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Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg in Houston, TX
1776 W Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX, 77007
Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg is a new construction project at 1776 W Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $33.8M across about 2,736,175 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $33.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,736,175 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $12/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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549 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg
The City of Houston is developing a 62-acre park and a 16,416-square-foot office and visitor center at 1776 W Memorial Loop Dr in the Washington Avenue Coalition area. This new construction project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg, is scheduled to finish in September 2027. The total estimated cost for the development is $33,769,375.
The scope of work includes a playground, earthwork, a reflective water feature, and parking facilities. The North Building will serve as an office and visitor center, accompanied by a 341-square-foot maintenance shed. The filing lists a total square footage of 2,736,175 sq ft, which includes the extensive park grounds and parking lots. Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects is the design firm of record for this project.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in October 2025. Construction is set to begin in March 2026, with the full project scheduled to finish in September 2027. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Attila Huszka. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, despite the owner of record being the City of Houston.
In Harris County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $750,000. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. The median size for new construction in the county is 9,000 sq ft, while this project is significantly larger. The median cost per square foot in Harris County is $88, whereas this project is estimated at $12 per sq ft, which is below the county median.
The City of Houston has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,552,604 in Harris County. These include The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and Building North. Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects has one other registered project in Houston, Memorial Park, which is closed. The project is located in ZIP code 77007, where the median household income is $140,878 and the median owner-occupied home value is $501,300 according to U.S. Census estimates.
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Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg is a New Construction project located at 1776 W Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $33.8M covering 2,736,175 sq ft. City Of Houston is the property owner and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will construction finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in September 2027. Construction is set to start in March 2026, following the completion of plan review in October 2025.
Who is the owner of this project?
The City of Houston is the owner of record. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
What is the total square footage?
The filing lists a total of 2,736,175 sq ft. This includes the 62-acre park, the 16,416 sq ft North Building, and parking lots.
Is the business open?
The project is under construction and not yet open. The filing indicates new construction status with a completion date in September 2027.
What is Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg?
Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg is a new construction project at 1776 W Memorial Loop Dr in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 62 acres of park including a playground, an earthwork, a refltice water feature and parking. North Building 16,416sf office and visitor center, 341sf maintenance shed and 18698 parking lots
Is Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg open in Houston?
Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg located?
Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg is located at 1776 W Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX, 77007, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg?
City Of Houston is the property owner/developer of record for Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg?
Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects is the design firm of record for Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg cost and how big is it?
Memorial Groves - Site-Playground & North Bldg has an estimated construction value of $33.8M and approximately 2,736,175 square feet (about $12/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
62 acres of park including a playground, an earthwork, a refltice water feature and parking. North Building 16,416sf office and visitor center, 341sf maintenance shed and 18698 parking lots
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1776 W Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX, 77007
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