school plans to the Holmes Partnership. is a core to a community lifestyle has proven successful in other
April: Education Summit is held at St. James United Methodist Church and is open to the public.
October: Pike Road citizens visit P.K. Yonge School in Gainesville, Florida, to learn about PDS communities across the state, most notably Mountain Brook and
model.
December: Town of Pike Road reaches 5,000 citizens, the number required by state statute for Hoover which both ranked slightly above Pike Road in the Super Zip
the establishment of a municipal school system.
Code analysis.
2010 January: Settlement agreement with City of Montgomery, necessary to secure boundaries and
solidify population figure, fails to pass Alabama Legislature.
December 22: Judge Reese signs settlement agreement between Town of Pike Road and City of
Montgomery, ending years of litigation and solidifying boundaries and population. Town of Pike
Road Council votes unanimously to establish a municipal school system.

2011 April: Citizen survey on future school system arrives in mailboxes with The Pike newsletter.
May 26 & June 9: Listening sessions are held at Pike Road Town Hall to gather input and answer
citizen questions about the school.
June 13: Pike Road Town Council votes to recommend a 16-mill ad valorem tax to be voted on by
citizens in September.
August 2, 4, & 11: Chats & Dogs neighborhood gatherings to discuss the school plan with citizens
and answer questions
October 4: Pike Road School System referendum information session featuring Dr. Jack Hawkins,
Dr. Ed Richardson and Dr. Keivan Deravi
October 11: Referendum: Citizens vote on whether to create a 16-mill ad valorem tax to provide
funding for construction and operation of the first public school facility.

2012 Pike Road Town Council appoints municipal school board.

2013 Two years after collection began, the first revenue from the ad valorem is received by the Town of
Pike Road.

2014 Construction begins on first school facility.

2015 August: CLASSES BEGIN AT PIKE ROAD SCHOOL with grades K-8.

2020 May: The first class graduates from Pike Road School.

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MEET THE PIKE ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

SUZANNE FREEMAN

Suzanne Freeman was previously the superintendent for the Trussville school system
and was named the state’s superintendent of the year in 2009. She went on to be one
of four finalists for the national superintendent of the year.
While in Trussville, she led the system through the opening of a new high school and
started several new education programs, including the state’s first biomedical academy.
Freeman, a two-time graduate of Auburn University’s school of education, also served
as an assistant superintendent and principal in the Auburn City Schools system and
worked in the Cullman City Schools system.
Dr. Freeman started her role as The Pike Road School Superintendent on July 1st
and is working, in conjunction with the School Board, to implement the Pike Road
Education Plan.

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