Transwestern to Build 108K-SF Retail Project at The RO in Houston's Upper Kirby

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Transwestern is developing a new 108,576-square-foot, three-story retail building as part of the ongoing multi-phase The RO mixed-use project in Houston's Upper Kirby district. The $34 million retail building will be paired with a parking structure and is scheduled to be completed by late 2027, following the delivery of other elements of The RO development.

Why it matters

The RO is a major mixed-use project in Houston's Upper Kirby neighborhood, featuring office, residential, hospitality, and retail components. The addition of this new retail building underscores Transwestern's continued investment in the project and the developer's focus on creating a vibrant, amenity-rich environment for the area.

The details

The new retail building will be designed by House & Robertson Architects and is part of the current phase of The RO development, which also includes The Birdsall luxury hotel and condominium tower, an 80,000-square-foot retail village, and The Clayton luxury apartment community. The first phase of The RO also includes a 145,000-square-foot Class AA office building scheduled to open in June 2026, prior to the retail building's completion.

• Transwestern expects to complete construction on the new 108,576-square-foot retail building by late 2027.
• The first phase of The RO, including a 145,000-square-foot office building, is scheduled for tenant occupancy in June 2026.

What’s next

The new 108,576-square-foot retail building is scheduled to be completed by late 2027, following the delivery of other elements of The RO development.