Our history, purpose, and values

A Legacy of Innovation

Our Company was founded on the legacies of visionaries like Howard Hughes, Victoria Ward, George Mitchell, and James Rouse. These pioneers anticipated our modern focus on sustainable environments and social inclusivity. Responsible stewardship has been both our guiding principle since the beginning and the foundation upon which our communities are created.

We exist to improve the lives of our residents, tenants, and consumers. Like James Rouse, we believe that people are shaped by their environments, so we create spaces that uplift and empower those who live, work, and play in our communities.  

Howard Hughes is built on a vision to create large-scale, mixed-use, vibrant communities that meet the demand for an exceptional quality of life, today and tomorrow. Our communities are expertly planned to accommodate evolving needs and innovations while fostering inclusive, sustainable, and transparent growth. 

Today, we advance the collective legacy of our founders, honor our commitments, and maintain trust by holding ourselves accountable. 

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