Construction

Andy Lear was a fresh, young graduate of Harvard Business School when he packed up his Chevrolet Malibu and moved to Texas to be the assistant development manager of a 760-acre tract of land in west Houston. Hired by Dallas-based developer Jack Rogers, who founded the Westchase Corporation, it was Lear’s job to envision what the property would look like in 30 years and then sell the concept. Back then, it took a lot of…..Read More

Camden Park is ready for its big debut. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Westchase District will officially open its long-awaited signature park with an Easter Celebration presented by Grace Presbyterian Church. Families will be able to explore the park’s rooftop terrace, adventure path, hummingbird climbing feature, water zone, performance pavilion, dog park, walking trails and more. If all that exploring works up an appetite, they can stop by Sunday Press, the park’s onsite restaurant. If…..Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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 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