Real Estate

It’s been almost six years since the former Halliburton campus at the southern end of Westchase District was purchased for redevelopment. The new owners – a partnership between Johnson Memorial Ventures, an affiliate of Johnson Development and a group of investors – went to work envisioning the potential for the former campus, eventually deciding to demolish the former Halliburton buildings on the property, and saving the parking garage from the wrecking ball. While that work…..Read More

The Gessner Corridor Reconstruction project is set to bring exciting major improvements to South Gessner Road from Richmond Avenue to Buffalo Bayou. Houston Public Works is seeking community input during the engagement phase to help shape the project. Residents, business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in an online survey and share feedback before the December 13 deadline. The project focuses on enhancing mobility, safety, and infrastructure along the corridor. Planned updates include modernizing…..Read More

Redevelopment of the former Halliburton campus in Westchase District is officially underway, marking the start of a major mixed-use project called Park Eight Place. Houston-based Johnson Development Services has completed the demolition of most of the 50-acre campus at 10200 Bellaire Blvd., except for a parking garage. The first phase of construction, which includes streets and infrastructure, is expected to begin in January. Park Eight Place will feature a mix of residential units, office buildings and…..Read More

Westchase District has broken ground on its largest destination park, playground and entertainment experience, a major step in the District’s efforts to meet the needs of residents and workforce in one of Houston’s most park-deficient areas. Spanning 3.4 acres on Wilcrest Drive just north of Richmond Avenue, Westchase District’s tree-lined Camden Park will offer a 30,000 square-foot activity lawn with multi-purpose pavilion for free concerts and cultural performances, onsite restaurant open daily with indoor and…..Read More

After breaking ground last year, a major multifamily development built by McNair Interests is opening its doors to its first residents. McNair Interests, a real estate developer and private investment and management company, has nearly completed construction of Remy on the Trails, Westchase District’s newest multifamily residence. Located at 10421 Deerwood Road at the West Sam Houston Tollway, Remy on the Trails has 400,000 square feet of living space for lease in the first phase.…..Read More

In 2009, Somali pirates took Captain Phillips and his crew hostage. In a crisis that gripped headline news and spawned a Hollywood movie, Phillips’ ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. It was one of 20,000 merchant ships sailing through a vital artery of world trade that opened into two million square miles of water comprised of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. These acts of piracy posed…..Read More

If you haven’t yet heard of the BioUrja Group, you soon will. With its principal headquarters in Westchase District, BioUrja has offices and facilities around the globe. It is a supplier and trader of physical commodities, including biofuels, petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas, electric power, metal alloys, grains and animal feed products. Recently, the company added commercial real estate ownership to its portfolio. Founded in 2006 by Amit Bhandari, BioUrja has grown organically and…..Read More

As crime continues to inch upward in Houston, Westchase District is not immune from the problem. Westchase District’s Vice President of Public Safety Mark Hubenak meets daily with property owners and building managers to discuss their particular needs and make recommendations on how to get the most from their public safety efforts. Many properties employ security officers – either armed or unarmed personnel. “Whether you employ armed officers, unarmed officers, uniformed officers or plain-clothed officers,…..Read More

Pacha Nikkei Merges Two International Cuisines with New Restaurant What do you get when two great culinary traditions intersect? Serving Japanese and Peruvian fusion cuisine, Pacha Nikkei recently opened in Carillon Shopping Center next to Marble Slab Creamery. Chef-owner Masaru Fukuda curates and creates the recipes influenced by his Japanese-Peruvian ancestry. Fukuda's concept centers around Nikkei food which comes from Peruvian ingredients - tropical fish, quinoa, Amarillo peppers - molded by techniques perfected in Japan. Ceviche is…..Read More

With 37 years in commercial real estate – 22 of them at Granite Properties – Sandy Benak has worn many hats during her career. From leasing professional to Senior Director of Corporate Marketing, she’s also served as an officer on the boards of several professional real estate organizations. “I transitioned from leasing to marketing in 2015,” said Benak. “At that time, the Houston portfolio was leased up and Dallas was going gangbusters. The Dallas office…..Read More