Real Estate Rumblings

What oil gloom? Sky's only rising in Houston: Another new luxury apartment tower going up downtown

The "sky's" the limit in Houston.

Another new SkyHouse luxury residential tower geared toward young professionals is starting to rise in downtown as SkyHouse Main, joining its two sister properties in the Bayou City as part of a trio of projects by Atlanta-based developer Novare Group.

Ground broke just recently for the 24-story building at 1725 Main St., property located directly south of the operating SkyHouse Houston at 1625 Main St. SkyHouse Main will include 336 residential units — a mirror image of SkyHouse Houston — as well as 7,200 square feet of retail space.

The mixed-used project is "targeting next-generation professionals who are choosing to live in urban centers close to public transportation, employment centers and cultural institutions," according to a statement from Novare Group.

SkyHouse Main will include 336 residential units — a mirror image of SkyHouse Houston — as well as 7,200 square feet of retail space.

“We are excited once again to join our local partner Peter Dienna and Batson-Cook Development Co. as we begin our second tower in downtown Houston," Jim Borders, president and CEO of Novare, said in a statement. "The market has responded well to the central business location, public transit access, the rooftop amenity package and exciting views of SkyHouse Houston.

"The next step is the critical mass of residents who will create a great neighborhood.”

Just like Novare's first downtown tower, SkyHouse Main will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings and luxury touches like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wood flooring and large balconies. Amenity packages offer access to the "SkyHouse" located on the top floor, where residents will find a club room, fitness center, pool and grilling area, as well stunning views of the city.

SkyHouse River Oaks, located at 2031 Westcreek Lane between the West Loop and the Target on San Felipe, is under construction with a grand opening scheduled for this spring.

SkyHouse Main, designed by the architectural firm of Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart, is expected to open in early 2016.

Architect's rendering of Skyhouse Main planned for 1625 Main St.

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Architect's rendering of Skyhouse Main planned for 1625 Main St.

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New development with 1-acre green space coming to Memorial City area

Courtesy of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Greenside will feature a one-acre greenspace.

The rapidly-growing area around Memorial City Mall will soon add another new development. Called Greenside, it will transform a group of industrial buildings into a mix of restaurant, retail, and other family-friendly businesses.

Located just north of Memorial City Mall at 1085 Gessner Rd., Greenside unites Memorial City owner Metronational with Radom Capital, the Houston-based developer behind M-K-T Heights, the Montrose Collective, and the ongoing redevelopment of the historic Tower Theater. They’ve retained the Texas-based Michael Hsu Office of Architecture to transform a group of industrial warehouses into 35,000-square-feet of new businesses.

Plans call for a one-acre green space that includes a mix of seating options and strings of lights. Walkways will connect Greenside with nearby restaurants and bars such as Torchy’s Taco, Mia’s Table, and Kirby Ice House.

“The community continues to ask for more unique retail and restaurant offerings, and with the help of Radom Capital and Michael Hsu, we will deliver a one-of-a-kind offering to the Memorial City area with a great outdoor experience,” MetroNational president and CEO Jason Johnson said in a statement. “This project represents MetroNational’s commitment to creating spaces that foster community and deliver long-term value for Memorial City and the surrounding neighborhoods.”

Construction is expected to begin in the spring. If everything goes according to schedule, the first tenants could open in summer 2026.

The past year has seen a number of new additions to the Memorial City area. They include Texas comfort food restaurant Haywire, Detroit-style pizzeria Via 313, live fire restaurant Credence, and a second location of Montrose barbecue favorite The Pit Room. Next year, new locations of The Burger Joint and the Taco Stand will open nearby at 1016 Gessner Rd.

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