LBJ Mobile CT Canopy in Houston, TX

The Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital project at 5656 Kelley St in Houston involves the construction of a temporary canopy for a mobile CT unit. This 823 sq ft renovation and alteration project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, marking the completion of construction work. The estimated cost for this specific scope of work is $225,000, which results in a cost of $273 per square foot.

Project Scope and Ownership

Harris County Hospital District is the owner of record for this project, which is located in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood of Harris County. The design firm of record is O'Connell Robertson, and Meghan Broussard Simecek served as the registered accessibility specialist. The filing describes the work specifically as the construction of a temporary canopy to house a mobile CT unit, rather than a permanent structural addition. This project utilizes public funds and is situated on public land within the Houston area.

Construction activities were scheduled to begin in April 2026, with a planned completion date of June 2026. The project registered with TDLR in February 2026, and plan review was completed in March 2026. Although the scheduled build window of 61 days is shorter than the Harris County median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings, the final inspection was not passed until October 2026. This timeline indicates that the project underwent additional review or construction phases beyond the initial schedule before reaching its current status.

Compared to other TDLR-registered renovation and alteration projects in Harris County, this project's estimated cost is close to the county median of $250,000. However, the cost per square foot of $273 is above the county median of $80 per square foot. This higher per-square-foot cost reflects the specialized nature of the work, which involves medical equipment infrastructure rather than general office or residential renovation. The project is one of several registered by Harris County Hospital District, including work at Ben Taub Hospital and other Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital locations.

City of Houston permit records show one building permit on file at this street address, issued in January 2026. The permit description references a hospital remodel, aligning with the TDLR filing for the mobile CT canopy. The surrounding area in ZIP code 77026 has a population of about 20,536, with a median household income of $34,835 according to U.S. Census estimates. This project contributes to the healthcare infrastructure available in the Kashmere Gardens community, providing mobile imaging capabilities within the hospital's existing footprint.