Hibbett Sports in Galveston, TX

Galveston Place, located at 2711 61st Street Ste 300 in Galveston, Texas, underwent a significant tenant improvement project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The filing specifically names Hibbett Sports as the business associated with this renovation. The project involved new finishes, walls, and fixtures within a 5,969 square foot space. This work was classified as a Renovation/Alteration and carried an estimated cost of $240,700. The owner of record for the property is Weingarten Realty, a developer with multiple registered projects across the state.

Project Scope and Timeline

The construction activities began in August 2021 and were scheduled for completion by October 2021. This timeline represents a build window of approximately 39 days. When compared to other renovation and alteration filings in Galveston County, this project's cost is close to the county median for its type. However, the scheduled build window is shorter than the county median of 120 days. Additionally, the cost per square foot for this project was $40, which is below the county median of $74. These metrics suggest a focused and efficient renovation effort within a larger commercial center.

The project was privately funded and took place on private land for private use. TDLR registration for this specific accessibility work occurred in June 2021. The agency reviewed the plans and construction details to ensure compliance with state accessibility standards. The review process concluded when TDLR closed the project file in October 2021, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure indicates that the administrative and regulatory aspects of the accessibility compliance were finalized according to the filings provided.

Galveston Place is a shopping center situated in a residential and recreational hub on Galveston Island. Third-party sources describe the location as a modern destination for locals and tourists. The surrounding area, identified by ZIP code 63146, features a population of about 30,917 residents. Census estimates for this area indicate a median household income of $85,724 and a median owner-occupied home value of $283,600. Housing in the vicinity is mostly owner-occupied, with 15,555 housing units recorded in the five-year estimates.

Weingarten Realty has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $1,455,400. These include locations in College Station, Houston, and San Antonio. The statuses of those other projects vary, with some marked as review complete, inspection complete, or project closed. This current project at Galveston Place stands as one of the completed filings for the developer in the region. The specific work for Hibbett Sports remains a distinct entry in the TDLR database, reflecting the ongoing need for accessibility compliance in commercial retail environments across Texas.