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McNair Interests to Develop Remy on the Trails

McNair Interests to Develop Remy on the Trails

A major new multifamily development is coming to Westchase District, offering its future residents a living experience they can’t find anywhere else. McNair Interests, a real estate developer and private investment and management company, broke ground this summer for Remy on the Trails. The community will be the first phase of a 24-acre residential development built alongside a private lake. Abounding with amenities, the property will cater to individuals who enjoy active lifestyles. Prime property…..Read More

Woodchase Park Construction Enters Final Phase

Woodchase Park Construction Enters Final Phase

Woodchase Park has entered the landscaping phase with Maiden Grass, Sandi Leaf Fig Ivy, Allee Elms and Fringe Trees now planted in the ground around the park as construction nears completion. A water misting feature has been installed and will be a fun draw in the Children's Play Space, along with shredded rubber surfacing and the synthetic turf system surrounded by concrete berm mounds. Find out more about the park at woodchasepark.com including a schedule of…..Read More

Walnut Bend Reconstruction Near Completion

Walnut Bend Reconstruction Near Completion

When Westchase District broke ground on the Walnut Bend street reconstruction project in September 2019, it marked the beginning of construction, but also the end of 18-months of design and engineering that involved approximately eight engineers, CAD drafters and constructability review professionals from Westchase District-based Lockwood Andrews & Newnam (LAN). But as any engineer will tell you, real-world conditions don’t always match up to what was expected when the project was in design. In fact,…..Read More

Elmside/Woodchase Streetscape Improvements Take Shape

Elmside/Woodchase Streetscape Improvements Take Shape

Months of construction progress and work are enhancing Elmside and Woodchase Drives as streetscape improvements are nearing completion. Select driveway sections along the path have been replaced and repaved while wider, continuous sidewalks have been built on the east side of the street. The new sidewalks connect pedestrians and cyclists from Westheimer to Woodchase Park. Along the 1.4 mile-path, the District replaced span wires with the installation of traffic light mast arms (at Westpark and…..Read More

February Freeze Claims Mature Trees

February Freeze Claims Mature Trees

Fewer than 50 trees were originally marked to be removed by the construction of Walnut Bend Lane. This included some that were already on the decline, plus some that were in conflict with the proposed improvements. Most of those trees were covered by the City of Houston’s Tree Protection ordinance, which dictates that any removed trees be offset by new trees within the project area. For example, if a construction project removes trees with a…..Read More

Leading Businesses, Foundations Kick Off Greenspace Campaign

Leading Businesses, Foundations Kick Off Greenspace Campaign

Westchase District’s Greenspace for Westchase campaign to fund the planned Wilcrest Park is off to a strong start thanks to major donations from companies, organizations and foundations familiar to all Houstonians. The Greenspace campaign was created to cover the $3.2 million gap in funds necessary to build Wilcrest Park into a regional destination. Wilcrest Park will be built on a 3.5-acre parcel of land located on Wilcrest Drive immediately north of Robinson-Westchase Library and Westchase…..Read More

Woodchase Park Construction Progresses

Woodchase Park Construction Progresses

Woodchase Park is on schedule to open later in the year as construction progress is noticeable around the entire property. At 1.7 acres, Woodchase Park will be a fully programmed park which means it will host events such as arts and crafts classes, exercise classes, weekly book clubs and boot camps. Monthly activities might include gardening workshops. The construction of the performance pavilion has gone vertical. The pavilion’s roof, support beams, building structure and foundation…..Read More

Westheimer Construction Offers Preview of Coming Attractions

Westheimer Construction Offers Preview of Coming Attractions

What started out as a minor error by a subcontractor has turned out to be a pleasant change of plans for Westchase District and the crews who are working on the Westheimer streetscape project. "Originally, we'd planned for the crews to work from east to west on the north side of Westheimer from Westerland to Kirkwood, then turn around and work their way back on the south side of the street," said Irma Sanchez, Westchase…..Read More

Get Ready to Play in 2021

Get Ready to Play in 2021

2021 is the Year of the Ox, according to the lunar calendar. But in Westchase District, it will be the Year of the Dog…Dog Park that is. Two new parks are under construction right now, including Westchase District’s first ever dog park. Sneed Dog Park is being built within the playground area at Sneed Elementary School, 9855 Pagewood Lane. This park is being built under an agreement with Alief Independent School District, allowing Westchase District…..Read More

Following in Family Footsteps: EHRA Builds On Success

Following in Family Footsteps: EHRA Builds On Success

As leader of Houston’s second-oldest civil engineering firm, Jim Russ is inspired by the past and the future. He is part of a rich legacy linked to the names of EHRA Engineering founders Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates. Modest about his role as president and CEO in EHRA’s success, Russ wants his associates to feel empowered by their role in the firm’s work. “We don’t use the word employees - our associates are a team,”…..Read More