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George R Brown Convention Center Buildout in Houston, TX
1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010
George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is a new construction project at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2028. The project has an estimated value of $320.0M across about 700,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $320.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 700,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $457/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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60 days after the preceding date shown.
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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731 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About George R Brown Convention Center Buildout
The George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is a new construction project at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas in Houston, Texas. This 700,000-square-foot development is estimated to cost $320,000,000, placing the project's cost per square foot at $457. The work involves the interior buildout for the previously submitted Core and Shell Package and the exterior envelope for the multipurpose building portion of the project.
Houston First Corporation is the owner of record, with Populous listed as the design firm. The project is registered with TDLR, and the registered accessibility specialist is Jeromy G Murphy. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in September 2028, with work starting September 2026.
Project Scale and Context
This development is significantly larger than typical new construction filings in Harris County. The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, and the scheduled build window of 731 days is longer than the county median of 219 days. The $457 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $88 per square foot. Houston First Corporation has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $188,946,809, including the George R Brown Convention Center South Building and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Populous, the design firm, has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $273,282,414. These include the George R Brown Convention Center South Building, the Baylor University Ferrell Center, and the Player Development Center at Blue Bell Park. City of Houston permit records show two permits on file at this street address, issued between April 2026 and May 2026, including a building permit for a convention center addition.
The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. Census estimates for ZIP code 77010 indicate a population of about 620 and a median household income of $183,681. The project’s status is Review Complete, with construction scheduled to finish in September 2028.
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George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is a New Construction project located at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $320.0M covering 700,000 sq ft. Houston First Corporation is the property owner and Populous is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the George R Brown Convention Center buildout?
The project is estimated to cost $320,000,000. This equates to $457 per square foot for the 700,000-square-foot development.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in September 2028. Work is set to start in September 2026, following plan review completion in August 2026.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
Houston First Corporation is the owner of record. Populous is the design firm of record for the convention center buildout.
What type of work does the filing cover?
The filing covers interior buildout work for the Core and Shell Package and the exterior envelope for the multipurpose building portion.
What is George R Brown Convention Center Buildout?
George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is a new construction project at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Convention Center Buildout includes all interior buildout work for the previously submitted Core and Shell Package as well as the exterior envelope for the multipurpose building portion of the project.
Is George R Brown Convention Center Buildout open in Houston?
George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is George R Brown Convention Center Buildout located?
George R Brown Convention Center Buildout is located at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of George R Brown Convention Center Buildout?
Houston First Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for George R Brown Convention Center Buildout, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for George R Brown Convention Center Buildout?
Populous is the design firm of record for George R Brown Convention Center Buildout, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does George R Brown Convention Center Buildout cost and how big is it?
George R Brown Convention Center Buildout has an estimated construction value of $320.0M and approximately 700,000 square feet (about $457/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Convention Center Buildout includes all interior buildout work for the previously submitted Core and Shell Package as well as the exterior envelope for the multipurpose building portion of the project.
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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1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010
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607,000 CONV. CENTER ADDITION 1-3-1-A3/A2/B/S1/S2-B 21 IBC SPK
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