Katy continues to grow, this time with the addition of Texas Heritage Marketplace — an 800,000-square-foot mixed-use development under construction in Waller County. While the project spans 165 acres at the southwest junction of I-10 and Texas Heritage Parkway, it’s the nearly five-acre central green space that will be surrounded by a curated mix of restaurants and retailers that sets it apart, according to the project’s developer.
“We want to raise the bar on green space concepts. We envision a mix of inviting dining concepts and spa- or fitness-related brands to play off the entire project’s lifestyle component,” said Bob Conwell, senior vice president of NewQuest, in a statement. Conwell is leading pre-leasing efforts for the Houston-based real estate firm.
Escalante’s, Tony C’s Pizza and Beer Garden, Aji Izakaya, and Kilwin’s are the first wave of tenants to secure a spot in the 39,811 square feet of premium retail space encircling the green space. Half of that square footage is already either leased or in negotiations…