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Walking Tour of Camden Park Offers Sneak Peek of Planned Park

Walking Tour of Camden Park Offers Sneak Peek of Planned Park

Westchase District staff members were accompanied by Board Chairman Harry Greenblatt on a recent construction tour of Camden Park. Led by two members of the design team from OJB, staff  walked through and around the park, enjoying a sneak peek of the park features taking shape as construction clears the 15-month mark. “It’s rewarding to see all the features that were created in our minds, coming to life within the park,” said Westchase District President…..Read More

Meadowglen Improvements Coming in 2025

Meadowglen Improvements Coming in 2025

Those who drive Meadowglen Lane within Westchase District know that improvements are long overdue. One of our frequent social media commentators described Meadowglen Lane as a “goat trail” and it’s hard to disagree with that assessment. The City of Houston has made repairs when needed. But the roadway needs a complete rebuild – the same treatment that brought Walnut Bend back to life for the hundreds of motorists, school buses, bicyclists and pedestrians who use…..Read More

New Monument Signs Coming to Westchase District

New Monument Signs Coming to Westchase District

Westchase District is welcoming 20 new, eye-catching entry monuments as it bids farewell to its original ground signs designed to mark the District's boundaries. Westchase District's President and CEO Irma Sanchez described the initiative, stating, "The new signs are designed to mark the District’s boundaries and beautify the area with a more modern look." The project is underway with two towering sculptures, both 20-feet tall, now installed at the southbound and northbound sides of the…..Read More

Houston City Council Extends Westchase District 380 Agreement

Houston City Council Extends Westchase District 380 Agreement

Imagine driving down Richmond Avenue without dodging potholes. Or walking leisurely down almost any Westchase District street well-lit by improved pedestrian lighting. Envision attending a concert at a newly-built performance venue in Westchase District. All that will be possible under the District’s new 380 area agreement with the City of Houston. Houston City Council unanimously approved a 10-year extension of the 380 at its meeting on November 1. The new agreement comes as Westchase District…..Read More

Westheimer Streetscape Brings ADA Improvements to the Area

Westheimer Streetscape Brings ADA Improvements to the Area

If he were alive today, Mitchell Louis Westheimer would not recognize his namesake road. Mr. Westheimer (1831-1905) donated a portion of his land to Harris County to develop a road for farmers in the Alief area to transport their cotton, rice and other farm goods to Houston and beyond. Today, Westheimer Road is the longest major thoroughfare in Texas and home to METRO’s most-popular bus route. Its eight-lane divided design is being enhanced by a…..Read More

Westchase District Breaks Ground For Area’s Largest Destination Park Experience

Westchase District Breaks Ground For Area’s Largest Destination Park Experience

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

Remy on the Trails Opens

Remy on the Trails Opens

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

Park Programming, Plus Much More Heat Up Westchase Over the Summer

Park Programming, Plus Much More Heat Up Westchase Over the Summer

As summer draws to a close, Woodchase Park has made the season a magical time of year for kids and families. May through July marked the first summer since the opening of Woodchase Park, bringing a variety filled plethora of activities and new opportunities for summer fun in the park – seven days a week. Parks Programming Director Louis Jullien added dozens of events to the park’s regular offerings, even extending the daily hours when…..Read More

Remy on the Trails Going Vertical

Remy on the Trails Going Vertical

Motorists along the West Sam Houston Tollway can see the progress being made on the construction of Remy on the Trails, a 330-unit multifamily community being developed by McNair Interests. The community will feature one- and two-bedroom apartment homes around a three-acre lake. Residents will enjoy private walking trails and an emphasis on outdoor living and recreation. Remy on the Trails will feature three separate courtyards, a pool deck with outdoor kitchen and cabanas, and…..Read More

Major Streetscape Projects Shaping Up

Major Streetscape Projects Shaping Up

Contractors working on the complete rebuild of Walnut Bend Lane are tackling the punch list now as they finish up this $20 million project. While a lot of that work is unseen by the casual motorist or pedestrian, the installation of the custom bus shelters and trees along the roadway added a wow factor that was previously missing from the project. The 11 transit stops on Walnut Bend all have shelters made of aluminum and…..Read More

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