MetroNational, the privately-held real estate investment, development and management company behind west Houston’s iconic Memorial City acquired the open-air retail component at neighboring CityCentre in Houston.

Positioned at the southeast corner of I-10 and Beltway 8, the 47-acre, pedestrian-oriented CityCentre offers exceptional visibility and connectivity. Similarly to Memorial City it serves affluent surrounding neighborhoods as well as onsite office, multifamily and hospitality users.

The 309,144-square-foot acquisition adds to MetroNational’s August 2025 purchase of 990 Town & Country Blvd., a 442,042-square-foot, Class AA office tower anchoring the development’s northern gateway.

MetroNational represented itself in the transaction, with JLL serving as the broker representing TriGate Capital in the sale.

In addition, MetroNational has partnered with Radom Capital to reimagine and elevate the retail experience at CityCentre, leveraging Radom’s expertise in creating experiential mixed-use retail destinations. This collaboration mirrors the successful partnership at Greenside, where Radom Capital is also leading the retail strategy. Greenside is a family-friendly adaptive reuse project located just north of I-10 at 1085 Gessner Road, with nearly an acre of green space surrounded by retail, dining, wellness and beauty experiences.

Debuting in 2009, CityCentre has earned national recognition for its design and carefully curated tenant mix. Framing a central green space, the retail component features approximately two dozen food and beverage concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including Bellagreen, Daily Gather, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, North Italia, Sal y Pimienta, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and Yard House. Popular retailers include Allen Edmonds, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott, Sephora, Sur la Table, Tecovas, Warby Parker and West Elm, complemented by services and entertainment such as Anthony Vince Nail Spa, Bowl & Barrel, Smashed Clay Co., Star Cinema Grill, and The Escape Room. Recent additions include American Threads, Rowan, Southern Tide and Great Big Game Show.

MetroNational ranks among Houston’s largest commercial property owners with Memorial City alone encompassing more than 10 million square feet of developed real estate.

Case Engineering provided structural engineering, MEP engineering and drafting on the world’s first 3D concrete printed Starbucks in Brownsville, Texas.

A key milestone in commercial 3D construction for America’s largest coffee company, the innovative project was a collaboration between Starbucks, Germany-based PERI 3D Construction and Denmark-based COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printing. St. Louis, MO-based NewGround was the architect on the project.

Opened on May 2, 2025 following a five-month construction schedule, the 1,400-square-foot, grab-n-go Starbucks at 2491 Boca Chica Blvd. features a drive-thru lane and walk-up window. Its 3D printed concrete walls were built using a computer-controlled robotic arm that poured tube-like concrete layers, one on top of another, to form the building’s rectangular footprint.

Case Engineering’s structural team, led by Principal/Senior Structural Engineer Stephen Sacco, P.E., collaborated with NewGround’s architects and the 3D concrete printing company at every step of the way from concept planning through construction to ensure the overall success of the project.

Case’s structural design for the building included perimeter concrete columns cantilevered from the foundations at regular spacings to resist high wind loads at the site, which is located near the Gulf Coast at the U.S.-Mexico border. Concrete columns were also designed to support the exterior 3D printed concrete skin to protect it against horizontal wind loading, while wood trusses were specified for the roof.

Case Structural Engineer Nick McFarland, who helped engineer the Brownsville Starbucks, says utilizing 3D concrete printing to build prototypical, cookie-cutter quick serve restaurants will continue to grow in popularity, with some key structural considerations.

Case’s MEP engineers worked alongside the structural team and COBOD International to design locations for all electrical conduits and domestic water and sanitary piping within the building’s walls prior to the 3D concrete printing process.

Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of Square 67, a 25-suite retail property in Dallas. 

Chris Gainey and Philip Levy, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, both Houston-based private investment groups. 

Square 67 is a 99% occupied, 17.08-acre property located at 2550 W. Red Bird Lane in a densely populated area of Dallas. Anchored by Fitness Connection and Family Dollar, the center features a diverse mix of service-based tenants. Built in 1973, the 183,253-square-foot retail property includes two single-tenant buildings leased to Dallas House of Flowers and William’s Fried Chicken. 

Skanska announced the signing of a lease agreement with Third Coast Infrastructure, LLC at Houston’s Norton Rose Fulbright Tower. Located at 1550 Lamar, the 28-story LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum building is a sustainability-driven, amenity-rich property set directly across from Discovery Green Park.

The Bayou City-based energy infrastructure company with operations across the Gulf coast region will occupy approximately 20,800 square feet of space and is slated for a 2026 move in – a milestone that reflects Third Coast’s continued growth and long-term commitment to Houston as its home base. The firm was represented in the transaction by Griff Brandy of Partners Real Estate.

With this lease, NRF Tower continues to build on strong leasing momentum as it enters Q4. Third Coast joins anchor tenant Norton Rose Fulbright, law firm Hicks Johnson PLLC – which is in the midst of completing its move into the building – and global consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which is slated to move in later this year. The ground floor retail includes Tenfold Coffee, which opened in late 2024, and Zaranda, a forthcoming restaurant from celebrated chef Hugo Ortega.

 JLL Capital Markets closed the sale of PortNorth 59, a 462,250-square-foot Class A logistics building located at 7491 Rankin Rd. in Humble, Texas.

JLL represented the seller, Phelan Bennett Development, in the transaction. STAG Industrial Inc. acquired the asset.

The cross-dock distribution facility, which was delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024, sits on 22.2 acres and features 36-foot clear heights, 84 dock doors with 40,000-pound pit-levelers and four drive-in doors measuring 12 feet by 14 feet. The building includes 17,984 square feet of office space, representing 3.9 percent office finish, 231 car parking spaces and 101 trailer parking spaces within a fenced truck court spanning 180 feet. PortNorth 59 achieved full occupancy within five months of delivery, securing two quality tenants.

The property benefits from its proximity to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located just 3.7 miles from the terminals. This strategic positioning capitalizes on the airport’s cargo operations, which handle more than 1,100 metric tons daily, and serves tenants requiring intermodal transport logistics connectivity. The facility provides direct access to Interstate 59 and lies within two miles of Beltway 8, enabling efficient distribution throughout the broader Houston metropolitan area.

The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Industrial Group Leader and Senior Managing Director Trent Agnew, Managing Director Charles Strauss, Director Lance Young and Analysts Brooke Petzold and Dawson Hastings.

CBRE helped secure permanent financing for an 11-asset, medical outpatient portfolio concentrated in the Dallas and Houston MSAs. The portfolio totaled 258,000 square feet and was approximately 81% leased at closing.

Zack Holderman and Jesse Greshin of the CBRE U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team, alongside its partners Chris Bodnar, Brannan Knott, Mindy Berman and Cole Reethof, acted as the exclusive advisors to the sponsor and existing owner, Pinecroft Realty.

The diverse, multi-tenant portfolio includes 37 tenants with a variety of healthcare companies and specialties, including credit tenants such as St. Luke’s Health System (Fitch: A+) and Texas Children’s Hospital (S&P: AA), as well as several established and well-known regional physician groups and local practices. The portfolio represents strong, in-place cash flows with additional upside achievable through lease-up and mark-to-market opportunities.

All 11 assets are located in either the Dallas or Houston MSAs, two of the fastest growing cities in the country. Houston and Dallas host almost 10% of the Fortune 500 company headquarters, including McKesson AT&T, ExxonMobil, Southwest Airlines, HP Enterprise and more. Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical complex in the world, spanning over 1,300 acres and 60 member institutions, attracting new investment and millions of patients annually.