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The Bethune Empowerment Center
2500 South Victory Drive Building D1, Houston, TX, 77088
The Bethune Empowerment Center is a renovation/alteration project at 2500 South Victory Drive Building D1, 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 $50K across about 919 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $50K
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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
- 919 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $54/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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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, filed as Building D1, is a 919-square-foot renovation project located at 2500 South Victory Drive in Houston. Aldine ISD is the owner of record for this alteration, which involves new door installation, painting, and demolition. The project is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in July 2026.
Art Feen, LLC serves as the design firm for this specific scope of work. The estimated cost for the project is $50,000, which calculates to $54 per square foot. This figure is below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is also in the bottom quarter of county median costs, which stand at $250,000 for this type of work.
The project timeline spans 156 days from start to scheduled completion. This build window is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for comparable projects. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. Public funds are involved in this project, which is situated on public land.
Project Context and Local Records
Aldine ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, totaling $107,100,000. These include various buildings and the Aldine ISD Education and Performing Arts Center. Art Feen, LLC has four other registered projects in the area, totaling $2,150,000. City of Houston permit records show three building permits issued at this street address between June 2026 and August 2026. These permits include conversions to development center offices and storage, as well as a conversion of a school to a development center.
The ZIP code 77088 has a population of about 54,115 people according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $52,549. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $173,900. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. This project is part of a broader set of renovations and alterations in Harris County, where 5,375 projects were registered in the last 24 months.
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The Bethune Empowerment Center is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2500 South Victory Drive Building D1, Houston, TX 77088 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $50K covering 919 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
Who is the owner of the project?
Aldine ISD is the owner of record for this renovation project, which is located in Houston.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost for the project is $50,000, which is below the county median for similar work.
When is the project scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in July 2026.
Who is the design firm?
Art Feen, LLC is the design firm of record for this specific renovation and alteration project.
What is The Bethune Empowerment Center?
The Bethune Empowerment Center is a renovation/alteration project at 2500 South Victory Drive Building D1 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New door, paint, 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 D1, Houston, TX, 77088, 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 $50K and approximately 919 square feet (about $54/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New door, paint, 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 D1, Houston, TX, 77088
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