This is the 2010 nomination of Sugar Land, Texas' Extraordinary Partnership Brings College Campus to Sugar Land program for the Community Partnership Award. City Manager Allen Bogard is credited with aiding in the development of this facility to promote quality of life for residents and economic development. The City used its resources to expedite higher education opportunities and, additionally, community recreational needs faster than could have otherwise been done. When opened, The University of Houston System at Sugar Land was immediately filled with 2,300 students.