The unveiling of Charlotte Baldwin Allen’s statue at the historic Julia Ideson Building celebrated a pioneer whose vision and leadership helped shape Houston over a century ago. Hosted by Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, CREW Houston, Women of NAIOP Houston, and the ULI Houston Women’s Leadership Initiative, the event honored Allen’s legacy while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Sometimes the best part of a site doesn’t need to be built—it’s already there. At Gosling Oaks, the name is more than branding. It reflects a commitment by Newman Commercial Real Estate to preserve what existed long before the first plans were drawn, including carefully relocating key site elements. Anchored by three 250-year-old heritage live oaks, this experiential mixed-use development is shaped by public greenspaces that define its identity.
Ladies in Land hosted an incredible event last week, Horizontal Development in Action: Earth, Entitlement and Infrastructure Sequencing. It was a beautiful day to put on your boots and get in the dirt. Attendees got a first-hand look at the early stages of Grand Magnolia in Magnolia, TX, developed by Land Tejas in partnership with Starwood Capital Group and hosted by DNT Construction LLC.
Stepping In to Give Back and Grow Forward
2026 is off to a strong start, both personally and professionally.
PRISM was proud to be a sponsor for the ninth annual AIA Houston Equity Series: What We Carry: Unspoken Paths to Workplace Well-being. Sarah and Mindy attended a panel highlighting how women in architecture can be better supported and exploring ways leaders and teams can foster workplaces where women feel valued and empowered.
In oil and gas, the numbers on a pro forma only tell part of the story. The rest moves capital, sparks broker calls, and keeps deals advancing by helping stakeholders see the opportunity the way you do. Buyers and lenders are increasingly visual, and when raw land is on the table, an aerial or boundary map is rarely enough.
This month marks Mindy Liu’s 3-year anniversary with PRISM!
Happy Birthday to Jinky Abunan!
A Practical Guide for Boutique Architecture Firms Facing Revenue Pressure
If you run a boutique architecture firm today, you’ve likely felt the ground shift under your feet.
Projects are taking longer to start. Clients are delaying decisions. Competition for pursuits is increasing. AI is creating uncertainty around pricing and production workflows. And teams are stretched thin trying to maintain design quality while keeping utilization healthy.
With Houston’s rodeo season in full swing, the Boots, Brims, and Business networking event was the perfect setting for connection and a little creativity.
