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Innovation Hub in Houston, TX
4234 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX, 77204
Innovation Hub is a new construction project at 4234 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2028. The project has an estimated value of $65.5M across about 78,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $65.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 78,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $840/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 1mo
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3 days after the preceding date shown.
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71 days after the preceding date shown.
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682 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub is a 78,000 sq ft new construction project at 4234 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houston. The University of Houston is the owner of record, and the project is scheduled to finish in May 2028. Work began in April 2026, following the completion of plan review in June 2026.
The estimated cost for this development is $65,547,357. This figure places the project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Harris County, which has a median estimated cost of $750,000. The cost per square foot is $840, significantly above the county median of $88 for similar projects.
Scope and Design
The scope of work includes the demolition of the existing Technology Annex Building and its covered connection to the north. This clearing will allow for the construction of the Innovation Hub and a future building. Exterior limestone from the demolished annex will be salvaged and repurposed in the new structure. Page Southerland Page, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project.
William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project involves public funds and public land. The site is in Harris County, where the unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026.
Context and Comparisons
The scheduled build window is 753 days, which is longer than the county median of 219 days for new construction projects. The University of Houston has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $45,017,420. Page Southerland Page, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $13,037,135. Third-party sources such as Stantec describe the Innovation Hub as a centerpiece of the campus, strategically positioned along the new Arts Walk pedestrian corridor.
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Innovation Hub is a New Construction project located at 4234 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77204 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $65.5M covering 78,000 sq ft. University of Houston is the property owner and Page Southerland Page, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Innovation Hub open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in May 2028. It is not listed as open or operating in the construction filing.
Who is building the Innovation Hub?
The University of Houston is the owner of record. Page Southerland Page, Inc. is the design firm of record for the project.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $65,547,357. This is above the Harris County median for new construction filings.
What is being demolished for this project?
The existing Technology Annex Building and its covered connection to the north will be demolished to clear the way for the new hub.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026. Plan review was completed in June 2026.
What is Innovation Hub?
Innovation Hub is a new construction project at 4234 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Demolition of the existing Technology Annex Building — including its covered connection to the north — will clear the way for the Innovation Hub and a future building. Exterior limestone from the Technology Annex will be salvaged and rep…
Is Innovation Hub open in Houston?
Innovation Hub is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Innovation Hub located?
Innovation Hub is located at 4234 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX, 77204, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Innovation Hub?
University of Houston is the property owner/developer of record for Innovation Hub, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Innovation Hub?
Page Southerland Page, Inc. is the design firm of record for Innovation Hub, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Innovation Hub cost and how big is it?
Innovation Hub has an estimated construction value of $65.5M and approximately 78,000 square feet (about $840/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Demolition of the existing Technology Annex Building — including its covered connection to the north — will clear the way for the Innovation Hub and a future building. Exterior limestone from the Technology Annex will be salvaged and repurposed
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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4234 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX, 77204
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