Southern Land Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Towers in Houston's Upper Kirby

The $953 million project will bring office, retail, and luxury apartments to the neighborhood.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A sleek, modern office desk with a laptop, pen, and a small potted plant, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the abstract corporate strategy and investment behind a new urban development.The 2811 Kirby mixed-use development in Houston's Upper Kirby district represents a significant investment in premium office and luxury residential space for the growing neighborhood.Houston Today

Southern Land Company has started construction on a large-scale mixed-use development at 2811 Kirby Drive in Houston's Upper Kirby district. The project will feature two towers - a 10-story office building and a 38-story luxury apartment tower - connected by a shared parking podium and ground-floor retail space.

Why it matters

The 2811 Kirby development represents a significant investment in Houston's Upper Kirby neighborhood, which has seen growing demand for high-quality office and residential options. The project is poised to attract new businesses and residents to the area, further strengthening the local economy and community.

The details

The mixed-use development will encompass approximately 953,000 square feet upon completion. The office tower, known as 2811 Kirby, will offer 107,000 square feet of Class AA office space across four floors. The residential tower, Lily River Oaks, will feature 331 luxury apartments, including 18 penthouses. Shared amenities between the two towers will include a rooftop pool deck, a seventh-floor garden deck, a residential spa, and a fitness center.

  • Southern Land Company broke ground on the project in April 2026.
  • The overall development is expected to be completed in 2028.

The players

Southern Land Company

A real estate development firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, that is launching its first project in Houston with the 2811 Kirby development.

Stream Realty Partners

The commercial real estate firm engaged to lead leasing efforts for the office component of the 2811 Kirby project.

ANDRES Construction

The general contractor serving on the 2811 Kirby mixed-use development.

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What they’re saying

“This project represents a significant investment in Houston's Upper Kirby neighborhood, which has seen growing demand for high-quality office and residential options.”

— Steve Griffin, Author

What’s next

The office and residential towers are expected to be completed and ready for occupancy in 2028, adding new commercial and living spaces to the Upper Kirby district.

The takeaway

The 2811 Kirby mixed-use development is a major project that will transform a key area of Houston, bringing new office, retail, and luxury residential options to the Upper Kirby neighborhood. The project's focus on integrated amenities and high-end design aims to attract both businesses and residents, further strengthening the local community.