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    Highly anticipated new luxury midrise breaks ground in Upper Kirby

    Steven Devadanam
    Feb 4, 2021 | 9:15 am
    Westmore Houston Upper Kirby
    Westmore has taken a first step towards luxe living in Upper Kirby.
    Photo courtesy of Westmore

    A highly anticipated, new luxury residential midrise will soon tower over Upper Kirby. Familiar Houston developer Pelican Builders recently broke ground on Westmore (2323 W Main St.), which is nestled in the heart of the tony neighborhood.

    Westmore will boast 33 residences spanning seven stories, with a mix of midcentury modern architecture courtesy of Houston-based Mirador Group. Residents can expect contemporary interiors, hardwood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows in each unit. Tech offerings include pre-wiring for smart home technology and Bosch stainless steel appliances in the kitchens.

    Other amenities will include same floor storage, terraces, and optional pet porch potty upgrades, according to a press release. Active owners can look forward to a state of-the-art fitness center and enjoy Upper Kirby’s impressive walkability score of 90.

    Prices start at $960,000 for residences ranging from 1,560 to 1,800 square feet. For serious luxe living, Westmore will offer four penthouses in the $1.7 and $1.8 million range; these spaces average 2,500 square feet. Interested buyers can visit Westmore’s sales center — open for appointments and walk-ins — is now located at 3404 Morningside Dr. in Upper Kirby.

    Inner Loopers may recognize Pelican Builders’ work in the area. Current and past projects include The Revere, The Wilshire at River Oaks District, Highland Tower, The Briarglen, Woodway Place II, Woodway Place Atrium, The Greenway I and II, and The Woodway. The company is also behind myriad Inner Loop luxury townhome enclaves.

    The Westmore is the first of two projects (such as The Hawthorne in Tanglewood) Pelican will launch this year, the firm announced.

    “We feel that Westmore will be the perfect addition to the District and untether future residents by granting them a coveted luxury lock-and-leave lifestyle that will allow them the ability to explore this vibrant city and all that it offers,” said Pelican Builders founder Robert Bland in a previous statement.

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    Shuttered Corpus Christi Schlitterbahn will become $800M seaside community

    Brianna McClane
    Jun 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm
    Whitecap Corpus Christi
    Rendering courtesy of Whitecap
    The former site of Schlitterbahn's Corpus Christi location is being transformed into Whitecap, an $800 million master-planned community.

    The site that once housed Schlitterbahn's short-lived Corpus Christi location is being transformed into Whitecap, an $800 million master-planned community with waterfront homes, a shopping and entertainment district, and a marina designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes.

    Whitecap Corpus Christi

    Rendering courtesy of Whitecap

    The former site of Schlitterbahn's Corpus Christi location is being transformed into Whitecap, an $800 million master-planned community.

    The project by Ashlar Development LLC and partner Diamond Beach Holdings LLC is Corpus Christi’s first master-planned coastal community and is expected to include more than 600 residences.

    Located less than four hours from Houston and about 30 minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport, the development is aimed at buyers looking for primary homes, vacation properties, and investment opportunities.

    Schlitterbahn opened its Padre Island location in 2016 with hopes of bringing its popular waterpark brand to the coast. But financial troubles and leadership disputes complicated the project early on. After the park closed in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, it never reopened, and the site was demolished in 2021.

    Now, the former waterpark site is being redeveloped into a waterfront residential community.

    "The owners saw extraordinary potential in this uniquely positioned property,” Terence Johnson, executive vice president of Ashlar Development, tells CultureMap. “By transforming a former golf course and water park into Whitecap, they've created a luxury canal community that balances exceptional waterfront living with the preservation of valuable coastal habitat for migratory birds and wildlife.”

    The first phase of homesite sales is now underway. Buyers can choose from custom and semi-custom home options featuring a contemporary coastal aesthetic with materials such as concrete and glass.

    Located just minutes from Whitecap Beach, the community sits along five miles of navigable canals, with most homesites offering water views, direct canal access, and backyard docks.

    A pool and fitness center are already completed, with future plans including a café, event space, sports courts, a dog park, and a marina district with shopping, dining, entertainment, a yacht club, and dry boat storage.

    A 30-acre nature preserve will sit at the center of the development, providing habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.

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