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CityNorth Industrial Park Redevelopment Will Replace Greenspoint Mall
After many years of behind-the-scenes work to find a right-fit redevelopment project for the former Greenspoint Mall property, spearheaded by the N. Houston Development Corp/TIRZ 11 (NHDC), an acquisition has been announced by Lincoln and New York Life Investment Management.
Current plans for the property include a demolition of the main mall structure beginning in October 2026, followed by a ground-up redevelopment of approximately 80 acres into 1.2 million square feet of cross-dock and rear-load industrial buildings, along with retail and service uses.
The development is expected to support approximately 300 construction jobs and accommodate 1,200 full-time jobs when fully developed, and will restore purpose to the property, which was once an economic and employment anchor for the North Houston area.
In conjunction with the City of Houston, NHDC is contributing $15 million to the $150 million redevelopment.
The North Houston District Marks 35th Anniversary
This August, the District celebrated the 35th anniversary of its founding in 1991. Formed with the unanimous consent of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives after local commercial property owners petitioned for it, the North Houston District has served the area ever since through safety and security efforts, landscaping and maintenance, and investments in infrastructure projects and local parks.
Grand Opening of HPD North Belt Station
A grand opening is slated for late October for the completion of the Houston Police Department’s newly constructed North Belt Station, which shares a joint campus with Houston Fire Department’s Station 84. The station was a collaboration between the City of Houston and NHDC.
The District Names New Director of Public Safety
The North Houston District is proud to introduce Asdrubal “Dru” Gutierrez as our new Director of Public Safety. With eight years under his belt as the District’s Field Services Director, we look forward to all that he will accomplish in this role aimed at enhancing safety and security for business owners and residents throughout our area.
District Begins Annual Curb Painting Program
The District’s annual curb painting program is bringing a fresh coat of high-visibility yellow to major corridors across the area. Including work completed along Greenspoint Drive this summer, Field Services will paint approximately 56,200 linear feet – more than 10 miles – of curbs this year, helping brighten District roadways while improving visibility and safety for motorists.
Traffic Study Recommendations to Guide Transportation Improvements in the Area
The North Houston District has recently conducted a comprehensive traffic study of the area – the first in 20 years – to manage the increase in large commercial trucks on local roadways. Thanks to advanced modeling, the study includes recommendations to address projected growth from 2026 through 2045.
North Houston’s Own Central Park: New Schematic Design Completed
The 20-acre site located along Greens Bayou and Imperial Valley Drive was purchased by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Houston in 2021, after it had suffered from repeated flooding. It was formerly home to the Biscayne apartment community but will eventually be repurposed into dual-use flood mitigation and recreational greenspace.
CRE Update: Low Retail Vacancy as Blend of Local & Major Retailers Choose NHD
Especially concentrated in the District’s southern quadrants, where vacancy sits well below city-wide averages at 4.1%, North Houston’s retail market is strong, with the majority of retail square footage currently leased. A mix of smaller stores and restaurants and larger national brands creates a thriving retail ecosystem that serves the local workforce and residents.
