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The Bethune Empowerment Center
2500 South Victory Drive Building B, Houston, TX, 77055
The Bethune Empowerment Center is a renovation/alteration project at 2500 South Victory Drive Building B, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 17,879 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 17,879 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $28/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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7 days after the preceding date shown.
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9 days after the preceding date shown.
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147 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About The Bethune Empowerment Center
The Bethune Empowerment Center renovation at 2500 South Victory Drive in Houston is a 17,879 sq ft project valued at $500,000. This work involves significant interior alterations to Building B, including new doors, VCT flooring, drywall, and updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026.
Aldine ISD serves as the owner of record for this renovation in Harris County. The scope includes demolition and the installation of interior non-load-bearing walls, paint, and lighting. Art Feen, LLC is the design firm of record, with James J Heilman listed as the registered accessibility specialist. The filing indicates the use of public funds for this improvement.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction started in July 2026, following the completion of plan review by TDLR in August 2026. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete. The scheduled build window for this project is 156 days, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The estimated cost of $500,000 is above the county median of $250,000 for this work type, while the cost per square foot of $28 is below the county median of $80.
Local Context and Ownership
Aldine ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, totaling $106,650,000, including the Aldine ISD Education and Performing Arts Center. Art Feen, LLC has four other projects with Aldine ISD, all marked as review complete. City of Houston permit records show three building permits issued at this address between June and August 2026, describing conversions to development center offices and storage.
The site is located in ZIP code 77055, where the U.S. Census estimates a population of about 44,088 and a median household income of $73,297. Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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The Bethune Empowerment Center is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2500 South Victory Drive Building B, Houston, TX 77055 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 17,879 sq ft. Aldine ISD is the property owner and Art Feen, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Bethune Empowerment Center renovation scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in July 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026.
Who is the owner of Building B at 2500 South Victory Drive?
Aldine ISD is the owner of record for this renovation project in Houston.
What is the estimated cost of this renovation?
The estimated cost is $500,000 for 17,879 square feet of work, which is above the Harris County median for similar projects.
Is the building open to the public?
The facts provided only cover construction status and do not confirm if the business is open or operating.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Art Feen, LLC is the design firm of record, with James J Heilman as the registered accessibility specialist.
What is The Bethune Empowerment Center?
The Bethune Empowerment Center is a renovation/alteration project at 2500 South Victory Drive Building B in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New doors, paint, VCT flooring, dry wall, interior non load bearing walls, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, lighting, demolition
Is The Bethune Empowerment Center open in Houston?
The Bethune Empowerment Center is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is The Bethune Empowerment Center located?
The Bethune Empowerment Center is located at 2500 South Victory Drive Building B, Houston, TX, 77055, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Bethune Empowerment Center?
Aldine ISD is the property owner/developer of record for The Bethune Empowerment Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Bethune Empowerment Center?
Art Feen, LLC is the design firm of record for The Bethune Empowerment Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Bethune Empowerment Center cost and how big is it?
The Bethune Empowerment Center has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 17,879 square feet (about $28/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New doors, paint, VCT flooring, dry wall, interior non load bearing walls, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, lighting, demolition
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.
Location & views
2500 South Victory Drive Building B, Houston, TX, 77055
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7,603SF CNVRSN TO DEVLPMNT CENTR OFFICES(4/6)1-1-2-B-B '21IBC
4,449SF CONVRSN TO DEVLMNT CENTR STORAGE(5/6)1-1-2-S2-B '21IBC
12,330SF CONVRT SCHOOL TO DEVLPMNT CNTR(2/6)1-1-2-B-B '21 IBC
919SF CNVRSN TO DEVLPMNT CENTR STRG/MECH(3/6)1-1-S2-B-B '21IBC
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